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!
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Acadia National Park Car-Free Day
To promote cycling and walking in Acadia National Park, the Park will close its gates to motorized vehicles for the morning of Saturday, May 16. 27 Miles paved Park Look Road 57 Miles groomed fine gravel Carriage Paths 3.5 Mile climb to Summit of Cadillac Mountain, the first sunrise in the United States Click here […]
Acadia National Park to offer Car-Free mornings
Visitors to Acadia National Park will have the opportunity to enjoy two car-free mornings on Park Loop Road in 2015.The National Park Service will close Park Loop Road on Mount Desert Island to private vehicles from midnight to noon on Saturday, May 16, and Saturday, September 26. The National Park Service will also waive the […]
Roads Are For Everyone Ride
Oxford County Moves is a movement to encourage active, healthy living by making it easier for people to walk and ride their bikes. Join us as we kick off our Roads Are For Everyone campaign with a free bike event! There will be three routes to choose from: easy (5 miles), moderate (26 miles) and […]
Climate Ride: Bar Harbor to Boston – Informational Presentation
Informational Presentation at the Jesup Library in Bar Harbor, June 10th at 7pm. Pedal for the Planet! Come learn about this amazing cycling event along Maine's scenic coast from Acadia National Park to Boston. This climate ride is a fully supported, 5-day bicycle adventure to raise funds for sustainability, active transportation, and the environment. The ride […]
Bike Safety Rodeo and BMX Ride
The Kennebunk Police Department is looking to have a bike safety event on Saturday, June 13th 2015. The event will be at the new Waterhouse Center on Main Street, in Kennebunk. There will also be a BMX event, which the town is putting on, being held at the same time.
Truths & Techniques of Traffic Cycling
Through guided discussion with video and animation, this classroom session familiarizes students with bicycle-specific laws, traffic dynamics and problem-solving strategies. Students discover that bicycle drivers are equal road users, with the right and ability to control their space. COST: $30 standalone, or $75 combined with other 2 sessions (Train Your Bike, Tour of Portland) YOU […]
Truths & Techniques of Traffic Cycling
Through guided discussion with video and animation, this classroom session familiarizes students with bicycle-specific laws, traffic dynamics and problem-solving strategies. Students discover that bicycle drivers are equal road users, with the right and ability to control their space. COST: $30 standalone, or $75 combined with other 2 sessions (Train Your Bike, Tour of Portland) YOU […]
Train Your Bike
This session is conducted in a parking lot. It consists of a set of progressive drills designed to increase students' control and comfort handling their bikes in various situations. Drills include: Start/Stop, Power Pedal & Balance Stop Snail Race, Slow-speed Balance Drag-race, Gears & Acceleration Ride Straight, One-handed Shoulder Check Object-avoidance Handling, Weave, Snap Turning: […]
CyclingSavvy Tour of Portland
This session, the third in the CyclingSavvy education curriculum, is an experiential tour of Portland's roads. The course includes some of the most intimidating road features (intersections, interchanges, merges, etc.) a cyclist might find in his/her travels. The students travel as a group, stopping to survey and discuss each exercise location. After observing the feature, […]
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.