Presque Isle - the Star City, is located on the peninsula of the Aroostook River and Presque Isle Stream in Aroostook County, the largest county in Maine, and the geographically largest east of the Mississippi River. The city offers distinct dining options and comfortable rooms for you to depart from on your Aroostook adventure. Riders who start in Presque Isle will tour through rural countryside, along Aroostook State Park, and pass our historic balloon launch sites! Maine produces 4% of the national potato crop and Aroostook County produces 96% of that. In fact, the very first acre of potatoes planted in Aroostook County was planted in Presque Isle. Fields of potato blossoms and canola cloak the rolling hillsides of this area in sweeping hues of yellow, purple, and white. In addition to traditional agricultural scenes, riders may also happen upon our Amish communities - we highly encourage you to indulge yourself at their bakeries and roadside stands! The agricultural towns of Mapleton, Fort Fairfield, Easton, Mars Hill, and Caribou offer a great place to explore in the evening - you will even find a blockhouse in Fort Fairfield from the bloodless Aroostook War. The summer season is scheduled with celebrations as locals and visitors enjoy the Maine Potato Blossom Festival, Crown of Maine Balloon Festival, Northern Maine Fair, Fiddlehead Festival, and Blackfly Brew-Fest! The Loring Airforce Base located in Limestone is accessible to riders. This now-closed US Airforce Base was the second-largest SAC base, this area is said to have many UFO sighting. But a proven fact is that a person who is at Loring is actually closer to Europe than they are to California! Biking routes along the river are very flat, but some moderate hills exist in this region. Road traffic is light in this area with the heaviest traffic being on US Route 1 - a road shoulder does exist on this road. Some signage encourages motorists to share the road. Log Trucks, 18-wheelers, and farm equipment may be present on roadways.

The City of Caribou is the most northeastern city in the United States and a busy cultural hub of the Crown of Maine. Located 345 miles North of Boston, Caribou boasts four seasons, three nations (America, Canada, and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs), two languages (English and French), and one fantastic way of life! Thursday nights in Caribou are a block party with live music, games, and food! They call it 'Thursdays on Sweden' and you will love it - in New Sweden, we celebrate the Midsummer Festival with lilacs, daisies, and lively accordions and violins! Wings and Wheels Fly-In, Acadian Festival, and the Caribou, Marathon are some of the most lively summer events in all of the County! Parts of these rides are on the newly designated St. John Valley Cultural and Fish River National Scenic Byway - the prettiest roadway in Maine. Riders will quickly find themselves on rural roads that tour them through scenic farmlands covered in a sea of potato blossoms! A mix of forested areas and working agricultural fields makes for interesting rides and the opportunity to spot a moose or bear is always possible. Road traffic is light in this area, but heavy fast traffic travels on US Route 1 and the Caribou Road. Log Trucks, 18-wheelers, and farm equipment may be present on roadways. Good signage makes motorists aware to share the road. Narrow road shoulders exist in some places.

The natural world is on full display in the region of Island Falls - stunning views of Maine's highest peak, Mount Katahdin. Parts of this ride are on the newly designated Katahdin Woods and Waters National Scenic Byway - one of the prettiest roadways in Maine. Near dawn and dusk, it is always a possibility to see moose or deer! The towns of Island Falls, Patten, and Medway are warm forestry communities with amenities for lodging and dining. The tried and true restaurants have a loyal following for their hearty homecooked meals, but a variety of seasonal BBQ and Seafood stands open every summer as well! Two amazing scenic views are in this area. Have your camera ready for Ash Hill. Road traffic is light in this area, but motorists tend to speed. Log Trucks, 18-wheelers, and farm equipment may be present on roadways. Road shoulders do not exist on US Route 2.

The Katahdin region has an abundance of natural resources, working forests, and farmlands. The "small town" atmosphere is very much alive in this region, bringing with it the serenity and security we remember from decades ago, when life wasn't in a fast lane, but moved rather slowly down the road, taking in the full beauty of its surroundings. Medway (the starting point for this series of rides) is 11 miles from Millinocket, gateway to one of the largest wilderness areas in the country—Maine's north woods. This multimillion-acre region is home to Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, hundreds of pristine lakes and rivers, and numerous wildlife. All three rides go along the west branch of the Penobscot River and pass by rural farms, forests, and logging communities.

The St. John Valley is a part of rural Maine rich in Acadian culture. The historic St. John River separates Maine from New Brunswic, Canada and it should be no surprise to spot eagles, moose, and deer on your ride. Fort Kent is a picturesque town on the Maine and Canadian border. Known as the “Little Town That Could,” Fort Kent has a rich French Candian heritage that is instilled in the community. The Wesget Sipu people who live here today are dedicated to preserving their native culture and traditions. Fort Kent’s French-speaking cultural origins pre-date – by 50 or more years – the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, which created the border between current-day Maine and Canada. The Acadians and the Québécois comprised the French population during the years before a border existed in the region. Parts of this ride are on the acclaimed St. John Valley Cultural and Fish River National Scenic Byway - one of the most scenic roadways in all of Maine. The riverside towns of Fort Kent, Madawaska, Frenchville, and Saint Agatha are warm communities with amenities for lodging, dining, and shopping, We know you will love to indulge in poutine and ployes! The summer season is scheduled with celebrations and festivals as locals and visitors enjoy the Acadian Festival, Ploye Festival, Musky Festival, and Independence Day! Biking routes along the river and lake are very flat, but some hills exist as you travel away from those bodies of water. Road traffic is relatively light in this area with the heaviest traffic being on US Route 1 and Caribou, Road. Good signage encourages motorists to share the road. Log Trucks, 18-wheelers, and farm equipment may be present on roadways.

The Federally recognized United States Bike Route 501 (USBR 501) connects Bangor, Maine through the St. John Valley Cultural and Fish River National Scenic Byway and to New Brunswick, Canada. This ride follows the banks of the Penobscot River where Maine's logging heritage boomed in the 20th century and offers scenic views into the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Forests depart into rolling hills as agriculture dominates the Crown of Maine and potato blossoms sweep every rolling hill as far as the eye can see. Cyclist will be treated to views of Quoggy Jo Mountain in Aroostook State Park and of the Musee Culturel Du Mont Carmel at the Acadian Village along the Historic St. John River. Cyclists can expect to spot wildlife such as eagles and deer near the streams and rivers while moose tend to be in roadways and along the edge of fields at dusk and dawn. Roads vary from bike lanes to shoulders to no shoulders. Much of this route is marked with 'Share the Road' signage, but cyclists should use caution as logging trucks and heavy farm machinery are present along the entirety of this route.