8am Welcome: Check In and Welcome all with local pastries and coffee as we introduce each other, bike brief and discuss our ride and experiences.

Scenic Cycling: Choose your ride: Both casual or fast-paced rides are offered! Enjoy snacks and hydration at farm stops along the way.

Experiences: This morning, we set out on a breathtaking ride along the Portland coastline, where history, maritime charm, and ocean views collide. Our route takes us past four of Maine’s most iconic and nostalgic lighthouses, each with its own story and stunning setting:

• Portland Head Light – Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse, perched majestically at Fort Williams Park.

• Twam Island Ledge Light – visible just offshore, standing as a sentinel in Casco Bay.

• Spring Point Ledge Light – a unique sparkplug-style lighthouse you can walk right up to on a breakwater.

• Bug Light (Portland Breakwater Light) – a charming and compact beacon offering sweeping views of Portland Harbor.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic, salty sea air, and charming neighborhoods that blend history with New England coastal charm. This ride is as much about soaking in the scenery as it is about the spin.

We’ll finish our morning with a chance to unwind at a local café or brewery near the waterfront before saying our goodbyes—full of memories and a camera roll of classic Maine moments.

Dinner: On your own

Meeting Time: 8:00 am

Meeting Location:
Wolfe Neck Center For Agriculture and the Environment
Farm Stand
184 Burnett Rd
Freeport, ME 04032

COASTAL CHARM & FARM TRADITIONS
8am Welcome: Enjoy local pastries and coffee as we discuss our ride and the days experiences.

Scenic Cycling: Choose your ride: Both short, casual ride or long, fast-paced rides are offered with snacks and hydration at farm stops along the way.

Experiences: Today’s ride begins at the scenic Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, where we’ll head out and pedal through a beautiful blend of coast and countryside. Our route heads south toward Harpswell, offering sweeping views of Casco Bay, before crossing into Orr’s Island and then Sebascodegan Island. Along the way, soak in the salty breeze and picture-perfect inlets that define this stretch of Maine’s midcoast.

From there, we’ll make our way inland to Wild Oats Bakery, located near the airport, for a well-earned snack and a local beer sample.

We’ll return to Wolfe’s Neck around 12-12:30 PM, just in time for an optional 60-minute wagon tour of the farm. Led by Michael, Wolfe’s Neck educator, the tour showcases regenerative farming techniques and explores the land’s rich history, including its ties to the Abenaki tribe.

Want to keep exploring on your own? Consider a paddleboard session on-site with LLBean, a leisurely hike on the Wolfe’s Neck trails, or spend your afternoon discovering the shops and charm of downtown Freeport.

Welcome Dinner: 6:00 pm
Dolphins Marina & Restaurant
515 Basin Point Rd,
Harpswell, ME 04079

We’ll gather again tonight for a special group dinner at the Dolphin Marina & Restaurant, where local flavors and a glowing sunset over the water will be the perfect way to end a memorable day.

Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Location:
Hedgehog Mountain Parking
Pownal Road Field
Freeport, ME

9am Welcome: Enjoy local pastries and coffee as we discuss our last ride.

Scenic Cycling: Choose your ride: Both casual or fast-paced rides are offered!

Experience: Today, we head to Bradberry Farm and enjoy fresh Blueberry from the property

Then we will head over to Replinova Farm where we will meet Gary and briefly learn of his regenerative agriculture practices. We will enjoy our post ride sandwiches made with the farm’s ingredients.

End On A High Note Lunch: Celebrate our great weekend with a farewell Cider at the local Brewery before we have a short ride back to our start. We end our tour around 1pm

Refer to Saturday August 9, 2025 for detail of the single day ride and Welcome Dinner

Replenova Farm
Wolfs Neck Farm
Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe
Flight Deck Brewery
Tavern Hill Farm