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Distance: 45, 67, and 92 mile loops
Terrain: Flat to rolling
This is the land where lumber was once king, as each town and village along this 92-mile ride serves as a reminder. The ride follows the Penobscot River from Bangor to Howland before swinging west along the Piscataquis River and finally south through the agricultural land of western Penobscot County. Old dams, mills and farms dot the countryside, and there are many points of interest along the way. The Bangor Historical Society publishes a guide for a walking tour of the historic buildings in downtown Bangor. The Leonards Mills Museum in Bradley, a reconstruction of a 19th Century sawmill, should not be missed. In addition, there are numerous opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way.
This tour is ideal for cyclists equipped for long distances between services. Two shorter loops of 45- and 67-miles including stops in Old Town and Pushaw Lake are provided. Even on these shortened loops, there’s still a considerable distance between services in the middle section of the loops.
Many thanks to Jim Rose, owner of the Rose Bicycle Shop in Orono, for
suggesting this excellent ride.
Click here to download a PDF with complete details about this tour.
If you would like a hard copy of this PDF, please call us at 207-624-3250 and we’d be happy to help.
Special Features
Views of the Penobscot and Piscataquis rivers Walking tour of historic Bangor Leonard Mills Museum in Bradley Wildlife viewing
Services
Bike Shops:
Rose Bicycle Shop, Orono, 207-866-3525 Pat’s Bike Shop, Brewer, 207-827-5450
For accommodations at the beginning and end of the tour, contact:
Starting point:
The ride originates from the Pickering Square Parking Garage on Broad Street in downtown Bangor. From I-95, take exit 45A to I-395. Take exit 3B to Main Street and go 0.7 miles to a traffic light, following signs for ME 9 and Brewer. Turn right at the light (Railroad Street) and then immediately left. Bear left under the green bridge (ME 9 goes right), and you’ll see the garage on your left. It is the only parking garage in Bangor. Rates are reasonable and 24-hour parking is permitted.
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