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.

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 .

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.

​We all know that biking is more fun with friends. CNHBC offers a variety of events for bikers of all levels and ages.  Check out our calendar for upcoming events in your area! ANNUAL EVENTS Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Annual Bike Swap at S&W Sports Sat, May 17 Concord More info 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

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.

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.

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

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)

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

Popup Bike Lane, Demonstration for Concord, NH on behalf of the CNHBC. The project is on hold until Concord City Council agrees. Demonstration Projects BikeLane Demo POPUP BIKE LANE SAME.pngSHARP Popup Bike Lane, Demonstration for Concord, NH on behalf of the CNHBC Popup Bike Lane, Demonstration Popup Bike Lane, Demonstration for Concord, NH on behalf of the CNHBC BikeLane Demo 1/4 Why: A temporary installation to experiment with an alternative street configuration that promotes safe walking and bicycling. An opportunity to engage the community on the subject of alternative transportation. People get to experience the change and provide feedback. How: Volunteers using tape, chalk, bollards, etc., and in consultation with City Engineers or your local DPW, will temporarily implement the project in such a way that it is low cost to put in and easy to remove. Questions, Concerns, Feedback: E-mail info@cnhbc.org

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