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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

1148.0. "Acadia Nat. Park/Bar Harbor 9/21-24/89" by ENGINE::PAULHUS (Chris @ MLO6B-2/T13 dtn 223-6871) Thu May 04 1989 14:59

    	I'm organizing a weekend at Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor
    area for the local (E. Mass) bike club, the Nashoba Valley Pedalers.
    Since the response has been adequate, but not mob scene type
    overwhelming, I think I can open it up to my DEC cycling friends:
    	I went up there to check things out last September. The places
    that I talked to had had bad experiences with previous groups
    (reserving space for X people, X/3 people show up type thing) so
    they would only deal with individuals.  So, each person who goes
    must make their own reservations/arrangements. I have gathered info
    on an inexpensive guest house in Bar Harbor and a family style (all
    rooms have double bed(s)) farm/inn more suitable for couples.  There
    is also available from the Bar Harbor C of C, a listing of many,
    many other possibilities.  I have put together an info sheet with
    addresses, etc.  To get one, send your name and mail stop to me.
    
    	The schedule is arrive either Thursday or Friday.  Friday is
    an unstructured day - I'm going to rent an ATB and try the carriage
    roads in the Nat. Park.  Saturday I'll lead a 40 miler around the
    west (less traffic) half of the island. Saturday night dinner at
    Mama DiMatteo's Italian Restaurant. Sunday is open for more riding
    and travel.   Join us?   - Chris

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1148.1	Reserv. needed early	ENGINE::PAULHUS	Chris @ MLO6B-2/T13 dtn 223-6871	`Thu May 04 1989 15:03`	6
	Darn! I forgot to mention: The area has become more popular during the post-summer season (the town use to close Labor Day) with the retired people in their Winnebagos, etc. So, the places recommend making reservations by July 1 at the latest, maybe by Memorial Day. That's why I posted this note so far in advance of the trip. - Chris
1148.2	Another possible event around then	DNEAST::PFISTER_ROB	the Pfanatic with the Pfunny Name	`Mon May 08 1989 20:12`	8
	There is a `famous' race around ACADIA right around that time every year (Tour D'Acadia) I doubt they've announced the date yet, but some racing buffs might enjoy watching, or entering. It's usually on a Sunday, and goes along rt 2, (starts and ends in Bar Harbor) It's a 28 (+/-) mile course with some fairly decent climbs on it. Robb
1148.3	Do it!!! It's a great place!	TOOK::R_WOODBURY	why silver bullets!?!? ...	`Tue May 23 1989 20:59`	12
	Acadia is one of my favorite places to go. The carriage paths have a lot to offer. There are few places where mountains, ocean, lakes, beaches, fiords, and lobster are in such close proximity, and none, I wager, where they are all so accessible by bike. There is even a major tourist town (Bar Harbor), if you're into that. I have gone to Acadia the past two years in late September. It is a great time to go, and the rates generally are lower after the 15th, as was mentioned in .0. My wife and I have our own "secret" place that we go to in Bass Harbor. Roger
1148.4		WITNES::HANNULA	Is there Aerobics for Cats?	`Tue Sep 26 1989 16:42`	12
	Well, anyone who considered going, and then didn't - well you all missed an absolutely fantastic weekend. Even if Chris decided to go on the scheduled ride before I finally showed up. Hugo decided that he didn't want to visit Acadia, so while it was raining here in Mass - which other people told me that it did - we were under bright sunny skies on Mt. Desert Island. Once again, I want to thank Chris for arranging such a beautiful weekend. -Nancy