Congratulations to S&W Sports for Winning the CNHBC Bicycle Friendly Employers of 2017! Bicycle Friendly America The League of American Bicyclists awards businesses, communities and universities with their Bicycle Friendly designations. To see the map showing New Hampshire awardees click here . Locally recognized organizations include the Central New Hampshire Bicycle Coalition, S&W Sports, the City of Concord, NH Department of Transportation, Central NH Regional Planning Commission and Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail. If your business, town or university would like to participate in the Bicycle Friendsly America program reach out to us or contact the League of American Bicyclists directly.

CNHBC's Impact Central New Hampshire Bicycle Coalition has impacted bicycling in the center of New Hampshire through a variety of actions over the years. These initiatives are the direct result of the passion of the people who are on our board or volunteering with us to make things happen. Please consider stepping up! Here's a partial list of actions we've taken. Recycled Cycles - Goodwill Industries was looking for a way to train women reentering the workforce by employing them as bike mechanics. We helped provide bikes and tools and equipment so they could launch this program which ran for several years. Sharrow Stencils - We provided the City of Concord with Sharrow stencils so they could mark streets with this shared use markings. Bike Valet - We've provided bicycle parking at community events. Fixit Stations - We helped fund and install bicycle Fixit stations all over Concord and along sections of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail. In School, On Bike Bicycle Education - CNHBC, working with additional partners, donated bicycles to multiple school districts so area PE teachers could teach kindergarten and first grade students how to ride bikes. The program now reaches over 1000 students annually. Demonstration Projects - Demonstration projects are temporary installations to experiment with alternative street configurations that promotes safe walking and bicycling. They are also an opportunity to engage the community on the subject of safe streets, bicycling, and walking. If you are interested in a demonstration in your community or neighborhood, reach out to us to learn more. Funding Trail Projects - CNHBC has helped provide funding to multiple area trail projects including the Merrimack River Greenway Trail and the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail. The Annual CNHBC Bike Swap - This annual event provides the community with a way to get a new-to-you bicycle at affordable prices while providing CNHBC with income we use to invest back in the community.

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. 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.

Our LCIs (League Certified Instructors, League of American Bicyclists) are ready to offer any one of the League's Smart Cycling Courses.  Our LCIs (League Certified Instructors, League of American Bicyclists ) are ready to offer any one of the League's Smart Cycling Courses. TS 101, Traffic Skills 101, is the League's foundation course. This 9-hour course involves about 4.5 hours of classroom time and 4.5 hours of on-the-bicycle time. Past participants, regardless of their prior riding experience, have been surprised at how much they learned and have indicated that the course has left them feeling more comfortable riding their bicycles in more situations. Course variations include Adult Cycling 1-2-3, Youth Cycling 1-2-3, Cycling Skills Parents, Safe Routes to School, Traffic Skills Commuter, Traffic Skills 201, and Bicycle Touring 101. CNHBC also is prepared to tailor a course to meet your or your organization's specific needs. Contact our Education and Outreach Coordinator with your interest and questions. Our education efforts also include a Bicycle Friendly Driver course designed for motor vehicle drivers. This course, first developed by the City of Fort Collins, CO , has been adapted to NH-specific law. Click here to learn about NH employers that have sponsored this course and what course participants have to say about it. Some insurance companies may consider this program as safe driver content for insurance premium discounts. FMI on bicycle education opportunities, contact our Education and Outreach Coordinator . CNHBC is Committed to Bicycle Education

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! info@cnhbc.org Tel: (603) 228-1441 296 S Main Street Concord, NH 03301 First name Last name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! donate

Central New Hampshire Bicycling Coalition - CNHBC - is making biking an easier and safer option for more people, because when more people bike, people are happier and healthier, our communities are safer and friendlier. 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 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 will receive 75% of the proceeds with 25% donated to CNHBC. CNHBC invests these proceeds back into the community to improve bicycling. 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 Contact Contact Us Become a Member JOIN THE FAMILY FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

“Recycled Cycles” is a collaboration between Goodwill Industries of Northern New England (Goodwill) and CNHBC. CNHBC Programs and Events Annual Bike Swap The Annual CNHBC Bike Swap is held on the third weekend in May every year. The Swap provides a chance for the community to get rid of that beautiful (but dusty) machine that’s been sitting in their basement for the last 15 years OR to pick up a great, used bargain cycle that’s already been evaluated by an experienced mechanic. All of the proceeds support other CNHBC programs and events. Bike Valet CNHBC can provide a complimentary bicycle valet service at Concord’ area events. In the past we have done this at the Rock ‘N Race in May, and Market Days in June. Our ability to provide this service is dependent on volunteers. Please get in touch if you would like to help provide this service. Film Festival Every eighteen months, CNHBC holds a bicycle-related film festival (Bikes of March and Biketoberfest) as a way to engage a wide range of cyclists in a city planning process. The short films are funny, clever and thought-provoking, and appropriate for all ages. The film festival also provides information about efforts to make the capital region more bike-friendly and explains how individuals can help. Community Bike Grant Program Each year, CNHBC offers grants to other community organizations that want to provide recreational and transportation value to their communities and help people to get out and be active in their communities. Earn-a-Bike/Safety Classes The Earn-a-Bike program, currently in the developmental stage, gives people who cannot otherwise afford safe, reliable bicycles an opportunity to earn a bicycle of their own through community service and participation in a mandatory bicycle safety class Gotcha! The Gotcha! The program is a collaboration with the Concord Police Department. Each year, CNHBC provides gift certificates to be distributed by the Police Department to youth who demonstrate safe riding practices. Links and Resources CommuteSmart NH Concord Transportation Policy Advisory Committee -Bike/Ped Granite State Wheelmen NH Department of Transportation Bike/Ped NH Bike/Walk Alliance

CNHBC is committed to bicycle education. Our LCIs (League Certified Instructors, League of American Bicyclists) are ready to offer any one of the League's Smart Cycling Courses. Know your rights Do your know your rights as a cyclist? Cyclists have rights on the roads just like motorists. Learn your rights and what you should be doing to help other cyclists feel safe. Group Rides Learn more about cycling groups in your area so that you can continue to grow your bicycling network. Report a Crash Report a bicycle crash or harassment here to help us work towards becoming a safer region. What to do in a Crash Crashes happen fast. Be prepared for what to do so that you can get help safely and quickly. Benefits of Cycling Bicycling offers many health, economic, and social benefits. Learn about how added bicycling into your daily routine. Advocacy Kit Ready to help advocate for better bicycling and better infrastructure. Here's a guide to get you started in making positive change in your community.

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! Advocacy Toolkit 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. 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 the change in your community. Our current advocacy focuses are 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 . Click on the picture below to access the toolkit. ADULT BIKE SAFETY CLINIC: PRESENTATION Advocacy What good are rad bikes if there's nowhere to ride? None at all! That's why it's so important that there are groups working to improve riding for us. Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire New England Mountain Bike Association Central New Hampshire Bicycling Coalition Granite State Wheelers Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail

Contact CNHBC to learn more about our vision or become involved yourself. We’re also actively seeking qualified and enthusiastic board members, contact us to get involved! 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 info@cnhbc.org Tel: (603) 228-1441

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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