Our Mission
Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders (SABR) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting biking as a means of transportation and recreation in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and southern Maine. Since 1992, SABR has been working to make the Seacoast better for biking by advocating for bike-friendly infrastructure, organizing community events, and providing education and resources for all types of bike riders. Our mission is to create a safe and enjoyable environment for biking in the Seacoast, and to make biking accessible to everyone regardless of age or ability level. Join us in our mission to promote a healthier, more sustainable, and more fun way of getting around!
About SABR
Where We’ve Made a Difference
Here are some of our project highlights…
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Rockingham Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge
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Memorial Bridge Bike Lanes
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Pease Multi-use Grafton Drive Path
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Little Bay Bridge Bike/Pedestrian Crossing
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Portsmouth Middle Street/Lafayette Road Bike Lane
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Hampton Branch Rail Trail
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SheRides Seacoast
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Seacoast VeloKids
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Bicycle Benefits
Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders (SABR) is a diverse group of bicycle riders in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and contiguous parts of Maine. Our vision is to make cycling the new normal on the Seacoast and in our culture. SABR promotes cycling as a way of life for recreation and utility for all Seacoast residents through advocacy, education, and events.
In 1992 a group of local bicyclists formed Seacoast Area Bicycle Routes (SABR). The intent was to ensure that bicycle infrastructure would be part of regional planning initiatives following the closure of the Pease Air Base. During the three decades since then the group has helped shape some of the region’s most significant bicycle infrastructure.
In 2019 SABR officially changed part of its name – from “Routes” to “Riders.” We wanted to broaden our mission to not only advocate for bicycle infrastructure but also to promote bicycle use as part of a changing way of life. As Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders, we now offer a number of programs, activities, rides, and events – all of which are designed to encourage more people from many different segments of our population to get on their bikes. We continue to advocate strongly for improved bicycle infrastructure. The following projects reflect our successes and track record.