Maine
Maine Woods Rambler adventure bike ride registration opens
Registration has opened for the 2022 Maine Woods Rambler, an off-road journey journey scheduled for Sept. 24-25 in and round Millinocket, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine introduced.
Co-hosted by Katahdin Space Trails, the Rambler will happen on the New England Outside Middle and have two days of enjoyable with two absolutely supported and marked routes open completely for this occasion on the shores of Millinocket Lake.
“We’re so excited to deliver again this journey, and really feel extremely grateful to be granted entry to those lands,” stated Bicycle Coalition of Maine Occasion Director Colleen Donohoe. “The 2022 journey would be the finest Rambler but, particularly if the climate decides to cooperate this yr!”
The primary occasion is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25, when riders can select between two routes: a 50-kilometer problem or an extended 100-kilometer haul.
The Sunday rides are beneficial for seasoned riders, as each routes will punish members with difficult climbs and quick descents, the BCM says, whereas additionally rewarding them with sweeping vistas of the encircling lakes, rivers, and peaks.
Further occasions are deliberate all weekend lengthy for knowledgeable grinders, novice riders, and households alike. On Saturday, Sept. 24, members can participate in an non-obligatory guided path tour, highlighting the newly constructed mountain bike trails at Hammond Ridge.
A guided path journey may also happen on Sunday for youth and households who wish to try the paths – with bikes and instruction obtainable courtesy of the Katahdin Gear Library – and attendees are free to discover the realm on their very own whereas rafting, mountain climbing, fishing, and kayaking.
Registration is $125 no matter which route is chosen, and features a post-ride meal and full route help with downloadable route recordsdata. Lodging just isn’t included, however tenting at NEOC and native lodging can be found.
The Coalition says the Rambler will probably be capped at 200 riders. Registration and extra info is accessible at bikemaine.org/the-maine-woods-rambler_22/.
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is the statewide voice of cyclists and pedestrians. Since 1992, the BCM has led the hassle to make Maine higher for bicycling and strolling by defending the rights and security of cyclists and pedestrians by means of schooling, advocacy, laws, and encouragement. We help biking and strolling for well being, transportation, and recreation. For extra info, go to bikemaine.org.