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
S. Portland Pedestrian Safety Forum
South Portland High School 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME, United StatesPlease join the city of South Portland, MaineDOT and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at a Pedestrian Safety Forum to address the recent spike in pedestrian/vehicle crashes. Safety really is a two-way street and we want to hear your ideas about dangerous locations and the dangerous habits of pedestrians and motorists. You'll leave with reflective […]
S. Portland Safer Walking Forum
South Portland High School 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME, United StatesPicking up where the infrastructure-focused “Pedestrian Safety Forum” left off, the Safer Walking Forum will ask community members to think about what specific types of Education and Law Enforcement interventions could be used to improve the safety of people walking. Emphasizing community input, the Safer Walking Forum will include about 75 minutes of brainstorming and […]
Camden Pedestrian Safety Forum
Join Camden, MaineDOT and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to address therecent spike in pedestrian/vehicle crashes. Safety really is a two-way streetand we want to hear your ideas about dangerous locations and the dangeroushabits of pedestrians and motorists. You’ll leave with reflective safety gearand the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made Camden streets safer!
LIVE Bike Safety Seminar
Do You Have Questions on Bike Safety? Join the Scott and Sunny Townsend Team of Keller Williams Realty on Wednesday, May 27th at 2 p.m. for a LIVE bike safety & FAQ seminar. Scott Townsend will sit down with Jim Tasse, Assistant Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to go over bike safety guidelines & protocol. […]
Family Bicycle Club
Family bicycle rides are great fun and offer terrific opportunities to learn safe cycling skills together. Windham Parks and Recreation in collaboration with the BCM will help you plan and prepare so those good memories can be made.Participating families will receive weekly "assignments" via email to help learn effective and safe bicycling techniques and recreate […]
You Can Get There From Here
You Can Get There From Here brought to you by Portland Adult Education and featuring 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 […]
Mountain Biking 101
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Maine for a set (2 sessions) of Mountain Biking skill clinics. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, increase safety, and have more fun on your bike! Students must provide their own helmet and mountain bike and should be comfortable riding on gravel or dirt paths […]
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 featuring 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 […]
Mountain Biking 101
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Maine for a set (2 sessions) of Mountain Biking skill clinics. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, increase safety, and have more fun on your bike! Students must provide their own helmet and mountain bike and should be comfortable riding on gravel or dirt paths […]
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.