Group Rides!

Beginning May 20, 2023 Queen City Bicycle Collective will once again be hosting regular group rides. Here’s the tentative schedule.

For more information, updates, and  ride cancellations, check the Events page.

DateDayTimeRide
05/20/23Sat2:00 PMManch Social
05/27/23Sat9:00 AMLong Road
05/31/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
06/07/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
06/10/23Sat10:00 AMFamily/All Welcome
06/14/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
06/21/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
06/24/23Sat10:00 AMFamily/All Welcome
06/28/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
07/05/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
07/12/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
07/19/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
07/22/23Sat2:00 PMManch Social
07/26/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
08/02/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
08/05/23Sat9:00 AMLong Road
08/09/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
08/16/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
08/19/23Sat2:00 PMManch Social
08/23/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
08/30/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
09/02/23Sat10:00 AMFamily/All Welcome
09/06/23Wed5:30 PMGravel
09/16/23Sat9:00 AMLong Road
10/31/23Tue5:30 PMHalloween Ride

General Info:

All rides start at the shop at 35 Elm Street. They end either at the shop, or at a pub/cafe/restaurant close by, if the group decides to add on some social time. Bring lights and a helmet if you have them. 

Manch Social:

This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to get around our city on two wheels. We will connect our cycle lanes, trails, and back-alley passages to show you how to get to the best places this city has to offer. This ride is open to everyone, from seasoned veterans to riders who just dusted off their old bike after a long time. Feel free to join for coffee or drinks afterwards! Contact Flo at florian.tsch@gmail.com for questions.

Long Road:

Let’s get out of the city and take over the backroads of our surrounding towns! We will be riding about 30 to 60 miles to different locations, stopping for coffee, snacks or ice cream along the way. The average pace will be around 13-15 mph but we will adjust depending on the ability of riders who show up. No-drop: No one gets left behind. The route will be posted on our calendar on the website ahead of time. Contact Flo at florian.tsch@gmail.com for questions.

Gravel:

Get off the roads and onto the trails after work! Meet at QC Bike every Wednesday for a ride on the gravel and unpaved trails connected to Manchester. This ride will consist of 15-20 miles of rail trail, fire roads, biking trails, and dirt roads. Any hybrid or mountain bike will work for this ride and we will adjust the route depending on the riders who show up. There will be an option to grab some food and drinks near the end of the ride. All abilities are welcome to come and try out some gravel and trail riding! Contact Elyza at elyzaagosta@gmail.com for questions.

Family/All Welcome:

This ride is for families, those who might not feel comfortable on surface roads, and anyone looking to take it easy. While these rides will officially start at the QC Bike Collective at 10am, they will stop at a trailhead to meet riders who prefer to stay on-trail. From the trailhead, rides will be out-and-back with a total distance of 3-5mi at <10mph. Spontaneous stops to look at wildlife, have snacks, and adjust trailer occupants may be included. Trailhead locations for these rides along with trailhead meetup times will be posted on QC Bike social media and available via email at kyle@qcbike.org.

Open House!

Join us for our 7th Anniversary Open House, on Thursday, December 1st, from 4 to 8 PM at 37 Elm St., Manchester, NH.

We’d love to see you — to show you what we’ve been up to, how you can get
involved, and a whole shop full of wonderful bikes!

See you there!

Biketoberfest!

Join us as we attend CNHBC’s Biketoberfest event at Red River Theater, in Concord, Thursday, October 20th from 6 – 8 PM.

About this Event

CNHBC invites you to join us for a night of short-films, guest speakers, and community. We will have a variety of local, regional, and international stories to share. We hope that you join us and bring your stories and love for bicycles!

We appreciate any donations to help cover the costs of this event (suggested donation of $5 at the door)!

Also check out other Nonprofit Events in ConcordSports Events in ConcordTrips & Adventurous Activities in Concord.Tickets

Tickets for Central New Hampshire Bike Coalition Biketoberfest can be booked here.

Halloween RIDE!

Join us Monday 10/31 at 5:30pm for the final Monday Night Social Ride of the season. This special ride will feature Manchester’s best decorated houses and perhaps a trip to the graveyard. Costumes are encouraged! And don’t forget to bring your lights!

P.S. if you know of any houses that should be included on our tour, let us know in the comments as we are still planning the route.

Bike Month Raffle

It’s getting to be bike month and we’re gearing up – with help from over 25 great, local businesses – by holding a raffle!

A $20 purchase grants one entry into the Bike Month Raffle for a chance to win a gift card to one of these local business!

A winner will be drawn every day throughout the month of May, with an average prize value of $50!

Winter Bike to Work Day on February 11th!

Winter Bike to Work Day on February 11th!

Join us Friday, February 11, 2022, from 6:30 – 9:00 AM at the Piscataquog Bridge, for breakfast snacks. Park and Ride parking available at the West Side Ice Arena

We’ll be celebrating later, at the shop @ 35 Elm St. between 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022 for snacks and cider, to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day

More information here!

We’ll be celebrating later, at the shop @ 35 Elm St. between 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022 for snacks and cider, to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day

More information here!

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