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Come out and RIDE FOR ROOTS RISING to raise money to support meaningful work for youth and food justice!

The Details

On June 19th we will launch a (socially distant) Bike Ride Challenge! Riders will have until June 27th to complete the challenge at a time of their choosing.

For the road bike challenge, riders can choose between a beginner (5 miles), intermediate (18 miles), and advanced route (28 miles with a couple of challenging hills) starting from Bartlett's Orchard.

For the mountain bike challenge, riders can choose between a beginner (2.5 miles), intermediate (4.5 miles), and advanced (6 miles) route starting from Pittsfield State Forest.

Please see below for route maps and turn by turn directions. There will also be signage along the routes.

I'm in! How do I register?

The general registration fee is $25. We also have a $10 reduced registration for students and low-income residents. All youth under 12 are free.

Even if you do not want to ride during the event, please consider donating! This is your chance to make a big impact in providing meaningful work for youth and increasing food access for all. All proceeds will support Roots Rising- read all about us below!

And there's more... The first $5,000 raised will be DOUBLED by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures and used for Market Match at our Pittsfield Farmers Market. Market Match doubles the purchasing power of low-income residents using SNAP, WIC and Senior benefits, making the market accessible and affordable to all.

Prizes!

All registrants will be entered into a raffle to win prizes sponsored by Mill Town Capital, including gift certificates to Mission Bar + Restaurant and Gateways Bar + Restaurant.

What is Roots Rising?

Roots Rising is an award-winning, women-led nonprofit whose mission is to empower youth and build community through food and farming. Our vision is to lift up teenagers as community changemakers and strengthen the local food system through the transformational power of meaningful work.

We have two main initiatives:

1) Our Pittsfield Farmers Market, which is the first teen-run market in the region and was the first year-round market in Berkshire County. Our market was founded with the belief that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy food, and offers strong food justice programs to make healthy food accessible to all.

2) Our Youth Crews, where we hire Pittsfield teens to work on farms, in food pantries, and at our own market. It's more than just a job. We believe that meaningful work is transformational, leaving youth feeling purposeful, capable and connected.

Thanks for riding with us! #rideforrootsrising

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The Routes

See the map of the road bike routes below:

*Please note that Bartlett's Orchard has requested that bikers park on the far left of the parking lot, away from the building entrance.

Turn by turn instructions:

Beginner/ Kids Road Bike Route (3.21 miles):

Start at Bartlett’s Orchard
Right on Boys Club Rd to Richmond Shores Rd
Left on Boat Ramp Town Beach Rd
Straight to boat ramp
Continue to town beach at Richmond’s Pond
Turn around and head back to Bartlett’s Orchard

Intermediate Road Bike Route (18.53 miles):

Start at Bartlett’s Orchard
Left on Swamp Rd
Right on Summit Rd
Left on Rte 41
Right on Baker St
Right on Dean Hill Rd
Left on Cross Rd
Left on Flints Crossing Rd
Left on Rte 102, continuing to W Stockbridge
Right on Rte 41 South
Left on Swamp Rd
Left on Boys Club Rd (across from Bartlett’s) to Richmond Shores Rd
Left on Boat Ramp Town Beach Rd
Straight to boat ramp, turn around and head back to Bartlett’s Orchard

Advanced Road Bike Route (27.65 miles):

Start at Bartlett’s Orchard
Left on Swamp Rd
Right on Summit Rd
Left on Rte 41
Right on Rte 295
Straight through Rte 22, continuing on 295
Left on Old Queechy Rd
Left on Old Hudson TPK
Right on Warner’s Crossing (sign also says Tunnel Hill Rd but leads to County 5)
Straight on County 5
Left on Peaceful Valley Rd
Right on Rte NY 22
Left on Flints Crossing Bear to Right to Rte 102
Left on 102
Right on West Center Rd
Follow to end of West Center Rd
Left on East Alford Rd
Left on Rte 41 North
Left on 41 to center of W Stockbridge
Straight to Swamp Rd
Continue to Bartlett’s Orchard

See the map of the mountain bike routes below:

Turn by turn instructions (with trail names):

Beginner/Kids Mountain Bike Route (2.43 miles):

Start
Becky’s Way
Jamie’s Landing
Granny Apple
Honey Bear
Rotten Apple
Dublin’s Run
Ruth’s Corners
Jamie’s Landing
Becky’s Way
Finish

Intermediate Mountain Bike Route (4.73 miles):

Start
Becky’s Way
Jamie’s Landing
Granny Apple
Honey Bear
Rotten Apple
Tucker Trail
Beaver Tail Trail
Whirlpool
Bear Claw/ Fagawi
Deer Hill/ Mighty Maple
River Run
Deer Hill/ Wild Turkey
Jamie’s Landing
Becky’s Way
Finish

Advanced Mountain Bike Route (6.30 miles):

Start
Telephone
Crossroad
Turner
Taconic Skyline
Tappan Zee
Honolulu
Becky’s Way
Finish

Ride for Roots Rising 2021

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