Weekly Group Bicycle Rides in NH

Don't feel like riding alone?  There are lots of road and mountain bike rides throughout Central New Hampshire and the surrounding regions. The * symbol indicates a group ride for mountain biking.  All other rides listed are road rides. For weekly bicycle races in New Hampshire, please click here.  For a schedule of other upcoming biking events (rides, races and other bike related activities in New Hampshire), please click here.

RECURRING MIDWEEK GROUP RIDES:

MONDAYS:

Mondays at 10:00 a.m.  (Concord, Granite State Wheelmen).  Must-call-ahead-to-confirm-show and go rides. The aim will be to do a gentle 20-mile ride averaging less than 12 mph with a couple of brief stops. There will be cue sheets available for 16, 30 and 46-mile rides for anyone preferring a different pace. Please always call to confirm that there is a ride taking place.  Newcomers are welcome.  Meet at 82 Little Pond Road, Concord, NH.  Please contact the leader in advance to confirm a ride taking place.  Contacts: Cathy Yeager 603-224-0346 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Al Jones 603-224-7121 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   603-321-6770 (c)

Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Penacook, Granite State Wheelmen).  Show and go rides.  Distances and pace will be discussed by the group and routes determined by the group prior to the ride. Distances may vary week to week. If you have any questions about the rides, please call the evening before to discuss, prior to 9PM. There will not be a ride if it is rainy or below 50 degrees.  Newcomers are welcome.  Meet at Penacook School, Penacook, NH.  Contacts: Deb Dickerson 603- 369-4092 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Barbara Macrae 603- 226-4005

Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Nashua, Goodale's Bike Shop).  The Monday night rides at Goodale's typically consists of 30-50 riders, and is broken into small groups of 10 people who will ride with an average speed ranging from 17 to 24 miles per hour. It is recommended that you are a skilled rider (if you want to learn better skills, check out their Thursday night ride).  The distance of each week’s rides lengthen as daylight permits and rides are usually until dusk so lights are recommended. A cue sheet is handed out prior to the ride and is also available to download the day of the ride from Goodale's Facebook page. For more information, contact Goodale's Bike Shop at 603-882-2111.

TUESDAYS: 

Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. (Concord, Granite State Wheelmen).  Must-call-ahead-to-confirm-show and go rides.  Goal is to average 15 mph or less .  There will be cue sheets available for 16, 30 and 46 mile rides for anyone preferring a different pace. Please always call to confirm that there is a ride taking place. Newcomers are welcome.  Meet at 82 Little Pond Road, Concord, NH.  Contacts: Cathy Yeager 603-224-0346 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Al Jones 603-224-7121 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 603-321-6770 (c) 

Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (April and September) and 5:30 p.m. (May, June, July, August) (Plymouth, Rhino Bike Works)

If you are looking to ride a little north, Rhino Bike Works offers a fun and (and typically fast paced) ride on Tuesdays and Wednesdays that varies from 30-50 miles depending on daylight.  A detailed list of the weekly rides is posted at http://www.rhinobikeworksnh.com/group_rides

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. (Concord, Goodales Bike Shop)

Goodales bike shop will be having a recurring Tuesday night beginner road ride. The ride leaves at 6:00 p.m. from the parking lot at Goodales in Concord. The ride will have a 12-14 mph average with some skills practice and nobody will be left behind! For more information, contact Goodales Bike Shop at 603-225-5111.

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. (beginning April 26th) (Manchester, Blue Steel Cyclery)

Blue Steel Cyclery will begin weekly rides starting from the shop on Tuesday, April 26. Depending on the size and experience level of the group, the rides can be expected to be broken down into two groups: a fast group and a moderate group. Both rides leave the shop at 6pm. The moderate road ride is a great ride to hone paceline skills, learn new routes, and meet other riders. Rides will be between 30 to 40 miles long, depending on light and weather. The pace will average 17-20 mph, and someone will wait at turns. Depending on the route, there may be a few short stops, but come prepared: bring water, food, and stuff to fix a flat. A Blue Steel staff member will accompany this ride. The fast road ride is for those who want to really go fast and take hard pulls. Expect 45-60 miles at speeds averaging 20+ mph. It is wholly self-supported – there may or may not be any waiting for riders who fall behind, so be prepared to find your way back home on your own if necessary. For more information, contact Blue Steel Cyclery at 603-669-7993.

*Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. (April to October) (location varies, SNEMBA)

Do you love mountain biking? If so, check out the SNEMBA rides on Tuesday evenings. The first ride is anticipated to begin April 12th. The ride is for intermediate to advanced riders, the pace will be moderate to fast with FEW breaks. Slower riders may get dropped. The group meets at a trail in the area at 6 p.m. The ride will pull out at 6:15 p.m. The rides will start out on the "easier" side with difficulty building during the season as folks get their legs/lungs back from hibernation. For information about ride location, sign up for the SNEMBA yahoo group at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MTB-SouthernNH/join

WEDNESDAYS:

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. (Concord, Granite State Wheelmen). Must-call-ahead-to-confirm-show and go rides.  Goal is to average 15 mph or less .  There will be cue sheets available for 16, 30 and 46 mile rides for anyone preferring a different pace. Please always call to confirm that there is a ride taking place. Newcomers are welcome.  Meet at 82 Little Pond Road, Concord, NH.  Contacts: Cathy Yeager 603-224-0346 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Al Jones 603-224-7121 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 603-321-6770 (c)

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. (April and September) and 5:30 p.m. (May, June, July, August) (Plymouth, Rhino Bike Works)

If you are looking to ride a little north, Rhino Bike Works offers a fun and (and typically fast paced) ride on Tuesdays and Wednesdays that varies from 30-50 miles depending on daylight.  A detailed list of the weekly rides is posted at http://www.rhinobikeworksnh.com/group_rides

Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (April, May and September) and 6:00 p.m. (June, July, August) (Concord, Granite State Wheelmen).  This is one of the most popular and well attended weekly group rides in the Central New Hampshire region.  Newcomers and beginners are welcome.  Show and go rides.  Two or three leaders are likely to be available. Sunset times will be posted, and all riders must be off the road before dusk. If the weather is questionable, talk with a contact person to be certain a ride is taking place. Ask about joining others for pizza after the ride.  Meet in the parking lot across the street from S&W Sports, 296 South Main Street, Concord, NH. Contacts: Brett Walker 603-648-2158 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , David Ross 603-224-6786 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 603- 496-1433 (c) and Deb Dickerson 603-369-4092 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THURSDAYS:

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (Concord, Granite State Wheelmen). Must-call-ahead-to-confirm-show and go rides.  Goal is to average 15 mph or less .  There will be cue sheets available for 16, 30 and 46 mile rides for anyone preferring a different pace. Please always call to confirm that there is a ride taking place. Newcomers are welcome.  Meet at 82 Little Pond Road, Concord, NH.  Contacts: Cathy Yeager 603-224-0346 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Al Jones 603-224-7121 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 603-321-6770 (c)

*Thursday at 5:30 p.m. (various locations, Central NH NEMBA). The Central NH NEMBA Chapter has weekly group rides on Thursdays @5:30. They ride local mountain bike trails all over central New Hampshire. Each week rotates to a new location and directions can be found on the upcoming events page at www.cnhnemba.org, or you can contact Matt Bowser @ 603-491-5448.

Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (Nashua, Goodale's Bike Shop). The Thursday night rides at Goodale's is intended to teach better bike handling skills.  The pace is typically 12-14 mile per hour.  This ride is usually not longer than 25 miles. For more information, contact Goodale's Bike Shop at 603-882-2111.

RECURRING WEEKEND RIDES:

SATURDAYS:

Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (March) and 9:00 a.m. (April*, May, June, July and August) (Concord, Granite State Wheelmen).  Show-and-go rides with two or three leaders. But, there will be cue sheets on hand including one for a 10-mile flat route for Turtle riders in case there is no turtle leader available.  Distances and paces will be discussed before the groups depart and may vary week to week. If you have a particular type of ride in mind, talk with a listed contact person beforehand to discuss. Every effort will be made to accommodate you. Please have hydration available while in motion such a water bottle cage on your bike frame or a hydration system on your back. If in doubt about the weather or road conditions, talk with a contact. Ask your leader and companions about lunch during or after the ride. For up-to-theminute information about rides and the Concord cycling community, join our Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GSWConcord Newcomers are welcome. Meet at the NH Dept. of Transportation parking lot on Hazen drive in Concord. Contacts: Rich Mahar 603-496-7667 (c) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Jim Sullivan 603-228-6158 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Al Jones 603-224-7121 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 603-321-6770 (c)

SUNDAYS:

Sundays at 7:00 a.m.  (Concord, Eastern Mountain Sports)

Join Joe and staff for a 20+ mile road ride.  Ride leaves at 7:00 a.m. sharp from Fort Eddy Plaza. Be prepared for all conditions-rain, sun, cold weather and hill climbs. For details contact the store 603-224-8781, or visit the EMS Facebook page.

Sundays at 11:00 a.m.  (March, April and May) (Plymouth, Rhino Bike Works)

If you are looking to ride a little north for a weekend ride, Rhino Bike Works offers a Sunday ride that varies from 40-80 miles.  A list of the planned rides is posted at http://www.rhinobikeworksnh.com/group_rides

*Sundays at 5:00 p.m. (May until August) (Concord, Goodales Bike Shop)

Join the Goodale's Bike Shop crew after work on Sundays when they head off into the woods for a group mountain bike ride, usually at Bear Brook State Park or behind the Concord Hospital.  The rides will start once the trails are dry.  This is a fun ride with some short bursts of competitive sprinting.  Call ahead to Goodale's Bike Shop to make sure the ride is going on, and for details.  Contact:  Chris Hancewicz 603-225-5111.