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 2024, GSW has organized and sponsored 50 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 (4+)
See all- S & W Monday Night RidesS&W Sports (lot across the street), Concord, NH
Expect an accomadating (no drop) to brisk 30 + mile ride.
Ride Leaders:
17 + mph - Melissa (brisk)
Alternates: Dan C15+ Tony V (moderate)
Alternate: Bruce D13+ Bernie F (accommodating)
Rain cancels.
Looking for other ride leaders for different pace groups to go out. If interested, PM me or contact the GSW ride coordinator.
Arrive early to prepare (helmets, lights, nutrition, etc.) for rollout time.
See www.GSWheelers.org for club info
- S & W Wednesday night ridesS & W Sports, Concord, NH
Expect an accommodating (no drop) to moderate/brisk 28 + mile rides.
Ride Leaders:
16+ mph - Lynn Durand (moderate/brisk)11-12+ mph - Bernie F (accommodating newcomers and distance)
If you have an interest in leading a different speed for this ride, please PM me or contact the GSW ride coordinator.
Newcomers do not think you are the only ones attending. Regulars hardly respond to meetup.
Rain cancels.
See www.GSWheelers.org for club info.
- N89ers Ride - Cornish - Plainfield LoopNew Hampshire 12A, Plainfield, NH
Meet at the unpaved parking lot at the kayak put-in on NH-12A one-half mile north of the Windsor, VT bridge. (There is an NH Wildlife Management sign at the entrance.) Bike through the pleasant countryside in Plainfield, NH. There are a couple of short hills at the beginning of the ride followed by very gentle climbing on Stage Rd. There is a lot of downhill on the second half of the ride! Total distance 20.4 miles.
We will ride at an average speed of 12 mph with several stops and regroups. Bring water, and a snack to enjoy at Cornish Flat.
Ride departs at 9:30.
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.
Route is on Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35738596
## Cuesheet
- Turn left onto NH 12A - 0.0 mi
- Turn right onto Platt Road - 1.6 mi
- Turn right onto NH 12A - 3.4 mi
- Turn right onto Stage Road - 5.1 mi
- Turn right onto Penniman Road - 9.1 mi
- Turn right onto Connecticut Valley Highway, NH 120 - 11.7 mi
- Turn right onto Center Road - 12.7 mi
- Turn right onto Center Road - 13.1 mi
- Turn slight right onto Town House Road - 17.0 mi
- Continue onto NH 12A - 19.4 mi
- Turn sharp left - 20.3 mi
