FNT Bike Month Events
Welcome to Bike Month!
Try our Bike Tour – GTBT 2020 Edition
FNT is hosting a second edition of the Great Tree Bicycle Tour this Bike Month. Cyclists will have 8 days between September 19th and 27th to complete a socially-distanced route through the neighborhoods of Northampton, taking pause at 10 extraordinary trees. A downloadable map is available here, complete with QR codes to scan for a short audio clip about each tree.
Snap a pic and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @FNTrails!
So… WHERE DO I START?
- Download and print the brochure here: https://tinyurl.com/y2xytp2d
- Head to the parking lot on Old South Street in Northampton. Plug in the code “8989+JG Northampton, Massachusetts” into Google Maps or click here to get directions.
- Start trailblazing! Follow the map to destination #1 on Old South Street. Once you arrive, use the camera app on your smartphone to scan the QR code for destination #1. Each QR code will direct you to an audio clip about the corresponding tree.
The tour finishes at Maines Field.
Stop by FNT’s Art Wall
Celebrate Bike Week with us as we splash color and creativity on a 16’ x 4’ space alongside the rail-trail in Florence. During the week, bicyclists, walkers, rollerbladers, skaters and others will be encouraged to add to the wall with colored markers and chalk (provided) to celebrate one of the best trails in the country! You will find the mural behind Cumberland Farms (53 Main St.) in Florence.
See the full Bay State Bike Week calendar at www.baystatebikemonth.org.
News
Mural Reveal Celebration
1 week ago
New murals livening up the rail trail underneath the South St. overpass. Thanks to the Northampton Arts Council and the young artists they funded for this public art.
2 weeks ago
Introducing our 2020 Trail Neighbor awardee: Rich Parrish.
We'd like to recognize Rich for frequently working to remove invasive plants, cleaning up litter and refuse, assisting in small building projects, and planting trees, among other outdoor volunteer activities. Thank you, Rich!
2 weeks ago
Thank You Rich!
Last week's storm dropped quite a few trees along the rail trails in the region. Big shout out to the N'ton DPW and MA DCR crews for cleaning these up as time allowed. This one, along the trail by the railroad tracks, should be removed soon. Be safe out there
3 weeks ago
Has the tree between Earle Street and the Rt. 10 overpass been removed?
Bike Month Continues - check out this newsletter for more info on what we’re up to for #BayStateBikeMonth
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1 month ago
Our Bike Mural is up and running! Thanks George and the FNTers!
Come check it out and add your own art behind 53 Main St, Florence🚴♀️
1 month ago
IT’S TIME!
Our Great Tree Bike Tour 2020 graphic is now available for download here and on our website.
WHERE DO I START?
1. Download and print the brochure here.
tinyurl.com/y2xytp2d
2. Head to the parking lot on Old South Street in Northampton. Plug in the code "8989+JG Northampton, Massachusetts" into your Google Maps to get directions.
3. Start trailblazing! Follow the map to destination #1 on Old South Street. Once you arrive, use the camera app on your cell phone to scan the QR code for destination #1. The tour finishes at Maines Field.
Great Tree Bicycle Tour II - Bike Month 2020
Our Great Tree Bike Tour 2020 graphic is now available for download here and on our website.
WHERE DO I START?
1. Download and print the brochure here.
tinyurl.com/y2xytp2d
2. Head to the parking lot on Old South Street in Northampton. Plug in the code "8989+JG Northampton, Massachusetts" into your Google Maps to get directions.
3. Start trailblazing! Follow the map to destination #1 on Old South Street. Once you arrive, use the camera app on your cell phone to scan the QR code for destination #1. The tour finishes at Maines Field.
1 month ago