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2025 Memberships are available. Registration Forms are under the Join Tab. Remember to fill in all fields. Once completed, there is no need to wait; you may join any club ride.
The early bird membership rate of $55.00/season ends March 31st. As of April 1st, the rate becomes $60.00/season.
The first club ride of the season is on Wednesday, April 2nd.
The spring Adopt-a-Road cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, April 27.
The date for the annual Spring Open House/Workshop is Saturday, May 17, preceded by a club ride.
The Ride of Silence will return this year on the evening of Wednesday, May 21.
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 7, 2025
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 15, 2025
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 2, 2025
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 17, 2025
Location: Winchester PS, Brooklin
Need to Know: This is a club ride offering B and C level rides. It will be used as a training ride for group riding, pace lines, and cycling etiquette.
April to August - 6 pm start
After Labour Day - 5:30 pm start
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Starts: April 17, 2025
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 4, 2025
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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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 20, 2025.
10 am start in April
9 am start May through September
10 am start in October and will be weather dependent. These rides will be posted on the Members Only FB page as well as the cycleclubapp
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 and routes, check our Members Only Facebook page and the cycleclubapp.
Location: Information will be posted on our Members only Facebook page.
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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: Wednesday May 22nd
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 40 to 106 km, with many optional cut off points.
Peterborough Lilac Ride
Date: Sunday 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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The ride was held on Sunday July 14th.
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Date: Sunday August 4th
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.
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Date: Saturday August 24th
Details will be posted on the Members Only Facebook page.
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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