What we’re about
Welcome. The Granite State Wheelers has been New Hampshire's most active adult recreational bicycling club since 1971. Volunteer-run, we offer our members organized weekday, weekend, and multi-day rides for road and off-road enthusiasts of all experience levels at many venues throughout the state. As of September 2024, GSW has organized and sponsored 50 years of the widely-known New Hampshire Seacoast Century ride.
Group rides encourage improving riding skills and safety, and creates new cycling friendships. Group rides can be a great way to spend time with friends and other cyclists, even if it is just chatting about cycling. Cycling with others is a smart way to combine your social life with fresh air and exercise.
Joining this GSW MeetUp group does not constitute GSW club membership. You do not have to be a GSW club member to participate in GSW organized rides. GSW memberships support club activities, including providing cyclists with this MeetUp event scheduling service. Membership perks include mileage tracking on GSW rides, access to the Ride With GPS club account with its library of ride routes, and discounts at many local bike shops on parts and services.
Become a GSW member! Sign-up at www.GSWheelers.org.
GSW Ride Guidelines:
- The use of Sign-in Sheets is mandatory for every GSW ride. Each rider, GSW member or not, must print and sign their own name on the GSW Sign-in Sheet before the ride begins. Ride Sign-in Sheets serve as an insurance liability release as well as input to the mileage tracking system.
- Approved bicycling helmets are required on all GSW rides.
- All GSW rides are conducted in compliance with the rules of the road and with common courtesy displayed between bicyclists and motorists. GSW supports the “shared roadway” concept and attempts to set a good example to the public and other bicyclists.
- All levels of riding ability are invited to GSW rides. Ride event descriptions and ride organizers will give you guidance as to participants expected cycling abilities.
- You don't need to know how to change a flat tire, but all riders are advised to carry a spare tube for their own bike!
- Changes to posted rides due to weather or cancellation can be posted any time to inform those riders planning to attend.
- Rides are held departing from specified locations in public places with ample parking.
- Ride organizers and leaders are provided with the complete GSW Ride, Mileage, and Leader Guidelines which is also available to all GSW members on the members only page of www.GSWheelers.org.
We hope you enjoy your rides with the Granite State Wheelers!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- S&W Wednesday Night RidesS&W Sports (lot across the street), Concord, NH
Expect an accommodating (no drop) to moderate/brisk 28 + mile rides.
(no drop... While the ride is considered "no drop," riders are expected to make a reasonable effort to maintain the published pace to avoid significantly disrupting the group flow.)
Ride Leaders:
16+ mph - Lynn Durand (moderate/brisk)11-12+ mph - Bernie F (accommodating newcomers and distance)
If you have an interest in leading a different speed for this ride, please PM me or contact the GSW ride coordinator.
Newcomers do not think you are the only ones attending. Regulars hardly respond to meetup.
Rain cancels.
See www.GSWheelers.org for club info.
- N89ers - Quechee - North Pomfret - Woodstock, VTBalloons over New England , Quechee , VT
26 mile loop consisting of two significant climbs (one of approximately 1,000 feet over six miles). Each climb is followed by extensive and fun descents (one of approximately five miles). Beautiful views of the Vermont countryside on mostly smooth pavement with one gravel road stretch of five miles along the Ottauquechee River.
Parking is at Balloons Over New England, the Village Green, just off Main Street, Quechee, VT and just past (and behind) Simon Pierce.
Ride departs at 9:00 AM.
SAFETY FIRST!
- This is a no-drop ride. Average pace will be 10-12 mph. While the ride is considered "no drop," riders are expected to make a reasonable effort to maintain the published pace to avoid significantly disrupting the group flow.
- Bring a snack, water and of course your helmet, lights, and Road ID.
- Rain cancels.
- Please click here for 10 Tips for Safe Group Riding.
- Please click here to download bike safety poster.
## Cuesheet
- Turn left onto Quechee Main Street - 0.1 mi
- Keep right onto Quechee West Hartford Road - 0.8 mi
- Turn left onto Pomfret Road - 5.9 mi
- Turn slight left onto Elm Street, VT 12 - 17.8 mi
- Keep left onto Old River Road - 18.3 mi
- Turn left onto Old River Road - 18.4 mi
- Keep right onto River Road - 20.0 mi
- Keep left onto Upper River Road - 21.2 mi
- Continue onto Quechee Main Street - 21.5 mi
- Turn right onto Village Green - 25.5 mi
Ride w/GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42342932
- Granite State Wheelers 2025 Seacoast CenturySmuttynose Brewing Company, Hampton, NH
51st Seacoast Century 2025
September 13, 2025
Venue: Smuttynose Brewery in Hampton NH2025 Seacoast Century registration is open!
Register at: 2025 SCC RegistrationThis year will be our 51st Seacoast Century with an exciting change in venues and we are sure you will like it.
The Seacoast Century tradition continues with a great ride that helps support bicycle safety and advocacy. Our aim is to provide an outstanding Century event that will bring you back to cycle the New England coast with us again. Of course most of the route will be alongside our beautiful Atlantic seacoast, as usual.
2025 Seacoast Century routes - 2025 Granite State Wheelers Seacoast Century Routes
Routes are subject to change prior to the event as road and permit conditions require.
