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- Bradford, VT to Swiftwater, NH up and backRunning Water Recreation Center, Bradford, VT
Join the N89ers for a 33.3 mile up and back ride ride (1.4 miles of unpaved) with one steep hill on unpaved road and otherwise gradual incline and descents. Some state highway riding and back roads, along the Connecticut River before winding into woods and countryside. Explore part of the Connecticut River Valley that isn't much traveled.
Starting/Ending location: 848 Waits River Rd, Bradford, VT 05033 (43.980306522783934, -72.11453432267454)
Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52686123
Ride departs at 9:30 AM.
SAFETY FIRST!
- This is a no-drop ride. Average pace will be 10-12 mph. 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.
- 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.
Cue Sheet
Bradford VT to Swiftwater| Leg | Dir | Type | Notes | Total |
| --- | --- | ---- | ----- | ----- |
| ← | Left | Turn left | Turn left onto River Road | 0.6 |
| 3.9 | ← | Slight Left | Keep left onto River Road | 4.5 |
| 0.0 | ← | Slight Left | Turn slight left onto Route 10, NH 10, NH 25 | 4.5 |
| 0.9 | → | Slight Right | Keep right onto Court Street | 5.4 |
| 0.6 | ← | Slight Left | Keep left onto Lummoxville Road | 6.0 |
| 0.9 | → | Right | Turn right onto Mt Moosilauke Highway, NH 25 | 6.9 |
| 1.1 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Brushwood Road | 8.1 |
| 2.6 | → | Sharp Right | Turn sharp right onto County Road | 10.7 |
| 5.9 | → | Right | Turn right onto Wild Ammonoosuc Road | 16.5 |
| 0.1 | ← | Left | Turn left | 16.6 |
| 0.0 | → | Right | Turn right | 16.6 |
| 0.0 | ↑ | U Turn | Make a U-turn | 16.7 |
| 0.0 | ← | Left | Turn left | 16.7 |
| 0.0 | → | Right | Turn right onto Wild Ammonoosuc Road | 16.7 |
| 0.1 | ← | Left | Turn left onto French Pond Road | 16.8 |
| 0.5 | → | Slight Right | Keep right onto French Pond Road | 17.3 |
| 5.4 | ← | Sharp Left | Turn sharp left onto Brushwood Road | 22.7 |
| 2.6 | → | Right | Turn right onto Mt Moosilauke Highway, NH 25 | 25.3 |
| 1.1 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Lummoxville Road | 26.4 |
| 0.9 | → | Slight Right | Turn slight right onto Court Street | 27.3 |
| 0.5 | ← | Slight Left | Keep left onto Court Street | 27.9 |
| 0.0 | ← | Slight Left | Turn slight left onto Route 10, NH 10, NH 25 | 27.9 |
| 0.9 | → | Slight Right | Keep right onto River Road | 28.9 |
| 3.9 | → | Right | Turn right onto State Route 25, NH 25 | 32.7 |
| 0.6 | → | Right | Turn Right into Parking lot | 33.3 |
| 0.0 | ← | Left | Left onto Route 25 | 33.3 | - 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
