The nonprofit Bicycle Coalition of Maine works to make the state’s roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. In the pandemic, its work has become more pertinent than ever.
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Posted inBusiness, Outdoors, Sports
Oxbow serves up the perfect pair: Beer and cross-country skiing
The brewery’s new tasting room in western Maine has free Nordic trails. Even better: Many other breweries in Maine also sit a stone’s throw from amazing trails for skiing, strolling or bicycling.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Sports
Patrick Dempsey to be honorary captain of U.S. Olympic cycling team
The partnership is a natural extension of work the former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor and Maine native already has been doing within the cycling world.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56
John Andretti, 56, was the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s 600-mile race in North Carolina on the same day.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Coast to coast: Peaks mom and son bike America
Over the course of three months, Leah Day and her son, Oakley Bradenday traveled 4,400 miles by bicycle, seeing America and learning about themselves along the way.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Pedestrians should get our attention every day
Halloween has a lesson or 2 about making roads safer for everyone.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Reduction in Maine speeding fines hasn’t led to rise in speeding tickets
The state should use all available tools to enforce speed limits and educate the public about the risks of driving too fast.
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Insight: Rekindling America’s past love – the bicycle
European cities show that it’s possible, and beneficial to limit cars and encourage pedaling.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland immigrant hopes to break barriers in bike ride from Madawaska to Kittery
Over 6 days, Truc Huynh plans to meet locals and raise money for 5 charities that helped his family when he immigrated from Vietnam.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Cycling’s new generation ready to deliver at Tour de France
No matter who wins, this year’s Tour de France will see a changing of the guard.