Ganaraska Freewheelers Cycling Club

We are a unique group of people—our activities reflect our collective appreciation of fitness, food and friends! Our members take turns hosting rides from various start locations, rewarding ourselves with after-ride socials in restaurants, members’ homes or public parks.  We ride twice weekly, from April to the end of October, typically riding 50-60 kilometres  (with 30-kilometre shorter options) at a moderate pace. E-bikes are welcome. We are active year-round — cycling of course, but also hiking and cross-country skiing during non-cycling seasons.

  • Port Hope
  • Cobourg
  • Newcastle
  • Peterborough
  • Brighton
  • And surrounding areas

The Ganaraska Freewheelers are on Facebook. In fact, it’s how members stay connected, announce rides and other social events and share our pictures. Our Facebook Group page is a private group, so if you’re a member, swing on by and join us!


Tuesdays
Sue Pott

Fridays (Weekend)
Brian Hedney


Tuesdays
Paul Buttimor

Fridays (Weekend)
Gail Lupton

My Favorite Ride of 2025: By Jen Poole

The ride this summer that sits with me as the most fun, social and beautiful was the Danforth East Lakeshore Loop that started at the home of Barb and John’s.  The 50-km route takes in lots of crazy hills, but the views are most excellent.  Heading eastbound on Telephone Road showcases some of Northumberland’s most beautiful barns and local farms with beautifully painted barn roofs, lovely gardens and low traffic.  When you…

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Last Official Tuesday Ride of 2025

Our last ride of the season on Tuesday this week was a little chilly, with occasional gusts from the Northwest almost blowing tiny Jen off her carbon wheels. Our crew of six riders huffed and puffed up some challenging hills, sped like teenagers down into some glorious valleys, and took in spectacular Autumn views of our beautiful Northumberland Hills. In all, we travelled a circuit of almost 50 kilometres south of Rice…

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Halloween Spooooooctacular 2025

Shout out to Gail who hosted a special Halloween celebration in collaboration with Music By the Bay Live to raise money for the Uxbridge Food Bank. (See the group’s thank-you note at the end of this post.) How wonderful to be a kid again, if only for a few short hours. Freewheelers rocked it with creative costumes and fancy dance steps. They say it’s sometimes hard to recognize cyclists when they are…

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A week of Blossom Rides in 2025

Marshall treated us to two Blossom Rides this Spring – one in Port Hope and one in Warkworth – they ended up being in the same week due to weather delays. Both rides rewarded us with the fragrance of lilacs in full bloom and the views that can only come with challenging hill climbs! Thanks Marshall for making sure we take in the blossoms annually! The Port Hope Ride with 529 meters…

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A Memorable Cycling Tour in Croatia

Anyone out there like a slower pace by which to visit other countries, combined with a cultural holiday? Four of our members this Spring enjoyed a 7-day cycling/sailing trip in the Adriatic Sea. Departing from Dubrovnik, Croatia, they island-hopped, visiting Milna, Brac, Mljet, and Hvar, while enjoying idyllic vistas and much laughter with their new friends from around the world. Thanks Jennifer, Andy, Margaret and Rodger for sharing inspiration for our next…

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2025 Season Opener – Friday, April 18

Welcome from your President, Miche and his executive team. Our season opening ride will be the traditional Good Friday potluck. Lilianne and Barry graciously offered to host again. Hopefully, Barry will order sun this year, so it won’t be as cold as last year. At this first ride, be sure to corral your Tuesday and Friday Ride Co-ordinators (Sue and Brian) and request the date for your ride before anyone else takes it! I hope everyone…

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