2013 Rally Rides

Maine Bike Rally 2013, Road Ride Schedule

(See Biddeford Rides, 2012 for cue sheets and maps)

Day/Ride #

Name

Depart Time

Distance miles

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

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

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

Friday

 

Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery Dinner Ride

5:00 PM

3.6

Friday

Mulligan’s Dinner Ride 

5:00 PM

3.6

Friday

Sebago Brewing Company Dinner Ride

5:00 PM

16.3/18

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

Saturday

Ocean Park Garden Ride

9:30 AM

16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
for 8:15 AM class

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

 

 

 

 

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