A 26-mile loop is level and rolling newly paved road on Route 88 and the back roads of Freeport. This year we are short-handed on volunteers and crew, and yet we want to make sure every rider feels completely satisfied with the event and thoroughly pampered. So far the century ride begins in Portland while the others start from North Yarmouth. Ideally we will have enough volunteers to all everyone to start and finish from one location, though at different times. The Century route opens on Preble Street in Portland at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 21st.
Small breakfasts are available with coffee and tea for riders.
The official date for the Maine Century Ride will always be on the Saturday between Mother s Day and Memorial Day weekends. This year due to late season snow, road damage, and a short training season in 2001, we moved the ride date to July 21. Fundraising bikathons have a relaxed, festive atmosphere, so don t be surprised at all the high spirit and good cheer of your fellow riders. Most riders will enjoy the novelty and fun of a bikathon at a leisurely pace. Some riders will use the event to challenge themselves physically.