Mountain Biking
Ready to trade pavement for pine needles? The Mountain Biking trip is your ticket to off-road adventure on the trails and backroads around the Harpswell area. Over the course of four days, you’ll explore a mix of beginner-friendly routes and more technical rides.
You’ll bike an average of 5-10 miles per day, camp in Bradbury State Park and spend evenings socializing with your group and sleeping soundly in a tent. There will also be an outhouse within walking distance. The Outing Club provides fat tire bikes and helmets, just bring your sense of adventure and comfort with uneven terrain. Participants should have a sense of adventure, be prepared to get a bit muddy, should know how to ride a bike on uneven terrain and expect to bike an average of 10-15 miles per day (uphill and down!).
If there is anything in the trip description or equipment list that you have questions about, please do not hesitate to contactus at (207) 725-4292 or bocOtrips@bowdoin.edu.
We have the bikes and helmets, but here's what you should pack: See Mountain Biking Packing List. Items you can borrow or purchase from the BOC are marked on the packing list.
Sample Itinerary:
Wednesday
- Meet at the BOC for bike and helmet fitting.
- Warm-up ride on local trails like Brunswick Town Commons to get a feel for comfort levels and pace.
- Depart for Bradbury Mountain State Park. Set up camp, eat lunch, and explore the park.
Thursday
- Morning: Head to Topsham Ponds Trails for a full day of riding. These trails offer a step up from day one and include a fun pump track/skills park.
- Evening: Return to camp at Bradbury and relax.
Friday
- Morning: Explore more local bike trails or return to some favorites from Thursday.
- Afternoon: Cool off with a swim at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. Return to camp for your final night.
Saturday, August 30
- Enjoy your final morning before returning to Bowdoin. Clean up all your camping gear and return borrowed equipment before returning to your dorm.