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 Webinar: Bicycle Rodeo Training
Bike safety rodeos are popular community events that actually get kids riding! This webinar will cover: 1) How to coordinate a bicycle rodeo event.2) Info on who and what equipment/materials you’ll need.3) How to set up the event stations and how to use a line chalker to draw out a traffic pattern course on which […]
Breaking Away: Film Screening
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United StatesAn old classic, Dave and his friends spend their post-high school days sparring with students from the local university, chasing girls and--in Dave’s case--dreaming of competitive bicycle racing. The four friends face opposition from all corners as they decide to make Dave’s dreams come true in the university’s annual bicycle endurance race.Released in 1979Directed by […]
BCM Webinar: Bicycle Rodeo Training
Bike safety rodeos are popular community events that actually get kids riding! This webinar will cover: 1) How to coordinate a bicycle rodeo event.2) Info on who and what equipment/materials you’ll need.3) How to set up the event stations and how to use a line chalker to draw out a traffic pattern course on which […]
BCM Webinar: Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Education
Review the basics for teaching students how to walk safely and bike safely. This webinar will cover:1) The Bicycle Coalition of Maine's safety presentation, which is delivered to over 10,000 Maine students annually.2) A brief background of why teaching safe walking and bicycling is important.3) Guidance and tips for presenting the materials to others.4) How […]
BCM Webinar: Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Education
Review the basics for teaching students how to walk safely and bike safely. This webinar will cover:1) The Bicycle Coalition of Maine's safety presentation, which is delivered to over 10,000 Maine students annually.2) A brief background of why teaching safe walking and bicycling is important.3) Guidance and tips for presenting the materials to others.4) How […]
BCM Webinar: Bicycle Rodeo Training
Bike safety rodeos are popular community events that actually get kids riding! This webinar will cover: 1) How to coordinate a bicycle rodeo event.2) Info on who and what equipment/materials you’ll need.3) How to set up the event stations and how to use a line chalker to draw out a traffic pattern course on which […]
Bike to School Day
We promote and help schools across Maine celebrate Bike to School Day every May by providing informational materials and assistance planning, or by organizing events. Our goal in supporting these events is to encourage schools to promote walking and biking with greater frequency.Celebrate this National Holiday at your school! For more information or to get […]
Bike to Work Day
Typically celebrated on the third Friday of May each year, National Bike to Work Day has been officially rescheduled for Tuesday, September 22. We look forward to celebrating this National Holiday with you four months from now. In the meantime, the BCM has got something special planned so stay tuned for our virtual celebration of […]
Ride of Silence
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United StatesThe Ride of Silence is an annual ride held on the third Wednesday of May each year to remember the cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding their bicycles. The event serves to honor those who have been injured or killed, unites cyclists in a silent procession, raises awareness that cyclists have the […]
LIVE Bike Safety Seminar
Do You Have Questions on Bike Safety? Join the Scott and Sunny Townsend Team of Keller Williams Realty on Wednesday, May 27th at 2 p.m. for a LIVE bike safety & FAQ seminar. Scott Townsend will sit down with Jim Tasse, Assistant Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to go over bike safety guidelines & protocol. […]
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.