GSW Information
New England's most active recreational bicycling club
What
the GSW does . . .
Encourages
camaraderie and enjoyment of bicycling.
Promotes group participation in cycling for adults of all ages.
Promotes a greater knowledge of bicycling safety.
Promotes responsible on-road and off-road riding.
Monitors local and state legislation affecting bicyclists.
Supports community and state-wide projects that encourage safe bicycling.
Benefits
of Membership
Bimonthly
newsletter Pedal Talk (electronic or paper)
Free classified ads
Bicycle maintenance clinics
Recreational cycling techniques
Sponsoring shop discounts
Personal touring information
Technical advice about equipment
Membership covers all household members
Club window decal
Rides
Easy beginner
rides
Orientation and training rides
On-road and easy off-road rides
Rail trail rides with optional overnights
Saturday and Sunday rides all year
Morning, afternoon and evening rides
Centuries and other rides
Starting locations throughout the state
Many overnight weekend events
Other
Group Activities
After-ride
gatherings
Cookouts, swimming, games
Annual dinner meetings
General meetings for members and guests
Holiday parties
Cross-country skiing
Recommended
Equipment
Water (must
be easy to access while riding)
Snacks,
sunglasses, sunscreen
Windbreaker or light jacket
Cyclometer
Other accessories such as pump, spare tube, tool kit, patch kit, and mirror
Bicycle helmets are required on all club rides,
on- and off-road.
Membership
Dues
Annual membership is $15.00 for "electronic" newsletters
sent via emailed links or $25.00 for the printed "paper" newsletter
sent via postal mail. A membership period runs from the date of joining
plus the one-year term, not the calendar year. Payment
may be made on-line or via a "print
and mail" application.
More Information
For more
details, please browse this web site, write or e-mail us, or request a
sample newsletter and a brochure about the club. Note that all club rides
and events are open to the public. You do not need to be a GSW member
to participate in any of our rides, events, or meetings but membership
is required for insurance coverage. If you are wondering what to do first,
click here for some suggestions.
Just join us and have some fun cycling around New Hampshire!
Granite
State Wheelmen,
Inc.
PMB 216
215 South Broadway
Salem, NH 03079-3322
Phone: 603.898.5479
