Trek Across Maine officials prioritize bicyclist safety

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 18, 2026

The 42nd annual Trek Across Maine, a three-day, 180-mile biking event, will begin and end in New Gloucester. The trek is a major with proceeds going toward lung health education, research and advocacy efforts. Sarah Brown, of the American Lung Association, encouraged riders to obey traffic laws and warned drivers the trek may result in congestion and intermittent delays along the route.