We Are The Golden Horseshoe Cycling Hub

Look up, get up, but never give up!

The Golden Horseshoe Cycling Hub is a youth cycling program based in Hamilton, Ontario. Formed in December 2022,  GHCH is focused on fun and fundamental skills development. We use Cycling Canada’s HopOn program as our fundamental skills development platform and follow the guidelines of the Cycling Canada Long Term Athlete Development plan. Our goal is to provide opportunities for youth to learn the joy of cycling. We want to create lifelong riders who can be ambassadors of the sport. Learn. Ride. Love

Our Programs

GHCH offers a variety of programs to serve riders of all abilities and interest in the sport of cycling

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HopOn

HopOn is a games-based cycling program that teaches school-aged kids the joys of cycling safely. The HopOn national grassroots program aims to make cycling accessible to everyone across Canada.

Rally Riders

This program is for riders who have developed their riding abilities but are not interested in moving into the competition stream. It is an opportunity for them to explore the beautiful trails in our area and ride for fun, fitness and camaraderie. Riders are typically 10-15.

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Competition FUNdamentals

Once our riders have moved through levels 1-4 of HopOn they have the option of moving into the introduction to competition stream. Competition FUNdamentals provides them with the tools they will need to compete in locally organized races, with a focus on keeping it FUN!. We encourage our riders to register for the Kelso weekly race series along with other grass roots races. Riders are typically 10-15.

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Fall Explorer's Program

For younger and new riders. We explore the trails and nature at locations like Devil's Punchbowl, Crook's Hollow, Brantford Bike Park, Saltfleet Conservation Area, Fletcher's Creek and Felker's Falls. *Note, there is no session on the Thanksgiving weekend.

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Fall Program

For older riders and riders with moderate mountain bike experience. We spent the summer building our engine and skills, now it's time to visit some of our old favourite and soon to be favourite locations. Wednesday sessions are held at locations in Hamilton, Saturday sessions are held at various trail networks like, The Hydro Cut, Guelph Lake, Puslinch Lake, Turkey Point, Brantford Bike Park, Kelso Conservation Area. A 2-day camp is being planned for Mansfield Outdoor Centre. Registrants will be provided with additional details about the camp.

Program Prices

HopOn

Program
$ 160 Program
  • Spring Program - May and June (Starts May 14, 2025)
  • Summer Program - July and August (Starts July 16, 2025)
  • Ages 5-12
  • Wednesdays 6:15PM & Saturdays 9:00AM
  • 1.5 Hour Sessions
  • Wednesdays Only $90
  • Saturdays Only $70
  • Both Programs $300
Spring/Summer

Competition FUNdamentals

Program
$ 126 Monthly
  • April, May, June, July, August (Starts April 3, 2025)
  • Mondays, Thursdays and Some Saturdays
  • Ages 10-15
  • 2 Hour Sessions
  • Support at Kelso Race Series
  • Full Program Price $500
  • Session Locations Vary
April - August

Rally Riders

Program
$ 175 Program
  • Spring Program - May and June (Starts May 5, 2025)
  • Summer Program - July and August (Starts July 10, 2025)
  • Mondays & Thursdays
  • Ages 10-15
  • 2 Hour Sessions
  • One Session a Week $90
  • Both Programs $320
Spring / Summer

Fall Explorer's

Program
$ TBD Program
  • September - October
  • Saturday Mornings
  • Ages 5-10
  • 1.5 hour Sessions
  • Session Locations Vary
Sept - Oct

Fall Program

Program
$ TBD Program
  • September - October
  • Wednesdays & Saturdays
  • Ages 10-15
  • 2 - 2.5 Hour Sessions
  • Wednesday - Dundas Valley
  • Saturday - Locations Vary
  • Includes Cost of Overnight Camp at Mansfield Outdoor Centre
Sept - Oct

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Current News

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2023 Year End Report

Well, it was an amazing first year for GHCH. In less than a year we established a board of directors, got incorporated as a not

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GHCH 2023 Year End Breakfast

On November 4, 2023, GHCH held it’s first year end breakfast, at the Millgrove Community Centre, Millgrove, ON, to showcase our riders’ accomplishments during our

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Mission

Cycling for everyone.

The Golden Horseshoe Cycling Hub is dedicated to diversity and inclusivity. We recognize cycling is an activity that traditionally has many barriers to participation and are committed to working within the community to help eliminate these barriers to create opportunities for all youths to learn to love to ride.

We are incredibly excited to finally be online and finalizing our plans for our spring sessions! We look forward to getting our programs running this spring and summer and can’t wait to enjoy the amazing trails that we are fortunate have all around us.

Team GHCH

The Bikes
Want to ride with GHCH but don't have a bike yet. Bike is in the shop and there is a race this weekend. GHCH has a small fleet of bikes to assist our riders and help remove access barriers to the sport of cycling.
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Coach Leighton, Coach Scheherazade, Coach Steph
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Coach Colin, Coach Ken, Coach Neal

Become A Member

Join the Hub

Join our membership and get involved in Hamilton’s new cycling revolution

Board of Directors

Neal Marcynuk

President

Allison Greene

Treasurer

Sean Greene

Director at Large

Stephanie Sutton

Vice President

Alex Depew

Director at Large

Carla Underhil

Director at Large

Testimonials

What our riders have to say

  • I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Golden Horseshoe Cycling Hub! It’s an incredible community dedicated to cycling and promoting sustainable transportation. The Hub offers amazing resources, from group rides to access to the latest cycling gear and technology. Being a member means I get to explore new routes with like-minded individuals, learn more about bike culture, and contribute to making my city more bike-friendly! Not only is cycling great exercise, it’s also affordable and eco-friendly. Being part of this community has opened up so many opportunities for me – including networking with other cyclists in the area, discovering new local businesses that support sustainability initiatives, and so much more. I feel truly lucky to have found this group – it’s been an invaluable addition to my life as a cyclist!
  • GHCH is the best club my son has ever attended. All the coaches are highly professional and friendly. He has made many friends here and has gained confidence and courage. Overall, it’s a club that truly offers great value.
  • I discovered the club mid-season and immediately loved it. I wanted to try racing, and the coaches were very supportive and the other riders were really friendly.
  • I joined the club halfway through the season and immediately loved it. The riders and coaches were very friendly and supportive. I feel I improved a lot this season and have found I really liked racing, which I never would have tried before I joined GHCH.