Greater Bangor Sub 24 Bikerafting Trip 6/6-7/2026

Come along on a lunch to lunch overnight trip! Starting and Ending at the Concord Coach bus station in Bangor, this trip will include a mix of biking on road and local trails as we make our way up to the Penobscot River in Orono, from their we will paddle down river, camping at a Penobscot River Paddling Trail Campsite Saturday night and then continuing down the Penobscot to Bangor and finally biking back to the bus station. View route on RidewithGps

Saturday

Meet at Concord Coach Bus Station 2:30

Bike 17 miles to Penobscot River, including trail riding in Walden Parke, Bangor City Forest, and Caribou Bog.

Paddle 3 miles on Penobscot River, including Class I and II rapids.

Dinner at Orono Brewing Company*

Paddle 1 miles on Penobscot River

Camp at Penobscot RIver Paddling Trail Campsite Saturday night

Sunday

Breakfast at Camp

Paddle 7 miles on Penobscot River including Class I and II rapids

Bike 4.5 miles, includes stop at Chimera Coffee in Downtown Bangor for Coffee and

End at Concord Coach bust station by noon.

Notes

Packrafts, lifejackets, and paddling helmets provided. (You are welcome to bring your own.)

Bikepacking bags, temporary front rack, and tents available, let me know if you need them.

A simple camp breakfast will be provided (think Oatmeal/ Granola)

Participants should bring their own snacks.

Price does not include meals at Orono Brewing Company or Chimera Coffee

What to Bring-

It is worth packing light to be able to fit everything on the bike. I think of this less in terms of weight and more in terms of bulk. 

I can provide the following:

• Kitchen Equipment

• Boats, paddles, pfds, and ww helmets (feel free to bring your own)

• Water filter

• Drybag for personal items

• Basic bicycle repair tools

• Bicycle tire pump

If you have your own version of anything on the above list that you would prefer to use feel free to bring it with you.

I can provide the following if you do not have:

• Sleeping bag (40 degree or warmer) 

• Sleeping pad 

• Bikepacking bags 

• Tent

You should bring the following:

• Bicycle 

• BicycleHelmet

• Bicycle Repair kit (see note below)

• Red and White removable Bicycle lights

• Headlamp

• Toiletries (see note below)

• Clothes (see note below)

• Water bottles

Bicycle:

Any bike will work! We recommend a bike with tires that are wider than 40mm.

Bike repair kit:

Your repair kit should include:

• Flat tire kit: 1 spare tube, patch kit, plug kit (for tubeless wheels)

• Chain repair kit: 1 speed link, 1 short section of chain (both needs to match chain)

Optional for your repair kit:

• Tire lever

• Bicycle multi-tool

• Chain Pliers and Tool

-It is worth visiting your local bike shop before the trip to have them check your bike and to advise you on any additional things they suggest you carry in a basic repair kit for your bike. If you have not used your bike in a while it is worth cleaning and lubricating your chain.

Toiletries

It is only an overnight but there are a few things that will make the trip more pleasant. I will carry a first aid kit with basics (bandages, blister care, over the counter medicines, etc)

• Biodegradable Soap and Hand sanitizer

• Toothbrush and paste

• Sunscreen

• Bug repellent (non pressurized)

• Body Powder

• Medicine you regularly take or carry

• Bandana or lightweight cotton cloth (useful for personal hygiene)
  

Clothing-

You will be wet! We will all swim at least one whitewater practice swim. The boats are self-bailing (water flows in and out of the bottom of the boat) so you will be wet in the boat. It is nice to have separate bottoms for the second day of riding.

My typical packing list for this type of trip:

This is a bit general, depending on the weather you may want to leave a few items behind

• 2-3 pairs non-cotton socks

• 2-3 non-cotton underwear or bike short liners

• 1 quick dry shorts

• 1-2 long pants (these can be quick dry, waterproof or long underwear)

• 1 light weight long sleeve shirt (fancy tex or goodwill cotton button down)

• 1 short sleeve non cotton shirt

• 1 Rain Jacket

• 1 midweight warm layer (fleece, wool, puffy)

• 1 reflective vest, jacket, or pizza slice

• 1 warm hat

• 1 sun hat

• 1 pair of closed toed river shoes that will stay on in the water (keens or old running shoes are great, not crocs)

• 1 pair of dry shoes for camp (crocs are a good lightweight option- many people enjoy biking in them. Another option is to bring a pair of waterproof socks and wear your wet shoes for biking and in camp)

• 1 sarong or light weight towel (for privacy when changing)