BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 30, 2023
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will open registration tomorrow for the 2023 BikeMaine Weekend ride, scheduled for Aug. 24-27 in Bethel. The three-day bike riding and camping event will feature two different on-road routes each day — both short (30-35 miles) and long (50-55 miles) options — as well as five catered meals, well stocked rest stops, and route support that includes maps, signage, SAG vehicles, and mechanical and medical assistance. The BikeMaine Weekend will be based out of Gould Academy, where riders will camp for three nights and enjoy community meals. Afternoon activities will highlight Bethel’s scenery and culture. BikeMaine was previously a weeklong event, but a truncated version was introduced in 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic.