Something for everyone! Mountain biking or hiking, take your pick. It’s looking cool but sunny and we have two ways for you to experience Spring in the forest. It’s an opportunity to meet a few other club members prior to the regular cycling season getting underway. And of course, see what’s sprouting out there in Northumberland Forest.

Date/time: Sunday April 21st, 2:00pm
Start location: Woodland Trailhead (Northumberland Forest): Intersection of Hwy 45 and Woodland Rd., (a few kms north of Beagle Club Rd.)
RSVP: Members can RSVP using the Events calendar in your Cycle Club account. If you are experiencing difficulty getting into it, send a smoke signal and we’ll get you set up! Secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com

It will be at least Sunday before the weather look good enough to ride again. Let’s get out and make the most of the sunshine! 60 minutes, that’s it. We’ll ride, smile, and complete another instalment toward breaking in your bums for the upcoming season.

Time: Wednesday April 10, 1pm
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Office parking lot
RSVP: Members, let us know you are coming with the Cycle Club Events calendar

Cycling, fitness, friends, and sunshine—everything you will get with your Membership! It’s the 2024 NHCC Membership Night — Tomorrow, Thursday evening! It’s for current members, future members and just plain curious onlookers wanting to get motivated into some cycling. Come out and see what the NHCC is all about and what you might expect from joining the NHCC for 2024. Get your NHCC Memberships for just $40, get club information, meet ride leaders and ask questions—You’ll find that we are a very inclusive cycling club with rides for all levels of ability.

Also available for purchase tomorrow night:

• NHCC Club Jersey ($85)
• Take A Look rear-view mirrors ($20)
• Cycle Transitions (DIY Bicycle Shop) membership (special rate—$35)

Payments accepted: Debit/Credit, and of course good ‘ole Cash

Short notice, (sorry) but we were monitoring weather.  Both today and tomorrow at 1:00 we are offering a one hour ride just to get your bum used to being in the saddle and prepared for some longer distances. We will go for 60 minutes.  30 minutes out, then turn around and come back.  It’s not about speed on this ride, cuz your bum doesn’t care about that—it only cares how long you are pedalling. We will go at a pace that is comfortable for everyone.

(Psssst.  If you’ve been riding all winter and want to make it longer, talk to a few others and extend the ride afterward!)

Date: Tuesday April 9, 1pm, and also Wednesday April 10, 1pm
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices
RSVP: Members can RSVP using your Cycle Club account

This is a one hour ride designed to get your legs moving and your bum used to being in the saddle. We will go for 60 minutes because that’s all you will be able to take anyways if you have not been on your bike all winter long. It’s not about speed on this ride. We will go at a pace that is comfortable for everyone.

Date: Sunday April 7, 1pm
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices
RSVP: Members can RSVP using your Cycle Club account

The NHCC is exploring the option of separating the combined Level 3/4 rides into their own independent rides, but no decision has been made yet.  This discussion examines Level 4 (not Level 3). We invite anyone who is interested to join the discussion to hear some ideas, and provide your own input.  This Zoom meeting will be of interest to:

• Riders interested in faster rides (Level 4)
• Riders interested in longer distances minus breakneck speed (Level 3+)
• Those who want a mix of fast or medium speed rides as part of a Level 4 experience (maybe a few hills to boot)

If you’d like to be part of something potentially great, let us know! If you can’t attend the Zoom but have some ideas you’d like to share, you are welcome to get in touch with us and we’ll convey your input.

Date: Sunday April 7, 2024
Time: 8:15pm 
RSVP: Drop us a line and we’ll send you the Zoom Invitation secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com

Want to participate but can’t make the Zoom? Call or send us a text—9053768696

The success of our ride season is entirely built on volunteers. The NHCC needs at least  Four (4) Primary ride leaders and four (4) Substitute Ride Leaders for each Level to best deliver a consistent reliable Ride Schedule.  We have about 220 rides needing leaders. We’re not looking for commitments to ride every single week—just some times, so others don’t have to do it every time at the expense of their enjoying some of the other club rides! 🙂

We have lots of routes and maps, mentors to help you out. We’ll develop a list of Primary Ride leaders and also a stash of Substitute Ride Leaders to fill in!

Got some organizational skills?
In particular, we are looking for two individuals who would coordinate Level 3 and a separate Level 4. 

Coordinators:

• Liaise with ride leaders in their respective level
• Work with ride leaders to select dates & routes for their rides
• Monitor the suitability of distance/elevation of routes
• Enter rides onto the Club Calendar (or, ensure ride leaders independently enter their rides)

Not too difficult, and we’ll be right there to support you!

Think you could pitch in this year? A little or a lot, we’ll take it! Please RSVP by completing the form below. If unable to view the form, you can email secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com to indicate you’ll be an NHCC hero!

It’s that wonderful time of year when we get into gear for the upcoming cycling season and that means Membership Night! Bring a friend (or two, or more!). Current members, prospective members—all are welcome! You’ll be able to meet some of our ride leaders for the 2024 season, get the latest intel on our Ride schedule, purchase a club jersey and more!  We have a fabulous season in store for everyone—Workshops, Socials, and lots of Rides. See you all there!

Club Jerseys

We have replenished our inventory of club jerseys and have both Relaxed fit and Standard fit.  Short sleeved and Long sleeved.  If you like some Premium features, we’ve got that too!
Regular short sleeved: $85 
*Premium short-sleeved: $125 
*Premium long-sleeved: $130
*Premium—reflective strip across back pockets, extra side pockets, sleeves are a premium fabric and laser cut hem.

We’ll be visiting California this week. All are welcome. No worries about getting dropped—Rouvy performs magic to keep everyone together on the big screen so that it’s truly a group ride regardless of your individual pace & effort. Here are the details:

Date: Thursday March 21
Start time: 6:30pm
Route: “Old Kern Road – California, USA”
Distance: 21km
Average grade: 1%
Ascent: 292 m
Max grade: 6%

RSVP: Don’t forget to register for the ride on Rouvy