Maine Bike Rally 2013, Road Ride Schedule |
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Day/Ride # |
Name |
Depart Time |
Distance miles |
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Friday 1 |
Downeaster to Rally
From the south, taking the Downeaster to the Rally DOES make sense. Bikes can be offloaded in Wells, leaving a 17 mile ride to our Biddeford Middle School base. Yes, there’s an Amtrak station in neighboring Saco, sadly, not equipped to handle bicycles. |
17 |
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Friday 13 |
Intro to the Eastern Trail
Following the route of a historic railroad line, the ‘ET’ is now a nearly continuous off-road trail from Casco Bay to Kennebunk. We’ll hop on the (unpaved) trail in Biddeford and explore the backcountry of Arundel and Kennebunk. |
3:30 PM |
20.6 |
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Friday 5 |
University of New England Campus
Explore the University of New England campus (self guided) – pick up a map of the state’s fastest growing college campus and stroll along the beautiful Saco River. |
4:30 PM |
15.3 |
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Friday
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Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery Dinner Ride |
5:00 PM |
3.6 |
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Friday |
Mulligan’s Dinner Ride |
5:00 PM |
3.6 |
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Friday |
Sebago Brewing Company Dinner Ride |
5:00 PM |
16.3/18 |
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Friday 7 |
Stargazer at Timber Point
End the day with the stars or start the day with other early risers at Biddeford’s beautiful Timber Point. Lights required! |
9:30 PM |
16.3 |
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Saturday 7 |
Sunrise at Timber Point
End the day with the stars or start the day with other early risers at Biddeford’s beautiful Timber Point. Sunrise, 5:09 a.m. Lights required! |
4:15 AM |
16.3 |
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Saturday 21 |
Sweatin’ a Century
We’ll follow the signed on-road Eastern Trail route all the way south to Kittery on back county roads, then ride north following the coast back to Biddeford. Something for everyone on this ride! |
7:00 AM |
102 |
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Saturday 20 |
Willowbrook Museum Metric
Step back in time when we arrive at a fully functioning 19th century village complete with blacksmith shop, horse-drawn sleighs and carriages, and an 1884 carousel. Bring your lunch or purchase it from the sandwich shop. We will explore the museum for 2 hours before journeying back to Biddeford. (Admission fee: $10) |
7:30 AM |
64.2 |
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Saturday 14 |
Gooch’s Beach Anyone?
This favorite local ride includes a bit of inland and a lot of coastline, through the towns of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport as we cycle to the sandy expanse of Gooch’s Beach. The trip will include a stop at a Franciscan Monastery: stroll along the bank of the Kennebunk River amid gardens, woodlands and outdoor chapels. |
8:00 AM |
40 |
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Saturday 16a |
Saco River Scramble
Our first stop will be Saco Heath, a unique peat bog of over 1,000 acres, now owned by the Nature Conservancy. We’ll stroll into the Heath on a raised boardwalk that allows a memorable tour of this geological wonder. Next, we’ll head for the historic Saco River Grange, now a popular venue for music and arts, before following the mighty Saco River back to Biddeford. |
8:15 AM |
32 |
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Saturday 12 |
Farmers Market
We’ll spin through downtown Saco, include a few destinations that contribute to Saco’s historic beauty, and stop by the farmer’s market before we return to base. |
8:45 AM |
15 |
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Saturday 3 |
Salute to the Seals (UNE)
The University of New England Marine Mammal Center is our objective for this educational tour. Established in1998?, one of the center’s missions is nursing marine mammals back to health before returning them to the wild. |
9:00 AM |
12.5 |
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Saturday 11 |
Artisan’s Tour of the Kennebunks
Join us – visit galleries and studios during a tour of Kennebunk’s Lower Village and neighboring Kennebunkport |
9:15 AM |
25.2 |
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Saturday |
Ocean Park Garden Ride |
9:30 AM |
16 |
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Saturday 26 |
Brick Store Museum
The Brick Store Museum was established in Kennebunk in 1936 by Edith Cleaves Barry, a great granddaughter of William Lord, a wealthy merchant. Join us to tour the museum then embark on a walking tour of the first local historic district established in the State of Maine. There is a $5 donation requested for both museum and walking. |
9:45 AM |
24.1 |
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Saturday 18 |
Wood Island Light Boat Ride
We will pedal a short distance up to scenic Biddeford Pool, where we’ll board a boat for a visit to Wood Island. There, we will be treated to a tour of the historic Wood Island Light. Donation of $15 – adult, $8 – children for Friends of Wood Island Light. Limit: 17 people. |
10:00 AM |
20 |
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Saturday 19 |
Mill History Tour
Biddeford and Saco once supported thriving textile mills that generated their power from the Saco River. Join us for a fascinating tour of these historic buildings, some of which now house residential condominiums, arts and crafts, and shops and restaurants. |
10:30 AM |
4 |
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Saturday 17 |
Beaches of Biddeford
From Biddeford Pool to Granite Point, sandy beaches to rockbound coast, Audubon Sanctuary to Rachel Carson Preserve, Biddeford offers enough variety to satisfy the most ardent beach and nature lover. |
10:45 AM |
32.6 |
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Saturday 6 |
Salt ‘n Vinegar OOB
We’ll introduce you to the newest section of the Eastern Trail, then check out Maine’s largest salt marsh and some OOB highlights on our way down to the peerless Old Orchard Beach Pier. Fries, anyone? |
11:30 AM |
24.4 |
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Saturday 13 |
Intro to the Eastern Trail
Following the route of a historic railroad line, the ‘ET’ is now a nearly continuous off-road trail from Casco Bay to Kennebunk. We’ll hop on the (unpaved) trail in Biddeford and explore the backcountry of Arundel and Kennebunk. |
1:00 PM |
20.6 |
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Saturday 7 |
Stargazer Ride at Timber Point
Somehow things appear different in the dark. Why, this looks just like the Sunrise ride but it’s dark on both ends of the ride. Lights required! |
9:30 PM |
16.3 |
Sunday 7 |
Sunrise Ride at Timber Point
Start the day with other early risers at Biddeford’s beautiful Timber Point. One more chance to experience the Sunrise in Maine, 5:09 a.m. Lights required! |
4:15 AM |
16.3 |
Sunday 27 |
Yoga on the Beach
“I have never enjoyed a yoga class more than taking your sunrise yoga on the beach class. The outdoors really enhances all of the senses…” Need we say more? Mindy Miller-Muse has practiced yoga since 1996. Join her to pedal out to a beautiful Biddeford beach, then greet the day in a soothing but invigorating session. |
7:30 AM Sharp |
15.6 |
Sunday 10 |
Mix It Up Half Century
We’ll pedal up the coast to Scarborough, then head inland for those of you that miss the hills. Then we will loop south and head back to Biddeford. |
8:00 AM |
50.3 |
Sunday 24 |
Barkers Pond Harris Farm Double Dip
A favorite of the local Community Bicycle Center is a ride to Barkers Pond near Goodwin’s Mills for a swim, then stopping at Harris Farm (world’s best chocolate milk, and ice cream treats) on the way back. |
8:30 AM |
23.7 |
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Sunday 6 |
Salt ‘n Vinegar OOB
We’ll introduce you to the newest section of the Eastern Trail, then check out Maine’s largest salt marsh and some OOB highlights on our way down to the peerless Old Orchard Beach Pier. Fries, anyone? |
9:00 AM |
24.4 |
Sunday 28 |
Trolling for Trolleys
This ride explores the back roads of Biddeford, Kennebunkport and Arundel en route to the Seacoast Trolley Museum. Here,you can see an historical collection of public transit vehicles, and take a 30-minute ride on a streetcar through the woods ofMaine! (Admission fee $10). |
9:15 AM |
21 |
Sunday 19 |
Mill History Tour
Biddeford and Saco once supported thriving textile mills that generated their power from the Saco River. Join us for a fascinating tour of these historic buildings, some of which now house residential condominiums, arts and crafts, and shops and restaurants. |
10:30AM |
4 |