We celebrate the landscape, the history, and the rural culture of western Massachusetts, and work to ensure, through a program of land protection, that the historic pattern of field, woodland and village will endure for the benefit of generations to come.
The Deerfield Dirt-Road Randonnee 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 in 2005, many have hailed D2R2 as the hardest, most beautiful, most fun, most traffic-free, most unique, and overall best ride that they have ever done. However, D2R2 will continue to maintain its original character as just a bike ride –
- The courses will use the narrowest, oldest, twistiest, quietest, and most-scenic roads available.
- A range of courses will provide access to novices as well as challenge the world's strongest riders.
- D2R2 will never offer prizes for anything other than gags, nor will finish results ever be presented like it was a race.
- Riders shall cover the course in a self-sufficient manner, without motorized crew vehicles.
- The organization will put as much effort into its food offerings as the routes
- The event is a key fundraiser for the Franklin Land Trust's efforts to preserve land in the region.
Route Choices
180k
The original, the legend, the ride that started it all.
160k
Back by popular demand, the original 160K (with a new lunch site!).
100k
Only here is this thought of as "the short course!"
THREE route options for 2023.
Mystery Ride
Between 150K- 200K.
No hints! It's a Mystery.
Green River Tour
Enjoy the mystique of D2R2 without having to climb mountains!
Family Ride
The hills are minimal, totally doable pulling a trailer.