Events for April 13, 2020 - June 2, 2021 › Webinars
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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BCM Webinar: Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Education
Review the basics for teaching students how to walk safely and bike safely. This webinar will cover:1) The Bicycle Coalition of Maine's safety presentation, which is delivered to over 10,000 […]
BCM Webinar: Bicycle Rodeo Training
Bike safety rodeos are popular community events that actually get kids riding! This webinar will cover: 1) How to coordinate a bicycle rodeo event.2) Info on who and what equipment/materials […]
LIVE Bike Safety Seminar
Do You Have Questions on Bike Safety? Join the Scott and Sunny Townsend Team of Keller Williams Realty on Wednesday, May 27th at 2 p.m. for a LIVE bike safety […]
Bicycle Mechanics 101:Caring for Your Radical Bicycle via ZOOM
These classes (2 sessions) will be taught remotely using Zoom and will be a virtual “hands-on” class! With your bicycle and any mini/ pocket tools you might have handy, we’ll […]
Bicycle Mechanics 101:Caring for Your Radical Bicycle via ZOOM 
These classes (2 sessions) will be taught remotely using Zoom and will be a virtual “hands-on” class! With your bicycle and any mini/ pocket tools you might have handy, we’ll […]
Biking After Dark: Winter Edition
Shorter days don’t have to shorten your riding season! In addition to covering some basic bike/ped safety education, this course will elaborate on lights and reflective materials, clothing, must-have equipment, selecting routes, and maintaining your steed in the snow and sleet.
Safe Cycling: the Do’s, the Don’ts, and the Downright Dangerous
Bring your kids, your spouse, and even the family dog to this safe cycling webinar! We'll be talking where and how to ride safely with the whole flock, the best way to pick the best gear for your outing, and even some tips for drivers and rules to remember.
No Cyclist Left Behind: Hot Tips on Forming or Finding Chill Rides
If you've been wanting to get more into cycling but feel group rides are too fast, too advanced, or otherwise too intimidating, this is the webinar for YOU! We want to help you find a ride that fits your speed, style, age, and ability—or help you create one with useful tips on planning and marketing events that are safe and successful.
Stretching + Strength-Training Tips to Maximize Your Rides, Reps, and Recovery
Whether you’re breaking into a new active lifestyle, recovering from illness or injury, or are a seasoned cyclist getting ready for the riding season, you won’t want to miss this webinar! The experts at Anytime Fitness will be joining us to explore some essential stretching routines to help you get ready to ride (or walk, or hike, or lift!). We will also discuss strength-training exercises, hydration tips, and post-workout stretching and foam-rolling techniques to help you achieve more, avoid injury, wind down, and recover better.
Almost Every Crash Report You Read is Wrong—and Why that Matters
Nearly every article you read about car crashes involving cyclists or pedestrians contains biased, victim-blaming language. Although journalism is supposed to be objective and accurate, we will present a report that shows most crash reports are neither—whether they come from local, state, or national outlets. We will also discuss the real-life consequences and legal repercussions of crash language, and compare good and bad crash reporting with actual examples.
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.