Events
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Group Rides 2025
Mondays 6pm: MTB ride is an intermediate ride might want to start with the Tuesday ride. We will split up if needed. We usually ride for 11/2 -2hrs. Meet at the shop.
Tuesdays 5:30pm: Beginner MTB ride this is for true beginners to learn the basics of handling a mountain bike and getting to know some trails in the area. It will be gentle paced and non technical. Ride for about an hour. Meet at Old Town Elementary School. Please call the shop if you are interested in this ride!
Tuesdays 5:30pm: Mixed Surface Ride will take you on some road, dirt and gravel. This is a mellow ride suitable for most bikes except road bikes.(a reasonably wide tire is recommended) and will last about an hour and a half.
Wednesdays 5pm: Women’s MTB Ride. All are welcome although complete beginners might want to start with the Tuesday Beginner ride. We usually ride for just under 2 hours. Most often we meet at the shop but every now and then we visit one of the other local trail systems-check on Facebook
Thursdays 5:30pm: Road Ride this year will start gently (at least 12 miles) and build up. You will ride in a paceline at times but there will also be a chance to chat with other riders. Plan on being out for about an hour and a half. You need a road bike for this group ride. If you are interested in longer road rides, contact Jim.
Saturday Mountain Bike Ride will meet at the shop at 10am. Usually Jim leads this ride. Fairly fast paced for intermediate-expert riders. Lasts about 1.5-2hrs
General information.
Above all, we want everyone to have fun-but safely. You will need a helmet and an appropriate, functional bike. All our rides are ‘no-drop’ rides. We try to change our routes every week so that you can learn all the fun trails/ roads that our area has to offer. Often we will go for a drink to socialize after the ride. If you are not sure which ride is right for you or if your bike is appropriate, come and talk to us!
If there are changes in the schedule due to weather/unforeseen circumstances we will post on Facebook -please check there for any updates
Group Ride Requirements
- Helmet required for all group rides.
- If the weather is questionable please call ahead to see if we are going out. 207.866.3525
- Lights are recommended for road rides
- All night rides do require you to bring your own headlight.
- Unless otherwise noted, all rides leave from the shop in downtown Orono.
- If you have any medical issues please let the ride leader know for safety reasons.
- Check Facebook for last minute changes to our ride schedule!
- Questions? Please contact us.
Anyone is welcome to come on our group rides. We enjoy meeting fellow cyclists who share our love of a great sport. The only requirements are that you wear a helmet, bring an appropriate machine and have fun! If we have enough people show up sometimes we will split the rides into two groups based on ability level. The whole idea is to enjoy riding bikes together. Please come join us!