Health & Fitness
Ridgefield Bicycle Sport Club Pumps Up Norwalk River Valley Trail
Generous donation to the Norwalk River Valley Trail for the first two miles of the trail in Ridgefield
The Ridgefield Bicycle Sport Club has donated $2,500 to the Norwalk River Valley Trail’s (NRVT) campaign to create the trail plan for the Ridgefield Ramble, the first two miles of the NRVT in Ridgefield. The NRVT is now up to $10,000, halfway to the $20,000 goal for the trail plan.
Jacqui Dowd, President of the Ridgefield Bicycle Sport Club said, “We are honored to be a part of the NRVT in Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Ramble fits perfectly into our club mission of creating a community of local athletes through fun, competition, advocacy, education, safety and the enjoyment of cycling, running and multi-sport. We believe access to safe riding and running is paramount for a healthy community."
The Ridgefield Ramble will run for two miles from the intersection of Simpaug Turnpike and Rt. 7 to the Bobby’s Court on the Redding Town line.
Charlie Taney, NRVT Executive Director said, “It’s great to see how rapidly the Ridgefield community is embracing the NRVT. At this pace, we hope to get the trail plan for the Ridgefield Ramble completed this year.”
In addition to the initial planning team of Ridgefield citizens, the NRVT has consulted with the Ridgefield Board of Selectmen, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Ridgefield Conservation Commission, all of which are supportive of the planned first section.
About
The Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) project aims to build 38 miles of multi-purpose trail connecting Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut, and Rogers Park in Danbury, passing through Wilton, Ridgefield, and Redding on the way.
In addition to creating recreational opportunities for walkers, hikers, cyclists, kids, and pets, the NRVT will offer a green and healthy transportation alternative to reach rail stations, schools, offices, and businesses.
