Thank you for signing up to spend the weekend with us in Lincoln! It's year two of the BikeMaine Weekend, and we've listened to the feedback from our first Weekend ride to make this one even better!
This is the first edition of your monthly newsletter with updates, reminders, and stories to get you in the spirit! In this first edition, we'll show you around our homebase for the event, and give you a heads up on what's to come!
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Welcome to Lincoln—Penobscot Nation! With nearly 70 miles of shoreline frontage, 19 miles of river frontage, 4,300+ acres of water, and 22,000 acres of woodland, this "Highlands area" is one of Maine’s best-kept secrets. No matter the season, there is an outdoor activity for everyone to enjoy. You can relax on the beach at Prince Thomas Park (part of the BikeMaine Weekend Village), kayak on Mattanawcook Pond, take a stroll on the Community Walking Trail, explore the ATV and snowmobile trails, ice fish at Upper Cold Stream Pond, cross-country ski, and more!
Lincoln has an active, friendly community, and a developing downtown area with options for shopping, dining, and staying during your visit. The Town hosts many engaging events throughout the year, including the Farmers and Artisans Market, summer concert series, Loon Festival (July), Harvest Moon Festival (September,) and Festival of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting (December). As they say in Lincoln: "Come for the lakes, stay for the lifestyle!"
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You're registered...now what?
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COVID waiver in your email? If you signed up someone other than yourself, you will have received an email from Bikereg with a Covid-19 waiver reminder. It is extremely important that you forward this to whomever you signed up, as all riders are required to sign a Covid-19 waiver before joining us in Lincoln.
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Add-ons. No tent? No problem. There are still tent & porter spots available. All tents are single or double occupancy, and are set up and taken down for you. Remember that you still need to supply your own sleeping equipment. Towel rentals are also a great amenity to add on. A fresh towel will be available for you Friday to Sunday, so you don't have to pack and unpack a wet towel.
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Bring a non-riding buddy! Have a friend or family member that wants to experience the Weekend with you? We are looking for volunteers to help with everything from set-up to rest stops. Click here to learn more and sign up!
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Stay tuned for important info and updates. Future newsletters will have activity information, route maps, merchandise information, and more! You will be receiving one BikeMaine newsletter per month, and one or two with information about happenings at the Coalition. Please do not opt out of emails, as you will miss important information. If at any point you think you are missing newsletters, please contact ride@bikemaine.org.
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Looking to buy or sell a used bike? |
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We are having two Bike Swaps in 2022! This is a great way to find a new-to-you bike, or to help someone in need find their new ride.
If you are near to Lewiston, Maine, join us on April 24 at the University of Southern Maine in Lewiston. The second Swap will be June 12 at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.
Have a bike you’d like to sell in Lewiston? Click here to get started. Anyone may sell up to 20 bikes, just submit a separate form per bike. The form will be open again in late April for Gorham.
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The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is committing to advancing our equity and inclusion efforts. The Coalition is prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in three main categories of our organization: self-education, community engagement/outreach, and event structure for 2022-2023. We welcome community members and visitors of Maine—Wabanaki Territory—from all backgrounds to join the Coalition. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization powered by donations from individual and business members. Help make Maine better for biking and walking by becoming a member today!
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