Maine Lighthouse Ride

The Maine Lighthouse Ride (MLR) is a bicycle ride that showcases 9 lighthouses along the beautiful coast of southern Maine, run at one of the best times of year – mid-September.

Rides of 100, 62, 40 and 25 miles.

The MLR is the primary fundraising event that supports the Eastern Trail Alliance, a non-profit on a mission to promote the Eastern Trail (ET), a 65-mile off-road trail that will connect Kittery with South Portland, Maine.

You’ll never be far from assistance during the MLR. There is a friendly, well informed cast of volunteers – over 85 at last year’s ride – who can answer questions and lend expertise with directions, mechanical issues, and more. There are 5 rest stops between the start in South Portland, and the southernmost point of the century ride in Kennebunkport. Plus, there are Support Vehicles cruising the course equipped with tire pumps, spare inner tubes, water and snacks, cell phone, bike rack and seats for passengers, so no matter what issues you may encounter, help is close at hand.

There are snacks, fruit, and healthy food at all rest stops, as well as water and energy drinks for water bottle refills.

Back by Popular Demand – Beer and Pizza and Ice Cream! Thank You to our magnificent sponsors; Shipyard Beer, Portland Pie and Friendly’s! Join us under the dining tent behind the Culinary Arts Building. A cash donation of $4.00 per beer (limit two servings per rider, your rider bib will be marked per donation and bring an ID – We will be checking).

Gluten free pizza will be available, as well as a full salad bar, watermelon, lemonade and water.

Online registration will close at 1,200 registered riders - in past years we have reached that limit several weeks before the ride. Pre-registration is required. 

Become an Eastern Trail Alliance member now and reduce your registrations costs.