Riding for Fun, Fitness and Friendship since 2011!
Northumberland Hills Cycling Club (NHCC) is the largest and most active cycling club centred around Cobourg, Ontario. With 100+ fun people to ride with, 11 regular season weekly rides, hiking and snowshoeing in off-season, and endless friendships to be made!













ALL THE WHEELY FUN CLUB NEWS!
Level 1 Rides: Monday, June 25th and Wednesday, June 27th
The weather is supposed to be nicer on Monday so bring a little money and we can stop for ice cream near the end of the ride if everyone wants.
Monday, June 25th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind the Dutch Oven
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
The Level 1’s will ride outside of town along the lake in the Wicklow Beach area with Petra. This is a scenic ride on a usually quiet road,and very few stop signs! Petra would appreciate knowing if you are coming so please comment below if you are.
Wednesday, June 27th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Wicklow Beach boat launch parking lot
Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig
Level 2 Rides: Tuesday, June 26th and Thursday, June 28th
On Tuesday, Pam will lead and we will head west along Lakeshore Road, same as last week, but this time we’ll add a short (about 3km) loop on the way back right after the long and mostly downhill swoosh from the turn around point to Wesleyville Road. You know the drill…a few stops for hydration, nobody left behind, gorgeous views, great company, lots of smiles.
Tuesday, June 26th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: King’s Field, Port Hope
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
It’s back to Cobourg with Jim on Thursday, where we’ll do the Normar Road Loop to Highway 2, to Gully Road, to Danforth Road, to McEwan Road, and back onto Highway 2 to the start location. About 20 km.
This route has a couple of long but not steep hills. Two weeks ago we had no problem with the hills so I am adding another long but not steep hill. For these hills, slow and steady works very well.
Thursday, June 28th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: 210 Willmott Street (Sleep Country parking lot), Cobourg
Ride Leader: Jim Berg
Postponed – Sunday, June 24th Long Club Ride
The weather forecast is not in our favour for tomorrow. Unfortunately, 80-90% chance of rain for most of the day. We will postpone this ride until sometime in July.
Monday June 25 Rides: L2+ and L3
Level 2+
This route is 25km long. The route has two medium climbs (one on Telephone Rd. and one on Dale) but the rest of the ride follows rolling terrain.
Ride leader: Mike McLellan
Start time: 6:30 pm
Route map: (25k) Cobourg West Printable route map or Link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Westwood Park (on Carlisle St.)
Level 3
A steady (37Km) ride through the beautiful Shelter Valley. A gentle climb all the way up and a pleasant long steady run back down. What more could you ask for!
Start Location: St. Mary’s car-park, Lyle St South, Grafton
Time: 18:30
Route: L3 APD – Shelter Valley Breach
Ride Leader: The Old Sapper (aka Allan)
POSTPONED – Sunday, June 24th – Sunday Long Club Ride
Okay, let’s do it! Our second 100 km club ride of the season and it’s a challenge! We will meet at the arena in Bewdley and cycle around Rice Lake – 106 km and a good mix of hills and great views. Bring money, snacks and water!
Start time: 9:00 am
Start location: Bewdley Arena, 7060 Lake Street, Bewdley
Route: printable route map Link on Ride with GPS
Friday Floater Ride: 40-50k starting in Brighton
It’s Randys Friday Floater Ride and this one’s starting out of town for something a little different. It’ll be around 40-50k, starting in Brighton so huge hills are not anticipated. This will be a Level 3 ride and start at the YMCA in Brighton.
Friday June 22
Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Start time: 10am
Start location: YMCA in Brighton, 170 Main St.
Level 4 Rides: Tuesday June 19, and Thursday June 21
Tuesday June 19, Level 4 (44k)
Yup, get ready for it! Jen’s taking you up Bickle Hill. But then she’ll go easy on you after that. It’s not so bad, just 401m total elevation.
Ride Leader: Jen Poole
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:57pm
Route map: (44k) “Jens-Y-Ride” Printable route map or link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.
Thursday June 21, Level 4 (46k)
Yes indeed, we enjoyed this ride so much last week we’ll do it all again for those of you who missed this route. It’s a beauty!
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:57pm
Route map: (46km) Beagle Club-Alderville-Centerton printable map or link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead parking lot (Northumberland Forest)
CANCELLED – tonight’s Level 1 Ride
Monday, June 18th – Level 1
The skies are dark in Port Hope. With a 60% chance of rain and the thunderstorm watch still in effect for our start time, I am cancelling tonight’s Level 1 Ride.
AMENDED POST -NEW Level 2+ and Level 3 Rides: Monday June 18
Please disregard previous Level 3 post
NEW! LEVEL 2+ Ride
Member feedback has told us that we needed to create a transition ride that will bridge L2 and L3. These rides will occur on Mondays and have a max. distance of 35 km and a average speed of 18 – 20 km/hr
Monday, June 18th
LEVEL 2+ Ride
This 26km ride will depart from the arena on Furnace Street at 6:30 pm. We will head north to Baltimore (via Division/ Ferguson/ Racetrack) and then head back to Cobourg (via Nagle)
Ride leader: Mike
Start time: 6:35 pm
Route map: (26k) Baltimore and Back printable route map or Link on Ride With GPS
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St.
LEVEL 3 Ride
The route for this ride is the same as the L2+. The L3s will go out first to be followed by the L2+s.
This ride is 26km long. We will depart from the arena on Furnace Street at 6:30 pm. We will then head north to Baltimore (via Division/ Ferguson/ Racetrack) and then head back to Cobourg (via Nagle)
Ride leader: Roberto
Start time: 6:30 pm
Route map: (26k) Baltimore and Back Printable route map or Link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St.
Level 2 Rides, Tuesday, June 19th and Thursday, June 21st
Tuesday, June 19th
Tuesday’s ride is a 23 km route starting in beautiful Grafton
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: St. Mary’s parking lot, Grafton
Ride Leader: Janine Turk
Route: Link on Ride with GPS and printable route map
Thursday, June 21st
Thursday’s ride leaves King’s Field in Port Hope and heads west along Lakeshore Road. There will be some not-too-difficult hills which will build strength and lots of spectacular scenery. As usual, we will pause a few times for hydration/check in, and nobody will be left behind.
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: King’s Field at Victoria Street and Ridout, Port Hope
Ride Leader: Pam Tate