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!
Other
Award-Winning Director Biking from DC to Maine
Director and activist Miho Aida is biking 1,000 miles to reach 1,000 allies. She will be in Bar Harbor, ME on Sunday, July 19th Along the way, Miho will share her award-winning short film with and engage hundreds of people if not more, asking audiences to support Wilderness for the Arctic Refuge and its Coastal […]
Traffic Skills 101
This is the League of American Bicyclists Basic on-road cycling class & a prerequisite to becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) which is the highest level of certification in the US for on-road cycling. This fun & informative class will give you basic fumdamentals that can help you in many traffic situations in both urban […]
Maine State Kids Triathlon
A non-competitive 100 yard, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run. Ages 8-14. Everyone is a winner! Start and finish at Angevine Park, 456 North Road. Registration: 1:30-2:30 pm. Race starts at 3:00pm. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, 207-824-2282, www.mainestatetriathlon.com.
Maine State Triathlon
A sprint triathlon with a 750-meter swim at Songo Pond, 24K bike on scenic country roads, and a 5.8 K cross-country run, starting at the Bethel Inn Lake House. Teams or individuals. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, 207-824-2282, www.mainestatetriathlon.com.
LCI Semimar, USM Portland, ME
This seminar will certify you at the highest attainable level of on-road cycling in the country. All that is required is that you be a fairly experienced & competent cyclist with a good knowledge of the rules of the road. An aptitude for teaching is helpful but not necessary especially if you are a good […]
Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Bug Light Park
What could be better than getting outside on a Saturday in late August on the coast of Maine and snuggling up under a blanket to watch some inspiring and exciting outdoor adventure movies!?! Join us for an afternoon of family fun and an evening of adventurous movies at beautiful Bug Light Park in South Portland. […]
Second Annual Global Solidarity Ride
The official date is August 30, 2015, for the Global Solidarity Ride. Come join us! We will take the ferry from Lincolnville at 10 am for a 20 min boat ride out to the island. They will have bike racks for us. The price is about $18.50 including the bike. Arrive by 9:30 for the […]
Loon Echo Trek
15th annual Loon Echo Trek at Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine. Bike 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles (“toughest century in Maine”). Routes on quiet, scenic roads in Western Maine and Evans Notch- White Mountain National Forest. Or choose to hike 4.5 or 6 miles over Pleasant Mountain. Route rest stops, safety wagon […]
New England Bike-Walk Summit 2015
Join us in historic Worcester, Massachusetts for the fourth, biennial New England Bike-Walk Summit! Most details are TBD. But be prepared for a wide variety of sessions of interest to all stakeholders – agency personnel, grassroots advocates, professionals in private practice, retailers, and more. To keep apprised of any updates, follow the event on facebook and […]
Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is a series of events led by outdoor oriented organizations and companies to celebrate the how, where, and what of being active outside in Maine. Our goal is to connect our friends and neighbors with the natural world, to promote fun, physical activity, & good health. We host events all […]
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.