Northampton cycling club

NCC offers a variety of rides for club members of all ages and abilities. Group rides are open to those 16 and over. For younger riders, see the Youth Cycling Series or the Junior Cyclocross Training Series. Anyone is welcome to join us for two trial rides before joining the club. NCC hosts regular group rides, races, and a hill climb/time trial series. For indoor rides, see our Zwift rides.

Group rides are a great way to: 

• Meet like-minded new friends on social rides
• Sharpen your riding skills by learning from experienced ride leaders
• Ride more safely in a group
• For the faster rider, enjoy the excitement of a pace line
• Learn how to lead group rides!

How do I start?

• Choose the ride that best matches your speed and skill level*
• Check the events calendar to see when rides are happening and access detailed ride information (including start time and location, surface, average speed, elevation, drop vs. no-drop, routes, and other important details)
• Complete the club waiver (if you are not yet a member) or join the club
• Read the NCC ride guidelines
• Familiarize yourself with a quick summary of Massachusetts bike laws
• Check out the NCC route library on RideWithGPS
• Arrive 10 minutes early and introduce yourself to the ride leader who can answer any additional questions

Note: If you are at all unsure of which ride to try, pick one that is slower than you think would work. Especially in the beginning of the season, rides can become more challenging than you expect. You can always move to the next faster ride the following week.

* If you have never ridden in a group, please start with the Monday introductory ride. One of our most experienced leaders runs this ride, which is typically a small group, and will be sure that you understand the basics before you step up to a larger ride.