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 […]
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. […]
Ride to End ALZ
Hampton Beach State Park 8 State Park Road, Hampton Beach, NH, United StatesThe Ride to End ALZ is a fully supported, one-day fundraising event to directly impact the pace and momentum behind the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Inspired by a determination to end this disease, participants in the Ride to End ALZ raise critical funds and awareness to advance research and bring us one step closer […]
Sanford Bike Fest
Sanford YMCA 1 Emile Levasseur Dr., Sanford, Maine, United StatesSanford Bike Fest brings together cyclists of all ages and bikes of all kinds June 6. The 3.5-milethe route starts at Sanford YMCA and follows paved bike paths, packed gravel bike paths, and quiet city streets as far as Sanford High School / Regional Technical Center. Police manage cross-traffic and several intersections.The event aims to […]
West Side Trail Work Day
Please join Yarmouth Community Services to help make improvements to the first section of the West Side Trail originally built-in 2011. Please park in the areas designated on the map and walk to the work area, also designated on the map, where we will be organizing work crews.There's work for everyone (all abilities), and we […]
Trek Across Maine
The 2020 Trek Across Maine has gone virtual now through June 30th! Cycling is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health, while giving an extra boost to your immune system. We encourage you to participate in the virtual event as this is the perfect time to get outside while still practicing […]
Schoodic Bike Ride
Schoodic Arts for All 427 Main Street, Winter Harbor, ME, United StatesSCHOODIC PENINSULA BENEFIT RIDE FOR SCHOODIC ARTS FOR ALL Come join us on June 27th or (28th rain date) for a scenic 13 mile family bicycle ride around Schoodic Peninsula to benefit Schoodic Arts for All. Registration is from 9am to 10am at Hammond Hall; 427 Main Street, Winter Harbor, ME. Ride begins at 10:30 […]
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.