
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-Newbury Hill RideNeeds location
This 21+ mile, 1300 +\- ft elevation gain ride explores the hills and views of Bradford and Newbury. The first five miles hit the majority of the hills although there are two short, steep hills within a few miles at the end. Pass by Lake Todd and Lake Massasecum and enjoy the views!
Bring snacks and water to refresh yourself at regroup spots.
Please arrive early to get your bike ready and meet other riders.
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.Park at Wicked Sweet Treats, Route 114, Bradford, NH (sorry, it's closed on Mondays). Please do not park near the dumpster, chip pile, or fire hydrant.
Ride departs at 9:00 AM.
Safety First!!
Please click here to download bike safety poster.
Please Click Here for Ten Tips for Safe Group Riding.For navigation map, cue sheet, and more information please click on the following link: Bradford - Newbury Hills ride · Ride with GPS
Cue Sheet
| eg | Dir | Type | Notes | Total |
| --- | --- | ---- | ----- | ----- |
| | ← | Left | Turn left onto Jones Road | 0.2 |
| 0.4 | ← | Slight Left | Turn slight left onto Center Road | 0.7 |
| 2.0 | → | Right | Turn right onto West Road | 2.7 |
| 4.1 | → | Sharp Right | Turn sharp right onto Fairgrounds Road | 6.8 |
| 2.0 | ← | Sharp Left | Turn sharp left onto Pleasantview Road | 8.7 |
| 1.2 | → | Right | Turn right onto South Road | 9.9 |
| 2.4 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Village Road | 12.3 |
| 0.5 | → | Right | Turn right onto Route 103 | 12.8 |
| 3.3 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Old Sutton Road | 16.2 |
| 1.0 | → | Sharp Right | Turn sharp right onto State Route 114 | 17.1 |
| 1.0 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Old Warner Road | 18.1 |
| 1.1 | → | Right | Turn right onto NH 103 | 19.2 |
| 0.1 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Breezy Hill Road | 19.3 |
| 1.3 | ← | Left | Turn left onto Bacon Road | 20.6 |
| 0.1 | → | Sharp Right | Turn sharp right onto Henniker Road | 20.7 |