Northumberland Trail Riders

05/22/2026

❗ Volunteers Needed❗

Race Prep

Race Course Prep Tomorrow
We are just over two weeks away from Race Day, and we need your help getting the course ready. Tomorrow (Saturday, May 23rd), we will be working on:

Cutting the grass

Laying out the grass course

Placing and installing arrows

Laying out ribbons and stakes

Date: Saturday, May 23rd — Rain or Shine
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Cochrane XC Track
Address: 248 Cochrane Rd, Cramahe, ON K0K 1S0
Onsite Lead: Warren Thaxter

Please bring work gloves, water, and any tools that may help with course prep. Many hands make light work, and your help will make a big difference as we get ready for race day.

05/20/2026

We are so lucky to have this legendary man still so involved in our club ❤️
Be sure to check out his book
'This, Is My Story' - Warren Thaxter

Warren Thaxter Author – CMHoF Inductee (Class of 2015)
An expert rider (ISDE), builder, and visionary, Warren Thaxter is the godfather of off-road motorcycling in Ontario. As a co-founder of the OFTR in 1992, he was instrumental in securing riding rights and trail access for everyone.
From pioneering rider training (Trail Tours) to early GPS-guided events (Rally Connex), Warren saw the future long before anyone else. If you are riding single-track today, there is an 80% chance his "fingerprints" are on it.
A true legend who shaped our passion. Check out his book, available now on Amazon!

Warren Thaxter écrivain - Intronisé au Panthéon Canadien de la Moto (2015)
Pilote expert (ISDE), bâtisseur et visionnaire, Warren Thaxter est le parrain du motocross hors-piste en Ontario. Co-fondateur de l'OFTR en 1992, il a structuré la défense de vos droits et l'accès aux sentiers.
Des écoles de pilotage (Trail Tours) aux premiers événements guidés par GPS (Rally Connex), il a tout anticipé. Si vous roulez sur un "single track" aujourd'hui, il y a 80 % de chances que Warren l'ait tracé.
Un géant qui a façonné notre passion. Merci Warren !
Retrouvez son livre sur Amazon.

05/19/2026

This past weekend was our Orientation ride from the club property. Was a great way to learn the area, meet new riders and enjoy that beautiful spring weather! 🌞 THANKS to everyone who came out and the volunteers that made it happen 👍

05/18/2026

🏁COCHRANE’S XC IS BACK🏁
And yes… the legendary barn section returns!
Spots will fill FAST, and the FIRST 150 racers registered before May 30th score a FREE event T-shirt!

📍 COCHRANE’S / NTR XC
248 Cochrane Road, Colborne

⏰ Registration opens May 15th and closes June 6th

💲 Fees:
• Adult: $80
• Minis / Women Novice / Women U16: $45
• Peewee: $25

🏕 Camping available: $20 cash / night
No need to book in advance, someone will swing by Saturday night to collect the cash.

👕 FREE event T-shirt for the first 150 entrants
(Register before May 30th to claim yours! Sizes are first come when you check in at the event)

🏆 IMPORTANT:
1st, 2nd & 3rd place class finishers MUST have their photo taken immediately after finishing because your photo is part of the award! 📸

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the barn and battle the course? Tag your crew, get registered early, and we’ll see you at the line

Special thanks to:

✨️Platinum Season Title Sponsor✨️


🥇Gold XC Series Title Sponsors

canada

🥈Silver Sponsors



🥉Bronze Sponsors

05/12/2026

04/30/2026

Join us for the monthly NTR Social to hear what’s happening in the club, upcoming events, and the work being done to engage and support our members.

We also want to hear from you. This is a social event. Your ideas and feedback are important as we continue to improve how the club supports and connects with its members.