For cyclists, there may not be a better time to hit the road

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • May 10, 2020

Resources are plentiful for cyclists wanting to explore new roadways. The Maine Department of Transportation has an online directory of 33 scenic bicycling routes across the state, with maps and cue sheets. Other bike routes and maps for scenic road loops are offered by clubs and touring companies. The Merrymeeting Wheelers Bicycle Club in the Midcoast has 40 road routes listed on its website. The Maine Lighthouse Ride in York and Cumberland counties offers 100 miles of mostly coastal scenery.