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BIKING TOPICS

Bicycle commuting
Gas prices too high? Ride a bike to work:
A new club for bicycle commuters in the Portland area offers tips and networking.
(June 11, 2007)

Bicycling in the rain
Take care of yourself and your bike:
Two experts offers tips and tricks for safe and comfortable bicycling in wet conditions.
(August 23, 2009)

Community bike centers
The non-profit Bike Shop in Portland schedules its first benefit community ride for Saturday
The 25-mile ride gives cyclists a view and a cause (July 8, 2007)

Biddeford bike center gets community involved
(July 23, 2006)

Biking with children
Trailers or child seats? Safety comes first with child in tow
(Sept. 3, 2006)

Off-road trails offer fun, adventure for parents and kids
(Sept. 25, 2005)

At the bike shop:
Avoid bike trouble: Wheel in for a spring tune-up
(May 14, 2006)

Fitting session can turn a tired bike into a true friend
(July 31, 2005)

ROUTES AROUND MAINE

Belfast:
Wheel your bike into Waldo County for ride with a view
(July 3, 2005)

Bethel:
Bet on Bethel for great ride, festival fun
(Aug. 6, 2006)

Biddeford:
Give the Clifford Park Assault course a try
(June 18, 2006)

Biddeford Pool:
Biking to the beaches of Biddeford
(June 24, 2007)

Boothbay region:
Set of rides in beautiful Boothbay region can make every family member happy
(July 22, 2007)

Bradbury Mountain, Pownal:
Bradbury Mountain opens new trails
(September 2, 2007)

Brunswick:
Maquoit Bay offers smooth, fun ride
(July 9, 2006)

Chebeague Island:
Secret's out: Super cycling on Chebeague
(July 22, 2007)

Falmouth
Practice hill cilmbing on 18.6-mile loop
(August 2, 2009)

Freeport
Choice routes in South Freeport area set stage for Women's Ride for Heart Health
(May 29, 2007)

Harpswell:
A midcoast slice of vintage Maine, from Brunswick to Cundys Harbor
(Jul. 6, 2008)

Islesboro:
Quick ferry ride and you're ready for a day on Islesboro
(Aug. 15, 2004)

Kittery Point:
An idyllic coastal ride with beaches, forts, lobsters and ice cream
(June 8, 2008)

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, Baring (near Calais):
Moosehorn: Miles of roads, no vehicles, wildlife aplenty
(Aug. 14, 2005)

Mount Desert Island:
Two rides, 10 or 100 miles, and you're spoiled for choice
(Sept. 20, 2009)

Seeking solitude during the busy season on the quiet side of MDI
(Aug. 3, 2008)

Mountain biking:
Off-road trails provide great views of autumn in Maine:
Five picks for off-road adventures in some of Maine's best fall foliage spots
(Sept. 17, 2006)

New Gloucester:
New Gloucester route offers challenging ride, pretty vistas - and guilt-free treats
(Aug. 28, 2005)

Peaks Island, Casco Bay:
Peaks Island tour turns summer visitors into easy riders
(July 18, 2004)

Pemaquid, New Harbor, Round Pond:
Pemaquid peninsula will reward experienced riders
(July 4, 2004)

Poland Springs:
Fill a beautiful day with activities in Range Ponds area
(July 17, 2005)

Portland:
Introducing the Maine Ice Cream Roundabout of Portland:
wheel around town for some great ice cream
(Aug. 20, 2006)

Presque Isle and Rangeley
Biking adventures in remote Maine
(Aug. 19, 2007)

Scarborough:
Eastern Trail stretches to Nonesuch River
(May 28, 2006)

Schoodic:
Skip Acadia`s crowds; Schoodic`s just as scenic
(Aug. 1, 2004)

South Portland:
South Portland Greenbelt winds through busy city, fields
(Sept. 11, 2005)

Yarmouth:
Maine Bike Rally sets up in Yarmouth
(July 2, 2006)

York:
A York County ride offers Maine's late-season charm
(October 18, 2009)