“Remember the Maine!” was a rallying cry during the Spanish-American war. We don’t have to remember the Maine while on a bicycle tour;

but if we’re going to explore New England on two wheels, why not begin in Maine? It’s as good a starting point as anywhere else in New England, right? There are many trails to explore!

You can start with the St. John River Valley, with distance options from 25 to 100 miles.You’ll get some terrific views of the St. John River and Long Lake.

There’s Cycling Acadia; in a national park on Mount Desert Island. Six routes are available; and there are a number of inns and wonderful restaurants.

Then there’s the East Coast Greenway, if you’re feeling really ambitious. This route of 2600 miles reaches from Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida!

Maine in the Summer is warm, and can be humid. Winters are long and cold; and likely to bring plenty of snow. Sounds good if you like to ski!