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!
National Walk to School Day
Hundreds of Maine school children will walk or bike to school with family members, school staff and volunteers in celebration of National Walk to School Day on October 10th. Organized events are planned at schools across the state throughout October, which is National Walk to School Month. The Maine Safe Route to School Program can support […]
The Maine Woods Rambler
The Maine Woods Rambler is a gravel grind bike RIDE not a Race sponsored by the AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. The event will be held at the Medawisla Lodge (discounted lodging rates will apply) on Sunday, October 20th. Ride will be the following lengths 30km, 50km, 100km. Click the […]
S. Portland Pedestrian Safety Forum
South Portland High School 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME, United StatesPlease join the city of South Portland, MaineDOT and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at a Pedestrian Safety Forum to address the recent spike in pedestrian/vehicle crashes. Safety really is a two-way street and we want to hear your ideas about dangerous locations and the dangerous habits of pedestrians and motorists. You'll leave with reflective […]
Motherload: Film Screening
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United StatesMOTHERLOAD is a crowdsourced documentary about a new mother’s quest to understand the increasing isolation, and disconnection of the digital age, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote. Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Hauling babies via car was not only unsustainable but took the freedom […]
Pannier Project at Ernies Cycle Shop
Everyone is invited to make easy-to-use & waterproof bicycle panniers (aka saddle bags) out of up-cycled Tidy Cats buckets with the folks from PannierProject.org.
Turkey Ride
Join Maine Sport Outfitters for the Turkey Ride to support the Camden Area Food Pantry. The Turkey Ride will start and end at Maine Sport Outfitters in Rockland. Participants will bike to Hannaford in Camden to purchase a discounted frozen turkey and then deliver them to the Camden Area Food Pantry on Mt. Battie Street. Turkeys will be […]
Cranksgiving in Portland
Portland Gear Hub 155 Washington Ave., Portland, Maine, United StatesJoin us for Cranksgiving 2019! Cranksgiving is a fun bike-based food drive/scavenger hunt. Called "a food drive on two wheels," the Portland event will gather food donations for the Westbrook Food Bank. And you'll have a grand time in the process. Riders will meet at Portland Gear Hub on Washington Ave. There, everyone will get […]
S. Portland Safer Walking Forum
South Portland High School 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME, United StatesPicking up where the infrastructure-focused “Pedestrian Safety Forum” left off, the Safer Walking Forum will ask community members to think about what specific types of Education and Law Enforcement interventions could be used to improve the safety of people walking. Emphasizing community input, the Safer Walking Forum will include about 75 minutes of brainstorming and […]
Ciclismo Classico Adventure Cycling Film Festival
One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, Maine, United StatesWrap up your 2019 cycling season with six premiere two-wheeled adventure films as part of the 10th annual Ciclismo Classico Adventure Cycling Festival! These films aim to increase awareness and appreciation for bicycle travel by showcasing the adventures, humor, and growth inherent in human-powered journeys. Get your ticket early, we tend to sell out. Doors […]
Afghan Cycles: Film Screening
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United StatesAfghan Cycles is a feature documentary about a generation of Afghan women who are pedaling their own revolution, aggressively challenging gender and cultural barriers using the bicycle as a vehicle for freedom, empowerment and social change.Released in 2018Directed by Sarah Menzies
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.