April Newsletter

Queen City Bicycle Collective

Bikes, Beats & Big Love

Thanks for Celebrating 10 Years with Us!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to The Rex to celebrate QC Bike’s 10th Anniversary. What a night—it was packed with amazing people, live tunes from Slow Burn, and mouthwatering food from our amazing sponsors: Republic Brewing Co.GoldenrodHoney Cup Cafe & Tearoom, and Mr Mac’s.

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate a decade of bikes, community, and connection. Your energy and support made the night unforgettable.

Here’s to the next 10 years of riding together! 🚴‍♀️

Spring is right around the corner, and QC Bike is gearing up for a busy, bike-filled season!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with upcoming events. Whether you can lend a hand for a couple of hours or a whole day, every bit makes a difference. Click the links below to sign up.

Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

🚲 April 12 – Stonyfield Bike Drive / Earth Day 5K & Fair
🌳 April 21 – Park2Park Spring Cleanup
🌮 May 8 – Manchester Taco Tour Valet Bike Parking

Join the QC Bike team and help us build a stronger, more connected cycling community. We’d love to have you!

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advocacy — Get Involved!


Did you know QC Bike hosts an active group working to make Manchester safer and more accessible for people who walk and bike? Our advocacy efforts focus on creating a more bike- and pedestrian-friendly city. Current projects include:

✅ Installing more accessible bike racks throughout Manchester
✅ Speaking up at public meetings about bike/pedestrian infrastructure
✅ Celebrating and promoting bicycle culture in our community

We meet on the third Monday of every month at 5:30 PM at QC Bike, 37 Elm Street—and you’re invited! Come share your ideas, meet like-minded advocates, and help make a real difference in Manchester.

✨ Save the Date! QC Bike’s Annual Tour of Manchester Returns September 14✨

Mark your calendars! Our Tour of Manchester is back on Sunday, September 14, 2025—a fun, community ride celebrating bikes, community, and the people who make Manchester the amazing city that it is! Stay tuned for route details and registration info. Click here for highlights of past tours.

In the meantime, if you’d like to get involved as a rider,

volunteer, or sponsor, email us at tour@qcbike.org today!

Help support the cause with a single donation!

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?

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March Newsletter


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Join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration

Come celebrate 10 incredible years!!
Join us for a festive evening as we celebrate the impact we’ve made together over the years. Whether you’ve donated, volunteered, or supported us in any way, we’d love for you to be part of this special milestone!  

RSVP Today


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We’re gearing up for Earn-A-Bike!  

Although many people aren’t thinking about cycling this time of year, we can’t slow down. In May, we’ll once again be delivering bikes to local 4th graders. Our team is hard at work preparing bikes for students who earn them through their schoolwork.  This year, we are on track to deliver Be Active packages to approximately 175 students and could use your help!

Click to Donate!


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Park2Park for Earth Day!

Join the QC Bike team on Monday, April 21st, from 3 – 6 pm as we join Manchester’s Park2Park initiative! Covering 14 parks and connecting streets, including the bike connector near Delta Dental Stadium, we’re refreshing green spaces for Earth Day. Join our team and help make an impact!

Sign Up Today!


Upcoming Events
Did you know our Public Calendar keeps you updated on QC Bike events, community rides, and other local opportunities? Click here to view the calendar on our web site.

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.
Sign up today

Cycle of Giving
Here at QC 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.
Learn more

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
Donate

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

You’re Invited to Our Winter Open House!

Hey! We’re having an Open House on Wednesday, December 4th, from 3 – 6 PM at 37 Elm Street! It’s a chance for everyone to get together, learn more about the collective, and share their hopes for next year.

Feel free to join us for our after party at Republic Brewing at 72 Old Granite Street from 6 PM.

To ease any potential parking troubles, we’ve commissioned the MTA Trolley Bus to make runs to and from various points downtown. Check the Trolley Map or the Trolley Schedule.

Register for the Tour of Manchester 2024!

It’s that time again! Register for this year’s Tour of Manchester.

Queen City Bicycle Collective’s 2024 Tour of Manchester – scheduled for September 22, 2024 from 8 AM to 12 PM– is a 30-mile family-friendly bike ride around the city of Manchester, NH. 30-miles too ambitious? Join us for our 8-mile West Side loop and catch great views of the City from Rock Rimmon and Hand Across the Merrimack footbridge. Participants receive entry into the ride, lunch, and a commemorative T-shirt!

Proceeds from this ride go to support Queen City Bicycle Collective in our pursuit to make our Queen City more bikeable. From affordable, hands-on bike repair to our Earn-a-Bike program, your support means we can keep Manchester rolling.

Learn more here!

A big thanks to all of this year’s sponsors!

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