Pedal Talk
The Newsletter of Granite State Wheelers
November / December 2021 Volume 49, Issue 6
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In This Issue
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
“Happy Holidays!”
Our busy 2021 cycling year was capped with our 47th annual Seacoast Century on September 25. Major changes in schedule and procedures were required thanks to Covid restrictions imposed by the State of NH. Even so, about 900 riders enjoyed the routes and nice weather. A “big thank you” goes to the 70+ volunteers who made it happen! See more details in the article from the Event Coordinator Donna Hepp.
October is always our GSW election month for members to decide who will be on the Board for the coming year. The 2021 incumbents all threw their hat in the ring while all slots were open for new candidates until October 3 plus write-ins were allowed during the secure voting as handled by the Election Runner system. We welcome new and “young blood” with new ideas but we are fortunate to have many “old timers” still willing to keep the club going, now into our 51st year! Early election returns indicate no major changes to your GSW Board for 2022.
Given the positive feedback received about our 50th Anniversary Event at Elm Brook Park on August 8 and continued concerns about Covid, especially inside areas with large groups, the GSW Board voted against holding a year-end event. Instead, an outdoor picnic with optional rides will be scheduled come late-spring / early-summer 2022. This will be a key topic for the 2022 Board to discuss at our first meeting in January. Our Board meetings are conducted via Zoom and open to members. If interested just let me know and I will keep you informed of the dates and times.
Heads up about our “Members Only” page on our website — new password coming! This feature on www.GSWheelers.org has proven to be very useful so members can always find their “membership perks” even if their emailed bi-monthly Pedal Talk is lost.
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Current and archived newsletters, detailed ride schedules, instruction for accessing our Club Ride with GPS Library, using the “premium RwGPS options,” and downloadable ride sign-in sheets are available now with more items planned. These perks on the “Members Only” page are accessed by a password that is good for all paid members and for a full calendar year. The 2021 password of gswRIDES! will be changed in January with all current members notified. New and renewing members will receive the new password plus it will be sent with every Pedal Talk mailing. If you have not viewed this semi-secure page, have a look by clicking the small bike icon in the upper right of the website banner or click the words “Members Login” found in the footer of every page.
As I have written many times, the GSW is your club with new ideas and new volunteers always welcome. Your GSW Board of 16 members devotes a lot of time to club business that is seldom seen yet necessary to maintain a corporation with over 400 members. Feel free to contact me with your suggestions to make the GSW better for everyone. Let’s hope 2022 is a great year for all and with GSW weekend events returning without Covid concerns and restrictions.
“Happy cycling and stay safe!”
Dave Topham
president@gswheelers.org
603.898.5479
Co-Founder, 1971
GSW Announcements
GSW 2022 Officer and Committee Positions
Election Results
Effective October 11, 2021
Election results were announced via email on October 12, 2021. The final list of candidates appears below. All OPEN positions are available for any GSW member wishing to devote a little time and valuable skills to help the club move ahead in 2022. About five hours a month can make a big difference!
To volunteer for ANY OPEN position submit your name to Office@GSWheelers.org.
| Position | Candidates |
|---|---|
| President | Dave Topham |
| Vice President | Bill Hayne |
| Recording Secretary | Patty Tompkins |
| Social Secretary | Becca Munroe |
| Treasurer | Leslie Thompson |
| Position Standing Committees: |
Candidates |
|---|---|
| Banquet & Awards Coordinators | Lisa Cassell & Lyla Oneil |
| Charity & Invitational Coordinator | Laurie Daley |
| Club Mileage and Commuting Mileage | Hetty Andrews |
| GSW Office | Dave Topham |
| GSW Office Assistant | Judi Hull |
| Memberships Chair | Mark St. Denis |
| Newsletter Editor | Laurie Daley |
| Newsletter Mailing | Mark St. Denis |
| Merchandising Chairperson | Bill Hayne |
| Marketing Coordinator | OPEN |
| Rides Coordinator | Patty Tompkins |
| Safety & Education Coordinator | Phil Rose |
| Seacoast Century Coordinator | Mark MacKenzie |
| Seacoast Century Volunteer Coordinator | Paula Fines |
| Web Publishers | Kimmy & Aaron Ellinwood |
| Weekend Events | Marguerite Orazi |
2021 GSW Year End Mileage Totals:
2021 End of year mileage will be listed in the January / February 2022 issue of Pedal Talk Newsletter.
2021 GSW Social Information & Schedule
Monthly in-season social meetings that usually run from May to October are cancelled until further notice. Check the GSW MeetUp calendar and watch for email blasts to get the latest news.
Remember to check with individual ride leaders and event coordinators for all rides and events!
Anne Baker – Rye Beach, NH
Jim Barker – Bow, NH
Debra Bergeron – Rochester, NH
Casey Bernard – Manchester, NH
Al Cole – Windham, NH
Robyn Cole – Windham, NH
Tatiana Czaplicki – Portsmouth, NH
Michelle Davidson – Taunton, MA
Charles Foster – Newtown, CT
Paul Garret – Portsmouth, NH
John Hoff – Manchester, NH
Nadine Hughes – Lusby, MD
Leigh Komornick – Atkinson, NH
Karen Laurie – Taunton, MA
Kara Mealer – Saint Louis, MO
Elaine Mosqueda – Gilmanton, NH
Tim Robson – Concord, NH
Zack Smith – Newmarket, NH
David Stowe – Gilford, NH
Elizabeth Stowe – Gilford, NH
Raymond Walters – Concord, NH
Darlene M. Williams – Salem, NH
Bryan Young – Portsmouth, NH
Cynthia A. Zwicker – Ashby, MA
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2021 Seacoast Century – Dramatic with Outstanding Finale
The 2021 Seacoast Century would make a great Hollywood script. Great expectations as with over 500 riders signed up by February. Would COVID prevent us from holding the event? Would NH State Parks allow an event? With 900 riders? In Mid-May the State started allowing large events. They gave us a thumbs up with a twist. All riders needed to purchase a $10 parking pass. We quickly filled the 900 allotted riders and put 50 more on a Wait List. We trimmed down to a one-day event with no extras.
Our next challenge –recruiting volunteers starting much later than usual without the benefit of an alternate day to ride. With multiple appeals and help from local groups including a church group from Eliot, we got the 70 volunteers needed to swing it. Paula and Jim Fines were the heroes on this. Bill Kennedy updated the route adding the new Eastern Marsh Trail in Salisbury. Dave Topham provided Office Support and helped implement and test the Sign-Up and RwGPS systems. Patty Tompkins and her team working on inventory, purchasing and transporting supplies and food were a well-oiled machine. The sun shined on Bill Hayne, Bill Kennedy and the crew as they marked the routes. Mark Mac Kenzie lined up the mechanics, police details, a sound system and tested the new GSW phone for Hotline calls. Dave Topham and Donna Hepp answered over 100 calls and emails about the Century. Mark St. Denis worked magic to forward downloadable numbers and parking passes to all the riders and spreadsheets to track all the details.
Our thanks to the Seacoast Century Planning and Support Team:
Seacoast Century Coordinators:
Donna Hepp
– dhepp3@gmail.com (Permits, Registration)
Paula and Jim Fines
– pfines@comcast.net (Volunteer Coordinators)
Mark Mac Kenzie
– msmackenzie@comcast.net (Safety, Mechanics and Police Coordination)
Dave Topham
– Office Support, Electronic Sign-Up and RwGPS systems
Patty Tompkins
– Food and Supplies
Bill Kennedy
– Routes
Bill Haynes
– Route Marking
Mark St. Denis
– Rider Data and Spreadsheets
With all preparation in place, the big questions was the weather. The forecast went from bad to iffy. Fortunately, the forecasters were wrong—a perfect cycling day with moderate temperatures and wait for it– almost no wind. The parking lot filled, the riders rolled out coming back with rave reviews of the new Salisbury loop as they headed north. Over 1/3 of the riders were new to the Seacoast Century, more than 100 completed their first-ever 100 mile ride. Volunteers stepped up anticipating needs and met them. Jim Fines led at Fort Mc Clary’s rest stop all day, while Paula Fines worked back and forth to cover key gaps. Mark St. Denis handled riders who forgot their numbers and parking passes and then joined Mark Mac Kenzie for several hours guiding riders through a Rye roundabout. No accidents except a skinned knee and elbow. A quiet Hotline is a good thing! The 10 Ride Ambassadors assisted riders as needed.
Returning riders told us they loved the Century—great route, outstanding weather, friendly volunteers, police details and mostly just grateful to return to group events again. Newcomers were ready to sign up again and many have sent in photos for this year’s contest. Based on requests, we opened another window to order the new Seacoast Century jersey and sold 45 more!
The Seacoast Century is an all-volunteer effort that we can take great pride in. As the curtain closes on the 2021 Century, GSW can take pride in a well-organized event hosting 900 riders with over 70 volunteers involved. This event supports the Club and statewide bicycle education and safety efforts. Our income will be somewhat lower than events in 2019, due to a lower registration fee for a streamlined event, but still well worth the effort. Planning begins soon for 2022.
GSW CLUB MILEAGE 2020 – 2021
MILEAGE TOTALS INFORMATION
Your responsibility: If you want your mileage recorded, please print your name clearly! Indicate if you are a paid GSW member. MeetUp only
members will not have their mileage recorded.
Ride Leaders: Please print the date, your name and the time and location of the ride on the ride sheet. Ensure that rider names are legible and mileage is recorded. Submit ride sheets weekly via snail mail to:
GRANITE STATE WHEELERS, INC.
215 South Broadway #216
Salem, NH 03079-3374.
Road, Off-road, or Tandem? Please indicate the type of ride you are doing after you sign your name.
Charity Rides: If you attended a charity ride and a GSW ride leader was not present, submit your name, the charity ride information (date, time,
location), and send to Hetty Andrews (see below).
Commuter and Utilitarian Mileage: Using your bike instead of a car for commuting, errands, or cycling to/from a GSW ride starting location adds to
your annual total on the honor system. Send your total mileage to Hetty Andrews.
GSW Mileage Year: October 1 through the following September 30.
GSW Year End Mileage: 2021 End of year mileage will be listed in the January / February 2022 issue of Pedal Talk Newsletter.
Rail Trail Etiquette
With more and more people using the rail trails in New Hampshire thanks to on-going development and a lot of hard work by volunteers, we hear of incidents which make biking or walking on the trails less than the best experience. Sometimes guidelines are posted at trailheads, parking lots, etc. but they are commonly not seen or ignored if they are seen and read – unfortunately. The following list has been compiled from various on-line sources and might provide some guidance for the next time you are using a rail trail – or at least you could tell someone else about established guidelines. Just like on-road cycling, a little common sense and courtesy goes a long way!
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All users of trails
Show courtesy to other trail users at all times.
Use the right side of the trail except when otherwise designated.
Always pass on the left. When overtaking someone, let them know you are approaching and will be passing on their left. You may hear a cyclist call out, “On your Left!” as one comes up from behind. That means you should stay to your right.
Respect the rights of property owners.
Stay on the trail. Do not cut switchbacks or take shortcuts.
Whenever you stop for a view, a rest, or to yield, move off the trail so it is clear for others.
Keep dogs on leash (maximum length 8 feet) and remove pet feces from trail.
Greet people you meet. This makes sure they know you are there and is polite. A simple “Howdy” or “Nice Day” is fine.
When in a group, travel single file or take no more than half of a wide trail. Make sure everyone in your group understands what actions to take when encountering walkers, bikers, and horses.
Horses always have the right of way. If you encounter a horseback rider, get off the trail on the downhill side. Horses will tend to bolt uphill when spooked. Also, to the horse you waiting on the uphill side makes you look more like a predator waiting to pounce. Quietly greet the rider and ask if you are ok where you are. Stand quietly while the horse passes.
If you approach a horse from behind it’s critical that you announce yourself loudly but calmly so you do not scare the animal. Let the rider know you’d like to pass at the next safe location. Do NOT approach quickly — it’s dangerous for you and the rider.
Use the trails quietly. Shouting may be fun for kids, but keep conversations low and enjoy the lack of horns, engines, and city noises. There is such a thing as noise pollution – and cell phones are included.
Carry-in, carry-out – do not litter. It just does not make sense that someone spending time to get out into nature would purposely destroy it.
Take a picture. A pretty rock or a bunch of flowers deserve to remain where they are. We have a need for mementos of our adventures, but picture in your mind what the place would look like if the group before you had taken what you are about to put in your pocket.
Report vandalism. If there is contact information at the trailhead, tell the managing agency of any destruction or management needs you notice.
You will run into some people that feel they have a right to do whatever they want outdoors. You may see wide, detours around muddy spots with footprints, hoof prints, and tire tracks all adding to the damage. You’ll see washed out gullies created by mountain bikers having fun tearing up the turf. You’ll have a biker fly past you with no warning.
These are the people that make a negative impression. Keep your eyes open for them for your own safety, but also recognize the many others that are courteous and polite. And, make sure people put you into the courteous and polite category after they’ve met you on the trail.
Bicyclists
You are responsible for the safe operation of your vehicle.
Yield to pedestrians and horses
Give audible warning when passing pedestrians or other bicyclists on their left.
Ride at a safe speed. Slow down and form a single file in congested conditions, reduced visibility, and other hazardous conditions.
Pedestrians
Stay to the right side of the trail except when otherwise designated.
Watch for other trail users.
Be especially alert when running.
Listen for audible signals and allow faster trail users (runners and bicyclists) to pass safely.
Bicycling Safely in NH
For more information see NH DOT website.
Bicycles are Vehicles
Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles. (RSA265:143)
Bicyclists must stop at stop signs and red lights, yield to pedestrians, and ride with traffic.
It’s The Law
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Yield the right of way to approaching traffic before entering the roadway. (RSA 265:32)
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Stop at all stop signs. (RSA 265:30-I)
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Don’t cross the stop line when the traffi c signal is red. (RSA 265:10-III a&d)
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Take left turn from the outermost left turn lane when multiple left turn lanes are available. (RSA 265:42-II)
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Stop for pedestrians in all crosswalks. Don’t pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. (RSA 265:35-I&IV)
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To prepare for the turn, first look behind and merge to the center line or left turn lane as traffic permits, signaling to get the cooperation of following drivers as necessary.
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Do not operate on sidewalks (RSA 265:26-a), or ride the wrong way on one-way streets (RSA 265:23-II).
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Bicyclists must wear at least one item of refl ective apparel from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise (RSA 265:144-XII).
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Helmets are required by law for cyclists less than 16 years of age. (RSA 265:144-X).
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Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic. (RSA 265:16-II) Riding against traffic is illegal.
Safety Education
BIKE SAFETY
Knowing how to operate a bicycle and share the road is key to avoiding conflict that may result in a crash. Motor vehicles are not required to make special provisions for bicycles so it is critical that bicyclists know, understand and follow all traffic laws.
Be visible when riding, and using appropriate bicycle lights at night as well as signaling to other vehicles in traffic to let them know your intentions.
Bicyclists should have the ability to interact successfully with pedestrians, in line skaters, and other cyclists when riding on paths or trails. Falls often occur when a bicyclist tries to ride on hazardous surface, loose gravel, oily pavement, over sticks, rocks, holes or uneven payment.
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- Before going on an off or on road ride do a quick safety inspection on your bicycle.
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- Squeeze front and rear breaks to make sure that they stop, lock wheels in place.
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Make sure cranks, chain and cassette are not loose and are functioning properly.
- Before going out on a ride, remember the most important piece of injury protection is a bicycle helmet.
Phil Rose
GSW Safety and Education
Where Do YOU Ride Your Bike?
On the road, on a rail trail? Wherever you ride, is it safe and accessible? Can you get to where you want to go on your bike?
Bike-Walk Alliance of NH is the only statewide organization dedicated to improving policy, infrastructure and education for bicyclists and pedestrians in the Granite state.
As an avid cyclist, we need your voice and your support! Please subscribe to our free, bi-monthly e-newsletter by sending your email to: info@bwanh.org or clicking this link. You can keep up with active transportation news and events, as well as share your comments on our Blog.
Supporting BWANH is easy, just click https://bwanh.org/donate/support-bwanh/ which will take you to our website. You can donate an amount you choose as a 1-time donation or make it automatically renew on an annual basis. Your contribution will help to make New Hampshire an even greater place to bike, walk and live.
BWANH appreciates your support!
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(All ads will be deleted after each issue unless requests are sent to renew.) Send ads to: editor@gswheelers.org
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Club Info At A Glance
Ride with GPS - Club Account
As a GSW member, you have free access to our premium Ride with GPS Club Account.
This account provides:
- Access to the program via a laptop and/or Android and iPhone devices
- Creation of your own personal space/account
- Ability to create routes and log rides
- View and download routes from the club route library
Setup:
- Go to www.RideWithGPS.com.
- Login or create a new personal account. Click on this link: http://bit.ly/2oEP3Zd to add your name to the GSW account.
- A GSW logo will appear in the lower left corner. Click on the logo to access the Club page.
For more information on Ride with GPS Club Benefits, visit:
https://ridewithgps.com/help/club-benefits.
Ride and Event Information
Rides are open to anyone interested in bicycling. Parental consent is required for those under 18.
Club rides may be on-road, off-road, invitational, charity, or weekend events. Most rides have a leader. In case of rain, rides may be cancelled or rescheduled. Check MeetUp for up-to-date ride information. If in doubt, call the ride leader.
For rides listed as Show-and-Go, leader and riders select a route and pace to accommodate the slowest rider.
Safety: Helmets are required. Riders are expected to follow traffic rules and be courteous to other riders, pedestrians, and drivers.
Member Benefits: Sign-in to have your mileage recorded and to be covered by club insurance in the event of an accident.
Be Prepared: Have your bicycle in good working order. Always carry a spare tube, tire levers, a patch kit, a pump, water, snacks, and an ID that contains medical and emergency information.
Club “Meetup” site: https://www.meetup.com/Granite-State-Wheelmen-bicycling/
Check for new rides or last-minute ride changes. The GSW Meetup site is free to join. Being a GSW Meetup member does not constitute being a paid GSW member for mileage tracking and other benefits.
Volunteer: If you do not find a ride you like, volunteer to become a ride leader. Talk to a ride coordinator on ‘how-to’.
Charity Riders: You are welcome at all GSW rides. Let the ride leader know you are in training for a Charity Ride!
Terrain and Pace Guidelines
Terrain
1 Generally flat, some grades, for beginners
2 Easy grades, challenging for beginners
3 Moderate grades, some challenge for average riders
4 Steep grades with some relief
Pace
L – Leisurely with many rest stops (< 12 mph)
M – Moderate with some rest stops (12 – 15 mph)
B – Brisk with few stops (15-18 mph)
S – Steady, strenuous, rapid pace (>18 mph)
Charity & Invitational Rides
Charity and Invitational Rides are the sole responsibility of the hosting organization. The GSW has no responsibility and provides no insurance coverage including club and personal liabilities, property damage, or participant accident claims. You may have your mileage recorded for Charity & Invitational rides.
Mileage: If you attended a charity ride and a GSW ride leader was not present, submit your name, the charity ride information (date, time, location), and send to Hetty Andrews.
CHARITY RIDES
There are currently no Charity rides.
INVITATIONAL RIDES
There are currently no Invitational rides.
Weekend Events
February 11-14, 2022, 27th Annual Craftsbury Outdoor Center Weekend at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT. Due to a lot of pent up demand, this trip is full. I will keep a wait list. Paula Fines pfines@comcast.net
Ride Leaders
Please be sure that all names on the sign-up sheet are printed legibly with legible mileage recorded for each name.
Mail (not email) to:
Granite State Wheelers
215 South Broadway #216
Salem, NH 03079-3374
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S E-BIKE LAWS
E-bikes, also known as electric-assist bikes, are becoming more and more popular throughout the U.S. Effective as of August 18, 2019, New Hampshire has adopted the following laws regarding the use of e-bikes. (New Hampshire laws referenced: N.H. Rev. Stat. §259:6, 259:27, 265:144)
MORE INFO Learn more at PeopleForBikes.org/e-bikes
» Blogs and webinars
» E-bike laws around the country
» E-bike statistics and research
» Buying guide
» Retailer materials
» e-MTB management resources or visit https://bwanh.org/e-bikes
GSW Sponsors
REMEMBER THE 10% DISCOUNT ON BICYCLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR G.S.W. MEMBERS AT MOST SPONSORING SHOPS.
PLEASE SHOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE!
(“#” indicates discount allowed on cash and check sales only. “*” indicates no discounts allowed.)
America by Bicycle
2 Red Oak Drive, Unit A
Plaistow NH
(603) 382-1662
www.abbike.com
Belmont Wheelworks #
480 Trapelo Rd
Belmont MA
(617) 489-3577 www.wheelworks.com
Bike Barn
720 Union St
Manchester NH
(603) 668-6555
www.bikebarnusa.com
Buchika’s Ski & Sport Shop
340 South Broadway
Salem NH
(603) 89305534
www.buchika.com
Cycles Etc *
450 Second Street*
Manchester, NH
(603) 669.7993
https://www.cyclesetc.com/
288 North Broadway*
Salem, NH
(603) 890-3212
Exeter Cycles
4 Portsmouth Ave, Rt. 108
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2331
http://exetercycles.com/
Goodale's Bike Shop
19 Triangle Park Drive
Concord, NH
(603) 225-5111
1197 Hooksett Rd.
Hooksett, NH
(603) 644-2111
14B Broad St.
Nashua, NH
(603) 882-2111
Gus' Bike Shop
Gus’ Bike Shop
55 Lafayette Road
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5445
https://www.gusbike.com/
Littleton Bike & Fitness
30 Cottage Street
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-3437
https://littletonbike.com/
info@littletonbike.com
Pedego Electric Bikes
236 N. Broadway, Unit F
Salem, NH
(603) 458-2094
https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/
Rhino Bike Works
1 Foster Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3919
http://rhinobikeworksnh.com/
S&W Sports
296 S.Main St.
Concord, NH
(603) 228-1441
http://www.swsports.net/
GSW affiliated associations include:
The League of American Bicyclists, the Adventure Cycling Association, and Rails to Trails Conservancy, BikeWalk Alliance of NH.
About Pedal Talk
Pedal Talk is the bimonthly newsletter of the Granite State Wheelers (GSW) – New England’s most active recreational bicycling club.
Pedal Talk is the bimonthly newsletter of the Granite State Wheelers (GSW) – New England’s most active recreational bicycling club.
GSW Membership
Club rides and activities are open to the public. Parental consent is required for those under 18. Become a member today!
Submissions
Send all articles to: editor@gswheelers.org with attachments in MSWord, or ASCII, using IBM format.
Deadlines
The deadline for input to Pedal Talk is the first of every even numbered month. The next deadline for Pedal Talk submissions is December 1, 2021. Send ride copy to the Ride Coordinators, advertising to the Advertising Coordinator, mileage to Mileage Coordinator and other submissions to editor@gswheelers.org.
Advertising
Commercial advertising space is available. For information and advertising rates please contact Dave Topham (office@gswheelers.org)
Opinions
Opinions in this newsletter are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Granite State Wheelers.
Pedal Talk Staff
Editor
Laurie Daley
editor@gswheelers.org
Production Staff
Dave Topham
office@gswheelers.org
Ride Schedules
Marguerite Orazi
Patty Tompkins
rides@gswheelers.org
Charity & Invitational Rides
Laurie Daley
charity@gswheelers.org
Mileage
Hetty Andrews
mileage@gswheelers.org
Classified Ads
Pedal Talk Editor
editor@gswheelers.org
Advertising
Dave Topham
office@gswheelers.org
Marketing & Communications
Kimmy Ellinwood
marketing@gswheelers.org
GSW Board Members
OFFICERS
President
Dave Topham
president@gswheelers.org
Vice President
Bill Hayne
vp@gswheelers.org
Recording Secretary
Patty Tompkins
secretary@gswheelers.org
Social Secretary
Becca “Hiker” Munroe
social@gswheelers.org
Treasurer
Leslie Thompson
treasurer@gswheelers.org
STANDING COMMITTEES
Banquet & Awards Coordinators:
Lisa Cassell & Lyla Oneil
banquets@gswheelers.org
Charity & Invitational Coordinator:
Laurie Daley
charity@gswheelers.org
Club and Commuting Mileage:
Hetty Andrews
mileage@gswheelers.org
Memberships:
Mark St. Denis
memberships@gswheelers.org
GSW Office:
Dave Topham & Judi Hull
office@gswheelers.org
Newsletter Editor:
Laurie Daley
editor@gswheelers.org
Newsletter Mailing:
Dave Topham
office@gswheelers.org
Merchandising Chairperson:
Bill Hayne
merchandise@gswheelers.org
Marketing & Communications:
OPEN
marketing@gswheelers.org
Rides Coordinator:
Patty Tompkins
rides@gswheelers.org
Safety & Education Coordinator:
Phil Rose
safety@gswheelers.org
Seacoast Century Coordinator:
Mark MacKenzie
seacoastcentury@gswheelers.org
Seacoast Century Volunteer Coordinator:
Paula Fines
sccvolunteer@gswheelers.org
Web Publishers:
Aaron & Kimmy Ellinwood
webpublishers@gswheelers.org
Weekend Events:
Marguerite Orazi
weekends@gswheelers.org
Contact
GRANITE STATE WHEELERS, INC.
215 South Broadway #216
Salem, NH 03079-3374
(603) 898-5479
