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SUMMARY:Ride with the Alewives Bicycle Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that it has been over 100 years since alewives have been able to swim directly from the Atlantic Ocean to China Lake in East Vassalboro? Participate in a cycling tour covering a 14-mile stretch while stopping at various fish ladders and dam removals that facilitate the alewives' return to their native lake. This will be an informative naturalist tour exploring the different dams within the area\, the history behind the removal of some dams\, and the creation of fish ladders at others to enable the passage of alewives to their native spawning ground. We will include a stop for a picnic lunch in East Vassalboro. \n\n \n\nJoin us for an engaging ride with the Alewives\, where you can also gain new insights. This event is free of charge and welcomes individuals who enjoy riding road bikes\, cross bikes\, or e-bikes. The ride will proceed at a moderate pace and include several stops to explore historical sites. Participants are required to have a spare tube\, to wear bright-colored clothing and a helmet.  Don't forget your lunch!\n\n \n\nThe riding route map: Alewives Bike Ride - 14 Miles - MapMyRide  Limited to 12 participants and registration will be required.\n\n \n\nDifficulty Rating\n\n4 - Moderate\n\n \n\nDifficulty Rating Definition:\n\nFitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="text-align:initial">Did you know that it has been over 100 years since alewives have been able to swim directly from the Atlantic Ocean to China Lake in East Vassalboro? Participate in a cycling tour covering a 14-mile stretch while stopping at various fish ladders and dam removals that facilitate the alewives&#39\; return to their native lake. This will be an informative naturalist tour exploring the different dams within the area\, the history behind the removal of some dams\, and the creation of fish ladders at others to enable the passage of alewives to their native spawning ground. We will include a stop for a picnic lunch in East Vassalboro.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<div style="background:0px 0px\; border:0px\; padding:0px\; text-align:initial">&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<p style="text-align:initial">Join us for an engaging ride with the Alewives\, where you can also gain new insights. This event is free of charge and welcomes individuals who enjoy riding road bikes\, cross bikes\, or e-bikes. The ride will proceed at a moderate pace and include several stops to explore historical sites. Participants are required to have a spare tube\,&nbsp\;to wear bright-colored clothing and a helmet.&nbsp\; Don&#39\;t forget your lunch!</p>\n\n<div style="background:0px 0px\; border:0px\; padding:0px\; text-align:initial">&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<p style="text-align:initial">The riding route map:&nbsp\;<a class="UxqGQ MiAyd" href="https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6687808526/" rel="noopener" style="vertical-align: baseline\; background: 0px 0px rgba(0\, 0\, 0\, 0)\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; cursor: pointer\; text-decoration-line: initial\; text-decoration-color: rgb(1\, 0\, 110)\; color: rgb(1\, 0\, 110)\; line-height: 1.5\; min-height: auto\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0\, 0\, 0\, 0)\; box-sizing: inherit\;" target="_blank"><u>Alewives Bike Ride - 14 Miles - MapMyRide</u></a>&nbsp\; Limited to 12 participants and registration will be required.</p>\n\n<div style="background:0px 0px\; border:0px\; padding:0px\; text-align:initial">&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<p style="text-align:initial"><strong>Difficulty Rating</strong></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:initial">4 - Moderate</p>\n\n<div style="background:0px 0px\; border:0px\; padding:0px\; text-align:initial">&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<p style="text-align:initial"><strong>Difficulty Rating Definition:</strong></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:initial">Fitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action.</p>\n
LOCATION:175 Veteran Dr\, Winslow\, ME 04901\, USA
UID:e.3098.12764
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DTSTAMP:20260426T233509Z
URL:https://business.belfastmaine.org/events/details/ride-with-the-alewives-bicycle-tour-12764
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