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September 16, 2010

Tour de Farmington set for Oct. 10

Morning Sentinel Staff

FARMINGTON -- The Tour de Farmington, a one-day bike tour of farms in the Franklin County area of western Maine, will be Oct. 10.

Celebrating local agriculture and promoting alternative modes of transportation, the tour offers cyclists a choice of two routes.

The 19-mile route is centered in the Wilton area with scenic views of the region's forested foothills punctuated by open fields and small villages. Farms on the tour will feature hoop greenhouses, fresh produce, apple orchards, alpacas and other livestock.

The 70-mile route takes cyclists north of Farmington to the Western Mountains foothills with hillier terrain and views of the Sandy River and Longfellow Mountain range. Farms feature a cheesemaking operation, diversified vegetable farm, a bakery, farm kitchens and livestock.

Both routes will start and finish in downtown Farmington. In its first year, the tour is open to 100 participants and pre-registration is required.

Cyclists can buy local food and products that can be picked up in Farmington at the end of the event. A local foods lunch, water and snacks will be provided. The day will conclude with a live bluegrass performance and burrito barbecue prepared by Food by Chuck.

The cost of the 19-mile tour is $30 for adults for the 19-mile tour or $15 for children 15 and younger. The 70-mile tour costs $65 for adults only and includes lunch and the b arbecue. The burrito barbecue dinner costs $10 per person.

For more information and to see a map of the tour, visit www.westernmountainsalliance.org or call 778-3885.

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