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!
Safe Routes To School – Lewiston Public Forum
Are you concerned about walking and biking safely near schools in Lewiston? Join us to discuss challenges and opportunities for creating safe and inviting routes to all Lewiston Schools. Share your ideas and questions, and learn about solutions that create walkable and bikeable school neighborhoods. Brought to you by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Healthy Androscoggin, […]
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.
Enjoy Your Bicycle – Adult Ed Course
This course is intended for adults with little to moderate experience with bicycling, who would like to learn more about its various aspects. Topics will be primarily student driven, from categories including equipment, clothing, technique, basic maintenance, and safety. The goal is to increase your knowledge and confidence for whatever kind of bicycling you wish […]
KVBC 4th Quadrennial Leap Day Ride
Join the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club on their quadrennial Leap Day Ride on Monday, February 29 at 11 am, at the Hallowell Public Landing on Water Street. Depending on weather and road conditions the ride will cover about 20 miles of back roads and the Kennebec River Rail Trail, followed by a bakery stop.
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) […]
Trek Across Maine – Indoors Friday
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) […]
Pat’s Monday Road Ride
Moderate paced road ride--17-19mph average
Community Spokes Webinar – Teaching Biking and Walking Safety
Ensuring Maine’s bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists have the knowledge and skills to safely share the road is crucial to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's mission. BCM's education program fields a team of professional educators who provide a local presence in nearly every county of the state and bring programming to nearly 10,000 kids and adults annually! The […]
Pat’s Wednesday Road Ride
Fast paced road ride--20+mph average--race training
Southern Maine Region Complete Streets Workshop
Do you want streets that improve safety and health, benefit the local economy, lower transportation costs for families, and foster strong communities? Join us for a public forum and share your ideas on how cities and towns across Southern Maine can build complete streets that are safe and welcoming for everyone, including car drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, wheelchair users, and […]
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.