Latest Club News
2024 Memberships are now available. Registration Forms are under the Join Tab.
Club Tempo Rides on Wednesday have started, for more info go to the CycleClubApp.
The OCC Open-house is scheduled for April 28, 2024. Pre-ride starts at 11am. The open-house will be between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.
Our friendship ride with the Kingston Velo Club is scheduled for May 4, 2024.
Your OCC Board created a new position for a Safety Advocate, Richard Oldfield has assumed these duties with Kim Alexander being our Alternate Safety Advocate.
Details for above events will be posted on the Oshawa Cycling Club (Members Only) Facebook Page
Weekly Ride Schedule
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Starts: April 1, 2024
Location: Courtice Community Center
Need to Know: Traditional morning club ride. Routes will be determined at the ride start.
There will be a stop at a coffee shop or bakery. Normally 60 km distance with the option for more.
Suitable for C+ to B level riders.
April - 10am start
May thru September - 9am start
October - 10am start
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Starts: April 16, 2024
Location: Courtice Community Centre
Need to Know: OCC's Signature Club Ride, with rides distances ranging from 35/40 km to 60 km and more.
Suitable for C to A level riders.
Up to three times during the summer, we will feature Pizza Nights with complimentary pizza and cold drinks.
April to August - 6 pm
After Labour Day - 5:30 pm
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Starts: April 3, 2024
Location: Courtice Community Center
Need to Know: Traditional morning club ride. Routes will be determined at the ride start.
There will be a stop at a coffee shop or bakery. Normally 60 km distance with the option for more.
Suitable for C+ to B level riders.
April - 10am start
May thru September - 9am start
October - 10am start
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Plan is for a 40km ride at the start of the season, progressing to 80km
Minimum of RL plus 4 riders signed up on the CycleCubApp is required for this ride to go ahead.
Ride style will be social pace line with rotating 2 riders thru at a time.
Plan for the Pace to be 26-28 kph at the start of the season, progressing to 30-32 kph.
Riders should be comfortable riding in a pace line, communicating hazards verbally, as well as with standard hand signals.
There will be a pre-ride discussion, and an optional post ride 5 min debrief.
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Starts: April 18, 2024
Location: Winchester PS, Brooklin
Need to Know: Club ride offering B and C level rides . Will be used as a training ride for groups, pace line and cycling etiquette.
April to August - 6 pm start
After Labour Day - 5:30 pm start
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Starts: April 18, 2024
Location: St. Stephen High School
Need to Know: Thursday Evening Signature Club Ride, with ride distances ranging from 35 km to 50 km.
Suitable for C level riders.
April to September - 5 pm
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Starts: April 5, 2024
Location: Courtice Community Center
Need to Know: Traditional morning club ride. Routes will be determined at the ride start.
There will be a stop at a coffee shop or bakery. Normally 60 km distance with the option for more.
Suitable for C+ to B level riders.
April - 10am start
May thru September - 9am start
October - 10am start
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The perfect way to end the work week. This is a new ride added to the calendar which has a post ride social component. Post ride, stay and socialize at either Chuck’s Roadhouse or Tim Horton’s.
Start: April 19th 6 pm
Location: Meet at the parking lot at The Helping Hands Daycare, northwest corner of Thickson Road and Taunton Road.
This is suitable for B level riders. Distances will start at 40 km and increase over the season to 60 km.
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Richard’s Saturday Theme Rides
Rides start in April, on select Saturdays and continue throughout the riding season. There will be a different start location each week. Rides ar typically 40 km in distance and this ride is suitable for C and C+ level riders.
Rides will be announced on the Cub Members Only Facebook page
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Gravel rides will start in May.
Different gravel rides will be offered throughout the season with remote start locations and various Ride Leaders.
Information will be posted on The Oshawa Cycling Club Gravel Grinders page.
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Start: April 21st.
10 am start in April
9 am start May through September
10 am start in October
Location: Winchester PS, Brooklin.
Need to Know: The club regular Sunday Ride, rotating throughout the season with different destinations for a coffee/bakery stop. Normally the route distance will be 60 km with options for more.
Suitable for C and B level riders.
Thinking of joining but not sure?
Interested in trying out the club and going on a ride? Contact us using the test ride button below and tell us what type of bike you have and what kind of riding you do and we will set you up with the most appropriate ride.
If you are visiting Durham Region and want to join us for a ride, contact us using the test ride button below and we will find a club ride for you to join us on. We can also share information on cycling routes in Durham, including the best bakery stops to check out.
Please note: The Club’s Special Event Rides, such as the Lilac, Canada Day, Lake Simcoe Shoreline, are not available for test rides or for former club members.
Ride Levels
Check out our ride levels. To ensure that everyone enjoys their ride, please pick the appropriate group ride for your ability.
Category A+ Avg Speed 30+ kph
Category A Avg Speed 28 - 30 kph
Category B+ Avg Speed 26 - 27 kph
Category B Avg Speed 23 - 25 kph.
Category C+ Avg Speed 21 - 22 kph
Category C Avg Speed 18 - 20 kph
Special Events
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Date: TBD
Time: 6 pm
Location: Osborne Road and Energy Drive, Courtice.
Need to Know: Meet at the corner of Osborne Road and Energy Drive. (park on Osborne North of Energy Drive). Three lap loop, 15.8 kms. This is not a group ride or race, but rather a chance to see your time improved over the course of the season, while riding the same route.
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Date: Monday July1, 2024
Time: Various start times, check our Facebook page.
Location: Information will be posted on our members only Facebook page.
Need to Know: Details to follow on our Facebook page, closer to the ride date.
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Date: One Tuesday evening in Courtice and one Sunday afternoon in Brooklin. Dates to be determined.
Time: Immediately following the ride
Need to Know: Tailgate Pizza Parties will be announced on our Facebook page.
Remote Start Rides
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PEC Lilac Ride
Date: TBD
Time 10 am
Location: Bloomfield Bicycle Company, Bloomfield Ontario
Need to Know: Our Annual Lilac Ride around Prince Edward County. The ride begins at the Bloomfield Cycle Company. All ride levels are welcome. Distances will range between 55 to 100 km, with many optional cut off points.
Peterborough Lilac Ride
Date: May 19, 2024
Time: 10:00
Location: Beavermead Park
2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough
Description: 40 or 61 km, C or B level rides. There will be a stop at Young ‘s Point, for the longer version, where there will be washrooms and a store for purchasing refreshments. Post ride social at The Ashburnham Ale House.
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Date: TBD
Need to Know: More details will be announced on our Facebook page, closer to the ride date.
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Date: TBD
Need to Know: Two route options will be made available.
Also arrangements can be made for those who wish to meet for a group dinner after the ride.
More details will be posted on our Facebook page closer to the ride date.
Richard’s Saturday Morning Theme Ride
Richard will be offering his Saturday Morning Theme Rides again in 2024.
Dates and times will be posted on our Members only Facebook page the Monday prior to the ride.
Gravel Rides
Gravel Rides will start the first Saturday in May and will continue through to October.
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