An Affiliate of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire
Advocacy Organization with the League of American Bicyclists
Ride with Confidence! Bike Safety Class
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Kilton Library, 80 Main St. West Lebanon, NH
Free | Open to Teens & Adults | Co-Sponsored by the Upper Valley E-Bike Initiative
Want to feel safer and more confident while cycling—on two wheels or with an e-boost? Join us for a free, hands-on bike safety class at the Kilton Library!
Led by Bevin Barber-Campbell, a certified safe cycling instructor with over a decade of teaching experience, this course is designed for both beginners and experienced riders. Bevin is certified by the League of American Bicyclists and has led hundreds of hours of classes for youth and adults.
What You’ll Learn:
🧠 In the Classroom: Understand the rules of the road, safe riding techniques, and common cycling pitfalls
🚲 On the Road: Apply your knowledge in a real-world setting with a group practice ride
Schedule:
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10:00 AM: Registration and welcome
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Classroom session and light refreshments
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On-road practice session (approx. 45 minutes)
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Please note: Schedule may shift slightly to make the best use of our time.
Important Notes:
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Bring your own bike or plan ahead to borrow one of the library’s e-bikes (orientation required before the event)
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Helmets are required (some may be available to borrow)
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A waiver is required for all participants (parent/guardian must sign for teens under 16)
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Space is limited—signing up in advance is encouraged (but not required)
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Class is capped at 15 participants
Whether you ride for fun, errands, or commuting, this class will help you pedal with more confidence and safety. We can’t wait to ride with you!
Upper Valley E-Bike Initiative (UVEBI),
the Vermont and New Hampshire Sierra Club,
& Fluidly Moving Body Bike Ride
When: POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND SCHEDULING CONFLICTS.
Time: Gather at Farmer's Market: 9am for coffee. Start ride at 10am sharp
Who: All riders 15 years of old, regular or e-bike
Where: Starting point is Norwich Farmers Market
Route: Rt 5 to Cedar Circle Farm in East Thetford, VT via Rt. 5 in Vermont, and return via River Rd and Rt. 10 in New Hampshire.
Ride length: 20 miles
Terrain: Mostly flat except for 2 steep hills on the return leg.
Features: Charming Norwich Farmer's Market, Striking views of Connecticut River, Dartmouth College boathouse, Cedar Circle Farm and Educational Center with multiple fields, plants and greenhouses, complimentary coffee and snacks at the Cedar Circle coffee shop.
Join the Upper Valley E-Bike Initiative, Vermont and New Hampshire Sierra Club, and Fluidly Moving Body on a casual bike ride from Norwich, VT to Thetford along U.S. Route 5, and returning through NH.We will start in Norwich and bike to the Cedar Circle Farms and Education Center in Thetford. Then we will cross the river across the recently reopened bridge. The route has pretty views of the Connecticut River and is not too hilly. This is an intermediate ride and participants should be able to maintain an average speed of 10mph and easily bike 20 miles. Riders should bring 1 liter of liquids. We will start at the farmer's market ** E-Bikes are welcome.** There is a cafe at the farm where we’ll enjoy a rest, beverage, and a snack. We will return to Norwich and stop at the Norwich Farmer's Market. When: May, 17Time: Arrive at 8:30 am, depart at 9:00 am return around 12:00 noonWhere: Norwich, VT-Start at the Farmers Market.
Wondering what a bike ride has to do with the Sierra Club? The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 as an outing club to connect people with the outdoors. A few years ago the Vermont Sierra Club prioritized transportation as a key priority because it’s responsible for about 40% of Vermont’s carbon emissions. Since then we have been strategically advocating to electrify vehicles, expand transit options, require new development and housing to be accessible to transit, and invest more in bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
This particular ride is important because we are advocating the development of a bike corridor along all of U.S. Route 5 from Massachusetts to Canada. A survey conducted by the Vermont Agency of Transportation last year demonstrated that all of the communities along the route supported the concept. We need a grassroots effort to get this rolling and built! This ride is part of that community-building process: See here for more information.
See you there!
Robb Kidd
VT Conservation Program Manager
Winter Bicycling 101!
Tips for Riding Year-Round & Loving It!
Monday, Dec 2, 5-6 pm
Zoom webinar – REGISTER BELOW- FREE
Want to learn tips for bicycling in all seasons? And learn tricks for biking comfortably and safely in the winter? Or simply hear about basic safe bicycling principles? Join a certified safe cycling instructor for a super informative class based on her years of experience of biking in the winter.
Instructor Bevin Barber-Campbell is a leader in bicycle safety education development and delivery for adults and children, with over 500 contact hours as a certified League Cycling Instructor. Her recent projects include serving as Northeast Kingdom Regional Coordinator for Local Motion (VT), managing its Safe Routes to School program in that Vermont region.
“Bevin is … passionate about sharing her love of bicycling; she is informed about current, local bicycle laws; she cares about her students; and she strives to make the community better through her work with individuals and groups.”
–Molly North, transportation engineer
Halloween Group (E-)Bike Ride!!!
🎃 🚴♀️ Join us for our first “Halloweekend” Upper Valley Group (E-)Bike Ride! 🚴♀️👻📅
Sat, Nov 2 | 🕒 10:30am-12:30pm | 🚲 Group Ride 11-11:30am| 📍 Kilton Library, West Leb., NH
We’re celebrating the end of the E-Bike Lending Library’s season by taking an easy and fun community ride together! Re-Cycle 😉 your Halloween costume and decorate your bike to enter the costume (and bike costume) contests! Prizes will be available for Best Costume, Best Bike Costume, and Best Combo Costume (Bike + Person)! We’ll have free reflective stickers, bike lights, and other safety-boosting accessories at our Bike Decoration Station!
Enjoy Fall food and drink treats while meeting other bikers and e-bikers, and chatting tune-ups, repairs, and troubleshooting with our volunteer E-Bike Enthusiasts! Let’s show the Upper Valley how much we love our bikes, e-bikes, and safe routes to ride them on!
No bike? No problem! Rent one of the six available e-bike models to try at www.vitalcommunities.org/uvell by booking an e-bike for Sat, Nov 2nd . It’s going to be a fang-tastic spooktacular event for all ages! 🕷️🚲🎃
Questions? Email anna@vitalcommunities.org
Find the event on Facebook here!
FREE Bicycle
Road
Safety Classes
Saturday September, 28 and Saturday October, 26
10:30am to 3pm
Class meets at the Hanover, NH Parks and Recreation Department at 48 Lebanon St.
Classes will be instructed by Michael Frank, an instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists.
Classes are free and can be attended by anyone age 12 and over. Class will be in the classroom from 10:30am to 1pm, and on the road from 1pm to 3pm. Pizza lunch will be available. Attendees should bring their own bicycles (regular or E). Several E-bikes will be available for the on road segment. Registration is through the Parks and Recreation Dept.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Ride #1 – Black Community Center to Lyme Rd Roundabout Ride begins at Black Community Ctr, 48 S. Park StreetGo north on Park St., straight through intersection with WheelockAt stoplight turn right onto Lyme Road Arrive at Lyme Rd roundabout
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ride #2 – Lyme Rd. Roundabout to Lewiston Lot via Old Tuck Drive Ride begins at Garipay Circle Go south on Lyme Rd via Multiuse Path (MUP) Straight through stop light onto North College,, turn right to Maynard Turn left to N. Main St Turn right to Tuck Mall Turn right to Old Tuck Drive Turn right to W. Wheelock Cross Ledyard Bridge Turn right to River Road Arrive Lewiston Lot on left
FREE BICYCLE SAFETY COURSE!
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10:30am - 1:00pm
Lebanon Library
9 East Park Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
Damren Room
Open to ages 12 and older.
Limited to 15 participants.
League of American Bicyclists certified insructor, Michael Frank, will cover essential safety tips, best practices for safe riding, and important rules of the road to ensure a safe and enjoyable cycling experience.
Course Highlights:
Learn from a certified expert in bicycle safety.
Gain practical knowledge on how to stay safe while cycling.
Discover key strategies for navigating roads and trails.
Interactive and engaging in-class activities.
Hosted by the Lebanon Library with support from Upper Valley E-Bike Initiative & The League of American Bicyclists
603-448-2459
library@leblibrary.com
Join the Ride!
Bike along the Connecticut River:
Future Route 5 Bike Corridor!
Sat. Aug 3, 2024; 9 AM - 12 PM
Organized By: Sierra Club
Location: 281 Route 5 South, Norwich, VT 05055, USA
Event Organizers:
Robb Kidd
robb.kidd@sierraclub.org
(802) 505-1540
Join the Vermont Sierra Club, Upper Valley E-Bike Initiative, and Fluidly Moving Body in conjunction with Mind, Heart, Muscle on a casual bike ride from Norwich, VT to Thetford along U.S. Route 5.
We will start in Norwich and bike to the Cedar Circle Farms and Education Center in Thetford. (See the route on this link). There is a cafe at the farm so we'll allow a rest time beverage and snack. We will return to Norwich and stop at the Norwich Farmer's Market. We are requesting people arrive at 8:30 as we plan on the ride leaving at 9:00am.
This route has pretty views of the Connecticut River and is not overly hilly. The Sierra Club has been working with community leaders to designate the length of US Route 5 in Vermont as a dedicated bike corridor, so come join us on this scenic stretch of road we hope to develop a dedicated bike corridor.
We welcome those with E-bikes to join us.
WHAT PEOPLE
IN THE UPPER VALLEY
SAY ABOUT E-BIKES
HILL ERASER
Borrowed the step through. Plenty of power to make it up hills easily.
CLOSE THE ABILITY GAP BETWEEN RIDERS
I loved it. Took it for a ride with a friend who rides regularly and it closed the gap on our ability level so we could ride together and enjoy each other’s company!
HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
Great to get to experience the bike.
It was such a great program! I've been thinking about whether I want to buy an ebike and being able to try one out before spending a lot of money was very helpful.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR ASSIST
Loved it. Was fun to play around and figure out the best combinations of gear and electric assist (or not) for various terrain. Like the idea that this could get a rider out on roads they may have avoided before and that as a rider gets in better shape they can dial back on assist.
EXPAND COMMUTING RANGE
Great. Made it much easier to expand my bike commuting range a bit.
CUT COMMUTE TIME
It was very informative as it was the first experience with e-bikes for both my wife and me, even though we are both experienced bicyclists. In particular, we were impressed with the ability of the e-bike to cut our commute times (almost) in half while enabling to reach our destinations without the usual symptoms of sweat and windedness!
E-Bike Lending Library
Try an e-bike for FREE!
The Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library is located in the Kilton Library in West Lebanon.
The Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library occasionally travels to cities and towns in the Upper Valley. If your town is interested in hosting the library and has volunteers to coordinate and run the e-bike lending library contact Vital Communities to learn more.
(check frequently for opening reservations!)
The 2021 traveling E-Bike Lending Library was hosted in Hanover by Sustainable Hanover in conjunction with Hanover Bike Walk, UVEBI, the Town of Hanover and Vital Communities with e-bikes and reservations generously provided by Local Motion from Burlington!
