Midcoast Island E-Bike Tour

Workshop Description

Join us and Maine Sport Outfitters' guides on an e-bike tour to North Haven where we’ll pedal a New England island unlike anywhere else: formerly dedicated to farming and fishing, it’s one of Maine’s best-kept secrets. From the town pier, we’ll loop around the island with coastal views that stretch across the Penobscot Bay from Mount Desert Island to the east and to the Camden Hills to the north. As you traverse the island, you can't help but feel the echoes of its past mingling with the present. From the weathered fishing shacks dotting the shoreline to the grandeur of Victorian-era estates, North Haven's architecture reflects its diverse history and the resilience of its inhabitants. Originally inhabited by Native Americans, North Haven later became a haven for European settlers engaged in fishing and shipbuilding. Over the years, it evolved into a vibrant community deeply connected to its maritime heritage, evident in its historic lighthouses, waterfront villages, and maritime museums.

Tours begin in our Rockland store where Maine Guides will outfit you with your e-bike and bike helmet. We’ll ride down to the Rockland ferry landing and roll our bikes onto the boat for the crossing to North Haven. We’ll return on the 3:45 boat back to Rockland and pedal the few remaining blocks back to our Rockland store.

Time: 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note that the minimum age to participate is 16.

More about Maine Sport Outfitters

For nearly fifty years, Maine Sport has been recognized as the premier destination for outdoor gear, clothing, and backcountry expertise. Their registered Maine Guides lead outdoor experiences that expand your horizons – and your skills. With passionate instructors, inspiring destinations, and activities that cater to all skill levels and abilities, they’ve lead thousands of people onto the water or into the woods to connect with nature and all of its rewards.

This workshop includes:

• Guided Tour
• Lunch
• Ferry Tickets
• E-bikes
• Helmets

Not included: Transportation to the initial meeting location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What about transportation?

We’ll meet at Maine Sport Outfitters in Rockport and transit to our departure point together.

What should I pack?

Participants should bring:

• A bottle of water
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Snacks (optional)
• Appropriate, comfortable clothing that allows for a range of movement
• Windbreaker layer for the ferry ride
• A sense of adventure!

What's the difficulty level?

Minimal.

What happens if the weather doesn’t cooperate?

Maine Sport does not usually cancel trips due to inclement weather. However, small craft advisories or forecasts of lightening or severe weather will result in a cancellation.

Cancellations

The payment is 50% refundable in the event you have to cancel, as long as the cancellation is made 21 days before the trip. After that time, your payment is non-refundable unless the trip is cancelled for weather reasons. Alternately, 100% of your payment will be refunded if a replacement can be found prior to the trip.

This workshop needs a minimum of four participants. In the event the minimum is not met, we may cancel or offer to move you to a different workshop.