2021 D2R2

Cyclers leaving the D2R2 starting camp

This August, strategically placed between Hurricane Fred and Hurricane Henrí, the Franklin Land Trust held its 16th annual Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée, more commonly called D2R2. This cycling event is the Franklin Land Trust’s largest fundraising event of the year, supplying the resources necessary to conserve many of the same hills and valleys that attract…

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Thank You!

D2R2 was a huge success because of all our wonderful volunteers, hosts and sponsors. Without you, this remarkable ride wouldn’t be possible. And to our riders, thank you for making the day an incredible adventure for all of us!  Even the weather couldn’t keep your spirits down!    Check out #D2R2 on social media for…

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D2R2, August 19th

What is D2R2? Each August close to 1,500 bicyclists  descend on Franklin County to participate in the nation’s largest dirt-road cycling event, the Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée. Hosted by Franklin Land Trust (FLT), last year the ride attracted cyclists from 26 states and 5 countries. This year, which marks the 12th anniversary of the event,…

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D2R2 featured in Sports Illustrated

Franklin Land Trust’s signature fundraising event, the Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnee (D2R2) has been featured in two nationally recognized magazines in the past month, Sports Illustrated and Outside Magazine.  In 2014 the ride was the cover article for Bicycling Magazine.  The ride, now in its 12th year, brings in cyclist from all over the United States…

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2015 D2R2 – August 22, 2015

Thank you to all of our riders, sponsors, volunteers, site hoststhat made this day possible!  SAVE THE DATE:August 20, 2016 Deerfield, Massachusetts The Deerfield Dirt-Road Randonnee (D2R2) was conceived in the 1990’s as just a favorite dirt-road loop in the hilltowns of Franklin County, Massachusetts. Since its birth as an organized event, many have hailed D2R2…

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