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May is National Bike Month: Discover our beautiful rail trails with the Tour de New Hampshire | Manchester Ink Link
May is National Bike Month! To mark this exciting occasion, the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, in collaboration with the Granite State Wheelers and the New Hampshire Rail Trail Coalition, invites you on a thrilling series of guided bicycle tours along the breathtaking rail trails of the Granite State. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to biking, these weekend tours are designed to ignite your sense of adventure and showcase the natural beauty of New Hampshire’s trail system.
Each weekend throughout May, we will highlight a different rail trail, allowing participants to explore various landscapes and historical sites. Our guided tours are perfect for those new to cycling, uncertain about rail trails, or just want to get out with a fun group of cyclists! These rides will provide a safe and supportive environment to learn about cycling, trail etiquette, and the rich history of these scenic routes.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect from our guided rail trail tours:
- Scenic Routes: From rolling hills to serene lakeshores, each rail trail offers its unique charm. Discover hidden gems and breathtaking views as you pedal through New Hampshire’s diverse landscapes.
- History: Our tours are not just about cycling but also about learning. Discover the rich history of the railroads that once traversed these trails. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating stories about the evolution of these routes, enriching your understanding of the region’s past.
- Welcoming: Our tours are about inclusivity and welcoming cyclists of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Whether you’re riding solo, with friends, or with the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and feel a part of our cycling community.
- Supportive Environment: Don’t worry if you’re new to cycling or haven’t been on a bike in years. Our experienced guides will provide tips on bike handling, safety practices, and making the most of your rail trail experience.
- Community Partnerships: We’re proud to partner with local organizations like the Granite State Wheelers and the New Hampshire Rail Trail Coalition to promote cycling and outdoor recreation in our communities. Together, we’re creating opportunities for people to connect with nature and lead active, healthy lifestyles.
Join us this National Bike Month as we pedal through the beauty of New Hampshire’s rail trails. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely ride or a new adventure, our guided tours promise unforgettable experiences and lasting memories. Let’s celebrate the joy of cycling together!
Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. start time – Northern Rail Trail
Presented by the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail.
Our first bicycle ride will be a short section of New Hampshire’s longest rail trail. We will depart from the historic Potter Place Train Depot and head north on the Northern Rail Trail to the Danbury General Store, where the group will have time for snacks and souvenirs before heading back at a leisurely pace, allowing participants to soak in the wilderness. Your expert guide for this trip will be Lindy Heim. Lindy is a local historian and Co-President of the Freinds of the Northern Rail Trail.
Ride info: The ride is approximately 22 miles (round trip) on mostly compact gravel. A hybrid, gravel, Class 1 e-bike, or mountain bike is recommended. Due to washouts, there may be sections that require walking bikes.
Saturday, May 11th, 10 a.m. start time – The Rail Trails of the Queen City: Manchester, NH.
Presented by Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s largest city is also home to more rail trails than any other community in the State. The ride will explore parts of the Goffstown Rail Trail, the Piscataquog Rail Trail, the Riverwalk, the Heritage Trail, and the newly extended South Manchester Rail Trail. Riders will use unique bike/ped bridges, including the longest in New Hampshire (The Hands Across the Merrimack Bridge) and a newly restored historic train trestle converted into a rail trail crossing. We will also stop to admire the numerous street art and murals installed along the trails and learn about the role cycling plays in an urban environment. Riders will also learn about plans to add more trails to the existing network. The ride will start and end in Manchester’s Historic Millyard, providing access to many bars and restaurants for post-ride activities! Your guides for this ride will be local citizens Don Waldron and Tammy Zamoyski. Don is a Board Member of Bike-Walk Alliance and Chairman of the Manchester Conservation Commission. Tammy is a leading cycling advocate having attended cycling seminars around the world, and is a local planner for the Southern NH Planning Commission.
Ride info: The ride is about 20 miles and is mostly on paved surfaces. Most of the ride will be on bike/ped paths; however, there will be some street riding to connect trails. Most street riding will be on low-traffic roadways. Road, gravel, class 1 e-bikes, or hybrid bikes are recommended. Helmets are required, and lights are recommended.
Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. – The Rail Trails of the White Mountains: Presidential Rail Trail and the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. Presented by the NH Rail Trail Coalition.
Experience the beauty of the northern White Mountains on this gently compacted gravel rail trail. Marianne Borowski, the founder of the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, will be our guide on this trip through the beautiful White Mountain National Forest. We will visit the scenic Pondicherry National Refuge and be treated to some great photo ops of Mount Washington!
Parking: Presidential Rail Trail, Whitefield Trail Head. The trail surface is primarily compact gravel. Gravel, hybrid, class 1 E-bike, or mountain bike recommended.
Sunday, May 26, 11 a.m. start time – The Rail Trails of the Elm City: Keene, NH.
Presented by Pathways for Keene, the Monadnock Regional Rail Trails Collaborative, and the Monadnock Cycling Club.
Come see the City that New Hampshire Magazine named “Best New Hampshire City for Bicycling” in 2021. The College Town of Keene, New Hampshire, includes numerous shops and restaurants in its welcoming, charming downtown. The tour will depart downtown and visit the Chesire Trail and the Ashuelot Trail, traversing urban and wooded trails while exploring bridges along the way. Local cycling experts will guide this ride! After the ride, participants are encouraged to visit the downtown businesses to get a drink or a little lunch!
Ride description: The ride will be on a mix of paved and gravel trails, mostly flat or gentle slopes. A minimal amount of street riding will also be included on mainly low-density roads. The total length will be about 15 miles at a leisurely pace.
Friday, May 31, 4 p.m. – The Trails of Bethlehem
Presented by the Bethlehem Trails Association
Ride the scenic Bethlehem Trails with us. Riders of all levels will enjoy these great trails overlooking the White Mountains. Trails include some easy single-track and some riding along the rail beds that used to bring tourists to Bethlehem from New York City’s Grand Central Station and from Boston and other area cities. The trails we’ll ride will have minimal elevation gain and are fairly flowy and fun. It’s a great way to ride some rail trails and try out beginner mountain bike trails so you can start to hone your skills. We’ll have ride leaders who can give pointers along the way, and we can provide up to three fat tire bikes and three mountain bikes for you to use.
For additional information and to register for these rides, please visit the Tour de New Hampshire information page at www.bwanh.org/tour or at the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire website under the “Events” menu.
Crime
Elijah Allman’s arrest on March 1 was his second in New Hampshire in a matter of days.
A court hearing for Cher’s son Wednesday over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home this month has been canceled.
Elijah Allman’s arrest on March 1 was his second in New Hampshire in a matter of days. Allman, the 49-year-old son of the iconic singer and actress, was also detained Feb. 27, accused of acting belligerently at a prestigious prep school in Concord.
It is unclear if Allman, of Malibu, California, has any connection to the home in Windham, New Hampshire. He is being held in the Rockingham County Department of Corrections, Superintendent Jonathan Banville said.
The hearing Wednesday was continued until an undetermined date after Allman got an attorney Wednesday morning. The attorney, Sarah Landres, did not respond to a request for comment.
Allman, whose father was the late singer Gregg Allman, is charged with two counts of criminal mischief, one count of burglary and a count of breach of bail for breaking into the home on March 1. Police said in a report that Allman did not have permission to be at the home and forcibly entered it.
Officials at St. Paul’s School said Allman last month identified himself as the parent of a prospective student and slipped into the dining hall as some students were leaving the building. Police responded to reports that he was disturbing people in the building.
He was charged with four misdemeanors in the school incident: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening. Allman was also charged with a violation of disorderly conduct, which is illegal in the state but not considered a crime. He was released on bail.
Allman did not respond to an email requesting comment, and a phone number for him was not working.
In December 2023, Cher filed a petition to become a temporary conservator overseeing her son’s money, saying Allman’s struggles with his mental health and addiction have left him unable to manage his assets and potentially put his life in danger.
The petition says the superstar performer’s son is entitled to regular payments from a trust fund. But “given his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues,” she is “concerned that any funds distributed to Elijah will be immediately spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself and putting Elijah’s life at risk,” the petition says.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica Uzcategui denied the request, saying she was not convinced that a conservatorship was urgently needed. Allman was in the courtroom with his attorneys, who acknowledged his previous struggles but argued that he was in a good place, was attending meetings, getting treatment and reconciling with his estranged wife.
The son of Cher is scheduled to be in court Wednesday for a hearing over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home earlier this month.
It was the second arrest in a matter of days for Elijah Allman, 49, of Malibu, California, who was detained Feb. 27 after allegedly acting belligerently at a prestigious prep school in New Hampshire. It was unclear if Allman had any connection to either St. Paul’s School or the home in Windham, New Hampshire.
Allman remains in the Rockingham County Department of Corrections in what is called preventive detention, Superintendent Jonathan Banville said.
Allman, whose father was the late singer Gregg Allman, faces two counts of criminal mischief, one count of burglary and a count of breach of bail for breaking into the home on March 1. Police said in a report that Allman did not have permission to be at the home and forcibly entered it .
In the incident at the prep school, Allman was charged with four misdemeanors: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening. Allman was also charged with a violation of disorderly conduct, which is illegal in the state but not considered a crime.
At about 7 p.m. that day, Concord police responded to reports that Allman was disturbing people in the dining hall of St. Paul’s School. After charging Allman, police said he was released on bail as his case works through the court system.
Allman did not respond to an email requesting comment, and a phone number for him was not working. It was unclear from the court records if Allman has an attorney.
In December 2023, Cher filed a petition to become a temporary conservator overseeing her son’s money, saying Allman struggles with mental health issues and addiction have left him unable to manage his assets and potentially put his life in danger.
The petition from the singer and actress said Elijah Allman is entitled to regular payments from a trust fund. But “given his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues,” she is “concerned that any funds distributed to Elijah will be immediately spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself and putting Elijah’s life at risk,” the petition says.
A few weeks later, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica Uzcategui denied the request, saying she was not convinced that a conservatorship was urgently needed. Allman was in the courtroom with his his attorneys, who acknowledged his previous struggles but argued that he is in a good place now, attending meetings, getting treatment and reconciling with his previously estranged wife.
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