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 an annual fundraising event for The Michael J Fox Foundation. It was started in 2008 by the Woods Family, when son/brother/husband/father Chris Woods was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease at the age of 41. 100% of the money raised by cyclists goes directly to the Michael J Fox […]
Maine Lighthouse Ride 2016
The Maine Lighthouse Ride benefits the Eastern Trail Alliance, an organization dedicated to building a 65-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. Free Maine Lighthouse Ride t-shirts […]
Pedal the Penobscot
10th Anniversary! Routes travel along the beautiful Penobscot River beginning at the Bangor waterfront and ending at the High Tide Restaurant & Bar in Brewer with a riverside barbeque celebration from noon to 3:00. Fully supported ride with rest/water stops, sweeps, and breakdown vans. Fairly flat courses. Register early for a commemorative shirt. Benefits Bangor Land Trust. All […]
Bike for Breath 2016
Join us for a spectacular autumn ride on September 11th in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada! This event is rapidly becoming one of the largest cycling events in Atlantic Canada with routes for all levels, all centered around the picturesque St. John River Valley. Starting in Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, participants will then be […]
RRCT Bike Tour @ HenryFest
The Royal River Conservation Trust (RRCT) has partnered with another non-profit to offer a multi-social event at Skyline Farms in North Yarmouth. We've designed an easy to moderate scenic bike tour of the Royal River Watershed that includes North Yarmouth, New Gloucester, and Pownal, and 317 Main Community Music Center is putting on an afternoon […]
Loon Echo Trek
Tackle the Toughest Century in Maine or ride 25, 50 or 80 miles and enjoy the lake and mountain views. Prefer hiking? You can hike 4.5 or 6 miles across the ridgeline of Pleasant Mountain. If you can’t pick, do a bit of both with the Trek’s Hike & Bike option. The Loon Echo Trek has something for everyone, and proceeds help […]
Cycle for Sweetser: A Family Fun Ride
Cycle for Sweetser is a community bike ride which will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016. This is a fun community event that takes place entirely on the scenic Eastern Trail, which runs alongside Sweetser's Saco campus and makes for a perfect ride for families, community members, and biking enthusiasts. Registration will open at […]
Four Leaf Clover Ride
The Four Leaf Clover Ride benefits the Nasson Community Bicycle Center. The Nasson Community Bicycle Center works with the youth of Sanford and Springvale to impart life-long mechanical and life skills, improve access to educational, economic and recreational opportunities, and inspire a volunteer spirit.
Tour De O’Hills Nordic Bike Race
A bike race through Norway, Maine, where the funds go to the OHCHS Nordic Ski Team to fund their trip to Fort Kent for advanced training, so as to help the new and old skiers to get a grip on technique early in the season, as well as bond and to have fun.
Not Dead Yet Bike Ride
The Not Dead Yet bike ride is part of Fight Back Festival, a Cancer Community Center fundraiser that raises thousands of dollars to support Mainers impacted by cancer. The Not Dead Yet bike ride takes riders through the beautiful rolling hills of Pownal, Durham, Brunswick, Freeport, and North Yarmouth. Starting and ending at Pineland Farms […]
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.