What To Expect At The Maine Bike Rally

FUN! The Maine Bike Rally offers many different opportunities for fun for bicyclists of all ages and abilities. Even non-cycling family members have lots of activities to choose from. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about how the Rally works.

Bike Rides and Leaders: Sign up sheets will be available at registration for each of the nearly 30 bike rides. Each ride will be assigned a ride leader and a sweep. A support vehicle will only be on rides 50 miles or greater and covering these larger distances will make their passing infrequent. We encourage all bicyclists to be as self-sufficient as possible with your own water, snacks, and basic repair supplies (i.e. tubes, patch kit, pump, multi tool). The ride leaders are experienced bicyclists who have donated their time to make the ride safe and enjoyable. As a courtesy, if you feel you must deviate from the course or group, please let the ride leader know. All rides meet and depart from Fryeburg Academy.

Accommodations: Camping is included with registration at the rally. Campers will have shower facilities available to them at Fryeburg Academy. Maine law prohibits smoking and alcoholic beverages on school grounds. Please don't place yourself or the event in jeopardy by using these substances on school premises. There are plenty of local "watering holes" in easy walking distance from the Rally.
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Best Dressed Campsite Awards
Have fun and show how creative and zanny you can be or display your cool or tacky lawn ornaments! Judges will roam campsites around the rally on Saturday and award the "The Best Dressed Campsite" who wins a sign marking their site and FREE admission for two to next year's Rally!

Meals: Delicious meals are just one of the benefits of a Rally registration.
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Minors: Minors under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a 'parent appointed guardian' to participate on our rides. If the minor is to be accompanied by someone other than a parent or legal guardian, a Parental Consent Form needs to be signed by the parent or legal guardian and by the appointed guardian.

Pets: Pets are not allowed at the Maine Bike Rally.

Gear: Bicycle helmets are required at all times when you are bicycling (even just "scooting around" the rally). Your bicycle should also be in good working order. A mechanic will be available for only limited times to make adjustments that happen during the event and they will be charging for parts. Clothing for the days weather should be carried either in a backpack or secured to your bicycle's rack or basket. If you don't bring it, you can't wear it, so you best hope you don't need it, if you leave it behind. Here in Maine, they say 'if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. Ayah.'

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