The Boston Cyclopaths

Cadillac Mountain, in Acadia National Park, the highest on the U.S. eastern seaboard. 5.56km long with an average gradient of 5.4% and an altitude of 466m. Conquered by 8.30am! If I did this ten more times, that would be about the same as the first day of our next challenge. Watch this space for more … Continue reading Day 8 Cadillac Mountain

We spent today relaxing and each doing our own thing. For Caroline, Paul, Steve and Alex (Marianne and Steve’s son) this involved a 32 mile cycle! For Paula and Julia, this meant a long bus journey to the airport and an equally long flight home after packing up their bikes with record breaking speed. For … Continue reading Day 7 Acadia National Park and Bar Harbour

By Alison Anderson It was absolutely the right decision not to cycle today! We were all exhausted and grateful not to subject our saddle sores to another eight hours on a bike! Our day started early with breakfast and a leisurely drive to Acadia National Park and a drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain … Continue reading Day 6 Bangor to Bar Harbour

By Caroline Broekman We set off from Bangor Casino along the river on a great tarmaced path all the way to the bridge over the river. A breakfast stop at 0.2 miles was very welcome as the casino snack bar selection was not particularly appetising. We then had a ride of long hills – some … Continue reading Day 6 Bangor to Bar Harbour