Each May, communities around the world celebrate Green Commute Week, which is a time to advocate for alternative transportation – walking, biking, taking the bus/train, and carpooling.  As the weather starts to get warm, it is a great opportunity to challenge ourselves – why not make a pledge to carpool or take the bus once a week?  Not only will these small steps reduce our carbon emissions, it also offers a great opportunity for exercise and connection to our communities.

If you are in Maine, check out the Commute Another Way Week website.  It has lots of information on how to commute green, participating employers, and how to get free prizes!

For New Hampshire folks, check out PATH-NH (Program for Alternative Transporation and Health), which is based in Concord.  They are hosting a great week of activities, including a ride with Governor John Lynch this Friday!  Check out the great events happening every day, including bike safety classes, group bike rides, walk to work day, carpooling events, and more.  There are also several businesses in downtown Concord who are offering up free coffee and discounts.  For other statewide opportunities, please the NH Department of Transportation.

Vermont is celebrating “Way to go Vermont” and has a great website listing statewide green commuting events.  There are events happening across the state, as well as countless opportunities to learn more about safe alternative transportation options.

Have a great week of walking, biking, busing, and carpooling!

Hey New Hampshire!

Nick at the Central New Hampshire Bicycle Coalition informed us that Concord is having its first bike swap ever!  If you have been hankering to get on the road or trails this summer, be sure to check out the swap to find the perfect bike for your riding needs.

The swap is June 27 & 28 at S&W Sports, 296 S. Main Street, Concord

(603) 228-1441

Sale hours:

Saturday, June 27, 9am-5pm

Sunday, June 28, 10am-12pm

Do you have a bike to donate? Donations are being accepted now through Friday, June 26.  If you would like to drop off a bike to sell (consignment), you must do so on Friday, June 26, 9am-8pm.   Donate a bike for consignment for 25/75.

The event will benefit the Central NH Bicycle Coalition and will fund bicycle sharing and complete street projects in the Greater Concord area.

Bikes (if not sold) and/or checks to be picked up Sunday, June 28 1-5pm. (Not responsible for bikes not picked up on Sunday)

The Central NH Bicycle Coalition is:

Program for Alternative Transportation and Health (PATH)

S&W Sports

Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire

Contact Nik Coates at ncoates@cnhrpc.org or 603-226-6020 if you have any questions or bikes to donate/consign.

We’ll see you in Concord this weekend!