Northern Tier ending in Bar Harbor

[showard74]

Hello,

I have searched the site looking for any information on the logistics for getting out of Bar Harbor at the end of the ride but have not found any entrees.  I am seeking information about transport to Bangor International Airport following the completion of the Northern Tier route in the summer of 2020.

Seeking information on:
where to box the bike for shipment home
getting to airport (bus, train, shuttle)
camp area or motel   

Scott

[John Nettles]

You might try reading some journals over on CrazyGuyonaBike.com.  When I did the NT way back in 87, it was part of a perimeter tour so I kept on riding.  However, if I were in your situation, I would just ride to Bangor since it will have a bike shop where you will need to get a bike box for shipping your bike on the plane.  It is a one-day ride on mostly back roads so no big deal.
Tailwinds, John

[John Nelson]

In 2012, I had my bike shipped home from the Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop, took the afternoon shuttle from my Bar Harbor hotel to the Bangor airport ($40 then, $50 now), and then flew home from there. It was all very simple.

[showard74]

Thanks for fast response to my questions.  This information is very helpful.

Ride safe,

Scott

[BikeliciousBabe]

You might want to give yourself a couple of days to explore the park and/or ride the carriage roads. In '99 I did the former after finishing the NT and before I started my journey south to my home. Stayed in the HI hostel in town (had advance reservations) and took the free bus into the park two days.

[John Nelson]

Yes, the Carriage Roads are definitely worth exploring. The tires on most touring bikes are perfect for these crushed gravel roads, and the Northern Tier route passes a few of the access points. If you don't have a couple of days to spare, you certainly want to invest a couple of hours.