The City of Pittsfield’s Department of Community Development Recreation Program, in partnership with the Berkshire Pike Path Council, announces a Community Bike Ride on Saturday, November 2 on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.

Participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot. The bike ride will start at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own bicycles and helmets are required for all riders.

The route will include 4 miles, on the paved trail, to Whitney’s Farm Market for a stop. The group will then travel back 4 miles, ending in the Crane Avenue parking lot. During the stop at Whitney’s Farm Market, there will be donuts, hot chocolate and other fall items available for purchase.

There will also be an opportunity to try an e-bike as some will be on-site available for use starting at 11a.m., quantities are limited. These e-bikes are provided by Berkshire Bike and Board.

Please stay tuned to the Pittsfield Parks and Recreation social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for updates due to potential inclement weather.

For any questions, please contact Maddy Brown, Recreation and Special Events Coordinator at (413) 499-9371 or mbrown@cityofpittsfield.org.

DATE: Saturday, November 2

TIME: 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Crane Avenue parking lot