Ride the Region
About this Event
This three-day event will provide a sampler of the Carrabassett Region from earning turns at Freeman Ridge Bike Park to lift-served gravity riding at Sugarloaf Mountain to guided rides for all abilties in Carrabassett Valley. There will be something for everyone!
Friday highlights local gem Freeman Ridge Bike Park in Kingfield.
Saturday offers lift-served gravity chills and thrills at the Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park. For those who prefer XC riding, Maine Adaptive will host an Intermediate + ride from the AOEC to Stratton Brook Hut for lunch and a Novice ride on surrounding trails. These XC rides welcome both adaptive and non-adaptive riders.
On Sunday experience some of the 80 miles of trails leaving from the Outdoor Center in Carrabassett Valley. There will be rides for all abilities including adaptive-compatible rides, family rides and a destination ride to Stratton Brook Hut for a lunch prepared by Maine Huts and Trails.
After each day of riding with old friends and new, there will be apres socials at select locations in Kingfield and Carrabassett Valley.
Ride the Region is proudly co-hosted by The Town of Carrabassett Valley, CRNEMBA, Maine Adaptive, Freeman Ridge Bike Park, Sugarloaf Mountain and Maine Huts & Trails.
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Friday, Oct 2, 2026 - Freeman Ridge Bike Park
Info: Freeman Ridge Bike Park is a family-run mountain bike trail network on Freeman Ridge Road, one mile south of downtown Kingfield. They offer approximately 5 miles of both hand and machine constructed mountain bike trail. They will be offering informal ride guides to show riders the trails and help form groups if desired in a welcoming and supportive environment. There will be a bonfire, drinks, and snacks. Discounted tickets are available, $5 for kids and $10 for adults!
🕑: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Friday Oct 2, 2026 - Rolling Fatties Apres
Info: Join us at The Sniki bar behind Rolling Fatties on Main Street in Kingfield for beers, burritos and a festive atmosphere! Bring cash or card for food and beverage purchases.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday Oct 3, 2026 - Guided XC Rides from the AOEC
Info: There will be Novice and Intermediate+ rides led by Maine Adaptive departing from the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center at 10 AM. Adaptive and Non-Adaptive riders are welcome. The Novice riders will enjoy green terrain and the Intermediate+ riders will ride up to Stratton Brook Hut for lunch. Bring a bag lunch or $ to purchase a delicious lunch prepared by Maine Huts & Trails. Bring a helmet, water, snacks, and appropriate supplies to fix a flat (tube. sealant, etc). If you are an adaptive rider who requires assistance or equipment, please sign up directly with Maine Adaptive at https://maineadaptive.org/participate/.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday Oct 3, 2026 -NEMBA Downhill Days at Sugarloaf Bike Park
Info: The lift-serviced bike park at Sugarloaf provides 1,050 of elevation per lap via the Whiffletree chairlift. The machine-built gravity trails provide the perfect amount of vertical with 2.5 to 3 mile-long trails with a mellow grade. The hand-built enduro trails are naturally shorter and steeper. Discounted ticket price $35 by showing Eventbrite ticket.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday Oct 3, 2026 - Apres at The Rack
Info: Let's keep the fun rolling at The Rack on the Sugarloaf Access Rd. There will be food & beverages for purchase and live music!
🕑: 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Sunday Oct 4, 2026 - Guided Rides from Outdoor Center, 3001 Outdoor Center Rd
Info: CRNEMBA and Maine Adaptive will host guided rides for all abilities including a guided ride up to Stratton Brook Hut for lunch. All rides will depart from the Outdoor Center at 10 AM. If you are an adaptive rider who requires assistance or equipment, please sign up directly with Maine Adaptive at https://maineadaptive.org/participate/.
Where is it happening?
USD 28.16
