Tag Archives: Amherst

Norwottuck Rail Trail Repairs Completed

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Pedal Paradise

There’s nothing like riding freshly prepared rail trail through beautiful scenery. Continue reading →

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Resurfacing Hearing Set

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Pedal Paradise

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know the section of the Norwottuck Rail Trail between Hadley, MA and Amherst, MA has been in dire need of resurfacing for years now. The original surface included broken glass … Continue reading →

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Get Your Bike Ready for Spring

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Pedal Paradise

Who’s ready to ride? I know my spirit is ready to get out on the bike, but my bike needs a little love to get ready for the road. This Saturday in Amherst, Gabor has announced his Neighborhood Bicycle Resource … Continue reading →

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Bike Week Activities Scheduled Across Western MA

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Pedal Paradise

Bike Week activities are planned in several Western Massachusetts communities May 14 – 22. Rides, celebrations, and free food.  What could be better for cyclists? Oh, right – Ice Cream! Update: The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, PVPC, has released this … Continue reading →

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Route 10 Bike Bridge Open for Business

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Pedal Paradise

What a great day for biking in Western Massachusetts! [Revised – new photos and video, 11/9/10] Thanks to posts on the MassBike Pioneer Valley email group, I found out that the Manhan Rail Trail Bridge over Massachusetts Route 10 between … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Fall weekend riding

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Pedal Paradise

Finally! The weekend forecast is looking good after many days of rain. My bike and I are ready to go out. Trees are doing their color changing thing. It will be a great weekend to ride around the Pioneer Valley. … Continue reading →

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The trails, they can take you there

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Pedal Paradise

Trail development has been moving forward at a really encouraging pace this past year. The new extension of the Northampton trail, the Frances P. Ryan Bikeway, from Look Park into Leeds is simply gorgeous. The continuation of the trail through … Continue reading →

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