Cycling the Maine Coast
Pedal the Shore of Penobscot Bay
Maine is an iconic place, full of rugged coastline and independent people earning their living from the sea. For hundreds of years, Maine has welcomed visitors from away. On the week-long bike tour, you will see the rugged coastline and meet the wonderful people of the state but you will also discover there is much more to Maine. You will discover fabulous cycling, a charming inn and resort, ocean breezes, and Maine’s robust farm-to-table food scene. From the quintessential small town of Rockland with its assortment of glorious harbor views, fabulous food, and a charming downtown, to the unique idyllic town of Camden, where the mountains meet the sea, through the vibrant island of Islesboro! The cycling is world-class and Maine’s extraordinary scenery and hearty seafood dishes will fuel your body and soul.
Tour Essence
- Experience a variety of fresh Maine seafood, the famous Maine’s Lobsters, and learn about Lobsters fishing
- Explore the charming towns of Camden and Rockland; exceptional examples of New England architecture
- Take an after-dinner walk on the Rockland breakwater. This 19th-century structure and its lighthouse shelter Rockland Harbor are constructed from more than 700,000 tons of locally quarried granite it is 4300′ long.
- Cycle through coastal hills with ocean views
- Walk the harbors of Rockland, Rockport and Camden at sunset and capture the amazing light
- Taste local wines and visit a local winery
- Microbreweries galore!
- Pedal to Lincolnville and board a Maine state ferry to experience a different way of life on the offshore island of Islesboro.
- Artists have been coming to Maine for centuries. Visit the site that inspired Andrew Wyeth’sChristina’s World and take in the stunning collection of American art at Rockland’s Farnsworth Museum.
- The invention that saved a million ships. Visit Owls Head lighthouse which has one of six Fresnel lenses still existent in Maine. These lenses vastly improved the impact of lighthouses by making their lights more intense and consistent.
What to Expect
Start Location
Rockland, MaineEnd Location
Rockland, Maine
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- All accommodations
- Tour welcome happy hour
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Van support
- 2 experienced guides
- Snacks and Super-Snacks along the rides
- Cultural visits and walks
- Ciclismo Classico Jersey & Water bottle
- Ciclismo Goodie Bag
- Please contact us if you require a rental bicycle.
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Local snacks and fresh fruit
2021
Start Location
Rockland, MaineFly Into
Portland, Maine (PWM)End Location
Rockland, MaineFly Out Of
Portland, Maine (PWM)Welcome to Rockland!
Meals Provided
DinnerAverage Mileage
25.5 milesElevation Gain
1,200 feetRiding Terrain
OndulatingMeals Provided
DinnerAccommodations
Samoset Resort on the Ocean
Located on the edge of Rockland Harbor, less than 8 miles south of Camden, Maine, Samoset Resort is a vacation destination unto itself. Here, guests have access to a massive outdoor pool, a full-service spa, four restaurants and 18 holes of championship golf.
Rockland Loop to North Pond
Meals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAverage Mileage
43.3 milesElevation Gain
3,000 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAccommodations
Samoset Resort on the Ocean
Located on the edge of Rockland Harbor, less than 8 miles south of Camden, Maine, Samoset Resort is a vacation destination unto itself. Here, guests have access to a massive outdoor pool, a full-service spa, four restaurants and 18 holes of championship golf.
Rockland to Camden
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
41 milesElevation Gain
3,300 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
The Harstone Inn
Come fall under the spell of our Camden Maine inn. First of all, it’s one of the grandest historic inns in this central Maine seaside village. Built in 1835, the Mansard-style Hartstone Inn offers an enchanting bed and breakfast hideaway. Furthermore, our charming inn is located in the heart of downtown Camden, Maine. As a result, you can walk to many attractions, including the sparkling harbor deemed Maine’s most stunning.
Island day! Ride into Islesboro
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
29.6/55 milesElevation Gain
1,200/3,000 feetRiding Terrain
Flat in main land, rolling on the islandMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
The Harstone Inn
Come fall under the spell of our Camden Maine inn. First of all, it’s one of the grandest historic inns in this central Maine seaside village. Built in 1835, the Mansard-style Hartstone Inn offers an enchanting bed and breakfast hideaway. Furthermore, our charming inn is located in the heart of downtown Camden, Maine. As a result, you can walk to many attractions, including the sparkling harbor deemed Maine’s most stunning.
Belfast Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
54.5 milesElevation Gain
3,500 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
The Harstone Inn
Come fall under the spell of our Camden Maine inn. First of all, it’s one of the grandest historic inns in this central Maine seaside village. Built in 1835, the Mansard-style Hartstone Inn offers an enchanting bed and breakfast hideaway. Furthermore, our charming inn is located in the heart of downtown Camden, Maine. As a result, you can walk to many attractions, including the sparkling harbor deemed Maine’s most stunning.
