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Interested in learning about bicycle events throughout New Hampshire? Here you go!
APRIL 2011
Traffic Skills 101
Saturday April 2nd and 9th/9am-3pm/Bike-Walk Alliance Headquarters/57 Regional Drive, Suite 6, Concord, NH
Want to be a safer, more efficient cyclist? Learn how to ride safely and legally in traffic? Sign up for the “Traffic Skills 101” class tailored specifically for cyclists of all levels. Get more out of the time you spend on your bike, reduce your risk of negative interactions with cars and other road users. Learn how and why it is safer to “drive your bike like a car” in many situations, how to navigate safely through intersections, roundabouts, and much more. For more information, click here
Spurring Economic Development Through Rail Trails
April 4th (6:30 pm-8:30pm)/Public Services of New Hampshire Energy Park/780 North Commercial Street, Manchester
This meeting will feature a presentation by Craig Della Penna, an experienced realtor and broker who has worked in the real estate industry in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts for several years. Recognized nationally as a leader in the promotion and development of rail trails and greenways, Craig Della Penna’s name is synonymous with the concept of green transportation and sustainable communities. It will explore the recreational and environmental aspects of trails and greenways as well as the public health, economic and transportation benefits associated. This exciting presentation will make a correlation between the Regional Trail system and economic development: how to get customers biking to your business! For more information about the Regional Trails Coordinating Council, contact Matt Caron at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Granite State Wheelmen Spring Banquet and Awards
April 10th (4pm-8pm)/Derryfield Restaurant, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH
Not just for members - Open to all! Please come and enjoy socializing with the GSW community with a buffet style dinner. The 2010 Awards will be given out. The Featured Guest Speaker will be League of American Bicyclists President Andy Clar ke. For more information, click here
Annual Bike Safety Auction
April 15th/5:30pm/Green Street Community Center
Need a bike for yourself or children? Don't have a lot to spend? Check out the Annual Bike Safety Auction held by the Concord Police Department and School District. The auction is being held at Green Street Community Center (39 Green Street). Viewing of bikes starts at 5:30pm and the auction starts at 6pm.
1st Annual Swap Meet & Bicycle Flea Market
Saturday April 30th/10am-3pm/Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park, 29 Grenier Field Road, Londonderry, NH
This is where you can pick up great deals on all types of cycling equipment. Whether you’re a collector, racer or recreational rider, you just might find what you’re looking for here. Next seasons cyclocross bike, or that winter jacket you needed. If you are a vendor, move your old cycling stuff and turn what’s sitting around gathering dust into cash. Bikes, winter clothing, accessories, samples, time to clear that stuff out! For more information, click here
MAY 2011
2nd Annual Cycle the Seacoast
Sunday, May 1st/Little Harbour School/Portsmouth, NH
This one day ride benefits the American Lung Association. Choose 25, 50 or 100 mile route option. Start and finish line located at Little Harbour School in Portsmouth. $35 registration fee (non-refundable) and $250 fundraising minimum ($125 for ages 7 - 17) required. For more information, click here
Third Annual Concord Bicycle Swap
Saturday May 14 (9am-5pm) and Sunday, May 15 (9am-12pm)/S&W Sports/296 S Main St., Concord
The Bicycle Swap is an event fun for families and bicycle riders new and old. CNHBC’s main goal is to get more people on bicycles and to help provide them opportunities to ride safely whether for transportation or recreation. At the Bicycle Swap, people will get the chance to donate their old bikes or drop them off for consignment. Donations are being accepted on May 12-13 (10 a.m. until 7 p.m. both days). If a consigned bike sells at the Swap, the owner will take 75 percent and the CNHBC will keep 25 percent of the earnings. 100% of the proceeds raised by CNHBC will be used towards local community projects! For more information, click here
The 26th Annual Seacoast Bike Tour
Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th/Portsmouth, NH
Breathe New Hampshire has been improving lung health in the state since 1916. One or two day options from Portsmouth, NH to Ogunquit, ME. Early Bird registration fee is $40 until Dec. 31 (get a free pair of biking socks just for being an “early bird”!). $45 registration fee thereafter. Minimum pledges of $250 for the one day ride, and $350 for the two-day ride. For more information call 1-800-835-8647 or http://www.breathenh.org/biketour. Note: Free registration for Granite State Wheelmen members! Must call 1-800 number above for details.
Rhino Bike Works - Grand Tour
Sunday, May 15/7am/Rhino Bike Works/1 Foster Street, Plymouth, NH
The famous "grand tour" is on Sunday, May 15th. This is a 120 mile ride that begins at Rhino Bike Works in Plymouth, NH. You will be riding to North Woodstock, and then over the Kanc, Bear Notch, Crawford and Franconia. For a shorter ride (80ish miles), you can meet the group in North Woodstock behind Truants Tavern. For more information, click here
Green Commute Week
Monday, May 16th to 20th/Statewide Promotion
Commute Green New Hampshire is a statewide promotion. Its primary goal is to encourage individuals to use commuting options, such as carpooling, bicycling, walking, using public transportation and telecommuting. The promotion challenges people to track their commuting activities during the week of Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20, 2011. After the results are tallied, top achievers in a variety of categories will be recognized. For more information, click here
Lake Sunapee Bike Race
Saturday, May 21st/Newbury, NH
The 38th Annual bike race is once again being held at Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort. The length of the race varies on category, from 23, 46 or 69 miles. Race with other cyclists around Sunapee lake! Pre-registration only at bikereg.com (register by May 19th).
Crank the Kanc
Saturday, May 21st/Bartlett, NH
A time trial up the Kancamangus highway??? Ouch. Our legs hurt just thinking about it! But it is an adventure of a life, so register fast. Many of the fields are already full (there is a waiting list you can sign up for). All proceeds benefit the Kennett High School (just think, you can suffer and feel good about it)! For more information, click here
JUNE 2011
Adult Learning Center Ride to Read Cycle Event....and WalkAdult Learning Center Ride to Read Cycle Event....and Walk
Sunday, June 5th/Nashua, NH
Last year over 150 participants traveled the road to literacy and supported the Adult Learning Center Ride to Read Cycle Event …and walk. Cycle or walk the picturesque communities of southern NH. Feast on a hearty post event meal hosted by the Adult Learning Center. Rain or shine this event will be a great day. For the cyclist who does not want to participate in the 100 mile route; 50, 25 and 10 mile routes are available. To register and learn more about fundraising, go to bikereg.com or visit their website here.
Eastern States Cup Downhill Race (New Hampshire Championship) at Pats Peak
Saturday, June 11th to Sunday, June 12th/Pats Peak/Henniker, NH
Want to check out some fast bike racing? Visit Pats Peak on June 11th and 12th to watch the Eastern States Cup. The race at Pats Peak is the second race of the series, and the race will help decide the winner of the New Hampshire State Championship. If you want to watch more downhill bike racing, the next race in the series is being held at Attitash (the following weekend). For more information, click here
Pats Peak Mountain Bike Festival
Saturday, June 11th to Sunday, June 12th/Pats Peak/Henniker, NH
10th Annual Pats Peak Mountain Bike Festival - 3 Events, 1 Weekend - June 11 & 12, 2011! There are lots of options to choose from including 24.12.6 Hours of Pats Peak, Downhill Thrill & X-Country Challenge. The Bike Course is 5.2 miles in distance with 827 ft of vertical climb per lap. The weekend is filled with fun races for adults (all categories), and also includes live music, camping and kids races! For more information, click here
Try the Track - An Introduction to Track Cycling
Friday, June 10th to Saturday, June 11th/Northeast Velodrome/Londonerry, NH
The Northeast Velodrome & Cycling Park will will offer a “Try the Track” clinic, permitted through USA Cycling, on June 10 & 11, 2011. For anybody new to the sport or experienced, this is a great opportunity to increase your skills. The two part clinic will provide a thorough knowledge on Track Cycling, as well as on the bike coaching culminating in some basic racing. The goal of the clinic is to provide consistent information and material used at many of the country’s leading tracks to form an entry point for the budding track racer. The clinic is open to anyone, and one day licenses will be available to anyone who is not a licensed USAC (USA Cycling) rider. They have 30 track bikes available for demo if you do not have your own bike, but sizes are limited, so register to reserve. The clinic will be divided into two parts. A classroom session on Friday the 10th of June which will cover Track Bikes, Track Protocol and the Track racing surface itself. The second part of the clinic on Saturday the 11th of June will be an on-the-bike format where you will learn the nuances of the fixed gear bike, the subtleties of the track, riding in a group, and then racing. The clinic will be coached by USA Cycling Certified Coach, Kurt Begemann. For more information, click here
White Mountain Cycling Classic
Saturday, June 25, 2011/Loon Mountain/Lincoln, NH
The Second Annual White Mountain Cycling Classic is being held by New England Disabled Sports. Come bike around the beautiful White Mountain region for a circuit race. The length of the race varies by category. This is a wonderful event, and all proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. There will also be a handcycle and tandem races. For more information, click here.
29th Annual Exeter Criterium
Tuesday, June 30, 2011/Exeter, NH
If you are in the area, the Exeter criterium is a fantastic race to watch (or race)! Downtown Exeter provides a fun and exciting venue to watch the race, and the race frequently attracts a number of pro racers who are in the area for the Fitchburg race (which occurs the following weekend). All proceeds benefit the Barrows/Bogart/Bemis Cycling Scholarship at the University of New Hampshire. For more information, click here.
JULY 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011/Londonderry, NH
Not sure what you want to do for Fourth of July weekend? Come race at the velodrome in Londonderry! There is $1999 in prizes, and the categories are Men's Category 4, Women Open and Pro 1/2/3. If you haven't raced at the track, you still have plenty of time to come check it out. There are races every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. There is also a structured training program for just $5 on Saturday mornings from 9-11 a.m. (if you don't have a track bike, you can rent a brand new Fuji for just $15 for the day). For more information about the race on July 2, click here or check out bikereg.com.
Friday, July 8th to Saturday, July 9th/Manchester to Hanover
Thirty years ago, four Cancer Center nurses rode 100 miles through New Hampshire’s White Mountains. They rode to honor their patient, Audrey Prouty and raised $4,000 for research at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center. For this year’s 30th Annual Prouty, 5,000 participants and 1,000 volunteers will come together in the Connecticut River Valley to pay tribute to the many, many people, like Audrey, who’ve battled cancer; and to continue the important work of bringing an end to cancer. For more information, click here
CNHBC Bike Valet at Concord Market Days
Thursday, July 16 to Saturday, July 18/Main Street, Concord, NH
Pedal to Market Days to fill up your stomachs with food and your panniers with all the greatest deals that Main Street Concord has to offer. CNHBC will be providing a complementary bike parking. Look for our tent near Endicott Furniture. For more information, click here
Mt. Washington Century Ride
Saturday, July 16th/6-8am/Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center/Albany, NH
The Century ride around the base of Mt. Washington is via the NH Scenic Byway/Presidential Range Tour route that offers spectacular mountain views and tranquil New England pastoral scenery. The Century is completely supported with five aid stations along the 100-mile course (three on the 80-mile and two on the 40-mile), support vehicles with ham radio operators, two on-duty EMTs, and a bike repair support. This is a fundraiser for the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. For more information, click here
31st Annual International Century Weekend
Saturday, July 24th to Sunday, July 25th/Lancaster, NH
The Granite State Wheelmen International Century continues! Many scenic and shorter rides will be available in addition to the “Classic” ride to Canada. For 2011 the headquarters will be the Lancaster Motor Inn, (603) 788-4921 right in the downtown area with many options for food, shopping, socializing, and no long hill to climb at the end of the ride. No registration fee. Just your own personal expenses for room, travel, and meals. Contact: Helen Skeist and Will Hively, (603) 632-4658
AUGUST 2011
Hopkinton Rotary Lake Winnepocket Time Trial
Sunday, August 7, 2011/Contoocook, NH
We are very fortunate this year that the Hopkinton Rotary Club is sponsoring a time trial! There are lots of category choices (tandem, individual, youth, teams), and the event will be fun for everybody! This is a great opportunity to "race against the clock," whether you are a serious racer or you just want to try out a local race. To register, go to bikereg.com, or check out their website here.
Hampshire 100
Sunday, August 21st/Greenfield, NH
Test your skills and stamina at the fifth annual edition of this premier mountain bike race. The 100 kilometer (62+ mile) course will wind through the beautiful and varied terrain of Southern New Hampshire. The single loop course will give participants a good mix of mountain bike terrain. The first miles are open and fast, allowing lung and leg warm-up, and a stretching out of the field. Ample technicals and climbing follow in later miles. The current course is similar, but not identical, to the prior years' editions, as the trail boss always adds enhancements to the ride each year. Approximately 7,000 feet of climbing. To register, go to bikereg.com, or check out their website here.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Crank the Crawford
Saturday, September 10th/Bartlett, NH
Looking for a fun challenge? Try out "Crank the Crawford," an 18 mile time trial up Crawford Notch. This looks like a fun event sponsored by White Mountain Velo and Wildcat Ski Foundation. There are categories for all age groups, and including juniors, seniors and "older than dirt" (75+) racers! Whether you are experienced or never raced your bike, this is a great opportunity to test your skills against the clock. To register and/or receive more information, go to bikereg.com.
Traffic Skills 101
Tuesday September 13th (2.5 hours), Thursday September 15th (2.5 hours), Saturday September 17th (6 hours including lunch break)
Want to be a safer, more efficient cyclist? Learn how to ride safely and legally in traffic? Sign up for the “Traffic Skills 101” class tailored specifically for cyclists of all levels. Get more out of the time you spend on your bike, reduce your risk of negative interactions with cars and other road users. Learn how and why it is safer to “drive your bike like a car” in many situations, how to navigate safely through intersections, roundabouts, and much more. For more information, click here
Pedaling for Payson
Saturday, September 17th/Concord
6th Annual Cycling Fundraiser for the Gene Gillis Endowment, which supports out-of-pocket expenses for cancer patients and their loved ones. Choose the route you want to bike (typically between 25-75 miles, this year's routes will be announced). This is a great event for a great cause. For more information, click here
Take the Lake Bicycle Challenge (67 Miles)
Saturday, September 17th/Lake Winnipesaukee
This is the only sponsored and supported bicycle ride around Lake Winnipesaukee (not a race!). It is held in conjunction with WOW FEST '11 which raises money for the WOW trail, a four season paved rail trail being built in Laconia, NH. Please mark your calendars, and a link to the registration form will be provided as soon as it is available. Any questions? Contact Jim Zimmermann at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
38th Annual Tri-State Seacoast Century
Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th/Hampton Beach, NH
Scenic rides along the seacoast of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. The sea breeze, hopefully the sun, the fall weather, the friends, limited hills and the bike make this century one of the best rides in America! The route is marked. Cue sheets, maps, and rest stops with food and water available. Routes of 25, 50, 63 miles also available. On-line registration will start in April. Please visit the Granite State Wheelmen web site at www.GraniteStateWheelmen.org for the latest details. Contact:
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, (603) 898-5479
OCTOBER 2011
Mountain Bike Biathlon
Sunday, October 2nd/Pemigewasset Valley Fish & Game/Holderness, NH
That is correct - you get to race your mountain bike and shoot a rifle! What could be more fun? A great event for all ability levels, and there will be instruction on use of rifles before the biathlon begins. If you don't have your own rifle, no worries -- the Pemi Valley Fish & Game has club rifles you can borrow. Just let them know ahead of time. But beware -- this is addictive. One of our CNHBC board members participated last year, and is now hooked! For more information, click here (information listed under "biathlon" tab)
Train The Trainer - Safe Routes To School
Wednesday, October 5th/Warner Simonds Elementary School/Warner, NH
Safe Routes to School is holding a "Train the Trainer" clinic at Warner Simonds Elementary School on October 5, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is a class for adults to learn how to teach children to be safer cyclists. No cycling experience necessary! Refreshments and childcare will be povided. Call 456-36711 for more information.
NEMBAfest at Bear Brook State Park
October 8th to 9th/Bear Brook State Park/Allenstown, NH
The Kona Bicycles-Fox Shox Mountain Bike Adventure Series is a six-point charity mountain bike ride series that celebrates some of the best riding in New England. Going into its seventh year, the series provides riders from Maine to New York with opportunities to take part in recreational riding events along marked loops, raise money for various charities, and celebrate mountain biking with a post-ride party. Each event offers a chance for riders of all abilities –from hardcore experts to families with children-- to explore a new mountain bike destination and follow marked loops and take part in led rides. For more information, click here
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Central New Hampshire Bicycling Coalition * 296 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301 * info@cnhbc.org