these rides were part of the 2004 and 2005 Maine Bike Rallies in Belfast. Maps are provided in PDF/Acrobat format. Cue sheets are XLS/Excel files.
#1 Tide Ride Ride the tide around the tip of Belfast Bay and the Passey River. Return to Belfast via rolling farmland. Intermediate |
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#2 Chocolate Grill (Tour de Chocolate)
This evening ride will take you to Searsport to the Chocolate Grille for dinner, then return.
Easy, with food |
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#3 Seafood Shuffle
Pedal to the Weathervane restaurant on the Belfast pier for seafood.
Easy, with food |
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#4 Super Scoop Ice Cream Ride
This laidback ride is for the ice cream lover. The leisurely ride will be just enough to pique your appetite for ice cream.
Easy, with food |
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#5 Dinner Dash
Short ride to dinner and back.
Lights Required |
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#6 Sunset Ride
Easy ride to enjoy the twilight (or stars).
Lights Required |
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#7 Bayside Sunrise Ride
Early ride to enjoy the sunrise over the bay and surrounding islands. The longer option climbs over Beech Hill on the way back with some great views.
Easy; Lights Required |
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#8 Waldo County Ridge Century
What lurks in the wild corners of Waldo County? This century ride will highlight the forested hills and farmland ridges that give Waldo County its unique character. Grab your lunch for a late morning brunch on the shores of Unity Pond.
Advanced |
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#9 Up and Down Metric Century
This ride follows much of the route of the Agony and the Ecstasy ride, but is fifteen miles heavier on the agony side of things. However, the tradeoff for the extra miles is the locally famous stunning views from atop Appleton Ridge.
Advanced |
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#10a Island Hopper Expedition
This scenic ride has something for everyone. You may opt for a full day outing by riding to and from Lincolnville, or to shorten the distance and time by driving to Lincolnville, where we will take the 20-minute ferry ride to Islesboro. There, you will again have options for a leisurely seven mile ride, or to explore the whole island for a ride just shy of 30 miles. Enjoy quiet inlets and beautiful Pendleton Beach.
Intermediate. Ride from Belfast to ferry at Lincolnville.
Ferry Fees are on the cue sheet. |
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#10b Island Hopper (Drive and Ride)
This ride leaves from the ferry landing in Lincolnville but riders are requested to report to the YMCA at 8:00 for head count verification for both departure points.
See Island Hopper Expedition for details of ride. |
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#11 The Agony and the Ecstasy
Experience the ups and downs of the Waldo County ridges. A rural ride with scenic mountain views and great downhill coasting. Optional steepest hill in the county.
Intermediate |
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#12 Crustacean Cruise
Cruise to the Penobscot Marine Museum for some maritime history and catch the special exhibit "Lobsters from Bait to Plate". |
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#14 Lighthouse Ride
Leave beautiful Belfast via the footbridge and pass through historic Searsport and Stockton Springs. Then out to Cape Jellison and Fort Point Light House. Then climb a little bit inland on the return trip. |
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#15 Moose Point Family Ride
Although you won't likely see a moose on this ride, this short jaunt will lead you to a gorgeous bayside state park, where you can walk on peaceful wooded trails, or just hang out with a picnic lunch on the ocean's edge.
Easy; Includes time at State Park |
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#16 Family Swim at City Park
Ride through Belfast's beautiful neighborhoods to the bayside town park where the whole family can have fun in the pool, at the playground, or walking along the shoreline.
Easy. Swim in city pool, or play at the playground |
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#17 Sunday Brunch at Hannibal's
Travel past farms, two lakes, the George's River, and several hills to work up your appetite for a delicious brunch. Possible elephant sighting.
Advanced; bring some money for food |
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#18 Blueberry Hill Thrill
Ride the coast then climb inland to several lush blueberry barrens. Rolling hills and grand views.
Intermediate |
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