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PublishedOctober 3, 2010
Biking: New Sebago to Sea segment perfect for fall riding
With Maine’s cycling season winding down, early October might seem like unfortunate timing to cut the ribbon on a new biking trail. But after waiting since mid-2007 to see this dream realized, the members of the Sebago to the Sea Trail Coalition weren’t willing to wait for next season. Yesterday’s ceremony at Otter Ponds in […]
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PublishedAugust 1, 2010
Biking: Slow down and savor the trails
For many of us who tour around Maine on two wheels, the time in the saddle is all about the workout. How hard are you pedaling? How soon do you break a sweat? How many calories are you burning? But sometimes during these hot and steamy — not that we’re complaining, weather gods — summer […]
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PublishedJuly 4, 2010
Biking: Riding packs acquiring a new look
On warm summer evenings, it’s difficult to take a drive around Greater Portland without passing a pack or two of cyclists — or having them pass you. But up until a couple years ago it seemed as though all of those groups of riders were made up mostly of men, with the token female bringing […]
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PublishedJune 6, 2010
Biking: Good ride and good people are joys of Trek Across Maine
For the second straight year Maine was named the third most bike-friendly state in the nation by the League of American Bicyclists. No surprise here. And in addition to the kudos awarded our state, I’ve long thought that Maine has some of the friendliest cyclists around. And I’m defining friendly in terms of the overwhelming […]
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