JOIN THE CROWD

Take a long ride and raise money for a worthy cause. The annual Trek Across Maine, a three-day tour in June, supports the American Lung Association; and Bike MS: The Great Maine Getaway, held over two days in August, supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Bike Maine is an annual seven-day trek hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine in mid-September. Riders cover an average of 55 miles a day along the rocky coast, through small towns, enjoying great local fare.

A RIDE IN THE PARK

Acadia National Park offers many crushed-rock carriage roads, where bicyclists share the road with horses and walkers. No off-road biking is allowed at Acadia. Some roads are fairly congested and therefore risky, such as the road up Cadillac Mountain.

Mountain biking is a great way to see Baxter State Park, but cyclists are restricted to maintained roads in order to preserve the park’s wilderness. The 41-mile-long dirt and gravel Perimeter Road, also known as Park Tote Road, winds through many pristine and beautiful settings. Watch out for moose.