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- UV Slow Spokes: Elkins - Refinery - Potter PlaceKing Solomon Lodge 14, Elkins, NH
Details:
A 19 mile ride from Elkins to NH 4A, past the Refinery Restaurant to Potter Place & back.We will start by going around Pleasant Lake, then taking NH 11 and the loop to Village Rd. We will go on Shindagen up to Campground Rd and NH 4A, then down to NH 11 past the Refinery Restaurant, and then to Potter Place. The route back to Elkins will be via Pancake Rd and Wilmot Flat. Main rest stop and porta-potty break will be at Potter Place. Bring snacks and water to have at regroup points and the rest break.
This is a no-drop ride at about a 10 mph average ride pace. We gather up regularly so no one gets left behind.
Please arrive early enough to get your bike ready and meet other riders.
Rain cancels.
You can bring a lunch to eat at the gazebo across the street from Solomon Lodge after the ride. If you have time, plan on joining us.
Route: Elkins - Refinery - Potter
Safety First!!
- Consideration. Consistency. Communication.
- Please Click Here for Ten Tips for Safe Group Riding
- S&W Wednesday Night RidesS&W Sports (lot across the street), Concord, NH
Expect an accommodating (no drop) to moderate/brisk 28 + 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:
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 - Springfield Bog Loop including Crystal LakeSpringfield Town Meeting House, Springfield, NH
21 Miles of mostly back roads including 2.5 miles of usually excellent gravel. Very scenic with mostly moderate hills.
This is a no drop ride at a 10-12 mph average ride pace and 12-14 mph level ground rolling speed. 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.
Meet at Springfield Town Meeting House at the corner of Route 114 and Four Corners Road in Springfield
Ride departs at 9:00 AM. There will be several scenic spots to enjoy snacks and water breaks.
Safety First!!
- Please click here to download bike safety poster.
- Please Click Here for Ten Tips for Safe Group Riding.
Cue Sheet:
| Leg | Dir | Type | Notes | Total |
| --- | --- | ---- | ----- | ----- |
| | ← | Left | Go right out of parking lot the slight right onto Route 114. | 0.0 |
| 0.5 | → | Right | Slight right onto George Hill Rd | 0.5 |
| 6.4 | → | Right | Turn right onto NH-4A E | 6.9 |
| 0.1 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Boys Camp Rd | 7.0 |
| 2.2 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Lockehaven Rd | 9.2 |
| 0.8 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Crystal Lake Road Rd | 10.0 |
| 1.9 | | Straight | Continue onto Shaker Hill Road at STOP SIGN. Watch for traffic both ways on Shaker Hill Road. | 11.9 |
| 0.3 | ← | Left | Turn left onto NH-4A E | 12.2 |
| 1.4 | → | Right | Turn right onto Bog Rd | 13.6 |
| 4.4 | → | Right | Turn right onto George Hill Rd | 18.0 |
| 2.3 | ← | Left | Slight left onto NH-114 S to slight left onto Four Corners Road to parking lot. | 20.3 |Ride w/GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36821420
