Weekly Bike Races

NHCC Race Series, photo courtesy of Laurie Thiboutot                                             

                                                                                                                                                         Claremont Race Series, photo courtesy of Dave Estey

Want to race your bike?  There are lots of opportunities to race almost every day of the week!  Here is a list of weekly series bicycle races in New Hampshire.  For other upcoming bike races in New Hampshire, please see our events calendar.

TUESDAYS:

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m (B Race) or 6:30 p.m (A Race) (May through September) (Claremont, Claremont Cycle Depot Bike Club).  Each Tuesday, May through September, weather permitting, points races are held by the Club at Twin State Speeway in Claremont, NH. The “B” race, 30 laps of the ¼-mile oval, starts at 6:00 pm, with registration starting at 5:30 pm. The “A” race follows. Points are scored for the top five places every five laps, with double points the halfway through the race and at the finish. Primes are called throughout each race.  Competition can be fierce, with former NCAA and master national champions competing in the “A” race, and everyone from up-and-coming Juniors to Master 65+ racers in the “B” race.Competition is $8.00 for Club members, $9.00 for nonmembers, juniors half price.  USA Cycling one-day and annual licenses are available to purchase at the event.  For more information call John Lambert 603-477-4848 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. (May through August) (Londonderry, Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park - track bikes only). For track cyclists, the Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park will be having either a "Kurt Kinetic Pursuit Series" or "Sprint Series" on Tuesday nights.  The pursuit series consists of an "individually timed event" and "team timed event."  The sprint series riders involves  flying 200m TT for seeding, and then a match sprint competition will proceed.  Visit the Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park's website for more information and dates, or call Kurt Begemann, Track Director, at 781-462-5633 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WEDNESDAYS:

Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. (May through August) (Londonderry, Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park - track bikes only). For track cyclists, the Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park is having "bunch racing" every Wednesday night throughout the season. The race nights will consist of three separate races per category and will be scored on an "omnium scoring format."  Medals will be awarded for the top three riders in each category who have accumulated the most points on the night. These points will tally up over the season to determine the overall season winners. Top three places at the end of the season to receive trophies.  Visit the Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park's website for more information, or call Kurt Begemann, Track Director, at 781-462-5633 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. (B Race) or 5:35 p.m. (A Race) (begins mid-September until October) (Durham, University of New Hampshire).  Wanna cyclocross race? The University of New Hampshire cycling team hosts the Kingman Farm Cyclocross Training Series for five weeks of racing beginning in mid-September. The "B" race is 30 minutes, and the "A" race is 45 minutes.  Everybody is encouraged to participate, and mountain bikes are welcome. Entry fees are only $5, and an extra race is $3. All proceeds go to the UNH cycling team! Visit the UNH blog for more information, or contact Stephanie White at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . As the season begins, updated information will be provided.

THURSDAYS:

Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. (April through September) (Loudon, New Hampshire Cycling Club).  Each Thursday, April through September, cyclists in Central New Hampshire are fortunate that the New Hampshire Cycling Club hosts a weekly series at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire.  This year's track schedule includes over twenty  nights of racing over two different courses at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.  NHCC has many special events throughout the season, including the ever-popular Summer Solstice Prime night, dollar days and pizza nights.  There are several groups, and entry level and newcomers are welcome.  The gate opens at 5:15 p.m., and warm-up is from 5:15 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.  There is a $5.00 gate fee for an infield pass to the track. There is also a $10.00 day of race fee.  NHCC offers discounted seasons passes for the 22 races for both members and non-members. Sign up for a season pass online at Bikereg.com.  Visit New Hampshire Cycling Club's website here for more information, as well as up-to-the-minute notices and cancellations. 

SUNDAYS:

Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (May through August) Londonderry, Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park - track bikes only).  For track cyclists, checking out the Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park is a "must do"!  Powerbar Super Sundays race series will be held on May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 12, 19, 26, JULY 3, 17, 24 and August 28.  The categories are 4/5, 1/2/3 combined or women open.  The races start at 9:00 a.m., and the cost is $15.  Pre-registration can be found on Bikereg.com  Visit the Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park's website for more information, or call Kurt Begemann, Track Director, at 781-462-5633 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it