Joy Ride: Boothbay Harbor Scenic Coastline and Villard Studio E-Bike Tour
The Joy Ride E-bike Tour really lives up to its name! It’s the perfect way to experience the breath-taking beauty of the Boothbay peninsula with all five senses.
The Joy Ride combines the natural beauty of spruce forests meeting the Atlantic Ocean’s rocky coastline with the art inspired by it. Our first stop will be Villard Studios where Kim and Philippe Villard specialize in a rare whiteline woodcut printing method and have produced their natural history woodcut collection that brought the Boothbay Peninsula into the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NY. We’ll ride through quaint neighborhoods along the Linekin Bay coastline, along an old Wawenock trail skirting a hidden pond, and enjoy stunning views of Boothbay Harbor’s working waterfront.
- Friendly, trained, and knowledgeable guide.
- Experience a sensory Pedego e-bike ride that is pure joy! The electric pedal assist and throttles on our e-bikes allow you to easily ride along Boothbay Harbor’s rolling terrain.
- Visit Villard Studios for a studio tour and artist’s demo of their rare woodcut printing technique.
- Enjoy panoramic views along Maine’s rocky coast, including harbor islands and lighthouses, lobster boats and super yachts with stops for photo opportunities.
- Although not guaranteed, we’ll ride through excellent areas for wildlife opportunities, including deer, foxes, osprey, porcupines, raccoons, wild turkeys, and eagles.
Duration
2.5 hours
Meeting point
Pedego Electric Bikes, 185 Townsend Avenue, Suite B, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Age
16+
Group size
Maximum 6 people
Accessibility
Not stroller or wheelchair accessible
Cancellations
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a FULL refund. We ask for 24 hours’ notice so that we can open up the tour to other people who want to ride. We will cancel tours if there are dangerous weather conditions.
What to Expect
Fun and easy 9-mile bike tour along windy, hilly paved roads through neighborhoods with some traffic.
What’s included
- Pedego e-bike that fits your height and weight
- Bike helmet
- Bottled water
- 10% off another Mysterious Harbor e-bike or walking tour
What’s not included
A tip for your guide!
Itinerary
- Leave Pedego Electric Bikes after parking lot practice ride and tour a quiet eastside neighborhood, once the home of the Commonwealth Art Colony.
- Visit Villard Studios where you’ll meet the artists for a studio tour and demo of the rare white line woodblock printing method they rescued from obscurity.
- Ride up to the summit of Mt. Pisgah made easy, breezy by our Pedego’s pedal assist.
- Follow an old Wawenock Indian trail around Lobster Cove and Linekin Bay.
- Experience Sprucewold – a historic 1920s log cabin village.
- Delight in a coastal ride along Grandview Avenue with spectacular views of four islands and three lighthouses with stop for stories and photos.
- Experience the beauty of the Spruce Point Inn, favored vacation spot of the Kennedy family and Ernest Hemingway, with fabulous views of the Burnt Island Lighthouse and time for photos.
- Journey back through town along the eastside’s working waterfront with beautiful harbor views.
Check-in details
The tour starts and ends at Pedego Electric Bikes. Ample free parking available. Arrive at the scheduled time for bike fitting, instruction, and parking lot practice ride before tour leaves.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes
- Sunscreen
- Light layers, rain jacket or windbreaker, if need be
- Phone/camera
- Sunglasses
Special requirements
- All renters must wear a helmet at all times while they are riding the bike.
- While no experience riding an electric bike is necessary, guests must have a basic level of fitness and be able to confidently ride a standard bike. If it has been a while since you’ve been on a bike, we highly recommend you practice, even just once, before your tour. Stop by Pedego Electric Bikes for a test ride.
- Your safety is our priority, and if you don’t feel comfortable riding your electric bike at the start of your tour, we’ll offer you a full refund.
Restrictions
Our suggested minimum height is 5 feet tall and weight limit is 350 lbs. This tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility.