PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Ride Aroostook, a two-day cycling tour of Aroostook County, is getting ready to mark a significant milestone when the event takes place Saturday and Sunday based at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
This year will be the fifth anniversary of the ride, which is held to benefit Camp Adventure, a summer camp for children ages 12-17 with type 1 diabetes.
The ride brings cycling enthusiasts from across Maine and beyond to tour the magnificent landscapes in the County, and also features a 100-mile Century Ride.
The event brings attention to Camp Adventure, which is managed by the diabetes program at Cary. Children with type 1 diabetes have been attending the camp for more than 17 years.
According to Penny McHatten, volunteer coordinator for the ride and a member of the planning committee, Ride Aroostook is building a name for itself throughout Maine and beyond.
“We really do have a great cycling environment here in the County,” said McHatten, who has been part of the event each year. “When the riders leave us on Sunday they encourage us to keep it going and they can’t stop talking about how beautiful it is here. We are working very hard to sustain the event and would love to draw more local riders as well.”
Cycling enthusiasts who would like to do the ride may register on line at ridearoostook.org, or they can register over the phone by calling 498-1376.
