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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Maine Women’s Ride
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Women’s Ride is a celebration of women and bicycling. The event offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere geared toward girls and women of all ages and abilities. The routes (10, 25, 50 or 62 mile options) follow quiet roads, offering beautiful views of the Maine coast and countryside. The 2016 ride […]
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Maine Adaptive offers a weekly adaptive cycle program for individuals with physical disabilities. Adaptive cycles, whether hand- or foot-powered are available to try. And confirmed participants are paired with qualified volunteers. To learn more, individuals are encouraged to visit www.maineadaptive.org or to stop by and visit our tent during one of the scheduled rides.
July 4th Breakfast Ride – Kennebunkport
Join the Maine Coast Cycling Club for their July 4th Breakfast Ride. We start at 7:00AM from the Kennebunkport Bicycle Company, ride about 1 1/2 hours, then stop for breakfast. The ride is free and open to all, just bring some money to pay for your breakfast. This is an on road ride.
Casco Bay Bicycle Club – Beginners Ride
We’re trying something new on Wednesday evenings. Once a month, starting Wednesday, June 1st, we’ll be offering a beginner ride alongside our regular Wednesday group ride (the one that leaves from the Yarmouth Hannaford parking lot). What is a beginner ride? Let’s say you love riding your bike and you’d like to meet other people […]
Maine Lobster Ride
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Lobster Ride & Roll follows winding, country lanes and the breathtaking rockbound coast past lighthouses, lupines and lobster boats. The ride features five distance options, from a family-friendly 15 miles to a century that was recognized by Bicycling Magazine as one of the TOP TEN centuries in the country. As a bonus, […]
Nordic Trail Festival
Our annual festival returns this summer with even more action! On July 29th and 30th, the Nordic Heritage Sport Club will proudly host the Nordic Trail Festival, a celebration of community, trails, and lifestyle. Whether you want to tackle the trails for a full day of running or biking, or relax and take part in […]
2016 New England Human Powered Vehicle Rally and Swap
Now in its 12th year, the NE HPV Rally and Swap is a celebration of the fun and excitement of moving around by pedal power! Previous Rallies have featured a wide variety of recumbents, velomobiles (enclosed recumbent cycles), electric assisted bicycles, homebuilt and store-bought versions of each of these, and more. The 12th Annual New […]
Casco Bay Bicycle Club – Beginners Ride
We’re trying something new on Wednesday evenings. Once a month, starting Wednesday, June 1st, we’ll be offering a beginner ride alongside our regular Wednesday group ride (the one that leaves from the Yarmouth Hannaford parking lot). What is a beginner ride? Let’s say you love riding your bike and you’d like to meet other people […]
MAINE BIKING BELLES WRENCH NIGHT
FREE night of wrenching for women, trans, and femme (WTF)-identifying bicyclists. Join us each third Tuesday of the month at the Portland Gear Hub for a fun and supported night of open bench time to learn basic bike mechanics! Bring your bike, a WTF-identifying friend, and your positive energy! Don't have a bike? We have […]
The Mechanical Horse – Margaret Guroff – Bicycle History Book Talk
Margaret Guroff, the author of a "fascinating" (WSJ), "dazzling" (CityLab) new cultural history of the bicycle called The Mechanical Horse, discusses the machine's surprising and little-known impacts on America's past and present. Reading at 7 pm. Book signing to follow.
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.