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!
White Mountain Century
The White Mountain Century climbs through four mountain passes in the White Mountain National Forest in central New Hampshire. It starts at the Covered Bridge Campground on the Kancamagus Highway (Rt 112), 10 miles from Rt 16. Riders climb up through Bear Notch and plunge down into Bartlett. The route then climbs through scenic Crawford […]
12th Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride
The Maine Lighthouse Ride benefits the Eastern Trail Alliance, an organization dedicated to building a 60-mile greenway from Kittery to South Portland, Maine. All rides begin and end at the beautiful oceanfront campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) in South Portland. Rides are self-guided, with maps and cue sheets provided. Lunch is provided after the […]
Portland Area Bike/Ped Counts
Volunteers needed! The Bicycle Coalition of Maine works with the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) to conduct regular bicycle and pedestrian user counts at key locations in the region at specific times of the day and year. The goal of this project is to understand regional cyclist and pedestrian behavior, whether for commuting, recreation, […]
Stars Over Katahdin 2015
Join us for a weekend introduction to Katahdin Woods and Waters Recreation Area and some of the darkest skies East of the Rockies. Meet at noon on the 12 at Sandbank Campsite to carpool into the trail head for Beautiful Orin Falls and the Wassataquoik Valley. The short ride to Orin Falls is about 6 […]
Pedal the Penobscot
All routes travel along the beautiful Penobscot River beginning and ending at the Bangor waterfront. (14 milers will check in at the waterfront with all other riders but will begin their ride up in Bradley, to finish at the Bangor waterfront with everyone else for a barbecue).
Lake George~Somerset Sports and Fitness 3rd Annual Sprint Triathlon
The Lake George/SSF Sprint Triathlon is a very unique point to point Sprint Triathlon with 500m swim, 14.5 mile bike ride and 3.5 mile out and back run. The entire community's involvement is what will make this a fun one to come back to and do year after year. Great T-Shirts, unique medals, prizes and […]
Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee – Monthly Meeting
The Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets once per month at City Hall on Congress Street in downtown Portland.The purpose of the committee is to make Portland a better place to walk and bicycle and wheel chair, the committee shall advocate and educate on issues relating to bicycle, transit and pedestrian issues, including handicap accessibility. Membership […]
Portland Area Bike/Ped Counts
Volunteers needed! The Bicycle Coalition of Maine works with the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) to conduct regular bicycle and pedestrian user counts at key locations in the region at specific times of the day and year. The goal of this project is to understand regional cyclist and pedestrian behavior, whether for commuting, recreation, […]
Biking Culture in Northern Europe: A presentation by Alicia Heyburn
BikeMaine Rider Alicia Heyburn, a mom from Maine, cycled solo from Copenhagen to Berlin this summer learning a lot about local foods, the shared economy, traveling slowly, self acceptance and the benefits of significant government investment in long term sustainability solutions. Alicia will be sharing her experiences and photos at 4:30 this afternoon in […]
Public Workshop: Bayside Transportation Master Plan
September 15 at 6 pm at the Merrill Rehearsal Hall: first of three public workshops for the Bayside Transportation Master Plan Study. The study includes the area bounded by Washington Avenue, Forest Avenue, I-295, and Cumberland Avenue. The study will build upon and integrate much of the transportation planning work and changing land uses that […]
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.