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!
Portland Urban Riding Class
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United StatesJoin BCM for a class covering the basics of riding in traffic! From bike handling to signaling, this class will help you become a prepared urban commuter. This class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('33199a54-8390-4e69-a20c-d52b03f56e99'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async […]
Light Up Ride
Shevenell Park 149 Main St., Biddeford, Maine, United StatesLight Up Rides are slow roll, social rides and will include Biddeford, Saco, and sometimes Old Orchard Beach. 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 from behind. […]
Westbrook’s Kid Safety Day Bike Rodeo
Westbrook Hannaford 2 Hannaford Drive, Westbrook, Maine, United StatesThe Bicycle Coalition of Maine will sponsor a bicycle rodeo supported by Ernie’s Cycle Shop. This is a mini-road course laid down with chalk, to give kids the opportunity to learn and practice the rules of the road and safe behavior, such as riding on the right and signaling turns. The Michael T. Goulet Traumatic […]
Recreational Ride
Rockland Bicycle Club. No drop ride. Someone will always ride with you.Harbor Park, Rockland Helmet required.
Women, Femme, & Thems Summer Ride Series
Our free Summer Ride series, centering femme, transgender, women, and non-binary riders returns for our 3rd season in 2023, with a new name! Rides are free but space is limited! Registration closes on the day of each ride at noon. Ride route: BCM office to Mackworth Island (6 mi). This on-road route is short so we […]
Packrafting Skills Workshop
Packraft Maine has teamed up with the BCM to offer an Intro to Bikerafting Trip. Join experienced guide Alejandro Strong on this unique adventure, paddling with your bike in tow! He’ll teach you the basics of loading and paddling with a bike on your raft, and be prepared for swimming, hike-a-bike, and the unexpected. Click […]
2023 BCM Annual Meeting & Fundraiser
Toad & Co. 31 Diamond St., Portland, Maine, United StatesJoin the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at our 2023 Annual Meeting and Fundraiser on September 21. Along with a silent auction and guest speakers, we will have light appetizers and drinks provided by Maine businesses as well as a door prize and raffle! All attendees will receive a free pair of BCM socks and be […]
Trails End Festival
Katahdin Area Trails in collaboration with the community of Millinocket’s Trails End Festival will be hosting a variety of events for people of all ages throughout the weekend including trail tours, free clinics, games, live music, and more. Stay tuned for more details at katahdinareatrails.org and trailsendfestival.org.
CyclingSavvy Truths & Techniques of Traffic Riding
This interactive classroom session of the national CyclingSavvy education curriculum will show you how to prevent the most common types of crashes, even those caused by motorist errors. We use illustrations, animations and video to make it fun, engaging, and easy to understand. This session is being offered over Zoom by CyclingSavvy instructors John S. […]
44th Annual Seacoast Century Weekend
44th Annual Seacoast Century Weekend September 22-24, 2017. Early registration discount ends July 31st! Here's the link: http://www.granitestatewheelmen.org/ What could be better? Two days of riding with scenic along the New England coast in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. There are 25, 50, 63, and 100 mile routes, using the Hampton Beach State Park South […]
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.