Question 1

What distances are the cycle rides, and how challenging are they?

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Day 1: Portland - Riding Distance approximately 33 miles / 53kms, undulating with 1150ft / 350m of elevation gain. Day 2: Rockland - Riding Distance approximately 38 miles / 62kms, undulating with 2560ft / 780m of elevation gain. Day 3: Bucksport - Riding Distance approximately 48 miles / 77kms, undulating with 2900ft / 885 m of elevation gain. Day 4: Bar Harbor - Riding Distance approximately 50 miles/80kms, undulating with 2300ft /700 m of elevation gain. Day 5: Acadia National Park - Riding Distance approximately 21 miles / 34kms, undulating with 1600ft /490 m of elevation gain. Day 6: Acadia National Park - Portland - Riding Distance approximately 27 miles / 43kms, undulating on 'carriage roads', with 1640ft /500 m of elevation gain.

Question 2

What is the approx average speed of travel? Also what is the average temp for this trip in Oct, typical clothing needed? What is the additional cost if I decide to ride an ebike?

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In Portland the daily high temperatures range from 71°F to 58°F, rarely falling below 51°F or exceeding 82°F. While daily low temperatures range from 50°F to 44°F, rarely falling below 36°F or exceeding 57°F. It will be a steady pace set by the group leader based on how the group is with those that are faster at the head of the group. The price of a e-bike would be $535 USD per person.

Question 3

Looking for a bike tour for a small group in 2023. Does the Maine Coast bike tour allow for e-bikes?

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Yes! Subject to availability, E-Bikes are available for this trip. Please note they will be at an additional cost.

Question 4

Where do we find the degree of difficulty, mileages and climbs per day

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All of our itineraries will note the physicality rating near the top right of the trip page. This particular trip is rated 3/5 for physical exertion. As for mileage breakdown, on cycling trips, each day's description on the itinerary includes this information. This can be found after the descriptions of the day's activities.

Question 5

How mamy miles/day is the group biking? What elevation every day? -this will help me determine if I would be able to keep up:)

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More information on distance and elevation can be found in the Essential Trip Notes. Rest assured, there is always a support vehicle at the back of the group which travelers are welcome to hop on anytime they feel tired. You do not need to be a professional cyclist, and our trips are designed for all cycling levels- including beginners who have never rode a bike! The group will be able to decide their own pace.

Question 6

Would you have bike seats or bicycle trailer for a 3 year old non rider? How much do you charge for 3 year old?

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Our minimum age requirement for travel is 12 on most of our tours. 6 if you are having a look at our Family trips. Unfortunately we do not accept anyone under those age requirements.

Question 7

For Cycle Maine & Acadia National Park tour, if 2 people register together, is there discount because of sharing hotel room?

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Our prices are per person, based on twin occupancy. If a solo traveler signs up for our tour, we will match them with a roommate of the same gender for the per person trip price listed on the website. If a traveler wants their own room, there is an additional cost.

Question 8

We are in New York city and we please ask if you have tours from N.Y or how we can participate in this tour.

Accepted Answer

To join this tour, you will have you make your own way to the starting point. This tour starts at La Quinta Inn by Wyndham, 340 Park Ave, Portland ME 04102. There are flights available from NYC to Portland, and the flight takes about an hour.

Question 9

About how far do you ride each day? Do you provide bicycles?

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The bicycles are provided on this tour.

Question 10

How much climbing and how many cycling miles on the Portland/Acadia bike tour.

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You have selected an amazing trip. Please see below for information regarding the cycling miles and elevation, broken down by trip day. Day 1 - Portland: Riding Distance - approximately 33 miles / 53kms, undulating with 1150ft / 350m of elevation gain. Day 2 - Rockport: Riding Distance - approximately 38 miles / 62kms, undulating with 2560ft / 780m of elevation gain. Day 3 - Bucksport: Riding Distance - approximately 48 miles / 77kms, undulating with 2900ft / 885 m of elevation gain. Day 4 - Bar Harbor: Riding Distance - approximately 50 miles/80kms, undulating with 2300ft /700 m of elevation gain. Day 5 - Acadia National Park: Riding Distance - approximately 21 miles / 34kms, undulating with 1600ft /490 m of elevation gain. Day 6 - Acadia National Park - Portland: Riding Distance - approximately 27 miles / 43kms, undulating on 'carriage roads', with 1640ft /500 m of elevation gain.

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