June Newsletter

You’re Invited: QC Bike Celebration &

NH Gives Launch on June 10 at To Share!

Join us Tuesday, June 10 from 4–7 PM at To Share Brewing for a special QC Bike Celebration and the official launch of our NH Gives campaign!

We marked our 10-year anniversary in March—but a milestone this big deserves more than one moment. That’s why we’re keeping the celebration rolling all year long. This event also kicks off NH Gives, one of our biggest fundraising efforts of the year. It’s a chance to raise a glass, rally our supporters, and keep building the QC Bike community we all care about. With your support, we’ll continue to:

  • 🚲 Get more bikes into the hands of people who need them
  • 🛠️ Provide tools, training, and open shop hours to keep those bikes rolling
  • 🔒 Distribute free lights, locks, and helmets so folks can ride safely

Let’s celebrate, connect, and power up for the next 10 years—together.

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Earn-a-Bike / Be Active

We’re still riding high from the incredible energy and support behind this year’s program. In partnership with Gossler Park and Beech Street Elementary Schools, 160 fourth-graders were celebrated with a bike or ball package—a reward for their effort, growth, and determination. This kind of impact doesn’t happen alone. It’s the result of a powerful team effort—and we’re deeply grateful to the volunteers, sponsors, and school partners who made it possible. Thank you to all of the individuals for helping us create moments that matter and memories that will last. We also appreciate our sponsors:

Lead: Elliot Hospital    Prime: SNHU       Secondary: BankProv

Community Sponsors:

EversourceQueen City RotaryManchester RotaryWalmart &

Manchester Professional Fire Fighters (IAFF Local 856)

 
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Join us for our Weekly Group Rides!

Are you more of a Friday Night Lights rider or a

Sunday Morning Over Easy cruiser? Maybe both?

Join us for our free community bike rides—no registration required! Each ride starts at QC Bike (35 Elm Street) and ends with a relaxed hangout at a local café or brewery. It’s a great way to meet new friends, explore the city, and get a feel for the kind of fun you’ll find on the Tour of Manchester on September 14.

Click here for additional group ride details.

 
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✨ Tour of Manchester – Join us for the Ride! ✨

Join us on September 14 our signature community ride celebrating biking, connection, and community! This annual event raises vital funds for Queen City Bicycle Collective—and this year, we’re proud to offer Pay-What-You-Can registration to ensure everyone has a chance to ride.

If you’d like to get involved as a volunteer, or sponsor,

email us at tour@qcbike.org today!

 

Help support QC Bike with a donation today!

Gear into Action

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Whether it’s joining us for an open shop night and assisting locals with maintenance work or attending one of the many events we host throughout the year, any and all help is encouraged and appreciated.

Cycle of Giving

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Here at Queen City Bike there is always a home for your unwanted or outgrown bikes. Give your bike a second life and join us in keeping the community riding bicycles safely and affordably.

Pedal for a Purpose

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As we strive to make a positive impact in our community, we look to caring individuals like you for support. By donating today, you are not just giving money; you are investing in a brighter future for the community

Know someone who might be interested in QC Bike Collective newsletters? Share it today so they don’t miss a future update!

New Summer Hours

Hey y’all! Summer’s here and we’re changing our schedule!

We’re closing earlier but we’ll be open more days and for longer hours!

From June 16th to August 16th we’ll be open:

  • Mondays – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Tuesdays – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Thursdays – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Fridays – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Saturdays – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

We look forward to seeing everybody!

May Newsletter

Happy National Bike Month!!

The sun is out, the trails are calling, and there’s no better time to shake off the dust, tune up your bike, and hit the road! May is National Bike Month, and we’re ready to celebrate!

 

🌮 May 8 – Taco Tour FREE Bike Valet (Stanton Plaza, 700 Elm St)

3:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Pedal, park, and party at Manchester’s famous Taco Tour! QC Bike is offering free valet bike parkingPre-register to reserve your spot in advance.

 

☕ May 16 – Bike to Work Day
Morning: 7–9 am at City Hall Plaza | Evening: 4–6 pm at QC Bike, 35 Elm St
Start your day with coffee and treats from NXT Coffee at City Hall Plaza, then swing by the QC Bike shop for an afternoon open house.

 

🚴 May 30 – Friday Evening Spin 
Meet at QC Bike, 35 Elm St, 5:30 pm
Kick off summer with the launch of our weekly community rides!

 

☀️ Sunday Morning Over-Easy
Join us every other Sunday for a relaxed 10-mile ride through Manchester’s trails and quiet streets. Kids are welcome with an adult and we’ll wrap up with coffee or snacks at a local café!

 

🌙 Friday Evening Spin
Start your weekend with a 10-mile evening ride through scenic Manchester. Bring lights if you have them and stick around after for a social stop at a nearby brewery!

 

No pre-registration required—just bring your bike, your helmet, and be ready for fun. Follow our public calendar or join our Strava group for the schedule.

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16th Annual Area Bike Swap

Looking for a fun, high-energy way to give back? Volunteer at the 16th Annual Concord Area Bike Swap, hosted by The Central New Hampshire Bike Coalition and S&W Sports. Help others find their perfect ride while helping our partners raise funds for bike programs and projects in Concord and nearby communities. Who knows, while you are there you may even find a bike for yourself.

✨ Ready to Ride? Sign-up for the

Tour of Manchester Today! ✨

Join us for our signature community ride celebrating biking, connection, and community! This annual event raises vital funds for Queen City Bicycle Collective—and this year, we’re proud to offer Pay-What-You-Can registration to ensure everyone has a chance to ride.

If you’d like to get involved as a  volunteer, or sponsor,

email us at tour@qcbike.org !

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Help support QC Bike with a donation today!

Gear into Action

Whether it’s joining us for an open shop night and assisting locals with maintenance work or attending one of the many events we host throughout the year, any and all help is encouraged and appreciated.

Cycle of Giving

Here at Queen City Bike there is always a home for your unwanted or outgrown bikes. Give your bike a second life and join us in keeping the community riding bicycles safely and affordably.

Pedal for a Purpose

As we strive to make a positive impact in our community, we look to caring individuals like you for support. By donating today, you are not just giving money; you are investing in a brighter future for the community

Know someone who might be interested in QC Bike Collective newsletters?

Share it today so they don’t miss a future update!

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