2010 Scheduled Tours in Maine and Abroad

May 14-16
Mountain Biking Instructor Certification Program
This instructional camp is designed for individuals interested in learning how to teach correct and safe mountain biking skills to entry level, beginner, and intermediate riders.

There are a myriad of approaches and techniques, but very few people who are able to successfully teach them to others. Working in cooperation with Fujibikes, with over 100 years of bike building experience, BCE's team of expert instructors will deliver an efficient system of concepts, methods, and skills to make you a competent and confident instructor of the sport. During this workshop you will learn a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to teaching a broader understanding of the most useful theories and immediately put them into practice. Because of our serious committment to the sport both Fujibikes and BCE have joined forces to help qualify all riders that may be interested in notching up their commitment to receive this valuable credential and instructor certification. 

Cost: $250 includes instructors certificate, all accommodations, four meals, all training. (Additional training dates can be scheduled with prior notice.)


May 7-9
Season Kick-off Wildflower Tour
A great start for our season and we offer a very inexpensive getaway.  Our BEST DEAL of the YEAR! Only $150 gets you 2 nights and 2.5 days of guided rides +  4 meals and snacks, and full use of all our facilities, including hot tub, lodge kitchen, and terrain garden. There will be daily guided rides for all skill levels and campfires in the evening. 

All return customers have the option of discount pricingPlease remind us if you've joined us here in the recent past and we'll definitely throw you a better deal.


August 13-15
16th Annual Mountain Biking Micro Brew Festival
Get ready for our immensely popular mountain biking party! Things get underway Friday noon and don't stop until late Sunday. By day, we've got guided group rides for all levels and lots of sponsor giveaways. By night, we light the bonfires and barbecues and ROCK to the live blues and folk music of local Maine bands. Add to this our cosponsor, Stone Coast / Sunday River Brewers. This is one good time you do not want to miss. Book very early—this one fills fast!
Beer and Lobster Bake included with all passes-brew included.

Full festival passes $225 per person:
Five meals, 2.5 days guided rides, three nights on premises, brews, live music, and use of all facilities

Budget overnight campsite pass
3 meals, one night on premises and 1.5 days of activities $190p.p
No Frills Budget Campsite pass #2- 1 full day of rides, one night on premises, 2 meals, entertainment, and brews- $165p.p 

All return customers have the option of discount pricing

Please remind us if you've joined us here in the recent past and we'll definitely throw you a better deal. 


July 26-July 31
Teen Mountain Bike Adventure Week
Teens from across the Eastern U.S., some returning and some new, come together for mountains of FUN! An adult experience for teenagers, days are spent biking, swimming, working, and playing, which makes our camp motto, "I'd rather ride than sleep!" Our focus is to encourage a strong community spirit of cooperation, promote ecological awareness, and build self-esteem and confidence, all enhanced by non-competitive, exciting mountain biking. 

$400 for the week includes lodging, three home-cooked meals a day, riding workshops, and lots of outdoor fun. 


April 24-25
Trail Building Camp
If you build it...they will come—and ride!  Take your pick or stay the weekend and ride and work both days, No fees just bring a little food to share for any meals you might want to do here. We've marked the trail, now we need to do some pruning to set the line. We can expect a little riding each day followed by a little trail creation.
Sat, April 24 am: Get ready for some work! but we'll definitely be riding after lunch days.
Sunday, April 25  We'll again do some work but definitely get a big ride in the afternoon.
Feel free to join us for one or both days.
Saturday night accommodations are available: first come, first served camping or group bunkhouse.
Meals: we'll provide -  Lunch Sat. and breakfast Sunday for overnightsers.
Amenities: technical terrain park, hot tub, outdoor hot showers, large backyard bonfire pit.
Extra nights lodging and bike rentals are available with prior reservations and deposit.  NO CHARGE for this event!  Please bring work gloves and any of your own favorite work tools (rakes, pruning shears, saws, hammers...) 
Reservation required as this weekend often fills right up
free is GOOD! 



Sept 17- Oct 15
Fall Foliage Festivals
Brilliantly colored leaves and fresh autumn breezes make our trails SPECTACULAR! And don't forget your camera, since "Moose X-ing" is not that uncommon this time of year. Our exceptional variety of terrain, evening bonfires, and moonlit hot tub soaks make these weekends fill up quickly! Couple this with the Apple Harvest Festival and you have the makings of some fun and exiting days.  The festival often hosts some awesome apple pie contests and live hot bluegrass music. Nothing can compare to the blaze of leafy color experienced in these great New England Deciduous forests.  Feel free to create your package anytime during these dates.  Our standard package would be for 2 nights and three days and would include Four meals,lodging, trail snacks, a guide,and use of all facilities inclusive.  However with some much going on you could easily add on extra days and nights to your holiday

Camping: $165 per person
Yurt: $190 per person
Private rooms: $225 per person



International Tours
June 10-24, 2010
Bhutan Adventure
Mountain bike through the most spectacular scenery on earth! Experience the magnificent Himalayas up close with its rushing waterfalls and rivers. Visit an ancient kingdom filled with ornate temples and monasteries. Meet a friendly, graceful and industrious people with a deep respect for all living things and their environment. We will follow the single lane national highway from Paro to Bumthang, 300 miles. Most of the road is paved with little traffic. We’ll climb and descend mostly on 3 to 5 % grades, experiencing downhill runs of up to 75 miles in length. Support bus will accompany the tour, carrying personal gear to each night’s accommodations, and will, at times, take the group or individuals to special sites, and will always be available for anyone wishing to hitch a ride along the route.

Cost: $2,400 per person plus bike rental (if required)
 
Includes all transportation within Bhutan, all meals and accommodations, and all taxes.
 
Does not include gratuities and any entrance fees to museums or travel to and from the country.
 
Bikes – If you bring your own your responsible for packing /repacking and assembly and care some parts and assistance will be available
 
If you rent we'll take care of any bike needs. Rental fee $650 per bike
 
Tentative itinerary:
 
Day 1- arrive in Paro and proceed to hotel Olathang. Bike setup and relax
 
Day 2-explore sites by bike/van . Tigers Nest Monastery, Paro Druk Gyel Dzong,
 
Day3- travel by Van and bike towards Punakha thru outskirts of capitol Thimphu may stop in Thimphu for sites on way, continue over Dochula pass and spend night at hotel Zangdolperi in Punakha
 
Day4- Bike to Gangtey. Riding by Chimi Monastery (Fertility temple) and via Wangdu. This will be a long day so early start and some van travel may be necessary. Night in Gangtey at Yangkhiel hotel.
 
Day 5 – Sites in Gangtey. Black Necked Crane, etc
 
Day6- Quick Van ride back up to top of Pelela Pass then by bike ride downhill
 
to Trongsa. Depending on travel time we might spend night in Trongsa or continue by van and some bike to Bumthang the spiritual heartland of Bhutan.
 
Day7- Take in by bike and van the many spiritual sites Jampey Lhakhang Temple and Kurjey monastery and bike around Chumey village. Spend night or nights in Swiss Guest House
 
Day8- Heading back to Trongsa visit the largest of the Dzongs spending the night in Gangtey
 
Day 9-Downhill bike to Wandu then then by van thru Punakha,Thimphu, and on to Paro
 
either early next morning or this day.
 
Day 10- visit some sites then early afternoon flight
 
What to bring: Early fall clothing. Temperatures daytime 55-65 nights 40's
 
This is the dry season
 
Recommended Immunizations: Hepatitus A and Typhoid
 
Documents needed:
 
Passport, visas for each country passed through on the way to Bhutan. Visa for Bhutan will be secured by AHKE Adventure, registered Bhutanese tour company.
 
For further information:
 
AHKE Adventure: www.bhutanecoventure.com
 

Registration: 25% down and balance of deposit – 35% more due 45 days prior to departure.Balance due (cash or traveler checks) upon arrival.