Meet the Executive Board at CNHBC! We all have one thing in common. We love bikes, bike safety, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Our Executive Team We all share one thing in common. We love bikes, bike safety, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Tim Blagden Board Member Bo Peterson Secretary Craig Tufts Board Member Tim Farmer Treasurer Susanne Kibler-Hacker Vice Chair

Bike crashes happen in the blink of an eye. Bike crashes can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe injuries. 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 .

Help CNHBC advocate for more funding, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional levels. 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.

Participants with a variety of abilities will run/walk a 5K or walk a shorter 1-mile loop through downtown Concord while raising funds for Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. Bike Valet PLEASE SEE THE ROCK N RACE WEBSITE FOR THIS YEAR'S DETAILS. Location: Merrimack County Savings Bank Parking Lot Drop time: Anytime after 430 PM Pick Up Time: Anytime before 700 PM Charge: FREE! (Donations appreciated) Avoid the traffic and parking hassles. Ride your bike to the race. Use the Valet and enjoy Peace of Mind. Visit the Rock'N Race website for more information

Crashes happen in an instant.  If you or someone you know has been involved in a bike crash in the area please fill out the form below. Report a Crash Crashes happen in an instant. If you or someone you know has been involved in a bike crash in the area please fill out the form below. By reporting a crash you help us compile data and determine where more bike awareness needs to be on the roads. If your bike crash involved serious injury, another biker, or a car. Please inform the proper authorities. Click this link to fill out our crash report ! Thank you in advance for your time and for helping us make the bicycling community safer!

We're On A Mission To Get New Hampshire On Bikes. CNHBC is an Affiliate of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire. 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. The program serves Middle Schools. Subscribe to be the first to know when we add more schools. SUBSCRIBE Thanks for submitting! CURRENT NH SCHOOLS IN RIDING FOR FOCUS (R4F) Rundlett Middle School, Concord Littleton School District Riding For Focus (R4F)

Help CNHBC advocate for more funding, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional levels. 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!

Help CNHBC advocate for more funding, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional levels. Help CNHBC advocate for more funding, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional level. SUGGEST A CAMPAIGN SUBSCRIBE JOIN THE FAMILY CNHBC believes that everyone in NH of all ages and abilities have the right to safely access healthy food, public transit, jobs, schools, parks and fun on two wheels. Through volunteer-led, grassroots campaigns, political endorsements and direct advocacy, the CNHBC pushes for protected bike lanes and pedestrian safety improvements so that anyone-from age 8 to 80-can safely explore their neighborhood, get to work or school and enjoy everything New Hampshire has to offer. For more information on how you can advocate for people on bikes, contact us . Are you ready to help grow bicycling in your community? Do you want to see your community become more bike-friendly and accessible? If so, check out our Advocacy Toolkit! This guide is broken down into two parts, Education and Advocacy. The Education section discusses cyclist rights, signaling, what to do in a crash, and how to host a bike safety clinic. DOWNLOAD NOW advocacy kit The toolkit will walk you through how to run both an adult and child bike safety clinic. The advocacy section focuses on the current NH laws affecting bicycles and how to create your own Call to Action and begin to see change in your community. This section will discuss our current advocacy focuses (Complete Streets, Bike Friendly Communities, and Rail Trail growth). We also provide advice and planners on how to create a Call to Action and an Advocacy Plan so that you can create positive impactful change in your community efficiently and effectively. We hope you enjoy this guide and are able to become an advocate of better bicycling for your community. If you have any questions or would like more information on how to become a community bicycle ambassador please contact us at info@cnhbc.org Advocacy Toolkit DOWNLOAD NOW

Looking for new places to ride? We have compiled a list of suggested areas to check out varying from Mountain Bike Parks, rail trails, and road routes. Places to Ride Looking for new places to ride? We have compiled a list of suggested areas to check out varying from Mountain Bike Parks, rail trails, and road routes. If you have any questions about these locations, do not hesitate to reach out to us! Mountain Biking DOWNLOAD For Mountain Biking Central NH NEMBA (New England Mountain Biking Association) is a really good resource. 0. Broken Ground Trails (Concord, NH) Broken Ground is a trail system on City of Concord Land maintained through a partnership with the City and the Central NH Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA). Several miles of beginner to advanced trails can be found, including the popular Ry’s Way trail. The trail system can also connect to beginner friendly trails at Batchelder Mill Road Trails. 1. Bear Brook: (Allenstown, NH) Bear Brook is a great location that has a wide variety of trail types. With over 10,000 acres and 40 miles of trails, mountain bikers of all levels will be able to find the best trails for them. There are several loops for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. To download a map and read more about specific trails check out NEMBA’s review on Bear Brook’s trails. NH State Park Day Use admission fee. 2. Highland Mountain Bike Park: (Tilton, NH) Highland Mountain Bike Park is always a favorite for adrenaline junkies. This park is perfect for downhill mountain bikers and cross-country bikers. Highland features over 20 miles of trails and a wide range of trail types. Not only do they have great cross-country and downhill trails, but they also have a pump track, slopestyle course, and two dirt jump parks. This venue charges admission. 3. Franklin Falls: (Franklin, NH) Franklin Falls is a great place for beginner and intermediate riders. Most of the trails are flowing single track with few rocks on the trails. It features over 10 miles of trails that were built by Mountain Bikers, specifically for mountain bikers. Although this trail system was built for mountain biking, it is a multi-use trail so be sure to stay aware of your surroundings when you are out there ripping around the single track. 4. Hospital Trails: (Concord, NH) These trails are a local favorite because they are close, versatile, and always can count on finding just the right type of trail you are looking for. The hospital trails feature single trails, fire roads, and double-track trails. Although only four miles, bikers can always get a quick ride in by doing a couple of laps before or after work on this trail network. The link goes to the overall Concord Trail Map webpage . 5. Bow Town Forest: (Bow, NH) Bow Town Forest has approximately six miles worth of trails of varying difficulty. There are both single and double tracks featured on this trail network. These trails will have some classic New England trail features – lots of roots, rocks, mud in spots, and some more technical single track. A great place for amateurs to become more comfortable with the technical stuff. 6. Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir: (Hopkinton, NH) Known as Hop-Ev by the locals, this place is another gem in the Central New Hampshire area. Hop-Ev has approximately 20 miles worth of intermediate and advanced trails. This network of trails has wider trails and a technical single track. However, it is important to be aware of your surroundings when out on the trail. This trail network is multi-use. Bikers have found that the multi-use aspect is manageable and all trail users are respectful of one another. 7. Elm Brook: (Hopkinton, NH) Elm Brook is a great place for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers with approximately 4 miles worth of trails, it has a quick single track to keep any rider on their toes. This is a multi-use trail system so please be respectful of others while out on the trails. 8. Curtisville and Batchelder Mills Road Trails: (Concord, NH) This trail network has 6 miles worth of single-track trails that beginner and intermediate riders enjoy. These trails have some roots and narrower single tracks but also have views of lakes and ponds in Concord. The climbs are well worth the hard work. Check out singletrack.com’s review for more information. 9. Boston Lots: (Lebanon, NH) The Boston Lots are loaded with all types of trails for every type of rider. With over 30 miles of trails, there are trails that accommodate beginner riders as well as trails that will put even the most advanced riders' hearts pumping. The trails have all types of terrains and feature a technical single track. If you are looking for a place to spend the day exploring and mountain biking, this should be one of the areas at the top of your list. Check out their website for more information on the area, trail conditions, and site maps. 10. Hampstead Conservation Area, West Road: (Hampstead, NH) The Hampstead Conservation Area has approximately 12 miles worth of trails and various loops for each type of rider. The trails all circulate around a bog and pond in Hampstead and are used solely by Mountain Bikers. The trails are in fairly good condition over the years and are well marked. 11. Green Woodlands (Dorchester & Lyme, NH) The Green Woodlands Foundation has created an incredible network of bike (and nordic) trails. Open to biking seasonally. PLEASE only ride in season. DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD RAIL TRAIL RAIL TRAILS 1. Northern Rail Trail (60+ Miles long) This trail is one of the most popular rail trails for gravel bikers and casual rides. The trail runs currently from Boscawen to Lebanon and is 60+ miles long. The trail goes through various towns in New Hampshire and is a scenic ride. The trail is open for use year-round and trail users are frequent no matter what season it is. 2. Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail (Multiple Sections) The Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail is working with landowners to create a 34 mile trail from Concord to Lake Sunapee. There are sections open to the public in Concord , Contoocook , Warner , and Bradford . More is added almost every year. 3. Merrimack River Greenway Trail (Concord, NH) The MRGT is working to extend the Northern Rail Trail through Concord to Pembroke. Sections are open at Loudon Rd and Terrill Park. More projects are funded and in planning. Visit the MRGT.org website for details. 4. Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail (7.7 Miles) This trail is approximately 8 miles long and will take trail users to historic sites along the Contoocook River. You will cross over old railroad tracks and old mill sites along your route. The trailhead starts in Hillsborough and will end in Bennington. This cinder surface trail is also open to OHRV use. Cyclists may find the surface loose and sandy. 5. Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail (25.3 miles) The Portsmouth Branch of the Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail is a go-to destination for Southern and Central New Hampshirites. This trail is 25 miles long beginning in Manchester and ending in Newfield. The trail runs through small towns, and forests, and passes by historical sites. 6. Farmington Recreational Rail Trail (6 miles) Although this is one of the shorter rail trails in New Hampshire being only 6 miles long, it brings users from Rochester to Farmington. This trail runs alongside the Cocheco River, making your bike journey a view. 7. Cheshire Recreational Rail Trail (42 miles) In the Southwest corner of NH lies the Cheshire Recreational Rail Trail. The 42-mile-long trail runs from Fitzwilliam to North Walpole. This trail is mostly gravel making it perfect for hybrid and gravel bikers. Mid-way through the course, there is a brief section that runs through downtown Keene and then will continue on into the NH woods all the way to North Walpole. 8. Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail (21 miles) This rail trail is another Southwestern New Hampshire favorite as it brings users back to the heart of New Hampshire. The 21-mile-long trail features old-covered bridges and gravel trails. This trail begins in Keene and comes to a close in Winchester, New Hampshire. 9. Presidential Recreational Rail Trail (18 miles) This 18-mile-long rail trail travels from Jefferson to Gorham, New Hampshire. The trail passes by Cherry Pond and several rivers. In the summer, this trail is closed to ATV usage making this trail a calm place for a relaxing ride in Northern New Hampshire. 10. Sugar River Recreational Rail Trail (9.5 miles) The Sugar River Recreation Trail begins in Newport and ends in Claremont, New Hampshire. This trail is just under 10 miles long and parallels the sugar river and passes by several covered bridges. When riding this trail be aware that ATVs are allowed on this trail. Cyclists may find the trail surface loose and sandy. 11. New Hampshire Rail Trail Coalition (Links to multiple trails) The New Hampshire Rail Trail Coalition website has links to many rail trails in NH. DOWNLOAD Where to Ride If you’re looking for a decent place to ride your mountain bike or take a hike, check out our local trails, maintained by the city of Concord. Click on the link below to find a map of various trails that feature easy to rough terrain tucked beside reservoirs, streams, and deep woods. Whether you’re looking for a challenging single track or easy rolls, you’ll be well pleased by the city’s wonderful trail system. Friends of the Northern Rail Trail maintains 59 miles of crushed gravel trail great for biking in the summer or cross-country skiing in the winter. Directions to trailheads and trail maps can be found on the Concord City Trails website. NEMBA has many trails all around New England, including the local gem Bear Brook. A great comprehensive list of "The BEST Mountain Bike Trails in New Hampshire " ranked by Singletracks.

About Us Ready to Ride - In School, On Bike Education Central New Hampshire Bicycle Coalition has partnered with the Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail, S&W Sports, the Brain Injury Associaion of NH, Warner Police Department, GE Aerospace Foundation and the Bike Walk Alliance of NH to provide balance bikes and pedal bikes to three area school districts so they can teach kids to ride in PE class. This program is now reaching over 1000 students per year. Our Story Our mission at CNHBC is to get more people on bikes more often. Riding a bike is something that can be learned very early in life. Balance bikes, which are bikes without pedals, make learning easier than ever. So when the idea came up to provide area elementary schools with bikes so kids could learn to ride in PE class we were all in. The first district was Kearsarge which has Simonds School in Warner, Sutton Elementary, Bradford Elementary and New London Elementary. The district also serves the towns of Newbury, Wilmot and Springfield. Balance and pedal bikes were delivered for the 2023-24 school year. The bikes are used at one school for a unit and then brought to the next. Warner Police Department through the Rosa Valpey Trust was an important partner. The second district was Concord. Bikes were delivered in time for Abbott-Downing School to start in the Spring of 2024. The bikes are also shared with Mill Brook School, Beaver Meadow School, and Christa McCauliffe School. A private foundation provided additional financial support for this fleet of bikes. The third district to be supported was Merrimack Valley School District with 5 elementary schools serving Penacook, Boscawen, Webster, Salisbury and Loudon. Bikes were delivered for the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. GE Aerospace Foundation was an important partner. They provided financial assistance and a team of GE Aerospace engineers assembled the bikes. Together over 1000 students are learning and practicing their bike riding skills in school each year. School Districts Simonds School visits the rail trail On the last day of class students were able to ride on the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail. Warner Fall Foliage Festival Simonds School Students riding in the Warner Fall Foliage Festival Parade. Delivery Day for Concord Principal Blinn so excited for his students. Preparing for class Getting ready to roll at Abbott-Downing. MVSD Bike Assembly Team GE Aerospace Engineers assembled all these bikes on a beautiful day in Warner. Delivery day at Merrimack Valley School District. GE Aerospace team members and representatives from CNHBC, S&W Sports and CLSRT on delivery day. Educator Comments Dear Donors, I want to extend my sincerest thanks to all the donors for making this incredible opportunity possible for so many schools. It is truly a privilege to teach students how to ride, and watching their confidence grow is an experience I’ll never forget. From the gym to riding outside, then onto the rail trail, and culminating in their participation in the Warner Fall Foliage Parade, it’s been amazing to witness their progress. Your generosity has had a profound impact on these students, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of their journey. Thank you again for your support! Jacob Palmer, PE Teacher, Kearsarge Regional School District I've been an elementary school teacher for 28 years, teaching bike safety and instructing how to ride a bike has been the single best activity that I have ever had the opportunity to be a part of. Kids loved it, and they were so attentive and appreciative of learning how to ride! Matt Finney, Teacher, Concord School District Our Clients

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S&W Sports Bike Swap: You get 75% of the sale price and 25% goes to Central NH Bicycle Coalition CNHBC & S&W Sports Annual Bike Swap 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 store credit. CNHBC is a non-profit bicycling advocacy organization with a volunteer board of directors comprised of community members. With a goal of making bicycling safer, more enjoyable and more accessible. CNHBC & S&W Sports Annual Bike Swap 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 store credit. CNHBC is a non-profit bicycling advocacy organization with a volunteer board of directors comprised of community members. With a goal of making bicycling safer, more enjoyable and more accessible. CNHBC & S&W Sports Annual Bike Swap 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 store credit. CNHBC is a non-profit bicycling advocacy organization with a volunteer board of directors comprised of community members. With a goal of making bicycling safer, more enjoyable and more accessible. CNHBC & S&W Sports Annual Bike Swap 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 store credit. CNHBC is a non-profit bicycling advocacy organization with a volunteer board of directors comprised of community members. With a goal of making bicycling safer, more enjoyable and more accessible. 1/6 Volunteers Needed! First name Last name Email JOIN US! Thanks for getting in touch Annual Concord Community Bike Swap at S&W Sports MAY - WEEKEND AFTER MOTHER'S DAY Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or donate a bike you don't want to miss this event! You do not have to consign or donate a bike to participate in the swap. Drop-off times for consignment: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday after Mothers Day from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Swap: Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM If a consigned bike sells at the swap, the owner will receive 75% of the proceeds via check with 25% being donated to CNHBC . We can help you set the price for the bike. CNHBC uses the proceeds to improve bicycling in the region. Only safe, rideable bicycles will be accepted for consignment. Unlike in past years, bike parts, accessories, or bike racks WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIGNMENT, but will still be accepted as donations. Donations benefit CNHBC. Donations may be dropped off at the store at any time. No need to wait for the consignment period. Pick up for unsold consigned bikes: Monday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Tuesday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Unsold bikes and/or checks not picked up by that time will be donated to CNHBC . If you are coming to buy a bike, you will check out quickly if you bring cash. There will be a designated area for test rides and helmets will be available for use. If you would like to volunteer at the bike swap please sign up here. For further info please visit S&W Sports (swsports.net)