JOIN US FOR A SMART CYCLING CLASS! Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend)  8:00am to 4:00pm Bike-Walk Alliance of NH is pleased to announce another in-person Safe Cycling Class for 2024! Taught by League of American Bicyclists (LAB) League Certified Instructors (LCI) Michael Frank & Paula Bedard. Course Description: This course is targeted at adults […]

Here is a great opportunity to discover the beauty of New Hampshire’s rail trails during National Bike Month (May!) This year, during National Bike Month (May), several advocacy organizations are partnering to provide a series of guided bicycle tours along the picturesque rail trails of the Granite State. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to […]

Did you know that the state of New Hampshire has a “Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan” document also known as SCORP? This 106-page document is the state’s plan for the years 2024 through 2028. It is updated on a regular basis. According to NH Governor Chris Sununu in his opening statement of the document, “This […]

Attention New England Bike Advocates and Educators! Are you thinking about becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI)?  Simsbury, Connecticut, a lovely suburb of Hartford, CT and Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community, is hosting an LCI Certification Seminar class on May 17-19, 2024. The 3-day seminar is led by League award-winning Coach Leta Highsmith. Click here to […]

The New Hampshire Rail Trail Coalition (NHRTC) 2024 rail trail calendar was such a success! Over 200 calendars were sold! Not bad for a first year event. There was so much buzz about the calendar that plans are already underway to create the rail trail calendar for next year – 2025. This is your chance […]

Thanks to our New Hampshire team of bike advocates attending the 3-day NATIONAL BIKE SUMMIT mid-March in our nation’s capital, Washington DC! Paul Susca representing BWANH, Bill Haine representing Granite State Wheelers, Marianne Borowski representing the New Hampshire Rail Trails Coalition and the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, Tim Blagden representing the Concord Lake Sunapee […]

The Bikes and Beers Ride is not just any cycling event. It’s a nationwide movement that champions cycling as a safe, comfortable, and intelligent choice for transportation and recreation. What sets the ride apart is a commitment to improving conditions for bicyclists. Once again, as in years past, the Bikes and Beers organization has chosen […]

The 6th Annual Veterans Count Ride is a multi-route ride to honor NH service members, veterans and their families! The scenic and family-friendly ride loops offered include 10, 28, and 57-mile routes. The event starts and finishes at the Community Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 5 St. Laurent Street, Nashua. Lunch sponsored by Jeannotte’s Market […]

There are many wonderful opportunities in New Hampshire for participating in fully-supported bike rides! If you enjoy doing these types of non-competitive, scenic, and fully-supported rides, most of which support a charity, check out our recommendations below!  If you have never participated in this type of event before, we highly encourage you to check them […]