Events for May 9 - April 27
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!
BCM Bike Rodeo- Fryeburg
Molly Ockett Middle School 25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME, United StatesBring your kids and their bikes/helmets to this FREE bicycle safety event! Designed to teach and encourage kids to ride bikes safely, the rodeo will include a helmet check, a bike mechanical check, and the chance to ride in a closed continuous-flow traffic skills course that teaches the rules of the road. Practice safe riding […]
TRAIL RUNNING FILM FESTIVAL
Empire Live 575 Congress Street, Portland, MaineJoin Runaways Run Club on Sunday, April 28 for the 2024 Trail Running Film Festival, a two-hour celebration on film of this wild, wonderful trail running community! The Portland, Maine screening of the 2024 Trail Running Film Festival is co-hosted and sponsored by the Runaways Run Club and Empire Live. The mission of the Trail […]
Queers in Gear -Weekly All-Inclusive Cycling Ride
Rainbow Bicycle 97 Lisbon St, Lewiston, MaineJoin Queers in Gear for a weekly all-inclusive cycling ride. This is a guided group ride bringing together the queer bike community. These are no-drop rides, and all levels of bike riders are welcome. Please bring front and rear lights, hi-vis gear is recommended. Route and ride info can be found on the @queers_in_gear Instagram […]
Gravel Bikes, Burritos & Beer WITH IAN BOSWELL
Allspeed 936 Brighton Ave, Portland, Maine, United StatesFormer road racing pro and current active gravel racer - as well as fellow New England backcountry skier - Ian Boswell will be coming to Allspeed! Ian will give a talk on his career, gravel bikes/tech, and will participate in a Q&A. The evening is sponsored by Specialized Bicycles, Pinebury, Orono Brewing & Sal de […]
2024 First Friday Light Up Rides
Shevenell Park 149 Main St., Biddeford, Maine, United StatesLight Up Rides are slow roll, social rides & will include Biddeford, Saco & sometimes OOB. We do our best to design low volume routes but we will share the road with cars. Follow instructions from our safety-vest-wearing ride marshals.You can ride two abreast but be aware of cars coming up on us from behind. […]
Yarmouth Bike Swap & Family Bike Fair
William H. Rowe School 52 School St, Yarmouth, MaineDROP OFF USED GEAR TO SELLFriday, May 3rd, 5:30 - 8PMBUY A BIKE & JOIN THE FUN!Saturday, May 4th, 9AM - 12PM(Rain date Sunday May 5th) COME FOR THE SALE, STAY FOR THE FUN!BIKE SAFETY RODEO, RUN BY THE BICYCLE COALITION OF MAINEDesigned to teach and encourage kids from age 4-11 to ride bikes safely, […]
Kiwanis Bike Rodeo- Dover-Foxcroft
Piscataquis Regional YMCA 48 Park St, Dover-Foxcroft, MaineAll kids ages 4-12 yrs are invited to the Kiwanis Bike Safety Rodeo and Ride. Designed to encourage and teach kids how to ride bikes safely – learn traffic skills and the Rules of the Road. Questions? Call the Y 207-564-7111 9:30am Registration-Helmet fitting- get a free new helmet if you need one -Bicycle safety […]
Gorham Bike & Ski Used Bike Sale
Gorham Bike and Ski 693 Congress St, POrtland, ME, United StatesSell or find a new (to you!) bike at Gorham Bike & Ski's Used Bike Sale at their Portland store. Click here for all the info.
Queers in Gear -Weekly All-Inclusive Cycling Ride
Rainbow Bicycle 97 Lisbon St, Lewiston, MaineJoin Queers in Gear for a weekly all-inclusive cycling ride. This is a guided group ride bringing together the queer bike community. These are no-drop rides, and all levels of bike riders are welcome. Please bring front and rear lights, hi-vis gear is recommended. Route and ride info can be found on the @queers_in_gear Instagram […]
Cycle of Memory Film Screening
Windham High School Performing Arts Center 406 Gray Rd, Windham, MaineJoin the Windham Public Library, Windham Parks & Recreation Department, and Windham Raymond Adult Education for a special intergenerational screening of "Cycle of Memory": the new award-winning documentary about two siblings' bicycle adventure to find the memories their grandfather lost to Alhzheimer's. Mel Schwartz escaped the Great Depression on a bicycle advernture he'd remember for […]
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.