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
EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge
Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) Champion the Cure Challenge is the only event in our region whose sole purpose is to support local cancer research providing local patients opportunity to receive newly designed, life-saving drugs without leaving the state of Maine. Ride 25, 50, 75 or 100 fully supported miles.
3rd Annual East Coast Greenway Lewiston Bike Fest Ride
Join us for the 3rd Annual East Coast Greenway Lewiston Bike Festival Ride. This is a fun, festival-hopping ride intended for beginner/moderate cyclists (experienced cyclists are welcome, but be warned that we will be traveling at touring speed). Activities include a 36- and 60-mile loop option, along with support from experienced ride leaders. Starting at […]
Gritty’s Triple
Up to 150 experienced riders will trek 75 miles from Gritty’s Freeport to Gritty’s Portland to Gritty’s Auburn and finish the day back at Gritty’s Freeport for BBQ and beers. Event costs $50 with proceeds going to Dempsey Center and another charity TBD.
Bangor YMCA – Tri for the Y and Duathlon
Bangor YMCA presents the 5th annual "Tri for the Y" sprint triathlon and sprint duathlon. Join us at Bangor YMCA's Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan for this "Old School" sprint triathlon and sprint duathlon on Sunday August 28th. www.bangory.org/triathlon Triathlon is 750meter swim in pristine Branch Lake, 20K bike on the hilly dirt roads around […]
Farm to Fork Fondo – Maine
Taste the bounty of both the land and the sea as you ride through Maine - where forest meets shore in rocky coastlines that echo the rugged determination of its farming community. Join 500 lucky cyclists including the women of the Colavita | Bianchi Professional Cycling Team for a mass-start, fully-supported gran fondo through Maine […]
CMG Climate Ride All Stars Team
This incredible journey takes advantage of the best cycling in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. You'll ride along the scenic coastline by day and spend evenings with an inspiring community of people, all while making an impact on environment, sustainability, and active transportation causes. We'll be riding with an engaged group of cyclists and activists […]
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 […]
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.