The three-day Trek Across Maine is coming to Lewiston for the first time, and in an effort to provide Trek cyclists and volunteers with something to do during their downtime, the Downtown Lewiston Association organized a block party event in Lewiston’s downtown area.
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Trek Across Maine announces plans, new cycling route this year
Nearly 2,000 cyclists are expected to travel to Brunswick, Lewiston, Waterville and beyond in the Trek Across Maine event scheduled for June 14-16.
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'More fun than a marathon': Trekkers complete day 2
WATERVILLE — Cory Lathrop of Sidney sat down to a couple of slices of pepperoni pizza and chocolate milk Saturday afternoon after completing the second 60-mile leg of the Trek Across Maine bicycle ride. The 49-year-old said the weather was perfect for a four- to five-hour bike ride from the University of Maine at Farmington to the […]
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After 34 years, trekker still gets butterflies
NEWRY — Scott Cowger of Hallowell participated in the first Trek Across Maine bike ride in 1984 because he wanted to get into better shape and needed a goal “to pay in for.” Since then he’s become heavily involved with the American Lung Association and its mission for clean air: advocating for the cause as […]
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Temporary road closure for Trek Across Maine in Farmington
FARMINGTON — South Street will be closed from 6 a.m. Friday, June 15, until 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, for the annual American Lung Association Trek Across Maine. Motorists are asked to use caution because an increase in vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic is expected downtown.
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2019 Trek across Maine to start new route in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — The Trek Across Maine is getting a new route in 2019 that is expected to bring thousands of bicyclists to Brunswick. The 35th edition of the annual ride will start and finish at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station in town. The popular event raises money for the American Lung Association. Organizers unveiled a preliminary […]
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Soggy day for Trek Across Maine
NEWRY — It was a soggy day for a bike ride, but the rain didn’t deter the almost 1,700 cyclists participating in the American Lung Association’s 33rd annual Trek Across Maine. The ride began in front of the South Ridge ski lodge at Sunday River, where Jeff Seyler, CEO of the American Lung Association, was […]
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For some, Trek Across Maine is a family affair
NEWRY — The Trek Across Maine kicked off Friday morning under sunny blue skies at Sunday River Ski Resort, with close to 2,000 riders participating. The Trek is a three-day, 180-mile cycling tour from the mountains to the sea in Belfast. Overnight stops at the University of Maine in Farmington and Colby College in Waterville […]
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J. Osgood: Make the Trek a safe one
As a health care administrator, member of the American Lung Association of Maine’s Leadership Board, and someone who has had asthma my entire life, I am proud of the incredible growth the Trek Across Maine has achieved since the first ride back in 1985. What began as a relatively small event with 106 riders cycling […]
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Beer & Bikes on Jan. 29 supports Trek Across Maine
LEWISTON — In 2014, the American Lung Association of the Northeast will host the 30th annual Trek Across Maine, the organization’s largest fundraiser nationwide. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., trekkers, potential trekkers, volunteers, friends and family are invited to attend the first Beer & Bikes of the New Year at Pedro […]