Sailboats and Summer Folks -
A Camden Adventure
Maine Bike Tour along Coastal Penobscot Bay
- Cycle Islesboro Island and Maine's Rocky Coast
- Enjoy a sunset sail on Penobscot Bay
- Explore the shops and galleries of Camden and Rockland
On the shores of Penobscot Bay, the richest lobstering grounds in the world, sits the town of Camden. Surrounded by rolling green hills and nestled in a picturesque harbor, Camden is one of Maine’s most beautiful destinations.
Day 1 - Cycling the Prettiest Six Miles in Maine*
We meet at 2pm Friday afternoon for an afternoon of cycling through the charming coastal village of Rockport. A delightful mix of tranquil farm lands and ocean views highlight our ride. In the evening we gather for a wine and cheese reception before dinner at one of Camden's finest restaurants.
6 and 15 miles
Dinner
The Hartstone Inn or the Blackberry Inn
Day 2 - Cycling the Pristine Island of Islesboro and a Sunset Sail
The early morning ferry carries us to Islesboro where stately pines and 40 room cottages serve as a backdrop for our ride around one of Maine's prettiest islands. Tonight we explore Penobscot Bay from the deck of a classic wooden schooner before a casual dinner.
28, 38, 0r 48 miles
Breakfast and Dinner
The Hartstone Inn or the Blackberry Inn
Day 3 - Exploring Rockland, Owl's Head, and Birch Point
Just south of Camden, Rockland is rapidly becoming a summer destination in its own right. Today's ride will carry us to Rockland and the Owls Head Light. Spend the afternoon wandering the Farnsworth Museum of Art or choose to cycle the rural beauty of the St George Peninsula and around Rackliff Island.
Note: The tour generally concludes between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
10, 20, 40, or 50 miles
Breakfast
*Yankee Magazine Fall 2005
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