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!
Education Events
Bicycle Mechanics 101:Caring for Your Radical Bicycle via ZOOM 
These classes (2 sessions) will be taught remotely using Zoom and will be a virtual “hands-on” class! With your bicycle and any mini/ pocket tools you might have handy, we’ll discuss the ABC Quick Check, the types and operation of tools and materials for roadside repair, and post-ride/off-season bicycle maintenance. We’ll also learn how to […]
You Can Get There From Here
You Can Get There From Here brought to you by Portland Adult Education and featured BCM educator Erik daSilva on October 14 from 1:15-2 p.m. Are you car-free and new to Portland? Have you sold your car, would like to, or just use it less often? This course will cover what you need to know […]
CyclingSavvy Portland
CyclingSavvy provides bicyclists from casual to experienced with knowledge and techniques to enhance their enjoyment and lower their stress whether on trails or roads. Our full 3-part course provides a classroom session, an on-bike skills session, and a group ride around town. Register for all 3 sessions and get a discount, or take 1 or […]
The Electric Cargo Bike Revolution – How families, households & businesses are ditching the car and transforming communities
93 Main E-Bike Cafe 93 Main, South Portland, METhe electric cargo bike is rapidly on the rise globally. Come learn about the fascinating history of cargo bikes starting with amazing models dating back to the 1880’s. Along the way we’ll explore the latest innovative designs and e-assist technologies enabling parents to move their kids and loads around like never before (and as if […]
Rodeo @ Searsport Elementary School
Searsport ES 30 Mortland Rd, Searsport, Maine, United StatesBring your kiddos and their bikes for a FREE bike safety rodeo—yeehaw! Brought to you by Prince Memorial Library. Designed to teach and encourage kids to ride bikes safely, the rodeo will include a helmet check, a bike mechanical check, and the opportunity to ride in a closed traffic skills course that teaches the rules […]
CyclingSavvy: Truths & Techniques of Traffic Riding
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United StatesIn the classroom session of the national 3-part CyclingSavvy course, we present the basic knowledge and techniques used successfully by thousands of cyclists to increase their safety and confidence riding with traffic. We show you how to prevent the most common types of crashes — even those caused by motorist errors. We use illustrations, animations […]
CyclingSavvy: Train Your Bike & Tour of Portland
Mill Creek Plaza 150 Waterman Street, South Portland, ME, United StatesThis all day session of the CyclingSavvy program covers the two on-bike portions of the course. In the morning Train Your Bike session, we cover a progression of skills that will help keep you safe, then at Noon we ride together into downtown Portland for lunch followed by an afternoon of riding around town. We […]
Roadside Rescue Class at Tandem Coffee
Tandem Coffee 122 Anderson St, Portland, ME, United StatesEvery worry about having a mechanical issue on your ride and not being able to fix it? If so, you are invited to join the BCM for a FREE roadside rescue class at the Steamy Summer Print Jam on Saturday, July 30! We'll cover how to fix a flat tire, put together a chain, and […]
E-bikes in Maine: Policy, Programs, and Possibilities
93 Main E-Bike Cafe 93 Main, South Portland, MEWant to know about what's happening locally and statewide on e-bikes? Join Jean Sideris, executive director the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to learn more about exciting opportunities in Maine to promote and incentivize e-bikes for recreation and transportation, including a new policy for a statewide e-bike rebate program, e-bike test ride program, and the rise […]
Wednesday Webinar: Bicycle Rodeos – Fun and Functional Safety Education
virtualLearn how to create an active & engaging event to teach safe biking practices to community youth. We’ll share planning logistics, how to build a continuous-flow mock traffic course, and tips to ensure a successful event. Bicycle rodeos are one of our favorite safe cycling teaching tools!
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.