As we begin 2021, we now know that nationwide, there has been a significant increase in biking and walking for transportation, exercise, and mental well-being. My hope is that even more people will discover these benefits throughout this upcoming year. Equally inspiring are the reports of the environmental benefits from this reduced use of fossil-fuel […]

Bike racks give someone a place to safely and securely lock up their bike while they stop to shop, meet with others, or rest. Cycling is a mode of transportation, so parking – just like for cars – is a necessity. And despite a growing outdoor trail recreation culture in the North Country,  there is […]

Laconia Area Bicycle Exchange, one of BWANH’s six affiliates, found the silver lining in the COVID pandemic!  This shop, located at 92 Salem St. in Laconia, features many types and levels of bicycles and in 2020 they saw both record numbers of donations and sales.  They are dedicated to providing inexpensive, alternative transportation in the […]

As an event organizer, I’m used to adapting to changes in the “plan.” You can spend hours, weeks and even months (or in my case a year) planning an event but there will always be surprises. 2020 brought something no one could possibly prepare for: COVID-19. Adaptability. This is a key quality of event organizers […]

  In June, my wife and I began a 3-day bicycle trip on the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. Our starting point the first morning was Littleton, NH on Industrial Park Road. We rode 19 miles on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail to Woodsville, NH on the VT border.   Since the trail follows the river, the […]

Hello Fellow Cyclists! Do you come to complete stops at intersections with stop signs? I am going to guess that some of you do not.  Before I go on, the first point that absolutely must be said is that any and all laws should be followed.  In NH, current law states that bicyclists must stop […]

Bike-Walk Alliance of NH works with many State Committees to keep abreast of legislation that could affect bicyclists and pedestrians in our state.

We are grateful to our newest 2021 Supporters!  Wow!