What we’re about
Welcome. The Granite State Wheelers has been New Hampshire's most active adult recreational bicycling club since 1971. Volunteer-run, we offer our members organized weekday, weekend, and multi-day rides for road and off-road enthusiasts of all experience levels at many venues throughout the state. As of September 2025, GSW has organized and sponsored 51 years of the widely-known New Hampshire Seacoast Century ride.
Group rides encourage improving riding skills and safety, and creates new cycling friendships. Group rides can be a great way to spend time with friends and other cyclists, even if it is just chatting about cycling. Cycling with others is a smart way to combine your social life with fresh air and exercise.
Joining this GSW MeetUp group does not constitute GSW club membership. You do not have to be a GSW club member to participate in GSW organized rides. GSW memberships support club activities, including providing cyclists with this MeetUp event scheduling service. Membership perks include mileage tracking on GSW rides, access to the Ride With GPS club account with its library of ride routes, and discounts at many local bike shops on parts and services.
Become a GSW member! Sign-up at www.GSWheelers.org.
GSW Ride Guidelines:
- The use of Sign-in Sheets is mandatory for every GSW ride. Each rider, GSW member or not, must print and sign their own name on the GSW Sign-in Sheet before the ride begins. Ride Sign-in Sheets serve as an insurance liability release as well as input to the mileage tracking system.
- Approved bicycling helmets are required on all GSW rides.
- All GSW rides are conducted in compliance with the rules of the road and with common courtesy displayed between bicyclists and motorists. GSW supports the “shared roadway” concept and attempts to set a good example to the public and other bicyclists.
- All levels of riding ability are invited to GSW rides. Ride event descriptions and ride organizers will give you guidance as to participants expected cycling abilities.
- You don't need to know how to change a flat tire, but all riders are advised to carry a spare tube for their own bike!
- Changes to posted rides due to weather or cancellation can be posted any time to inform those riders planning to attend.
- Rides are held departing from specified locations in public places with ample parking.
- Ride organizers and leaders are provided with the complete GSW Ride, Mileage, and Leader Guidelines which is also available to all GSW members on the members only page of www.GSWheelers.org.
We hope you enjoy your rides with the Granite State Wheelers!
Upcoming events
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N89ers - East Concord - Canterbury Shaker Village Loop
Merrill Park, 27 Eastman St, Concord, NH, USJoin N89ers for a more challenging 25 mile loop ride to beautiful Canterbury Shaker Village. Ride includes short but frequent hills in rolling country. Lots of downhills to enjoy. These roads have no shoulders but not much traffic.
This is a no drop ride at an average moving speed of 11 - 12 mph. Slower riders are encouraged to lead a second group of those who wish to take a little longer to complete the route.
Bring water and snacks to enjoy at Canterbury Shaker Village. Or, purchase light snacks and beverages at the Village Store.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: NH 11 east to US 4 south to I-93 south to Exit 16. First exit on round about to Eastside Drive (Rt. 132). Then right onto Eastman Street. Park in Merrill Park or on street.
Ride departs at 10:00 AM.
SAFETY FIRST!
- This is a no-drop ride. Average pace will be 11-13 mph.
- Bring a snack, water and of course your helmet, lights, and Road ID.
- Rain cancels.
- Please click here for 10 Tips for Safe Group Riding.
- Please click here to download bike safety poster.
## Cuesheet
- From Merrill Park turn right onto Eastman Street 0.0 mi
- Turn left onto East Side Drive, NH 132 0.1 mi
- At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mountain Road, NH 132 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Shaker Road 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto Snow Pond Road 2.3 mi
- Keep left onto Graham Road 3.4 mi
- Turn left onto Hoit Road 4.4 mi
- Turn right onto Mountain Road, NH 132 5.6 mi
- Keep right onto Kimball Pond Road 8.0 mi
- Turn sharp right onto Baptist Road 9.2 mi
- Turn sharp left onto Shaker Road. Proceed to Canterbury Shaker Village and turn around. 13.0 mi
- Turn right onto Old Shaker Road 16.1 mi
- Turn left onto Clough Pond Road 16.6 mi
- Turn right onto Flagg Road 17.3 mi
- Turn left onto Lesmerises Road 17.6 mi
- Turn right onto North Village Road 18.4 mi
- Keep right onto Oak Hill Road. Becomes Shawmut Street at mile 24. 19.5 mi
- At roundabout, take exit 3 onto East Side Drive, NH 132 24.8 mi
- Turn right onto Eastman Street 24.9 mi
- Turn left into parking lot 25.1 mi
Ride w/GPS:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3898549611 attendees
Past events
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