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!
MAINE BIKING BELLES WRENCH NIGHT
FREE night of wrenching for women, trans, and femme (WTF)-identifying bicyclists. Join us each third Tuesday of the month at the Portland Gear Hub for a fun and supported night of open bench time to learn basic bike mechanics! Bring your bike, a WTF-identifying friend, and your positive energy! Don't have a bike? We have […]
The Mechanical Horse – Margaret Guroff – Bicycle History Book Talk
Margaret Guroff, the author of a "fascinating" (WSJ), "dazzling" (CityLab) new cultural history of the bicycle called The Mechanical Horse, discusses the machine's surprising and little-known impacts on America's past and present. Reading at 7 pm. Book signing to follow.
EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge
Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) Champion the Cure Challenge is the only event in our region whose sole purpose is to support local cancer research providing local patients opportunity to receive newly designed, life-saving drugs without leaving the state of Maine. Ride 25, 50, 75 or 100 fully supported miles.
3rd Annual East Coast Greenway Lewiston Bike Fest Ride
Join us for the 3rd Annual East Coast Greenway Lewiston Bike Festival Ride. This is a fun, festival-hopping ride intended for beginner/moderate cyclists (experienced cyclists are welcome, but be warned that we will be traveling at touring speed). Activities include a 36- and 60-mile loop option, along with support from experienced ride leaders. Starting at […]
Highland Mountain Bike Park Kid’s Pump Track at L.L.Bean’s Get Out and Play Day
Highland Mountain Bike Park, Northfield NH., is bringing back their popular kids pump track to Discovery Park. This course features ramps, bridges, and obstacles that will help kids develop critical skills and confidence on a bike, not to mention put a huge smile on their faces. Bikes and helmets are supplied and there is no […]
Gritty’s Triple
Up to 150 experienced riders will trek 75 miles from Gritty’s Freeport to Gritty’s Portland to Gritty’s Auburn and finish the day back at Gritty’s Freeport for BBQ and beers. Event costs $50 with proceeds going to Dempsey Center and another charity TBD.
Sundays with the Sea Dogs – Pedal to the Park
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will be offering its Valet Bike Parking service at all Sunday Portland Sea Dogs home games in 2016 (excluding July 3 night game). Valet Bike Parking is FREE to use, quick, and the best way to get to the game. The Valet Bike Parking area will be located at the […]
MAINE BIKING BELLES – BYO PICNIC RIDE
It's time the Maine Biking Belles ride and nom together! BYO picnic foods and meet at 6:00pm, leave at 6:15pm from the Portland Gear Hub for a ride to a picnic spot for a potluck style picnic. Suggestions on destinations WELCOME! Also, suggestions on preferred distances WELCOME! This BYO Picnic is open to anyone who […]
Community Spokes Webinar – Building Maine’s Network of Bicycle Friendly Businesses
Featured Speakers: TBD – The League of American Bicyclists, Bicycle Friendly Business Program To join this webinar you’ll need to do three things: Register below ahead of time. To see the screen: Go to: https://join.me/bcmwebinar To join the audio conference: Dial 302-202-5900 and enter Access Code 899-858-373# (If you’re on a smartphone or tablet, launch the join.me app and enter this meeting […]
Lewiston Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Monthly Meeting
Meetings Are Held on the 4th Wednesday of Each Month from 5pm to 6pm At Lewiston City Hall - 1st Floor Executive Conference Room at 27 Pine Street, Lewiston Maine The mission of the Lewiston-Auburn Bike-Ped Committee is to: •Develop and recommend fiscally responsible policies to the respective governing bodies that take into account and support non-motorized […]
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.