Latest Club News
Regularly scheduled club rides resume in April. Watch the club Facebook page and cycleclubapp for any impromptu rides during the off season.
November is the club’s annual Feed the Need Food Drive Month. Donations boxes will be set up at the Courtice Community Complex and accepted at all upcoming club events.
The Feed the Need donation month kicks off with the club’s Adopt a Road Clean up on Sunday November 1st.
On Saturday November 28th Dave Shellnutt, the Biking Lawyer, will speak at an event open to all members of the cycling community.
Club memberships for the 2027 cycling season will go on sale in January. Watch for details.
Weekly Ride Schedule
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Starts: April 6th 2026
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 21st 2026
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 start
September - 5:30 pm start
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Starts: April 1st 2026
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 23rd 2026
Location: Winchester PS, Brooklin
Need to Know: This is a club ride offering C and B level rides. It will be used as a training ride for group riding, pace lines, and cycling etiquette.
April to August - 6 pm start
September - 5:30 pm start
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Starts: April 23rd 2026
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 Thanksgiving - 5 pm start
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Starts: April 3rd 2026
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 - September - 9am start
October - 10am start
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Richard’s Saturday Theme Rides
Rides start on April 25th 2026, on select Saturdays and continue throughout the riding season. There will be a different start location each week. Rides are typically 35 to 40 km in distance early in the season to around 50 km later in the season. This ride is suitable for C and C+ level riders.
Rides will be announced on the Club members only Facebook page and the cycleclubapp.
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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 26th 2026
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.
July to August - 9 am start
September to Thanksgiving - 10 am start
Thinking of joining but not sure?
Interested in trying out the club and going on a ride? Please go to the OCC Trial Ride Tab and complete the form Be sure to 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 OCC Trial Ride Tab 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/trial 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: July 1st
Time: Check our Members Only Facebook page and cycleclubapp for various start times and routes.
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: May 2026
Time: 10:00
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: Was held on Sunday, May 18th.
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: July 2026
Details will be posted on the Members Only Facebook page.
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Date: 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.
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Date: Date TBD
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 this year
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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