BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20200608T190325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T190325Z UID:7241-1592762400-1592769600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:6/21/2020 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride - Postponed indefinitely DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Solstice Bike Ride on Sunday\, June 21\, 2020 is postponed indefinitely. We will post updates here if the ride is rescheduled. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/6-21-2020-summer-solstice-bike-ride-postponed-indefinitely/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20210507T185915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T184928Z UID:14292-1624298400-1624305600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:June 21\, 2021 - Summer Solstice Ride DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Summer Solstice Bike Ride. We will convene at 6pm at Pedal Power in Acton on June 21st\, the summer solstice. The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail goes through the communities of Acton\, Carlisle\, Westford\, Chelmsford\, and Lowell. There is no required route. Participants can choose how far to ride or walk. Stay for the post ride party with pizza.  Rain date: Monday\, June 28th. \nSummer Solstice Ride 2019 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/june-21-2021-summer-solstice-ride/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20220330T012317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T012317Z UID:14407-1653213600-1653220800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:May 22\, 2022 - Running Into Summer 5K Road Race DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nThe first Running Into Summer 5K\, held in partnership with Rapscallion Table & Tap\, is organized by the same group who has organized the popular Running Out Of Summer 5K for the past 5 years and benefits AccesSportAmerica. Join us for a scenic and fast course along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, followed by food\, drinks\, and fun at Rapscallion Table & Tap. Join us for just this race or sign up for both Running Into Summer and Running Out Of Summer events for a $10 discount AND bonus commemorative combo medal! \nAll entrants will receive a custom gender-specific super soft shirt\, bottle opener finisher medal\, and drink token for a beer at any Rapscallion Brewery location at any time! In addition\, there will be awards for overall and age group winners. \nEvent Highlights\nThis event offers more than a t-shirt and cool medal. Come check it out to enjoy a fun-filled day:\n—Use your free drink token (comes with registration) at early packet pick up on Friday night\, or save your token for race day or any time thereafter!\n—Enter raffles to win great prize packs while helping to raise more money for AccesSportAmerica.\n—Listen to live music and refuel post race with amazing food from Rapscallion Table & Tap.\nRun Both Running Into and Running Out Of Summer Races\nRun both the Running Into Summer 5k in May and the Running Out Of Summer 5K in August and earn a commemorative series medal! Sign up for the bundle on this registration page and automatically be registered for both events — and save $10! Both events have a fun and festive atmosphere and are a great way to bookend summer in New England! URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/22-2022-running-summer-5k-road-race/ LOCATION:Gould’s Plaza\, 260 Great Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20220511T013042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T013205Z UID:14443-1655834400-1655841600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:June 21\, 2022 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Summer Solstice Bike Ride\, June 21\n\n6:00 p.m.\, Pedal Power\, Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton \nParking available across the street \nBike or walk on the BFRT \nStay for Pizza afterwards \nContact: tmichelman@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/june-21-2022-summer-solstice-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20220921T031332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T031332Z UID:14474-1665838800-1665855000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Chapel Challenge Duathlon DESCRIPTION:This event is commemorating the 100th year anniversary of Concord Academy. Students\, Alumni and faculty will be creating several teams that will run and bike their way from the original (approximate) location of the campus chapel in Barnstead NH to its current location on school property. Start point: Chelmsford Municipal Parking lot. End point: NARA Park URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/chapel-challenge-duathlon/ LOCATION:NARA Park\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20230326T010145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T010824Z UID:14541-1682751600-1682773200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Foot March for Food Drive DESCRIPTION:Fund raising walk on the trail on Saturday\, April 29\, 2023 at 7:00 am. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/norwegian-foot-march-food-drive/ LOCATION:Starting Point in Chelmsford\, 44 Central Square\, Chelmsford\, MA\, 01824\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20230307T133348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T233805Z UID:14531-1684594800-1684602000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:West Concord Mural Unveiling DESCRIPTION:On May 20th\, 2023 at 3:00pm\, the Mural will be presented to the public. \nCome to the unveiling of the new 24-foot mural showing a map of the BFRT on May 20 at 3 p.m. at 40 Beharrell Street in West Concord (adjacent to the trail near the Nashoba Brook bridge crossing). The map\, coordinated by Art for All\, depicts features of each of the towns along the trail. \nCome for the ceremony; stay for the cake! URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/west-concord-mural-unveiling/ LOCATION:Nashoba Brook Bridge\, West Concord\, 40 Beharrell Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education,Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20230307T134009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T134009Z UID:14536-1687284000-1687291200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bike ride or walk on the BFRT \nTuesday\, June 20 (Rain date: June 22)\, 6:00 p.m. \nIf the Pedal Power parking lot is full\, parking available across Great Road \nStay for pizza afterwards \nContact: tmichelman@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/summer-solstice-bike-ride-4/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T110000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20231025T191344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T191344Z UID:14678-1698746400-1698750000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Phase 2B (Route 2 Bridge) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony DESCRIPTION:From the The Massachusetts Department of Transportation\nACTON/CONCORD – BRUCE FREEMAN RAIL TRAIL (PHASE 2B) RIBBON CUTTING EVENT\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 31st at 10:00 a.m.\nWhere: Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Parking Lot\nCommonwealth Ave\, Concord\, MA (Near MCI-Concord)\nOn Tuesday\, October 31st\, at 10:00 a.m.\, MassDOT Acting Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt and Congresswoman Lori Trahan will join elected officials and municipal leaders from the Towns of Concord and Acton for a ceremonial ribbon cutting event for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (Phase 2B) construction project. This rail to trail project begins at the intersection of Weatherbee Street and Great Road in Acton and continues across Route 2 to Commonwealth Avenue in Concord. This portion of the trail connects the Bruce Freeman trail across Route 2 between Concord and Acton. The total approximate project length is 5500 feet\, 1.04 miles.\nThe Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will provide refreshments after the ceremony. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/phase-2b-route-2-bridge-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/ LOCATION:Concord CommonwealthAve\, Commonwealth Ave\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20240404T195247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T195247Z UID:14740-1718992800-1719000000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:2024 Summer Solstice Ride DESCRIPTION:Come walk or ride on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. \nAdditional parking available across Great Road at Patriot Square\, 179 Great Road \nJoin the Friends for post walk/ride pizza. \nContact Tom Michelman tmichelman@gmail.com \n  \nSummer Solstice Ride 2019 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/2024-summer-solstice-ride/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20241026T181900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T020731Z UID:14815-1731142800-1731150000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Park Run 5K DESCRIPTION:Starting point for this run is the Town Land at Heart Pond. The event will run weekly as a group community 5km fun run for families\, starting at 9am every Saturday. We will seek to run through the winter with the option to cancel if the weather is bad certain weeks. There will be no race like features\, arches\, timing\, finish tap. People will be asked to bring reusable drink cups. A water station will be provided. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/park-run-5k/ LOCATION:Heart Pond\, 371 Acton Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20250304T142916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T145340Z UID:14853-1750442400-1750449600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 20\, 2025 6 p.m. (Rain date\, June 21) \nPedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton \nParking available at Pedal Power and across Great Road \nCome walk or ride on the BFRT \nJoin the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza \nContact Barbara Pike: bbpike@AOL.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/summer-solstice-bike-ride-5/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Pike":MAILTO:bbpike@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20251006T191752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T005007Z UID:14886-1761750000-1761753600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:October 29\, 2025 - "Trek and Treat" Halloween Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, Oct. 29\, 3 to 4 p.m. “Trek and Treat”  Halloween Bike Ride. Meet at the West Concord Bike Share and bicycle to East Acton Village Green (1.9 miles on the BFRT).\nPrizes for best costume and bike decoration. Sponsored by Community Bike Share. \nThe West Concord Bike Share is at the entrance to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near the bridge over the Nashoba Brook adjacent to Brookside Square at 70 Beharrell Street. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/october-29-2025-trek-treat-halloween-bike-ride/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203000 DTSTAMP:20260727T125926 CREATED:20260430T193022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T174952Z UID:15001-1781890200-1781901000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friday\, June 19\, 2026 - Summer Solstice Ride DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 19\, 5:30 p.m. (Rain date\, June 20)\nPedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A)\, Acton\nParking available at 179 Great Road\nJoin us for a walk or ride on the BFRT Then join the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza\nContact Tom Michelman: tmichelman@gmail.com URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/june-19-2026-summer-solstice-ride/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR