Rides in Maine --- cue sheets
If you're planning a trip to Maine, the state has cue sheets for 25 rides - rides that I would consider as day trips. I've done a few of them in the southern coastal area, and the ones I rode were quite enjoyable.
You can find a map with links to the areas of the state - which then goes on to link to the list of rides in that area - at http://www.exploremaine.org/bike/bike_tours.html.
You can find descriptions and some photos from the tours that I've done in my journal Exploring a small piece of the Maine coast (and New Hampshire too!).
Saturday morning's womens ride
I lead a women's only ride on Saturdays, leaving at 8 am from Cape Able Bike Shop in Kennebunkport, ME. It is a 26 mile loop that goes around Biddeford Pool (ocean vistas). The ride just started this spring and I've been really psyched by the number of women that have shown up. Most are pretty good cyclists that have never done group riding but pick up the skills really fast. I'm planning the ride to continue through the winter but it will likely turn co-ed for the winter.
There is also a Sunday morning ride (co-ed) leaving at 8 am from the same bike shop. We break out into 5 groups (from fast 20+ to recreational). The rides go from 30-45 miles in length. The group I lead is the B+. We generally average 17-18 mph and do a 32 mile loop. Our bike club supplies coffee and muffins after the Sunday ride so we can socialize afterwards. This ride also continues all winter long (conditions are above 10 degrees and roads are mostly clear - most of us used our mountain bikes/cross bikes through the winter).
So if you are visiting the area, please bring your bike and join us!
Maureen