We started the day with breakfast at the Shade on Higgins Beach, then took a short shuttle ride to Kennebunk. The weather was sunny and 60 degrees with winds out of the west at 12mph and gusts of 23mph. Our ride began down the Mousam River Valley toward the coastline and then to Kennebunkport.
Most of the day’s ride was along the Maine coastline. We stopped at a few beaches along the way. At one stop, we could see the Bush Family summer residence in the distance. Several photos are below. While the ocean was on our right near the end of the ride, Bitteford Pool was on our left. The “pool” is a large tidal pool located south of mouth of the Saco River.
Lunch was supposed to be in Biddeford Pool, however when we arrived at the designated cafe/general store, it had stopped serving meals after Labor Day. Our fantastic guides (David and Wayne) found an alternate location in Scarborough, ME on the shuttle ride back to Portland. The restaurant, Ken’s Place, has been in business since 1927. The quality of the food demonstrated why it was possible to maintain loyal customers.
We cycled 24 miles today. The temperature warmed up to 65 and the wind stayed out of the west with same morning speeds/gusts. Lucky for us, we didn’t head west very often!
“Anchor to Winward Monument” in memory of George HW Bush. The home in the background, at the tip of the peninsula, belongs to the Bush family in Kennebunkport. The location is known as Walker’s Point -or - the “Summer Whitehouse” when George HW Bush was president. We didn’t get much closer on our ride.
The plaque co-located with the Anchor Memorial for George HW Bush.
Five of our seven riders posing with the Bush compound in the background.
Lobster cages stacked near our SAG stop.
Alan climbing a small hill near Bitteford Pool.
The view after coming over the hill.
We stopped along the beach to watch some local surfers. If you look closely, you can see a surfer as they ride a wave.
The “pool” of Bitteford Pool is in the background. Located south of the mouth of the Saco River it was a coincidence that earlier in the week, we were at my nephew’s home along the Saco River.
The end of today’s ride.
The lunch location for today’s ride: Ken’s Place. Alan and I each had a baked haddock sandwich; the sandwiches were delicious.
