The Bicycle Coalition of Maine stays busy with events all year round to connect with as many pedestrians and people on bikes as possible in a variety of ways. We seek to educate adults and children about bike/ped safety through presentations and courses, host interactive demonstrations that advocate for improvements to bike/ped infrastructure, provide valet bike parking at local events, and organize gatherings and group rides to raise awareness and enthusiasm about our mission.
To see what the BCM is up to this year, check out our 2024 Event & Program Guide!
The event calendar below lists our upcoming events and those hosted by our partners and supporters. Check it out, and join us as we strive to make Maine better for biking and walking!
Benefit Rides
New England Parkinson’s Ride
The New England Parkinson's Ride is a wonderful event for all ages and abilities. It was started in 2008, with only 35 riders, to raise funds for research toward a cure for Parkinson's Disease. In 2014 we changed the routes slightly and now start and end at The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach. We hosted 626 cyclists […]
11th Annual Beth C. Wright RIDE FOR LIFE
The RIDE FOR LIFE provides critical funding for the free services, support, and programs offered to cancer survivors, and their families and friends, by the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. This year there will be an 8-mile ride, starting at the Newbury Neck beach, and 20- , 50- and 100- mile rides, starting from […]
12th Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride
The Maine Lighthouse Ride benefits the Eastern Trail Alliance, an organization dedicated to building a 60-mile greenway from Kittery to South Portland, Maine. All rides begin and end at the beautiful oceanfront campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) in South Portland. Rides are self-guided, with maps and cue sheets provided. Lunch is provided after the […]
Pedal the Penobscot
All routes travel along the beautiful Penobscot River beginning and ending at the Bangor waterfront. (14 milers will check in at the waterfront with all other riders but will begin their ride up in Bradley, to finish at the Bangor waterfront with everyone else for a barbecue).
Climate Ride Northeast – Bar Harbor to Boston
Calling All Cycling Enthusiasts Climate Ride Needs Your Help to Better the Environment Inaugural Climate Ride Northeast – Bar Harbor to Boston Thursday, Sept. 17 to Monday, Sept. 21 Are you passionate about the environment or are seeking safer cycling roadways? Take action and register now for the inaugural Climate Ride Northeast – Bar Harbor […]
Four Leaf Clover Ride
The Four Leaf Clover Ride benefits the Nasson Community Bicycle Center in Springvale Maine. Our goal is to impart life-long mechanical and life skills, improve access to educational, economic and recreational opportunities, and inspire a volunteer spirit in the youth of Sanford and Springvale. The Nasson Community Bicycle Center provides an earn-a-bike program, help with bike repair […]
Loon Echo Trek
15th annual Loon Echo Trek at Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine. Bike 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles (“toughest century in Maine”). Routes on quiet, scenic roads in Western Maine and Evans Notch- White Mountain National Forest. Or choose to hike 4.5 or 6 miles over Pleasant Mountain. Route rest stops, safety wagon […]
Climate Ride to Common Ground
You are invited to participate in a “Climate Ride to Common Ground,” happening before and during the Common Ground Country Fair in September. The idea is simple: ride to Common Ground without burning any fossil fuel, then volunteer with the composting / recycling team at the Fair to educate every fairgoer about recycling, composting, conserving […]
Fight Back Festival
The 10th annual Fight Back Festival is a fun, family-friendly event staged by the Cancer Community Center to raise money and awareness of local cancer support services offered in Cumberland and York Counties free of charge. The festival includes three road rides (60, 25 & 10 miles) as well as a 5k trail run and […]
Northwoods Gravel Grind
Participants will Grind it out as they race over hills and around ponds as they follow mostly Gravel roads through the Northwoods of Maine in the 2nd Annual Maine Gravel Grind. 2015 Race Details Races will begin around 10am (final time TBD) with check in 9am. There are TWO routes this year!!! The ORIGINAL route is 34.25 miles and the NEW route […]
DEI Statement:
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is committed to advancing our equity and inclusion efforts. The Coalition is prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in these focus areas: self-education, community engagement, advocacy, and events. We welcome community members and visitors of Maine—Wabanaki Territory—from all backgrounds to join the Coalition. Our most outstanding achievement will be that everyone who joins the Coalition or attends our events will feel respected and valued.