Photo Album: Trek Across Maine rolls into Lewiston

Bikers were greeted by cheers, music and applause Friday as they ended their first day of The Trek Across Maine.

Trek Across Maine: Hundreds of cyclists, 180 miles, a heavy dose of rain and nearly $1 million

Bikers participating in this weekend's Trek Across Maine arrived at Bates College for food and refreshments Friday, and will head out for St. Joseph's College on Saturday morning.

PHOTO: Trek Across Maine departs Bates for Colby

Bike riders in the 35th annual fundraiser for the American Lung Association Maine leave Lewiston Saturday morning.

New route, same reasons for Trek Across Maine

The first day of the 35th annual cycling event brought hundreds to Lewiston, on a new course layout designed to bring the Trek to more people.

Be aware: Trek Across Maine riders rolling through Lewiston and Auburn

The three-day bike ride will start Friday in Brunswick and end there Sunday, with stops in Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville.

Local father, son to ride in new ‘Trek Across Maine’ route

In Augusta on Sunday, the mass of bicyclists will leave the roads behind and traverse the Kennebec River Rail Trail from Augusta into Gardiner.

Lewiston prepares to host Trek Across Maine riders Friday

The three-day Trek Across Maine is coming to Lewiston for the first time, and in an effort to provide Trek cyclists and volunteers with something to do during their downtime, the Downtown Lewiston Association organized a block party event in Lewiston's downtown area.

Trek Across Maine announces plans, new cycling route this year

Nearly 2,000 cyclists are expected to travel to Brunswick, Lewiston, Waterville and beyond in the Trek Across Maine event scheduled for June 14-16.

'More fun than a marathon': Trekkers complete day 2

After 34 years, trekker still gets butterflies