Why are there no big bicycle rallies?
12-09-15, 09:52 AM
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Here in Maine we have the American Lung Association Bicycle Trek Across Maine which gets larger and larger every year. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine, with its membership, does rides all over Maine, the United States, and the world. For more information, see bikemaine.org .
12-12-15, 05:13 AM
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The Adventure Fest
This was the first one presented by Bicycle Times and they did a great job. It was like a festive religious retreat for zealous cyclists. The Resort was a very convenient focus, set on a scenic lake with a MUP lined with knowledgeable vendors, who freely chatted and gave advice. …
The Ride
Of course the Focus of the Weekend were the Rides, of various lengths and road surfaces…
Now there are plenty of nice rides around Boston, but what made this ride special were the mountains…There were also some steep backroad hills…The other terrains were pleasant wooded back roads, and a long stretch of unshaded farm lands…
I drove back to Boston on Sunday, feeling myself a much better rider than when I arrived, for conquering the mountains …
Wow, looks like you guys had a great time riding and hanging out. I hope to talk my wife into attending this type of event… Beautiful area and awesomely maintained trails, if you're inclined to ride MTB.
…There was sone talk that Bicycle Times may do this again. As commented previously on this thread
Sounds like a nice venue for an Eighth Annual Fifty-Plus Ride. 
… This event featured accommodations from camping, to cottages and cabins and even a motel on the premises making it easy for participants to gather before and after the rides to plan and socialize.
Additionally, the event offered a number of different rides enabling riders of varying skill levels to participate in rides in which they would feel comfortable.
Additionally, the event offered a number of different rides enabling riders of varying skill levels to participate in rides in which they would feel comfortable.
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12-12-15, 08:31 AM
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I really miss the Coors Classic bike race. I attended several in the 80s. The thing I liked was the fact you could stand right next to the course to watch, and before and after the race you could meet and talk to many of the racers.
A tour and a glass of beer at the Coors brewery was not a bad deal either!!!!
A tour and a glass of beer at the Coors brewery was not a bad deal either!!!!
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