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- Monday Ride: Portsmouth - Rye, NH Seacoast, New CastlePeirce Island, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH
Join us for a moderately paced 28-mile ride from Peirce Island, Portsmouth, through Rye, returning along the NH seacoast and around New Castle. There will be a mid-way rest/snack stop or two; bring your snacks. BG's Boathouse Restaurant on Wentworth Rd (2.8 miles from Peirce Island) makes a great spot for an after-ride lunch.
We'll evaluate this suitability of weather for this ride and hopefully make a go/no-go decision the evening before.
Parking is at Four Tree Island parking lot and street side along Peirce Island Road.
Planned Route: Portsmouth - Rye - NH Seacoast
Route Alternative for NW winds: Portsmouth - Rye - NH Seacoast - CW
Leader may revise the route as necessary.Monday Ride Group Guidelines
- Expect a 11-12ish mph average ride pace and 12-14+ mph level ground rolling speed ... plus or minus with hills and wind. Speeds will typically pick up a bit as the season progresses.
- While the ride is considered "no drop," riders are expected to make a reasonable effort to maintain the published pace to avoid significantly disrupting the group flow.
Program Note
- Monday rides will generally start from Contoocook every other week.
- Alternate weeks may start from various Seacoast area locations, Belmont, Antrim, and others.
- Start times will generally shift to 9 AM as the season progresses.
- Monday rides will be on hiatus four Mondays during June and two during September.
- Others are welcomed to lead a Monday ride of their choosing for which listing and mapping support will be gladly provided.
Safety First!!
- Caution - Blunt's Island Swing Bridge has a steel grate surface. Exercise extreme caution crossing; walking is advisable.
- Consideration. Consistency. Communication.
- Ten Tips for Safe Group Riding
- S & W Monday Night RidesS&W Sports (lot across the street), Concord, NH
Expect an accomadating to brisk 30 + mile rides.
(no drop... While the ride is considered "no drop," riders are expected to make a reasonable effort to maintain the published pace to avoid significantly disrupting the group flow.)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
- UV Slow Spokes - Warner - Plains - Tyler36 E Main St, Warner, NH
Meet at Warner Post Office, 36 E Main St, Warner.
** Please use parking spaces farthest away from Post Office.** Please arrive in time to get you and your bike ready for a prompt start at 10 am following the ride introduction by the leaders.
** Pre-ride restrooms at the circle just off Warner I-89 Exit 9 (McDonalds and 2 gas stations)
Biking through Warner on country roads, up to the Blackwater Dam. This is a loop ride with some hills, including one short, steep hill by the dam. Ride a total of 21 miles at an average speed of 10-11 mph with occasional stops. Bring water and snack. This version avoids some of the traffic on narrow NH-127
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48605147
SAFETY FIRST!
- Please click here for 10 Tips for Safe Group Riding.
- Please click here to download bike safety poster.
