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 rides - Contoocook to Warner and backHopkinton Town Library, Contoocook, NH
Travel from Hopkinton Town Library to River Hill Market, up to Warner and back on 103. This should be a relatively relaxing ride with a 926 foot overall elevation gain.
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.
See link for route map and information: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40507380
Park at the Hopkinton Town Library. A Port-a-Potty should be available.
Ride departs at 9:00 AM. Please arrive early to get your bike ready and meet other riders.Bring snacks and water to refresh yourself at regroup spots.
Please arrive early to get your bike ready and meet other riders.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 | Turn left onto Pine Street | 0.3 |
| 0.2 | → | Right | Turn right onto Kearsarge Avenue | 0.6 |
| 0.0 | → | Slight Right | Turn slight right onto Park Avenue, NH 103, NH 127 | 0.6 |
| 0.1 | ← | Slight Left | Keep left onto Main Street, NH 103 | 0.7 |
| 0.3 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Penacook Road | 1.0 |
| 0.3 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Penacook Road | 1.3 |
| 0.1 | → | Slight Right | Keep right onto Penacook Road | 1.4 |
| 0.3 | ↑ | Straight | Continue onto Penacook Road | 1.7 |
| 0.6 | → | Slight Right | Keep right onto Briar Hill Road | 2.3 |
| 0.5 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Broad Cove Road | 2.8 |
| 1.9 | ← | Slight Left | Keep left onto Broad Cove Drive | 4.7 |
| 1.8 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Carter Hill Road | 6.5 |
| 0.2 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Horse Hill Road | 6.7 |
| 1.6 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Warner Road | 8.3 |
| 2.5 | → | Right | Turn right onto Tyler Road | 10.8 |
| 0.0 | → | Right | Turn right onto Dustin Road | 10.8 |
| 2.3 | → | Right | Turn right onto State Route 127, NH 127 | 13.1 |
| 0.4 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Poverty Plains Road | 13.5 |
| 2.3 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Schoodac Road | 15.8 |
| 1.4 | ← | Sharp Left | Turn sharp left onto East Main Street, NH 103 | 17.2 |
| 0.3 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Runnels Loop Road | 17.5 |
| 0.2 | ← | Left | Turn left onto State Route 103, NH 103 | 17.7 |
| 2.4 | ← | Left | Turn left onto NH 103 | 20.1 |
| 0.1 | → | Slight Right | Turn slight right onto State Route 103, NH 103 | 20.2 |
| 0.4 | → | Right | Turn right onto Warner Road | 20.6 |
| 2.3 | → | Right | Turn right onto Pine Street | 22.9 |
| 0.2 | → | Right | Turn right onto Houston Drive | 23.1 |
| 0.1 | → | Right | Turn right onto Houston Drive | 23.2 | - 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
