6th Annual Turkey Ride, Nov. 16
ROCKPORT — Maine Sport Outfitters will host its 6th Annual Turkey Ride, Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 9 a.m., at Maine Sport Outfitters, Rockport.
The event features cycling to Hannaford to purchase a frozen turkey and side dishes and then riding with the turkey and sides to the Camden Area Food Pantry. This community event is for all ages and cycling abilities.
The Turkey Ride helps meet the food-security needs of Midcoast Mainers during the Thanksgiving holidays.
The day’s itinerary: Gather at Maine Sport Outfitters, Rockport, cycle to Hannaford, Camden, grab a turkey and sides and cycle to Camden Area Christian Food Pantry (Mt. Battie Street) for drop-off and photos, cycle back to Maine Sport Outfitters to gather for snacks, and post-ride shopping.
There will be different routes varying from 5.9 miles to 11 miles. Bike rentals are available as well.
Registration is free. Riders pay to purchase a turkey and sides at Hannaford. Maine Sport Outfitters will pay for youth riders’ turkeys.
To register and view the route maps visit: https://mainesport.com/pages/turkey-ride