== Bike-Walk Alliance of NH == 

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2010 Commute Green
Events and Services, May 15 to June 25
Details added as
they become available. Last update: May 27, 2010, 10:00 PM
Listing
is alphabetical by town/city then by date
See listed web sites for more details.
Note:
At least six "green commutes" between May 15 and June 25 plus
submission of a registration form/survey by June 27 are required to be eligible
for
giveaways
to be drawn on Wednesday, June 30 at NH DOT. Winners will be
notified by phone or email. The survey will be available on-line
here May 15 or a paper
version
may be downloaded anytime then printed, completed, then mailed to NH-DOT by
June 27.
Index of NH communities supporting the 2010 Commute Green promotion
Click
name to access events and services in that community.
Communities hosting bicycling awareness rides are
indicated with a double asterisk. **
Conway
Derry **
Dover
Durham
Exeter
Keene **
Laconia
Lee
Littleton **
Milford **
Windham
**
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Commute Green entries by community and date
Bicycling awareness rides are indicated with a double asterisk **
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Bristol:
Bike/Walk
to Work Commuter Breakfast
Friday, May 21, 2010, 6:30am check-in
Locations: Shop-N'-Save parking lot and Masonic Temple parking lot
Sponsors: Bristol
Energy Committee with assistance from Bristol Lion's Club
Contact: Lucille Keegan, tlkeegan1@myfairpoint.net, 603.744.2751
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Claremont:
Bike/Walk
to Work Commuter Breakfast
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:00am to 8:30am
Location: Broad Street Gazebo
Details: Commuters can park at either the Claremont Parking Garage (Main Street) or at the Visitor's Center on North Street and walk to the Gazebo.
Sponsor: City Wellness Committee
Breakfast provided by: Stone Arch Bakery, Java Cup, Hannafords, Claremont Wellness Committee, and Valley Regional Hospital
Contact: Bette
Shattuck, (603)542-7026 #1008
Human Resource Coordinator
City Of Claremont
58 Opera House Square
Claremont, NH 03743
Bike/Walk to Work Commuter Breakfast
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:00am to 8:30am
Location: Claremont Cycle Depot
Details: Commuters can park at either the Claremont Parking Garage (Main Street) or at the Visitor's Center on North Street.
Sponsor: Claremont Cycle Depot
Breakfast provided by: Stone Arch Bakery, Java Cup, Hannafords, Claremont Wellness Committee, and Valley Regional Hospital
Contact: Bette Shattuck, (603)542-7026 #1008
Human Resource Coordinator
City Of Claremont
58 Opera House Square
Claremont, NH 03743
Bike/Walk to Work Commuter Breakfast
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:00am to 8:30am
Location: Barnes Park
Details: Commuters can park at either the Claremont Parking Garage (Main Street) or at the Visitor's Center on North Street.
Sponsor: Valley Regional Hospital
Breakfast provided by: Stone Arch Bakery, Java Cup, Hannafords, Claremont Wellness Committee, and Valley Regional Hospital
Contact: Bette
Shattuck, (603)542-7026 #1008
Human Resource Coordinator
City Of Claremont
58 Opera House Square
Claremont, NH 03743
Concord:
Commute
Green Breakfast and Demos
Monday, May 17, 2010, 7:00-9:00am
Location: City Plaza, downtown Concord
Free breakfast items and bike repair demos
Sponsored by: Stonyfield, Goodales Bike Shop, S&W Sports, Green Concord, Boloco, and W.S. Badger.
Contact:
Nicholas J. Coates, 603.226.6020, ncoates@cnhrpc.org
Program for Alternative Transportation and Health
Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission
28 Commercial St., Concord, NH 03301
Public Bike Safety Class
Monday, May 17, 2010, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Concord Hospital, Conference Room A
Lunch-time bike education class that is free and open to the public
Contact: Jason Aziz at jaziz@crhc.org.
Public Transportation in Concord
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 7:00-9:00am
Location: City Plaza, downtown Concord
Free food, music, transportation, and demos
Concord
Trolley System will be open to all passengers free of charge for the entire
day. A single full fare ride will be free on the entire Concord Area Transit
bus system will be available to anyone who boards a bus and provides a non-perishable
food item.
A representative from Concord Coach will be on hand to talk about bus schedules,
routes and how and where to use their easy-to-use and comfortable buses. Concord
Coach will also be raffling off prizes to people who stop by and green commuted
for the day. Goodale's Bike Shop will also be on hand to show you how to fix
a flat and check your bike for safety issues.
Contact:
Nicholas J. Coates, 603.226.6020, ncoates@cnhrpc.org
Program for Alternative Transportation and Health
Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission
28 Commercial St., Concord, NH 03301
Walk to Eagle Square
Wednesday, May 19, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Eagle Square, downtown Concord
Details: Last year's walk for 250 Boloco burritos was a huge success! So we're doing it again this year!
This year, there will be 11 rally points at state agencies and departments around the City for state employees to meet up and walk (or carpool, take the bus or trolley or bicycle) together and converge at Eagle Square. Stonyfield is also donating yogurt drinks to wash down those tasty burritos. And local folk rhythm and bluegrass band Bow Junction will have you tapping your feet but with some great live music.
Want to learn how to fix a flat and get geared up for bike and walking season? Done. S&W Sports will be available to show people how to fix their flat tires and talk to people about getting ready for the Spring and Summer commuting seasons. Just in time for the Second Annual Concord Bike Swap!
There will also be commuter bike rides available for the morning commute. There are 17 locations around the region where bicyclists of all ages and abilities will be meeting up and riding to work. Come by bike to the event, too. Just go to our Group Commuting Bike Rides page on the PATH web site www.path-nh.org.
Contact:
Nicholas J. Coates, 603.226.6020, ncoates@cnhrpc.org
Program for Alternative Transportation and Health
Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission
28 Commercial St., Concord, NH 03301
Carpool to Eagle Square
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Eagle Square, downtown Concord
Details: Carpooling to lunch is an easy way to get in the habit of carpooling. So, we're going to help you get started. A green-minded restaurant (TBA) and Stonyfield will be providing free lunch items and yogurt drinks to anyone who carpools to the event.
While you are at Eagle Square, you will get to meet representatives from the state's carpool matching program called NH Rideshare and learn how you can start carpooling. Also hear facts and fun stories from PATH members who have been carpooling for years.
There will also be commuter bike rides available for the morning commute. There are 17 locations around the region where bicyclists of all ages and abilities will be meeting up and riding to work. Come by bike to the event, too. Just go to our Group Commuting Bike Rides page on the PATH web site www.path-nh.org.
Want to learn how to fix a flat and get geared up for bike and walking season? Done. S&W Sports will be available to show people how to fix their flat tires and talk to people about getting ready for the Spring and Summer commuting seasons. Just in time for the Second Annual Concord Bike Swap!
Contact:
Nicholas J. Coates, 603.226.6020, ncoates@cnhrpc.org
Program for Alternative Transportation and Health
Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission
28 Commercial St., Concord, NH 03301
Bike/Walk to Work Day - the main event!
**
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:00 to 9:00am
Location: City Plaza
Details: Concord City Engineer Jeff Warner will be leading a closed ride with Governor John Lynch and state agency commissioners from Hopkinton to the State House. The event is focused on highlighting bicycling as a healthy, safe and cost-effective means of transportation that can be done by anyone. Even the governor!
Governor Lynch will be presenting the Commute Green 2010 Proclamation at 7:40 a.m. and there will be press availability at 8 a.m. The mood is always festive for this event, so stick around and meet fellow green commuters, trade stories about your bike rides and participate in the annual pin-map exercise.
Local bluegrass band the GrassDawgs will be entertaining the crowd throughout the event. Plus, fresh baked goods from Café Indigo, bagels and coffee from the Works Bakery Café and yogurt drinks from Stonyfield will be available to refresh you after your morning commute.
Want to learn how to fix a flat and get geared up for bike and walking season? Done. S&W Sports will be available to show people how to fix their flat tires and talk to people about getting ready for the Spring and Summer commuting seasons. Just in time for the Second Annual Concord Bike Swap!
There will also be commuter bike rides available for you. There are 17 locations around the region where bicyclists of all ages and abilities will be meeting up and converging at the event site. Just go to our Group Commuting Bike Rides page <link to bike rides page> to find a ride location near you. And ask your friends to come, too!
The Bike Walk Alliance of NH has set up a promotion for people who bike, walk, carpool or public transportation from May 15-June 25. Just log your trip by visiting www.BWANH.org for your chance to win great prizes, including an overnight stay for two at the Mount Washington Resort. Anyone who stops by the event after green commuting will also have the chance to win prizes from Stonyfield, Goodales Bike Shop, S&W Sports, Green Concord, Boloco and W.S. Badger.
Contact:
Nicholas J. Coates, 603.226.6020, ncoates@cnhrpc.org
Program for Alternative Transportation and Health
Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission
28 Commercial St., Concord, NH 03301
Second Annual Concord Bike Swap
Friday, May 21, Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23
Time: Friday - 10-8 a.m., Saturday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday - 10 a.m.-noon
Location: S&W Sports, 296 S. Main St., Concord
Details: Got an old bike you want to donate? Looking for a vintage road bike or barely used mountain bike? Come to the Bike Swap!
Donations and consignments will be accepted until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21 at S&W Sports. The Swap will then run May 22-23. All profits from the event will be donated to the Central NH Bicycle Coalition, which is working to help build bike lanes, bike storage facilities and rail trails in the Greater Concord area.
Whether
you need a bike or have a bike you'd like to get rid of, this event is for
you! Bring in the bikes you aren't riding, you can donate them to the cause
or they will be sold on consignment. Are you looking for a new bike? Stop
by and see the selection. Bike donations are being accepted now. Just drop
the bike off at S&W Sports and they will find a good home for that bike!
Contact: S&W Sports, (603) 228-1441, www.swsports.net
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Conway:
Family
Fun Bike-a-thon
Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Parking lot behind the North Conway Grand Hotel at Settlers' Green
in North Conway
Details: Roads and parking lots in that
area will be blocked off to allow for traffic-free riding for cyclists of
all ages. There will be bike and helmet inspections, a bike parade, a scavenger
hunt, bike games, and refreshments. Local bike shops, clubs, and businesses
will have booths set up to share information and products. Goody bags will
be provided courtesy of Settlers' Green Outlet Village. This event is free
for all participants and ample parking is available for those who arrive
by car. All cyclists must wear helmets.
The goal of this event is to promote the idea of a bike path in the Mount
Washington Valley. The Bike Path Committee wants to share the work its members
have been doing for the past year and to enlist community support and enthusiasm
for the project. A booth set up at the site will have brochures, maps, and
media displays outlining the vision for the bike path and progress made
so far. Surveys will be available for people to fill out to help the Committee
identify the needs of the community bike riders and pedestrians. Logo Contest
entries will be on display
Sponsors:
Conway
Bike Path Committee, Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Settlers'
Green Outlet Village
Contact: Kate Abra, NHES, Katherine.D.Abra@nhes.nh.gov
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/presskit/presskit_display.cfm?ArticleID=261
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Derry:
Derry
Rail Trail and town bike path
** Sunday, June 20, 2010, 10:00am
Starting location: Hood Park, Derry
Explore the rail trail and surrounding roads
Sponsored by: Derry Rail Trail Alliance, www.derryrailtrail.org
Contact: John Taylor, gtmadness@comcast.net
Dover:
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at City Hall
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: City Hall on Central Avenue
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
Details and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored by: Strafford Regional Planning Commission, SABR, Adelle's Coffeehouse
and local businesses
Amtrak
Downeaster train service
Daily trains between Portland ME and Boston MA
Dover station:
Dover Transportation Center
33 Chestnut Street, 03820
Amenities include reclining seats with plenty of legroom, fold-down trays,
overhead reading lights and picture windows. Most window seats feature 110-volt
outlets for plugging in laptops. There are plenty of restrooms, luggage racks
above the seats and even a few spaces for unboxed bicycles. Downeaster passengers
can now enjoy FREE wireless internet service. Our café car serves light
meals, snacks and beverages, including local microbrews. A limited number
of spaces are available to transport unboxed bicycles. Bicycles are handled
at Portland, Wells and Boston stations only. Reservations are required and
a service charge applies. Please note that passengers may be required to assist
in loading, securing and unloading the bicycle.
Connecting bus lines:
o COAST Bus - Service to Rochester, Durham, Somersworth and Portsmouth. (603)
743-5777
o Dover FastTran - Service connecting downtown Dover with Sixth Street, the
NHDOT Park & Ride (C&J), and the Strafford County Complex. (603)-743-5777
o Wildcat Transit - Service to Rochester, Durham, Somersworth and Portsmouth.
(603) 862-2328
o C&J - operates one round trip commuter bus between Downeaster Stations
in Dover, Durham, Exeter, and Boston North Station. Downeaster tickets and
passes will be honored on the bus. For additional questions, call C&J
at 1-800-258-7111.
Visit the Downeaster web site for more info:
www.amtrakdowneaster.com
C
& J
Daily bus service, Dover NH to Boston MA
Convenient schedules with stops at:
23 Indian Brook Drive, Dover NH;
185 Grafton Drive, Portsmouth NH;
Newburyport MA; Logan Airport; and North Station.
Check out how taking the bus reduces your carbon
footprint!
http://ridecj.com/carbon_foot_print.asp
Contact:
C&J
185 Grafton Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
www.ridecj.com
800-258-7111
Durham:
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at Whittemore Center
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: The Wildcat Statue in front of the Whittemore Center
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
Details and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsors: UNH Department of Kinesiology, UNH Office of Sustainability, SABR, Town of Durham, the Bagelry, Breaking New Grounds and other local businesses
Amtrak
Downeaster train service
Daily trains between Portland ME and Boston MA
Durham UNH station:
University
of New Hampshire
3 Depot Road, 03824
Amenities include reclining seats with plenty of legroom, fold-down trays,
overhead reading lights and picture windows. Most window seats feature 110-volt
outlets for plugging in laptops. There are plenty of restrooms, luggage racks
above the seats and even a few spaces for unboxed bicycles. Downeaster passengers
can now enjoy FREE wireless internet service. Our café car serves light
meals, snacks and beverages, including local microbrews. A limited number
of spaces are available to transport unboxed bicycles. Bicycles are handled
at Portland, Wells and Boston stations only. Reservations are required and
a service charge applies. Please note that passengers may be required to assist
in loading, securing and unloading the bicycle.
Connecting
bus lines:
Wildcat
Transit - Service to Dover, Portsmouth and Newmarket.
(603) 862-2328
C&J - operates one round trip commuter bus between Downeaster Stations
in Dover, Durham, Exeter, and Boston North Station. Downeaster tickets and
passes will be honored on the bus. For additional questions, call C&J
at 1-800-258-7111.
Taxis available upon request
Visit
the Downeaster web site for more info:
www.amtrakdowneaster.com
Exeter:
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at Exeter Bandstand
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: Exeter Bandstand at Front Street & Water Street
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
Details and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored
by: Rockingham Planning Commission, SABR, St. Anthony's Bakery, and Billingsgate
Deli
Amtrak
Downeaster train service
Daily trains between Portland ME and Boston MA
Exeter station:
60 Lincoln
Street, 03833
Amenities include reclining seats with plenty of legroom, fold-down trays,
overhead reading lights and picture windows. Most window seats feature 110-volt
outlets for plugging in laptops. There are plenty of restrooms, luggage racks
above the seats and even a few spaces for unboxed bicycles. Downeaster passengers
can now enjoy FREE wireless internet service. Our café car serves light
meals, snacks and beverages, including local microbrews. A limited number
of spaces are available to transport unboxed bicycles. Bicycles are handled
at Portland, Wells and Boston stations only. Reservations are required and
a service charge applies. Please note that passengers may be required to assist
in loading, securing and unloading the bicycle.
Connecting
bus lines:
COAST Bus
- Service to Stratham, Portsmouth, Newington (603) 743-5777
C&J - operates one round trip commuter bus between Downeaster Stations
in Dover, Durham, Exeter, and Boston North Station. Downeaster tickets and
passes will be honored on the bus. For additional questions, call C&J
at 1-800-258-7111.
Taxis available upon request
Visit
the Downeaster web site for more info:
www.amtrakdowneaster.com
Keene:
Commute
Green Kickoff Breakfast
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7am to 9 am
Location: Railroad Square
Details: Free breakfast fare for green
commuters and information on local green commuting activities and programs.
FMI: See below
New
Hampshire Dance Institute Performance of Are We There Yet?
Friday-Sunday, May 21-23. 2010
Location: Keene State College
Details: Enjoy many popular songs skillfully
adapted by Peter Mansfield as dancers explore diverse modes of transportation.
FMI: http://www.nhdi.org
Its
Hip to Hop the Bus promotion and activities
Sunday-Saturday, May 23-29, 2010
Details: Throughout this week, Keene City
Express will be offering incentives to ride the bus and holding a find
the frog scavenger hunt.
FMI: Check the Keene Sentinel and www.monadnockTMA.org
Celebrate The Art of the Bike
Saturday-Monday, May
22-31, 2010
Location: Anne Henderson Interiors on West St. in Keene
Details: Bring in a crazy bike design
for their bulletin board and enter a drawing for a hand-painted bike.
FMI: See below
Watermelon
Social & Ashuelot River Walk
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 10am 1pm
Location: Wheelock Park Tennis Courts
Details: Join Walk NH and Cheshire Medical
Center on an easy 3 mile walk along the
Ashuelot River followed by watermelon, refreshments, and prizes.
FMI: See below
Keene Sports Medicine Center 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 7:30 am race registration, 9:00 am race starts
Location: Cheshire Medical Center.
FMI:
See below
Pedal for the Pantry
** Sunday, June
6, 2010, registration starts 8:00 am
Location: Norms Bike and Ski Shop
Details: 25 mile ride to benefit the Community
Kitchen
FMI:
See below
Carpool Week
Monday-Saturday, June
7-12, 2010
Details: Carpool once during this week
and enter to win dinner for two.
Sponsor: Contoocook Valley Transportation Company, www.cvtc-nh.org
FMI: See below
Beginners Bike Ride
**
Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 5:20 pm
Location: C&S Grocers Parking Lot
Sponsor:
Monadnock Cycling Club, www.monadnockcycling.org
FMI: See below
Group
Bike Rides (all levels)
**Wednesday,
June 16, 2010, 5:20 pm
Location: Peerless Insurance Parking Lot
Sponsor: Monadnock Cycling Club, www.monadnockcycling.org
FMI: See below
Tara
Germond, Planner
Southwest
Region Planning Commission
20 Central
Square, Second Floor
Keene,
NH 03431
Phone:
603-357-0557
Fax: 603-357-7440
Email:
Tgermond@swrpc.org
Laconia:
WOW
Trail Ribbon Cutting and Walk
(Winnipesaukee, Opechee, and Winnisquam)
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 12:00 noon
Location: Elm
Street, Lakeport Square, Laconia
Parking available at the Lake Opechee Inn and Spa
Details: Participate in the grand opening and walk on the first one-mile section
of the planned 9-mile rail trail from Belmont to Meredith. Local dignitaries
are expected to participate plus many regional supporters.
Sponsored by: WOW Trail Organization and Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Diane Hanley, 603-524-7821, dhanley@metrocast.net
Lee:
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at Stevens Field
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: Stevens Field
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
Details and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored
by: Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Town of Lee, SABR, and local businesses
Littleton:
White
Mountain Velo Club rides
** Thursday, May 20,27, June 3,14, 2010,
6:00pm
Starting location: Littleton Bike & Fitness, 28 Cottage St.
**
Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6:00pm
Starting location: Lancaster (Contact Littleton Bike for details)
**
Thursday, June 24, 2010, 6:00pm
Starting location: Franconia (Contact Littleton Bike for details)
Details: Rides for all abilities in the scenic North Country
Sponsored by: Littleton Bike & Fitness, www.littletonbike.com
Contact:
Dave Harkless, 603.444.3437
Londonderry:
Boston
Express
& Concord Coach
Daily bus service,
Concord NH to Boston MA
Convenient schedules with stops at:
Logan Airport @ Terminals A, B, C, and E;
South Station Transportation Center, 700 Atlantic Avenue;
Salem NH @ Rt. 93 Exit 2; Londonderry NH
@ Exit 4;
North Londonderry NH @ Rt. 93 Exit 5;
Manchester NH @ Transportation Center, 119 Canal St.;
and Concord @ Transportation Center, 30 Stickney Ave.
Free
parking
Free
coffee available in terminals
Free WiFi aboard most buses
Contact:
www.BostonExpressBus.com
800-639-8080
603-845-1999
Manchester:
Commuer
breakfast for Osram Sylvania employees
Friday, May 21, 2010
Location: 655 South Willow Street
Contact: Felice Janelle, 603-669-6307
Boston
Express
& Concord Coach
Daily bus service, Concord NH to Boston MA
Convenient schedules with stops at:
Logan Airport @ Terminals A, B, C, and E;
South Station Transportation Center, 700 Atlantic Avenue;
Salem NH @ Rt. 93 Exit 2; Londonderry NH @ Exit 4;
North Londonderry NH @ Rt. 93 Exit 5;
Manchester NH @ Transportation Center,
119 Canal St.;
and Concord @ Transportation Center, 30 Stickney Ave.
Free
parking
Free
coffee available in terminals
Free WiFi aboard most buses
Contact:
www.BostonExpressBus.com
800-639-8080
603-845-1999
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Milford:
Bicycling
Awareness Rides
** Saturday, May 15, 1:30 PM (30 mile
ride), 2:00 PM (5 and 10 mile rides)
Location: Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Road, Milford
Sponsored by: Nashua Regional Planning Commission
Details: http://www.nashuarpc.org/smartcommute/events.html
Contact: Jill Longval, Nashua Regional Planning Commission, 603-424-2240 x27
Milford
Community Event
Saturday, May 15, 2010, ~ 3:00-6:00 PM (rain date May 16, 3:00-6:00 PM)
Location: Kaley Park, 442 Nashua Street, Milford (behind St. Joseph Medical
Center)
Details: http://www.nashuarpc.org/smartcommute/events.html
Contact: Jill Longval, Nashua Regional Planning Commission, 603-424-2240 x27
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Milton:
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at Veterans Park
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: Veterans Park (NH125 and Dawson Street)
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
For info and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored by: Strafford Regional Planning Commission and local businesses
Nashua:
Downtown
Nashua Community Event
Friday, May 21, 7:00-9:00 AM
Location: Front of City Hall, 229 Main Street, Nashua
Details: http://www.nashuarpc.org/smartcommute/events.html
Contact: Jill Longval, Nashua Regional Planning Commission, 603-424-2240 x27
Boston
Express
Daily bus service, Nashua NH to Boston MA
Convenient schedules with stops at:
Nashua NH, Rt. 3 Exit 6 Welcome Center;
Nashua NH, Rt. 3 Exit 8 Park & Ride;
South Station
Transportation Center,
700 Atlantic Avenue;
Logan Airport @ Terminals A, B, C, and E.
Free
parking
Free
coffee available in terminals
Free WiFi aboard all buses
Contact:
www.BostonExpressBus.com
800-639-8080
603-845-1999
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New
Castle:
Seacoast
Tour de Forts
** Sunday, May 16, 9:00am
Starting location: Great Island Common, Rt. 1-B
Details: A cycling and walking tour to
visit the six forts along the waterfronts of New Castle, Portsmouth, and Kittery.
The easy 18-mile route is good for families and casual cyclists. Snacks, bike
services, valet bike parking, map, cue sheet, and historical info to be provided.
Cost: This event is a fundraiser for the Bike-Walk Alliance of NH and Great Bay Services of Newington. $25.00 per rider. Children in trailers or tag-alongs are free. On-line registration via www.BWANH.org until May 12; walk-in registrations welcome.
Contact: BWA-NH, 603-898-9926, info@bwanh.org
North Hampton:
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at Gus' Bike Shop
Friday, May 21, 2010, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: Gus' International Bike Shop, 55 Lafayette Road
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
For info and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored by: Gus' Bike Shop, 55 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH
(603) 964-5445, http://gusbike.com, SABR, The Old Salt restaurant and other
local businesses
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North Woodstock:
Grand
Tour (Short 80-mile version)
** Sunday, May 16, 2010,
8:00am
Starting Location: Parking lot behind Truant's Tavern, 96 Main St.
Details: Pedal the "Kanc", Bear Notch, and Franconia Notch
Sponsored
by: Rhino Bike Works, 603.536.3919
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Plymouth:
Grand
Tour (Full 120-mile version)
** Sunday, May 16, 2010,
7:00am
Starting Location: Rhino Bike Works, 1 Foster St.
Details: Pedal to the "Kanc", Bear Notch, Franconia Notch, and back
Sponsored
by: Rhino Bike Works, 603.536.3919
Portsmouth:
Wednesday
Night GSW Rides
** May 19, 26, June 2,
9, 16, 23, 2010, 6:00pm
Starting location: Prescott Park, small parking lot near Memorial Bridge
Details: Scenic rides along the NH seacoast to Rye and Hampton then back
Sponsored by: Granite State Wheelmen, www.granitestatewheelmen.org, 603.898.5479
Contact:
William Fralick, 603.463.7498
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast in Market Square
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: Popovers Bakery at 8 Congress Street
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
Details and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored
by: SABR, Rockingham Planning Commission, Popovers Cafe, Papa Wheelies and
local businesses
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at Pease Tradeport
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: Tradeport Pizza at 14 Manchester Square
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
Details and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored
by: SABR, Rockingham Planning Commission, Tenants Association at Pease, Tradeport
Pizza
Annual
BWWD after-work Social & SABR Member Meeting at Portsmouth Brewery
Thursday, May 27, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Jimmy LaPanza Lounge downstairs at Portsmouth Brewery
Details:
Join us for the announcement of the winners of the Corporate Commuter Challenge
and the BWWD raffle. Snacks are on SABR with a cash bar.
For event info: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored
by: Portsmouth Brewery and SABR
C
& J
Daily bus service, Dover NH to Boston MA
Convenient schedules with stops at:
23 Indian Brook Drive, Dover NH;
185 Grafton Drive, Portsmouth NH;
Newburyport MA; Logan Airport; and North Station.
Check out how taking the bus reduces your carbon
footprint!
http://ridecj.com/carbon_foot_print.asp
Contact:
C&J
185 Grafton Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
www.ridecj.com
800-258-7111
Salem:
Orientation
and Training Rides
** May 30 and June 20,
2010, 10:00am
Starting location: Rt. 97 Shoppes, 3.6 miles east of Rt. 93 Exit 2
Details:
Orientation session followed by an easy 10-mile ride. Group cycling,
rules of the road, shifting techniques, and pre-ride bike maintenance covered.
Sponsored by: Bike-Walk Alliance of NH, info@bwanh.org
Contact: Dave Topham, LAB Certified Cycling Instructor, 603.898.9926
Boston
Express
& Concord Coach
Daily bus service, Concord NH to Boston MA
Convenient schedules with stops at:
Logan Airport @ Terminals A, B, C, and E;
South Station Transportation Center, 700 Atlantic Avenue;
Salem NH @ Rt. 93 Exit 2; Londonderry
NH @ Exit 4;
North Londonderry NH @ Rt. 93 Exit 5;
Manchester NH @ Transportation Center, 119 Canal St.;
and Concord @ Transportation Center, 30 Stickney Ave.
Free
parking
Free
coffee available in terminals
Free WiFi aboard most buses
Contact:
www.BostonExpressBus.com
800-639-8080
603-845-1999
Seacoast-Wide:
Seacoast
BWWD Corporate Commuter Challenge
Week of May 17-21
Rally your coworkers for this challenge to see which Seacoast company or organization
can have the most employees ride and walk to work. There will be three size
divisions for companies large and small.
For info and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/BWWD-challenge.cfm
Ride
Over the Hump Day - Try the COAST Bus
Wednesday, May 19
Ride the bus and help the hungry - All fare proceeds will be donated to
the New Hampshire Food Bank
For more information and bus schedules, please visit:
http://www.coastbus.org/
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Statewide:
Walk
NH Week
June 1-7, 2010
Location: Statewide; special event at the State House on June 4
Details: Communities and organizations
across the state are encouraged to participate.
This year we will also be hosting an event on June 4th at the State House
to celebrate our fifth year of the Walk NH Program.
For more info, please visit: http://www.walknh.org/fhc/initiatives/walknh/celebrate.php
Sponsor: Foundation For Healthy Communities
125 Airport Road Concord, NH 03301
phone (603) 225-0900 fax (603) 225-4346 email: info@healthynh.com
Stratham:
Bike/Ped
Commuter Breakfast at Timberland
Friday, May 21, 7:00 - 10:00am
Location: Timberland Company at Stratham Industrial Park
Drawing: Yes, join by signing in
Details and to register: www.seacoastbikes.org/biketowork.cfm
Sponsored
by: Timberland Company and SABR
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Windham:
Windham
Rail Trail and country roads
**
Saturday,
June 19, 2010, 10:00am
Starting Location: Windham Depot, Depot Road.
Details: Easy 7 miles on rail trail with no traffic with optional road ride
Sponsored by: Windham Rail Trail Alliance, www.windhamrailtrail.org
Contact: Wayne Morris, Mod52WM@aol.com
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More events pending submission!