RideN2B - Exploring the Mass Central Rail Trail from Northampton to Boston

Ninety years ago, this cross-state train link was severed by a hurricane; now, it’s being restored by bicycles. Ambassador Riders from the Mass Central Rail Trail Coalition, MassDOT, Mass DCR and other groups biked an exploratory tour of the Northampton to Boston corridor, riding through 26 communities to test trail conditions, experience the natural beauty of the trail, and see first-hand  some of the important gaps that need to be filled in order to finish the rail trail. This was a great opportunity to talk with residents, advocates and local officials about how a completed Mass Central Rail Trail will promote tourism, economic growth and healthy communities -- and what is needed to get it done.

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Although only a few end-to-end riders took part in the inaugural ride, we hope this is the start of an annual event that will spark new connections between communities and attract new visitors to the Commonwealth.