New England Bike Tours Catering to All Skill Levels
For over two decades, we have provided exceptional Maine bike tours designed for cyclists of all abilities. Embarking on a biking adventure along the breathtaking coast of this stunning state is a truly unforgettable experience.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of this remarkable region, and you’ll undoubtedly fall in love with its captivating charm and scenic splendor.
Inspired by our own cycling adventures and passion for the beauty of New England, Summer Feet offers unique Maine bike tours that showcase the region’s hidden gems.
Whether you join us for our half-day 5 Lighthouse Bike Tour, one of our Weekend Bike Tours, or a Weeklong Tour in Coastal New England, we guarantee you a personalized, guided tour experience that will help you to discover some of the most beautiful but little-known areas of Maine.
Our Maine cycling trips guide you along picturesque coastal roads, to serene islands, and through secret pathways.
With each turn, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking scenery and a sampling of the finest offerings of coastal Maine, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Browse our Maine bike tours below. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Experience the dramatic beauty of Maine’s rockbound coast, enjoy car-free cycling on tree-lined carriage roads.
Our light version of Pedal the Coast offers the opportunity to enjoy an inn to inn bicycle tour at a more relaxed pace.
Your guides lead you through Acadia National Park, around a picturesque island. There’s plenty of time off-bike to taste, touch, see and do.
Our Port Cylde to Acadia Bike Tour offers the perfect combination of beaten-track discoveries with the opportunity to discover the stunning beauty of Acadia National Park. Enjoy six […]
Penobscot Bay is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world, producing more of the famous Maine Lobster than any other body of water. During your six-day […]
Discover Maine’s iconic summer community and most vibrant city on this wonderful 5 day self-guided cycling adventure.
Love to bike? Then cycle the Maine Coast is the tour for you. Cycle the Maine Coast offers fourteen days of inn-to-inn cycling along the Maine Coast. Your […]
Your guides lead you through Acadia National Park, around a picturesque island. There’s plenty of time off-bike to taste, touch, see and do.
Experience the dramatic beauty of Maine’s rockbound coast, enjoy car-free cycling on tree-lined carriage roads.
Those who cycle for the scenery, this weekend tour of seaside towns of Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, Arundel, and Cape Porpoise is for you!
Join us as we explore off-the-beaten-track Maine, also cycling into Canada, with stunning views of Acadia National Park as the backdrop.
Your 6-day Lobster Rolls and Localvores tour offers fabulous cycling and the chance to enjoy some of Maine’s finest food and vibrant towns.
Biking Vacations in New England Unlike Any Other
While riding is part of the fun, it would be downright cruel to bring you this close to the wonders of our state without allowing time for discovery. That’s why each Maine cycling vacation includes plenty of time to explore your surroundings. Explore charming towns, walk peaceful stretches of shoreline, and taste local culinary delicacies such as lobster or salmon.
As you wander through the quaint towns and harbors along our routes, photo opportunities will be plentiful. Pop your head in one of the delightful boutiques and find a treasure you can take home. Collect souvenirs from the coastline and snap dozens of pictures of awe-inspiring sunsets, wildlife, and scenery to remember your Maine bike tour.
For over eighteen years, we’ve offered upscale Maine bicycle tours complete with accommodations at the area’s finest bed and breakfast inns, and delicious snacks and meals. Plus, we offer various bicycle tour levels from beginner to advanced, so everyone can have fun at their own pace.
Whether you long for a weekend Maine biking escape or a weeklong, active vacation, discover why Summer Feet offers far more adventure for your money.
These popular tours book fast. To ensure you get the dates and itineraries you want, book your Maine cycling vacation today. If you have any questions about our Maine bicycle tours, please get in touch.
Another Transamerica bicycle tour — 40 years later
With the 40th anniversary of the 1976 Bikecentennial bike tour rolling out this year, a lot of people are finding ways to commemorate the event.
Terry Taylor is one of them. A life-long bicyclist since he received his first bike from his father in 1944, Terry participated in that first Transamerica bike ride in 1976.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2016/05/18/another-transamerica-bicycle-tour-40-years-later/
Retirees riding bicycles in greater numbers
All little Johnny wanted was a new bicycle for Christmas when he was a kid. Now, 60 years later, John Sr. is retired, and he still wants a bicycle.
The Wall Street Journal has discovered that “more older people” (hey, be careful who you’re calling old) are taking up bicycling.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2015/12/22/retirees-riding-bicycles-in-greater-numbers/
Age no barrier on solo trans-Canada bicycle tour
Don’t tell Howard Dietzman that he’s too old to ride his bike. The 81-year-old grandfather from New Jersey completed a solo bicycle tour across Canada earlier this fall.
It was his second bike trip across Canada. He’s completed three rides across the US, in addition to a bike tour from New York to Alaska. I …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/11/11/age-no-barrier-on-solo-trans-canada-bicycle-tour/
Cross-county cyclist battles Parkinson’s
The next time you consider skipping a bike ride because it’s drizzling, or it isn’t sunny, or you didn’t get your 8 hours the previous night, remember about Steve Quam.
The 68-year-old bicyclist from Anderson, S.C., suffers from Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that gets worse with time. In spite of that, he’s riding a self-contained bicycle …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2014/10/09/cross-county-cyclist-battles-parkinsons/
The 5 best bike tours in NYC
For those looking to experience New York City like the locals, hop on two wheels and join one of the best bike tours NYC has to offer. There are lots on offer but we’ve whittled down the best – we think you’re going to like them. And yeah sure, the best walking tours may allow you to take your time and the NYC bus tours may cover more ground, but bicycle tours are an ideal way for first-time visitors to explore a specific area or see the top New York attractions at their own pace. From a breezy ride down the idyllic Brooklyn waterfront to a cruise through Central Park, our guide rounds up the best bike tours in NYC for every mood and budget. We would say they are all wheelie good but that would be lame. Enjoy!
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Best NYC bike tours
From Manhattan: 2-Hour Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour
This one’s a cracker – and not just for fans of bridges, of which we guess there are a few knocking around. Anyway, you’ll ride across two iconic New York bridges in this three-hour tour. Kicking off in DUMBO, you’ll travel from Brooklyn to China Town, gliding along the East River and stopping in the South Port Sea, City Hall Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Finally, the tour winds up in Brooklyn Heights, where you’ll find a wealth of shops and eateries to head to post-tour. And you’ll have totally earned that reward you know.
Small-Group Central Park Bike Tour
You might already know this fun fact but, fun fact: Central Park spans a whopping 2.5 miles from 59th Street to 110th Street, making it quite a trek on foot. Luckily, you can pedal your way through a good number of the park’s famed attractions in just two hours during this tour. Stops include the Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, the Dakota, Cleopatra’s Needle and the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Most importantly, the tour is capped at just eight to provide a more personalized guided experience. Which is of course wonderful but does mean you also need to reserve your spot early.
Brooklyn Bridge Guided Bike Tour
Did you know that Brooklyn Bridge is one of the city’s most popular biking destinations? Well, it is. And you’ll find out why on this excellent bike tour. Your guide will take you on a quick spin around the southern tip of Manhattan before leading you into the City Hall area and then up onto the bridge. Once you hit the bridge tower on the Brooklyn side, you’ll be able to turn back towards Manhattan to snap photos of the Statue of Liberty, the port of Brooklyn and Manhattan’s Financial District. Dreamy Insta stuff.
New York at Night Bike Tour
Sightseeing in New York City doesn’t stop after sunset—this is the city that never sleeps, after all. Make the most of your evening on a bike tour of Midtown’s most dazzling lights. After meeting your guide at Columbus Circle, you’ll pedal south past Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, the Empire State Building and other iconic landmarks that light up the city skyline. Again, great for Insta, people.
Three-Borough Cultural Bike Tour
Looking for the biggest bang for your biking buck? This full-day bike tour visits not one, not two, but three boroughs: Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. How do you like those apples, huh? You’ll cycle through the Upper East Side, Long Island City, Williamsburg and Greenpoint before crossing the Williamsburg Bridge to end the day in the Lower East Side. As you ride, your guide will point out examples of the Big Apple’s vibrant cultural melting pot, like the Hasidic Jewish community in Yiddish-speaking Williamsburg bumping up against a Polish enclave in Greenpoint. A true celebration and education – and a blast, to boot.
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Best Self-Guided Portland Bike Tours
Portland is known for being a bike-friendly city, and there’s no better way to experience it. If you are a cycling enthusiast and want to explore Portland by bike, here are the best self-guided Portland bike tours.
Explore Portland like the locals, on two wheels. The city is divided north and south by Burnside Street and east and west by the Willamette River. Generally, it takes a while to see everything in all of the 90 formally recognized neighborhoods. So, we have gathered three popular Portland bike rides to give you a preview of what Portland has to offer.
Springwater on the Willamette
This section of the Springwater Corridor lies between the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the Sellwood Bridge. This path accommodates walkers, joggers, hikers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and even horseback riders. Not far from the corridor, you can bike to some favorite local attractions, such as Oaks Amusement Park, Oaks Wildlife Refuge, and Sellwood Riverfront Park.
Hawthorne Bridge to Mt. Tabor Park
For this route, take the Hawthorne Bridge to Southeast Portland. You can explore the Division/Clinton neighborhood before heading towards Mt. Tabor Park. You will climb 650 feet (198m) to the summit where you can enjoy a stunning view of the terrain and city skyline. While there are currently no existing bike paths in Hawthorne, the Portland Bureau of Transportation Bicycle Advisory Committee (POBOT) has plans to improve and add new greenways in the Hawthorne neighborhood. In the meantime, be careful sharing the roads with others.
Northeast Neighborhood Greenways
Greenways are low-traffic road routes located in the iconic Northeast neighborhoods of Portland. You’ll know you’re on a Greenway if you see green and white bicycle markings on the asphalt. Take some time to explore these routes and see what the city has to offer. Don’t forget to enjoy the view from Alameda Ridge. See a map of all the neighborhood greenways.
Essential Portland Bike Tours
Despite being a city with more than half a million people, picturesque forests and stunning hilltop views are just a short bike ride away. Don’t miss out on these essential Portland Bike Tours.
The Classic Waterfront Loop Ride
Enjoy a scenic ride along the Willamette River. This is a popular loop for locals and tourists, so be sure to yield for walkers and slow down when needed.
The Art of Foster Ride
This ride will take you by more than a dozen vibrant murals and street paintings around the Foster-Powell area. The map below shows where every art piece is on the ride.
Four Parks of East Portland Ride
This ride takes you on a tour of four east Portland parks: Gateway Discovery Park, East Holladay Park, John Luby City Park, and Knott City Park.
Best Parks for Cycling
Explore these Portland parks on two wheels like the locals.
Laurelhurst Park
This park surrounds a scenic lake and was the first city park named to the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, it offers picnic areas, a horseshoe pit, an off-leash area for dogs, and basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts.
Mt. Tabor Park
This prominent park features a large forested park with 360-degree views, a reservoir, a performance stage, and tennis courts.
Rocky Butte
This park is an extinct volcanic cinder cone butte. It provides an excellent relaxing option for sweeping views of the city, airport, and river. On a clear day, you can view both Mt. Hood Mt. Saint Helen.
Council Crest
Council crest is the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. At the top of this hill, visitors can see five mountains in the Cascade Range: Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Rainier.
Bike Safety Tips: Know Before You Go
Most importantly, know before you go! Get familiar with Portland’s laws and regulations regarding cycling and sharing the road.
Knowing the Law
The Portland Bureau of Transportation provides a page with all state and city laws pertaining to cycling. Also, they provide an easy-to-read Bike and Walk Map of Portland.
Sharing the Road
Even though most Portland drivers expect to encounter cyclists, it’s still a good idea to brush up on rider tips such as using hand signals, dressing in more visible clothing, and biking slowly on sidewalks. In addition, there are even some unique markings on the road, such as bike boxes, to watch out for.