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!
Webinars
Webinar: Sharing the Road – Cars, Bikes, & Walkers
Have you ever seen something happen on the road that made you wonder, “is that legal?” Are you concerned about the behavior of other drivers, cyclists or pedestrians on local streets? Are you unsure of what the legal, safe, and courteous things to do are when sharing the road? Find out the answers to those […]
Lunch & Learn Webinar – “Engaging Candidates on Active Transportation”
We all know that investing in active transportation will help us reach our climate action goals, improve public health, and give us safe places to walk and bike. Let’s make sure our elected officials know we care about safe biking and walking! Together, we can shape a future where everyone has reliable, safe, and sustainable […]
Wednesday Webinar- Winter Biking
Embrace the cold, dark, Maine winter with gusto! We’ll cover it all in this webinar: winter commuting & recreating, equipment selection & maintenance, hot clothing trends, and how to keep the fun mojo rolling strong. Also bike-storage best practices. Also also, indoor riding, like how to get yer Zwift on!
Wednesday Webinar- w/ special guest Georgena Terry
Polio survivor, American bicycle designer, and businesswoman, Georgena Terry blazed her own trail in the 1980s and began the world’s first women-specific bicycle company. Please join us for a chat with this remarkable person and staple of bicycling history.
Wednesday Webinar- Bikes, snow, & yeehaw!
When the snow flies, get those trails packed and prepare for some of the smoothest trails you’ve ever met. The Maine winter presents terrific riding options ranging from fat biking with 4.5 inch wide tires to bikejoring with your furry friends. Or how about an ice-cruise on the local lake, oh ya!
Wednesday Webinar –Clara Brown: Paralympian, Team USA, World Champion, & Community Spoke
virtualThe BCM is excited to host Maine’s own Clara Brown! After sustaining a spinal cord injury at the age of 12, Clara has become a Multi-time World Champion Road and Track racer, a member of US National Cycling Team, and Paralympian. She is also an active member of the cycling community and a BCM Community Spoke. Join BCM as we talk about Clara's Journey, what inspires her, and what the future holds.
Coffee & Climate: Being Bird Friendly and Bird Safe
Webinar Belgium, Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, BelgiumJoin us Friday, February 10th from 9am - 10am for this month’s Coffee & Climate: Being Bird Friendly and Bird Safe! Nick Lund of Maine Audubon and Addy Smith-Reiman of the Portland Society for Architecture will be joining us to discuss wildlife conservation and the importance of bird safe architecture here in Maine and why […]
Coffee & Climate: Complete Streets
Join us Friday, March 10th from 9am - 10am for this month’s Coffee & Climate on Complete Streets! Jean Sideris of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine will be joining us to discuss the complete streets concept that takes into consideration all modes of travel in transportation design. Staff from our two cities will also share […]
Wednesday Webinar: Bicycle Rodeos – Fun and Functional Safety Education
virtualLearn how to create an active & engaging event to teach safe biking practices to community youth. We’ll share planning logistics, how to build a continuous-flow mock traffic course, and tips to ensure a successful event. Bicycle rodeos are one of our favorite safe cycling teaching tools!
Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists (Webinar)
Join AARP Maine as we host a presentation by Paul Drinan of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine about becoming an advocate for pedestrians and bicyclists in your community. We encourage you to consider the following questions, which we’ll discuss during this online event. Drinan will also share information about state resources to assist communities, as […]
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.