It was a biking weekend, this past one, for sure.

That's because the 18th annual Maine Bike Rally was on in Yarmouth. Big time.

Picture some 400 people from all over Maine and well beyond. Bikes of all shapes, colors and sizes. Mondo amounts of food, from AYCE breakfast feasts to a big pasta dinner, as well as huge quantities of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. And, of course, more than 30 on and off road bike rides over two very fun days.

Put it all together, add some glorious sunshine and blue skies, and you've got a heckuva good time on your hands!

Many thanks to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and all the dedicated volunteers for putting on a terrific weekend.

The 18th annual Maine Bike Rally in Yarmouth was a blast!

Some 400 bicycle enthusiasts from all over showed up for a weekend of great on and off road biking.

One of the more than 30 road rides heads out.

Master bike art guy Fred wheels along with one of his creations.

There's nothing like camping in a big field with a few hundred bicyclists.

The mountain bike contingent took off Saturday for a ride on Bradbury Mountain State Park's outstanding singletrack trails.

This is the best singletrack riding in the state!

Popping a wheelie.

Negotiating a long, narrow bridge.

We snuck out to Outlet Beach in New Gloucester each afternoon after biking to swim and beat the heat.

The water was warm and the ice cream cold and delicious!

On Sunday the mountain bikers rode Bruce Hill, a fun and challenging 10-mile ride in Cumberland.

The trail wasn't entirely dry yet!

Our Bruce Hill group. Thanks!

Don't miss the upcoming Maine Lobster Ride in Rockland on Saturday, July 22nd. It's another fun ride organized by BCM and guaranteed to be a good time. See you there!

How did you spend this past fine summer weekend?