Aegis Bicycle and Italian Bike Tour Raffle
BCM will hold a Super Raffle to raise money for the coalition's bicycle safety and education programs. The first prize is a Maine-made, carbon-fiber Aegis bicycle frame. Second prize is a bicycle tour in Tuscany.
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Walking, Biking and Active Community Conference
An upcoming conference titled "The Built Environment and Physical Activity" will explore how to improve conditions for walking and biking in village areas, neighborhoods and near schools. The conference will take place on May 7 at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland.
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In Other News...
2008 BikeMaine Event Calendar Now Available for Free
Miller Named President of Thunderhead Alliance
BCM Wins National Recognition
Maine's new bicycle safety law takes effect...
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Save money at the pump!
Gas prices are putting the hurt on a lot of folks, but there is a fun and healthy solution - ride your bike for errands and commuting part or all the way to work as often as you can!
Employee's Guide to Bicycle Commuting
Employer's Guide to Bicycle Commuting
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Women's Ride for Heart Health
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) will sponsor the seventh annual Women's Ride for Heart Health on Sunday, June 1 at 9am at L.L. Bean's Casco Conference Center on Casco Street in Freeport.
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Maine Time Trial Series 2008
The 2008 Peak Performance Maine Time Trial Series presented by Aegis Racing Bikes will feature 12 races from Presque Isle to Mount Agamenticus and Fryeburg to Bar Harbor.
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Fryeburg Hosts Maine and National Bike Rally
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Find an event
An extensive list of cycling and cycling-related events in Maine is available on our calendar. Post your 2008 events now.
BikeMaine Event Calendar

Event Wrapups
Riverfront BBQ Benefit
Common Ground Fair
Lobster Ride & Roll
Maine Bicycle Rally
Maine Time Trial Series
Legislative Bike Tour

Online Forums
Cycle maintenance, road and offroad riding, favorite routes and trails, bicycle commuting, classified ads and an "online yard sale".
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Other Features
Visit Maine: tourism info for cyclists...
BCM bicycle trails & tours lists...

Barry O'Neil of Topsham is one of the many Mainers who commute by bike. Since 2001, O'Neil has biked to the two Harpswell elementary schools where he is a coach and physical education teacher. He commutes by bicycle rain or shine from April through November, a 20-mile distance to and from one school and a 28-mile roundtrip to the other.

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A New BCM Bike Jersey Just for Women!
Look gorgeous as you pedal into spring! This top-of-the-line bike jersey features the BCM's popular lighthouse design in a sleeveless women's cut and new color scheme with three rear pockets. $75 plus $5 shipping and handling.
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