Welcome to Manchester NH Chapter #1294. We are a group of Harley enthusiasts dedicated to Riding and having fun! The sole purpose of our group is to share our experiences of motorcycling together, enjoy each other’s company, and have fun in the process. In order to join our local chapter you must first be a member of National H.O.G. Our local chapter yearly dues are $20.00. We are a non-profit organization.

Our chapter is sponsored by Manchester Harley-Davidson/Buell. Local chapter membership provides members with a 10% discount on motorclothes, parts, accessories, apparel, and collectibles purchases, (not service labor), made at our sponsoring dealer, Manchester Harley-Davidson (MHD) at both the Manchester and Nashua locations. You must present your valid membership card to receive the discount.

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month for our general meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM at The Yard Restaurant in Manchester, NH. The Yard Restaurant is located 2 miles south of the MALL of NH on Route 28 (South Willow St.), at the intersection of Mammoth Road and South Willow. You can arrive anytime after 6:30 and socialize with the other members prior to the meeting. You may order any item from the bar menu though you don’t have to eat.

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Meetings are structured to allow each officer an opportunity to share information with the group. Officers’ duties are discussed below. We ask members to sign our guest book as they enter the meeting room then sit at the table of their choice. Meetings are often lively as members’ joke with each other and catch up on stories. It truly feels like a family gathering.

"Ladies of Harley" meetings are held once a month at various locations. Check the Calendar for LOH details.

Several officers serve the chapter. They are mainly:

There may be other officers who serve in various capacities depending on the needs of the chapter. These are VERY brief descriptions of officer activities. All our officers are volunteers. It is hard work for all involved but it is one of the most satisfying activities within the chapter. We encourage all that are interested in contributing their talent to the chapter to get involved. As well as developing camaraderie, you will learn leadership skills that will follow you throughout your life.

We ride almost every weekend during the riding season. The ride schedule typically alternates between Saturday & Sunday. All rides depart from Manchester Harley-Davidson. Ride schedules are included in our newsletter, discussed at our monthly meetings and posted on the website in the calendar. Chapter rides typically have a predetermined destination and are always led by a Road Captain. Ride lengths vary according to the destination and the "fun" factor of the riders. Members may leave the group at any time, but you should let the Sweep Road Captain know you’re leaving so they don’t follow you thinking you have a problem or are breaking down.

We ride in staggered group formation. The group rides in a single travel lane. The travel lane is divided into thirds. The Road Captain leads the formation in the front left third of the lane. Following members alternate the side third of the lane they travel on. This formation allows each rider a safe amount of space that they can use to avoid obstacles in their travel path. We offer Orientation Rides for new members or those wishing to learn more about group riding. Orientation Rides start with the Rider’s Edge Group Riding Course. This was developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Rider’s Edge (Harley’s training division). The cost of the course materials are covered by the chapter and the course is usually taught by the Senior Road Captain. The course takes about an hour. Then the group heads out on the road to try out what they have learned. The group is kept small, less than 8 participants and is lead by two Road Captains. There are frequent stops for questions and pointers. The ride takes about an hour and a half. Sign up for an Orientation Ride now!

All riders who regularly participate in our rides must be members of our chapter, as well as National HOG members. Members are permitted to invite a non-member "guest" to ride with us once during the year. In order to participate in chapter activities more than once a year, "guests" must become a member. Riders under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed to ride with the group.

The Manchester NH chapter has a website. You can find us at www.manchesterhog.com. Members can also participate in the chapter forum to read about and discuss chapter business, ask questions of other members, and share ideas.

As a H.O.G. Chapter we are required to operate under the Charter for Local Chapters (from H.O.G. National) and our By-Laws. New members are encouraged to read both of these.

The site contains ride schedules, pictures of chapter activities as well as links to other interesting sites. You will also be receiving our Manchester NH Chapter Newsletter (bi-monthly), which will keep you up to date with our meetings, ride schedules, and special events.

We hope this information answers most of your questions. Realizing we cannot possibly cover all questions in these pages, please do not hesitate to contact any officer if you need further information. We will try our very best to answer your questions.

A "PDF" of the membership application may be viewed here.