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!
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club Wednesday Evening Ride
Ride with the Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club every Wednesday evening at 6 pm. Six ride levels from novice to 20+ mph. Ride routes and schedule at http://mwbc.bike/rides
Maine Cycling Club Thursday Beginner’s Group ride
A ride specially organized for people new (or returning) to biking. Several club members will be present to assist new/returning riders to get comfortable with road biking and group riding safely.
Maine Cycling Club Thursday Group ride
Hilly moderate-paced group ride
Bikepacking 101: the essentials, tips and tricks from our seasoned explorers
If you've heard of bike-packing, you know it can be the most rad way to enjoy your bike and the beautiful world around you! The next question is, how do you do it successfully? It's easy to imagine all the ways that a multi-day bike trip on trail could go wrong, but we're here to […]
Community Cycling Club of Portland – Wednesday Women’s Ride
CCCP's Wednesday Women's Ride is a no-drop ride with the B group riding approx. 20 miles and A-group riding 25 to 30 miles at faster pace. Average speed ranges from 14 -17mph. The route takes us out into Falmouth and back. (Click map below) B group takes right at Point 20 on map onto Woodville and […]
Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101
Traffic Skills 101 is the prerequisite to becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI). LCIs are qualified to become contracted Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Instructors through the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and receive payment for your bike/ped safety work at a rate of $30/hour in addition to liability insurance coverage while conducting bicycle safety education programming. […]
KVBC Wake Up The Earth Ride
An early Earth Day/Spring ride along the Kennebec River Rail Trail from Augusta to Gardiner and perhaps a bit further. Scenic river views and a possible stop at Slate’s Bakery in Hallowell. Meet at the MSHA parking lot under Memorial Bridge off Water Street in Augusta. Wake up the Earth!
KVBC Big G’s and Bare Knees
A spring warm-up ride along the Kennebec and Sebasticook Rivers through Winslow, Benton, and Clinton. Possible stop at Big G’s for lunch. Meet at the Winslow Elementary School on Benton Avenue.
Great Maine Bike Swap
The Great Maine Bike Swap offers a great way to buy used bicycles at an affordable price. You also can sell the bikes cluttering your garage or basement and turn them into cash. This year, the Coalition will be hosting the bike swap only in Portland. At the Swap, you can choose from hundreds of […]
Maine Coast Cycling Club Wednesday Evening Ride
5:30PM Road Ride – Nasson Bike Center in Springvale Join the MC3ers for Wednesday nights, riding from the Nasson Community Center in Springvale. After Labor Day the ride moves to the Sanford Airport at 5:45. We usually ride about 30 miles, average speed will vary depending on terrain. The average speed will drop after dark. The […]
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.