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  • RIDES & EVENTS | CNHBC

    ANNUAL EVENTS Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Annual Bike Swap at S&W Sports Sat, Jul 27 Concord Jul 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – Jul 28, 2024, 5:00 PM Concord, 296 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301, USA Jul 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – Jul 28, 2024, 5:00 PM Concord, 296 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301, USA Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or donate a bike you don't want to miss the most popular bike swap in Concord! If a consigned bike sells at the swap, the owner will receive either 75% of the proceeds via check with 25% being donated to CNHBC, or 100%. Learn more We all know that biking is more fun with friends. So join us at our next event to meet passionate bike enthusiasts like yourself in the area. CNHBC offers a variety of events for bikers of all levels and ages. Check out our calendar for upcoming events in your area! PEDDLING FOR PAYSON SEPTEMBER Your support of this event, whether as a rider, fundraiser, volunteer, or donor, makes a difference in the lives of those closest to us battling cancer. Every dollar matters and supports the Pedaling for Hope Fund at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. The Fund largely underwrites the Center's Nurse Navigator Program, which coordinates medical treatment and community outreach for the most vulnerable cancer patients. LEARN MORE Start Today

  • OUR BOARD | CNHBC

    Our Executive Team We all share one thing in common. We love bikes, bike safety, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Tim Farmer Treasurer Tim Blagden Board Member Robert Baker Board Member Bo Peterson Secretary Kate Putnam Board Member Craig Tufts Board Member Susanne Kibler-Hacker Vice Chair Deandra Perruccio Board Member

  • BICYCLE RIGHTS | CNHBC

    BICYCLIST RIGHTS Many cyclists do not know all of their rights. There are important rules of the road, laws, and duties a cyclist must follow to be acting safely around vehicles. Below, is a simple guide of a bicyclist's rights, rul e of the road, and motorist responsibilities. RULES OF THE ROAD 1. Be Aware ​ Look ahead for potholes, debris, and hazards in the road. If there is a hazard in the bike lane, look behind for cars and shift to the left to avoid the hazard, and then return to the bike lane. (This is only if traffic is clear and it is safe to go into the lane) Be aware of approaching cars, pedestrians, and other moving objects. You are responsible for being alert and responsive to your surrounding. ​ 2. Be Seen It is the law to have a white front headlight, red rear light, and one article of fluorescent clothing if you are biking a half hour before dusk or a half hour after dawn. It is always good practice to wear bright clothing to be seen by motorists. Wearing fluorescent clothing on moving body parts also attracts more attention. ​ 3. Be Safe Before going out on a ride make sure your bicycle's brakes are working, tires are full, and chains, cables, and steering are all operable. ​ NH Bicycle Laws Bicycles are vehicles. Therefore, bicycles according to the NH Law RSA 265:143 have the same rights and duties as operators of motorized vehicles. ​ 10 NH bike laws every bicyclist should know: ​ Use the cycling hand signals effectively and correctly. Signal your turn early and often so that there is no misunderstanding as to when and where you are turning. Yield the right of way to approaching traffic before entering the lane. Stop behind the stop line at traffic lights. Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, pedestrians have the right of way. Take left turns from the outermost left turn lane if there are multiple lanes. Do not ride on sidewalks or the wrong way down one-way streets. Bicyclists must wear at least one item of reflective clothing from half an hour after dusk to half an hour before sunrise. All bicyclists under the age of 16 must wear an approved helmet. Ride with traffic. Bikes must be parked in high-traffic areas out of the way to not impede the flow of pedestrian paths. Motorists: Share the Road with Bicycles Every year, cyclists are involved in fatal bike accidents. Here are some tips and reminders about what to do when you approach a bicycle in your car. ​ 1. Passing: The rule of 3,4,5 ​ When passing a bicycle you must give the cyclist at least three feet of room. Three feet of room is needed when passing in a 30 mph zone, 4 feet is needed for passing in 40 mph zones, and 5 feet in 50 mph zones. ​ 2. Road Signage and Marking to Know ​ Shared lane marking indicates that a bicyclist may use the full lane. This does not need to be explicitly marked for it to be true. Bicycles may use the entire lane if it's too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to share safely (less than 14 ft wide of a road) when overtaking a car, cyclist, or pedestrian. ​ 3. Help Prevent Crashes: Keep yourself and cyclists safe ​ Expect bicycles to use designated turn lanes and move from the right of the road edge to avoid hazards. Merge behind a bicycle if you are making a right turn. Yield to oncoming bicyclists when making a left turn. (Just as you would to a car, bicycles, and cars have to follow the same laws) Yield signs include yielding to bicyclists. Signal at least 100 ft in advance so cyclists have time to react. ​ ​

  • ABOUT US | CNHBC

    What We Do 01/ More People on Bikes More Often. We have a simple goal, to grow the biking culture in Central NH. This is possible through advocacy, education, and strong communities. 03/ Education We provide classes for people of all ages and abilities, giving them the skills and confidence to ride a bicycle. We provide classes for motor vehicle drivers on safe driving skills and tactics to safely share the road with bicyclists. 05/ Enforcement We work with local law enforcement and city advisory committees to ensure safe roads for all road users. ​ 02/ Infrastructure We advocate for the creation of safe and convenient places to ride and park a bicycle. 04/ Encouragement We create a presence that welcomes and celebrates bicycling, from bicycle valets to promotional events throughout the year. 06/ Evaluation and Planning We work with the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission to do bicycle counts and to provide other data to evaluate and plan for bicycling as a safe and viable transportation option.

  • GET INVOLVED | CNHBC

    Contact Us Contact us to learn more about our vision or to become involved yourself. We’re also actively seeking qualified and enthusiastic board members, contact us to get involved! Subscribe We wouldn't be able to grow this organization and continue to advocate for better bicycling without people like you! To continue your involvement in the bicycling community there are several ways to stay in touch with us. subscribe Donate Dollars Your financial support helps us put more people on more bikes more often. Your contributions help us fund better bicycling infrastructure and partner with local community charity organizations. DONATE Donate Items CNHBC accepts items to give to others in need. Items can be dropped off at S&W Sports any day. Please let them know the items are for CNHBC. Items we are looking for: Trailers Paniers Repair Stands Bike Racks Racks Baskets Any other items that might be useful!

  • Central New Hampshire Bike Coalition

    JOIN US We Need You The Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail needs to show the Warner Selectboard there is broad support for the rail trail, and in particular support for them to move forward with a fully funded grant to build a trail near Exit 9 of Interstate 89. Warner Resident Email Non-Resident Email YOU ARE NEEDED! Your support is crucial at this time. The organization, Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail, wishes to demonstrate to the Warner Selectboard that the rail trail has extensive endorsement, particularly in securing a fully funded grant for constructing a trail adjacent to Exit 9 of Interstate 89. The Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail (a 501c3 non-profit) applied for a grant through Representative Kuster's office to build this project. In December of 2022, we were awarded the grant. In the spring of 2023, we raised the matching funds. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation, which is administering the funds, is requiring the project to be managed by the Town of Warner. We need you to express your support to the town for moving forward with this fully funded grant. The grant process includes multiple public hearings and opportunities to shape the project. We are meeting with the Selectboard on Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30 PM at Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main St, Warner, NH 03278. Option 1: If you can attend in person this has a strong impact. Option 2: If you prefer to express your support via email please send an email by clicking on one of the buttons below. You can edit the content or just send it. It's helpful if you add your name and town . We will make sure your email reaches the select board. Warner Resident Email Non-Resident Email I want to learn more. Sign me up! First Name Last Name Email Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

  • GET INVOLVED | CNHBC

    OUR WORK Throughout the year, we host events to help put more people on bikes more often. We also work around the clock to advocate for bike safety through policies and local infrastructure. We have teamed up with the Bike Walk Alliance of NH, community organizations, police departments, and government agencies, to continue to make New Hampshire bike friendly and safe for its residents and visitors. Help us continue to get more people on bikes more often by joining us and coming to local events. ADVOCACY We advocate for better bike infrastructure and policy that will help us reach these goals. Through advocacy, we strive to increase the number of bike lanes and bike infrastructure in Central NH so that more people are confident both on and off the road. BIKE FRIENDLY BUSINESSES We've teamed up with numerous local businesses to show that everyone benefits from having more peoples on bikes. Members of CNHBC will be eligible for exclusive discounts at these local shops. Check out all of the benefits of joining CNHBC and become a member today! EDUCATION We work with community organizations, government agencies, and more to spread awareness of the importance of bike safety. We educate individuals on the rules of the road, safe bicycling practices, their rights as a cyclist, and what to do in the event of a crash. COMMUNITY OUTREACH We strive to meet the needs of our community members. We can only do this if we hear input and pressing issues regarding bike safety and education from you. Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at cnhbc@info.org . GROUP RIDES We don't just advocate for cyclist rights and better infrastructure - we create a biking community. CNHBC organizes group rides so that bike enthusiasts can meet people with the same interests all while getting a ride in. EVENTS CNHBC hosts events throughout the year. Most notably, is our annual Bike Swap held in May. Some of our other events include Bike Rodeos, Bike Valets throughout the Concord area, Film Festivals and more. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

  • BICYCLE FRIENDLY EMPLOYERS | CNHBC

    Congratulations to S&W Sports CNHBC's Bike Friendly Employer 2017 Highlights from the winning submission * Employees commute from Northfield, Goffstown, Pembroke, and Concord. * Offer covered and locked bicycle parking for employees. * Certified mechanics on hand to keep bikes running smoothly. * Employee shower​ Thank you to the Works Cafe for providing this year's BFE with a yummy breakfast... including assorted bagels, cream cheese, coffee, yogurt parfaits, and OJ. The Works Cafe is a proud sponsor of CNHBC's mission - More people on more bikes more often.

  • WHAT TO DO IN A CRASH | CNHBC

    What to Do in a Crash Bike crashes happen in the blink of an eye. ​ Bike crashes can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe injuries. Whichever type of bike crash you are in; whether you are alone, with another bicycle, a pedestrian, or a car, you should be prepared for how to handle the situation safely and confidently so that you follow the proper procedures in the safest manner possible. ​ This step-by-step guide is to help keep yourself, others, and your bike protected in the event of a crash. 1. Stay Calm and Slow Down ​ Move off the Road if possible to make sure you and your bike are safely out of danger. If you cannot move, try to yell, make noise, and attract attention so that other cars are aware an accident has occurred. Do NOT get back on your bike immediately, assess yourself. ​ 2. Check yourself for injuries ​ Check yourself for any cuts, scrapes, broken bones, lots of blood, a concussion, or other injuries. If you have any severe injuries, call emergency services to get proper medical attention. If you are unable to bear weight or move your arms, legs, etc. then you should call emergency services. ​ 3. See if anyone saw the crash ​ Get details from the driver involved in the dispute (if the accident involved a vehicle), bystanders, other cyclists, etc. This will be helpful information if the crash was serious enough for emergency services to be called. IF A VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT: ​ Get the license plate number of the car, the driver's name, contact information, insurance, and the names of passengers in the vehicle. ​ 4. Take photos of your injuries and the state of your bike ​ This is important to do if legal action needs to be taken. ​ 5. Check your bike ​ Is your bike in rideable condition? Is anything lost or missing that would cause injury if you get back on your bicycle? If your injuries are minor, your bike is in operable condition, and emergency services were not called, bike to your location safely. ​ 6. Get Legal Guidance if Necessary ​ If your injuries were due to unsafe bicycling or motorist practices, please seek legal guidance. They will be able to help you move forward with the aftermath of the accident and determine if legal action must be taken. ​ 7. REPORT YOUR CRASH ​ Report your crash on our website so that we can help other cyclists be aware of the dangers of the area. We are able to compile the crashes to help advocate for more bike-friendly streets and "share the road" signs. Report your crash by clicking HERE . ​

  • IMPACT | CNHBC

    Outridebike Riding For Focus (R4F), is a program that uses cycling as a tool in the classroom to get kids moving, help increase student motivation and focus, and improve their well-being. Subscribe to be the first to know when we add more schools. SUBSCRIBE Thanks for submitting! CURRENT NH SCHOOLS IN RIDING FOR FOCUS (R4F) Kearsarge Elementary School Riding For Focus (R4F)

  • CNHBC | Bicycling Coalition | New Hampshire

    WE'RE ON A MISSION To Get New Hampshire On Bikes CNHBC is an Affiliate of Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire GET INVOLVED Creating Safer Paths for Bicyclists Everywhere CNHBC is dedicated to revolutionizing New Hampshire's roads, bikeways, and trails into inclusive and secure spaces for people of all ages and abilities to come together to cycle, walk, skate and socialize. LEARN MORE Join Our Mailing List! First name Last name Email Current Town If Concord, What Ward? Choose an option Not sure what Ward you're in? Check the Map JOIN NOW WELCOME! Annual Events Annual Bike Swap MAY - WEEKEND AFTER MOTHER'S DAY JULY - LAST WEEKEND CNHBC & S&W Sports Present Our Annual Bike Swap Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or donate a bike you don't want to miss the most popular bike swap in Concord! ​ If a consigned bike sells at the swap, the owner may receive 75% of the proceeds with 25% donated to CNHBC or 100% of the proceeds in S&W Sports store credit. Learn More on Facebook! Contact us to learn more about our vision or to become involved yourself. We’re also actively seeking qualified and enthusiastic board members, contact us to get involved! BECOME A MEMEBER BICYCLING IS FREEDOM ​ Life is Better For Everyone When More People Ride Bikes. ​ We’re making biking an easier and safer option for more people, b ecause when more people bike, people are happier and healthier, our communities are safer and friendlier, and our planet is greener. Together, we can help more people know the joy of bicycling. Get Involved LET'S GO Donate DONATE NOW Become a Member JOIN THE FAMILY FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

  • CONTACT US | CNHBC

    Contact Us Contact us to learn more about our vision or to become involved yourself. We’re also actively seeking qualified and enthusiastic board members, contact us to get involved! 296 S Main Street Concord, NH 03301 cnhbc603@gmail.com Tel: (603) 228-1441

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