Pedal to the Common Ground Country Fair
Unity, Maine, September 19-21, 2008

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine encourages everyone to 'Pedal to the Fair' from satellite parking lots that range from 3 to 12 miles away. You can drive from where you live, park your car, get on your bike (don't forget your helmet!), and bike to the Fair. You get $1 off admission if you do, a dandy parking space on the fairgrounds, as well as a brightly colored sticker to show everyone that you biked to the Fair. Click below on the Park and Pedal Sites and Route Details link, for a map and list of recommended satellite parking areas. The routes will be marked with signs to help you along the way.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? This is the 10th year that the Bicycle Coalition of Maine has hosted Valet Bike Parking at MOFGA's Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine. It's a perfect venue for talking about bicycling to lots of people who care about the environment, inexpensive transportation, and ways to "walk the walk and talk the talk." Find out more...

What better way to celebrate rural Maine and practice sustainability than to pedal to the Common Ground Country Fair? For years the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has promoted and exhibited sustainable agriculture, green technology, and alternative lifestyles through this popular event.

Since 1998 the Bicycle Coalition of Maine has offered user-friendly Valet Bike Parking for cyclists that want to help relieve traffic congestion, air pollution and demonstrate sustainable transportation by biking to the fair.

As a bicyclist all you have to do is ride your bike to the fair. When you arrive at the Rose (North) Gate, volunteers will park your bicycle for you and supervise it through the day until 6pm.

Too far to bike from home? Drive part of the way to any of the designated Park-and-Pedal sites and follow posted signs to experience the best bicycling routes to the fair.

Not only do you get to roll right up to the entrance and get the best parking available, you get $1 off admission!

And don't forget to wear a helmet, bring a headlight and taillight, and wear reflective clothing if you'll be riding after dusk.

The BCM is also on hand at the fair with its information-packed booth, offering apparel, stickers, books and more for sale plus free helmet decorating for kids of all ages. Enjoy free test rides and a display of cool and diverse bicycles. We hope to see you there!

More info on Valet Bike Parking:

• VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• Park & Pedal Maps:
  Getting to Unity
  Park and Pedal Sites and Route Details
• Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA)
• 2007 Photo Gallery

For more information about Valet Bike Parking, contact the BCM at 207-623-4511 or info@BikeMaine.org.