Maine Maps 32 Biking Routes Totaling 1,000 Miles
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation released maps of routes spanning mountain and road cycling.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Cycling
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The Bicycle Coalition of Maine and the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation published the Maine Adventure Collection, which includes 32 biking routes totaling 1,000 miles. The routes range from mountain biking to road cycling and include difficulty ratings and surface distances.
Why it matters
The organizations aim to change the perception that Maine is less known for cycling than for hiking and boating. The collection gives riders statewide route information for planning rides across the state.
The collection lists the Common Ground Gravel ride at 37 miles with a difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, and the Mt. Vernon North ride at 22 miles with a rating of 8 out of 10. Usage figures for the routes have not been reported.
The players
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is a statewide advocacy organization that promotes cycling and safer bike infrastructure across Maine.
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation
The Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation is a state office that works to expand and promote outdoor recreation opportunities throughout Maine.
The details
Each route includes difficulty ratings, distances on paved and unpaved surfaces, and recommended bike and tire widths to help cyclists plan. The routes were mapped to highlight less-explored areas of Maine by bike.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation publish the Maine Adventure Collection maps.
Season Trajectory
The route collection extends the state's outdoor recreation promotion, which has long centered on hiking and boating, to cycling. It positions Maine's cycling routes as a new category for visitors and residents planning trips across the state.
Riders planning a trip can compare difficulty ratings and surface distances across the 32 routes before choosing a ride. The collection lists recommended bike and tire widths, which helps riders match gear to each route's paved and unpaved sections.
The takeaway
Riders can use the difficulty ratings and surface breakdowns to match routes to their experience and equipment before heading out.
Further reading
For more on riding the state's trails, see Cycling coverage across Maine.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mainebiz.
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