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- 2025 UVTA Tour de Taste: A Pedaling PicnicSamuel Morey Elementary School, Fairlee, VT
Registration for UVTA is now open at Registration. Early bird registration ends on July 31st.
This is a charity event that benefits the Upper Valley Trails Alliance. Registration at UVTA Tour de Taste is required.
Actual routes and Taste stops have yet to be published. Not being affiliated with the UVTA, we only know what they have published. That and a good time was had by all who participated in the past.
The UVTA Tour de Taste is a scenic, pedaling picnic that takes you through the Connecticut River Valley. Along the way you will enjoy tasty food samples at historic stops from local farms and restaurants.
Enjoy the autumn foliage and beautiful scenery at your own pace by choosing one of our three routes: the Lake Morey Loop (6 miles), the Classic Loop (19.5 miles), or the River Road Extension (31 miles).
Registration includes detailed route maps, directions and an incredible menu of locally produced foods!
Registration closes September 5th.
2025 Tour de Taste route maps
Transcribed Ride with GPS maps are available here.More information and registration: UVTA Tour de Taste
Ride With GPS routes transcribed from the UVTA printed map: TBD
A GSW Sign-in sheet will be available with a rider, or you may "Attend" here and submit your honor system mileage via email at mileage@gswheelers.org.
Signing in with the GSW is not necessary. As an event sponsored by a non-profit organization, any insurance by the sponsoring organization would apply, and the GSW insurance benefit for GSW members would not. GSW Ride Mileage tracking is available for GSW members with current membership.
Typically GSW members attending will ride at their own pace. Although often some GSW members will ride together, this is not a follow-the-leader group ride.
Safety First!!
