Ride the Kennebunks
Thursday night road ride from Cape-Able
Group Ride Information
Scenic coastal views, rural back roads, and friendly motorists make cycling in the Kennebunks safe and easy.
The Maine Coastal Cycling Club supports local cycling with group road and mountain bike rides on a weekly basis. MC3's members share an appreciation for cycling and the great outdoors. All ages, abilites, and types of cyclists are encouraged to participate. For more information please visit www.mainecoastcycling.com.
All rides start at Cape-Able Bike Shop where plenty of parking is available
Road Bike Rides
Sunday 8:00 am - Several ability levels and paces (free post-ride coffee and muffins)
Thursday 6:00 pm - Intermediate/Advanced pace (finished for the season)
Mountain Bike Rides
Thursday 6:00 pm - (1.5-2 hrs) All abilities welcome (please call the shop)
Saturday 7:00 am - (1.5-2 hrs) All abilities welcome
Women's Rides
Saturday 8:00 am - (20 mile road ride)
Mountain Bike Trail Networks
Southern Maine is home to some amazing off-road trails. If you would rather not worry about maps or trail side bike repair try a guided tour. The trails combine easy-going double-track with twisty technical singletrack.
Listed below are three local trail systems for mountain bikers:
Tyler Brook Conservation Land
Kennebunkport
Tyler Brook is home to several miles of single and double track. The area is perfect for hiking, mountain biking,
and winter sports. Park at Cape-Able and pick up a map or join us for a group ride.
The trails are a signature of east coast mountain biking.
View and download a map of Tyler Brook
Mt. Agamenticus
York
Mt. A is a mountain biker's paradise. With over 50 miles of trails it is one of the most extensive networks in Maine. Pick up a map from Cape-Able or at the trailhead kiosk. On a clear day, the view from the top of Mt. A includes the presidential mountain ranges of the White Mountains. In the reverse direction, check out great views of the Atlantic Ocean.
View and download a map of Mt. Agamenticus
Clifford Park
Biddeford
Located on Rt. 9 in Biddeford 12 Miles from Kennebunkport this park features some easily accessible trails.
Trails range from smooth and rocky double track to extremely technical single-track complete with bridges, ladders and
other unique obstacles both natural and man made. Trail maps are available at Cape-Able.
View and download a map of Clifford Park
Local Road Routes
Fortunes Rocks Rd. in Biddeford Pool
Ocean Avenue and Cape Porpoise
(8 Miles round trip)
From Cape-Able, head through Dock Square on Ocean Ave with the ocean on your right.
Along this route you will ride parallel to the Kennebunk River and follow it tothe Atlantic Ocean at Colony Beach.
There are some classic coastal Maine residences on both sides of the road eventually leading the way to the Bush residence
(Walkers Point). Bear right at the Wildes District Fire Station taking Wildes District road to Cape Porpoise.
Goose Rocks Beach Loop
(11 Miles round trip)
Start from Cape-Able Bike Shop onto Arundel Rd. Follow Arundel Rd. past the horse
farm and take a right on to Goose Rocks Road. Follow Goose Rocks Road to the end and then head straight across Rt. 9.
At the end of the Dyke Road you will find the pristine Goose Rocks Beach. From Goose Rocks continue to Cape-Porpoise
or back to the shop.
Kennebunk Beach Loop
(7 Miles round trip)
For a short bike ride, try this 90 minute loop. From Cape-Able head 1.5 miles into town with the Shipyard shops on
your left. Take a left at the first light and head down Beach Ave. Beach Avenue takes you along Gooch's Beach and
Mother's Beach. After passing Mother's Beach, you will pass Lord's Point about ¼ mile on the left.
This quiet, mile long dead end road takes you oceanside with the Mousam River on your right.