Windsor, Maine · Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Share the Road with Carol is a cycling and road event held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. It is located at 523 Ridge Rd in Windsor, Maine.
NOTE: For various reasons, we needed to re-schedule this year's event to July 11-12!
Brought to you by one of the knuckleheads behind the Fon Solo/Cider Cross weekend in October, this weekend of fun follows the same format with running and bike races on Saturday and a super fun gravel grind on Sunday!
Unlike last year, all events will be located on the Nelson Farm in Albion. This will make logistics easier for all!
On Saturday, we have the cyclocross/mtb races as well as the Last Man Standing style trail run:
Cyclocross/mtb:
One 40-minute race with separate CX and MTB categories if numbers allow
About a 1-mile course that sweeps through the woods and fields around the farm.
Bring any bike — gravel, mountain, cyclocross — whatever rolls!
Prizes TBD
Last-Person-Standing Style Trail Run:
Race format is an easier version of the Backyard Ultra
~1 mile loops on the same course
Time limit decreases by 1 minute per lap
(e.g., Lap 1 = 20 min, Lap 2 = 19 min, etc.)
Rest and refill between laps
Run till you can't make the cutoff!
You can expect 7–8 laps if you're at a 12-min/mile pace
It is highly recommended that fast runners bring lights for the last few laps!
Last year, the fastest runners made it down to the 6-minute mark!
Prizes: the payout between the winners purses and mid-race primes will be approximately 50% of registration fees.
For families thinking of coming to spectate on Saturday, there is an adjacent park that offers several miles of fun hiking/biking trails and there is access to a large pond for adventuring.
For our grand finale, we have put together a killer ride crossing through China, Palermo, Freedom and Albion Maine! This year will see a few route modifications that impact the beginning and end of the course. This will mean a bit less trail riding and a higher percentage of non-pavement on the route. The routes this year will be close to 70% non-pavement with several sections being closed to all the rest of the year, so this will be your only opportunity to ride the full route! The final routes are still tbd but it is looking like we'll have two route options, 28 miles and 48 miles. As a bonus, the route offers distant views of Mt. Washington in a few spots if the weather cooperates. An aid station will be located at approximately 16 miles for both routes.
There is camping available Saturday night at the event venue The camping is in an elevated field with views of the Presidential Range and Mount Washington if the weather allows. Camping is located steps away from the registration table and ride start.
The event will be rain or shine. If weather conditions force us to cancel, registrants will be able to defer to 2027 if requested before July 4, 2026. Otherwise, registration fees will be donated to the Schmid Preserve in Edgecomb.
Brought to you in part by our friends at Six Rivers NEMBA.
Old Hallowell Day
Hills and Thrills Bike Ride
7:15AM Saturday - July 18, 2026
Welcome! This will be the 11th Old Hallowell Day Hills and Thrills bike ride, one that takes cyclists on a journey through the beautiful rolling hills of Hallowell and neighboring communities. The ride begins at the Boat Landing in downtown Hallowell and takes cyclists on a tour of several roads and hills the city has to offer. Just for fun - we will offer two courses this year - one is 100% asphalt, the other is 50-50 gravel/road. Both courses are about 23 miles long and climbs over 1500-2000 feet. Both routes end up back in downtown Hallowell.
This is not a race.
This is a recreational ride for moderately experienced cyclists. Due to the distance and the hills, beginners and children will not do well.
Registration: Online pre-registration recommended. Pre-registration closes on Friday, July 17th. The tax-deductible fee defrays the cost of the event - road signs, posters, t-shirts, etc. Any remaining amounts go towards Old Hallowell Day itself, which is a non-profit (501c) organization whose goal is to celebrate a local community.
$25 registration fee
Capped at 30 riders
Ride goes on, rain or shine
Start Check in: 7:00-7:15AM at the Hallowell Boat Landing, Hallowell, Maine.
Start Time: 7:15AM Sharp!!! - this is to ensure we clear the area before the 5K Road Race starts.
Course(s): Draft Routes on RideWithGPS
Route Options:
Road:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53783817
Mixed Surface: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53783773
note: on the road option you can opt not to climb Central Street at mile 22.4 and just return to the boat landing
Finish Check in: 9:00-9:30AM at the intersection of Central and Second Street. Riders are asked to check in when complete so we are assured everyone has completed the ride safely.
Safety: Riders are required to wear a helmet and sign a Code of Conduct.
T-shirt Guarantee: Ride t-shirts for all who pre-register.
The Old Hallowell Day committee thanks you for supporting and participating in Old Hallowell Day (http://oldhallowellday.org).
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