R E C R E ATI O N / FAT TIRE BIKING
Fat tire biking in Maine is growing and with good reason. The bike’s larger tires allow you to appreciate a multitude of seasons and landscapes. Fat bike over smooth pavements and slushy gravel paths, navigate sandy ocean beaches and rugged coastal roads, pedal up mountain trails, trek across frozen lakes and snowy, groomed trails. Regardless if you’re a rookie or an avid fat biker, cycling is a terrific way to explore the Pine Tree State. The popular bike offers a comfortable ride – the bigger tires absorb shock, increases balance and gives you greater control. This means you’ll be able to go further on your jaunt – and a bonus is you’ll get a good workout. This sport is exhilarating because a fat bike gives you the flexibility of going off the beaten path – terrific fun for the explorer.
Whether you’re an experienced fat biker or simply want a new sightseeing experience, take advantage of tour companies who offer a variety of excursions. Or create your own route – grab a friend or your family and cycle to favorite spots – be it along the beautiful coastline or rivers, through lush valleys, or up high mountain tops. Poke through charming towns, stop at historic lighthouses, hit a bayside lobster shack for a fresh feast. Slumber at a backwoods cabin or quaint B&B and start your journey again in the morning. If you don’t own one, there are plenty of fat bike rental shops statewide. Regardless of the season that you’re visiting Maine – get adventurous and live a little. Get out with a fat bike and explore, take in the fresh air, and prepare to be invigorated.
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