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, September 26. 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 for […]
Northwoods Gravel Grind
Participants will Grind it out as they race over hills and around ponds as they follow mostly Gravel roads through the Northwoods of Maine in the 2nd Annual Maine Gravel Grind. 2015 Race Details Races will begin around 10am (final time TBD) with check in 9am. There are TWO routes this year!!! The ORIGINAL route is 34.25 miles and the NEW route […]
International Walk to School Day
International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. Today, thousands of schools across America – from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico – participate every October. Join in the tradition and walk to school […]
The Dempsey Challenge presented by AMGEN
The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen is a run, walk and cycle fundraising experience for The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Lewiston, Maine. The 2015 Dempsey Challenge will take place on October 17 & 18! One-hundred percent of funds raised by Dempsey Challenge participants directly benefits the Dempsey Center, allowing us […]
Casco Bay Cyclocross
A traditional grass roots cycling event in October featuring one of the most scenic cyclocross courses in New England. All levels welcome, mountain bikes welcome, there will be a kid's race and awards for all race winners. www.cascobaycross.com
Bicycle Social and Film Screening
Join us for a fun evening complete with tasty snacks, beverages from Maine Beer Company and great company! The fun starts at 6pm, and at 7pm, we'll begin the screening of UnReal, a film by Teton Gravity Research that celebrates breaking free from the confines of reality. This event is sponsored by ReVision Energy, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Gorham Bike & Ski. These […]
Inspired to Ride
"Inspired to Ride,” a stunning documentary about the inaugural TransAm Bike Race held in 2014 on the TransAmerica Trail, will screen at the Frontier Cinema & Café in Brunswick on Thursday, December 10 with shows at 6 and 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “Inspired to Ride” is the […]
Fat Bike Demo & Pump Track
Come test a fat Bike on our snow pump track. Our bike vendors will be available to answer questions and to teach you the ins and outs of this awesome new sport! Bring the kids to play on the sledding hill or snowshoe Winter Kids story trail.
Ernie’s Cycle Shop Wednesday BMX, ramp/vert. parks
Indoor skate park (Rye Airfield) in the winter and local parks in the summer. Transportation available when necessary for a gas fee. Waivers need to be signed before participation.
Trek Across Maine – Indoors Tuesday
Trek Across Maine has moved indoors! Join us at the YMCA of Southern Maine's Greater Portland Branch for an indoor training class preparing you for the Trek Across Maine. Trek Across Maine Indoors training classes are tailored to follow the Trek Across Maine route from start to finish, including actual mileage and simulated terrain. Session II (3.1.16-4.15.16) […]
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.