Events for August 5, 2023 - July 19, 2023
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!
Recreational Ride
Rockland Bicycle Club. No drop ride. Someone will always ride with you.Harbor Park, Rockland Helmet required.
Bike Safety Rodeo – Augusta Elks Lodge
Augusta Elks Lodge #964 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME, United StatesJoin the Augusta Elks for a bike safety rodeo. There will be bike and helmet giveaways, obstacle course, and a refreshment station. Bring your Bike, Scooter, or Skateboard!
Wednesday Webinar: Legislative Roundup
The 131st Legislature was packed with bills relating to bike & pedestrian infrastructure, access, and safety, and the team at the BCM was hard at work over the last 6 months staying on top of it all and working with partners and legislators to advocate for you!
Women, Femmes, & 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: Portland Trails (Back Cove, Eastern Prom, Baxter Woods) with low traffic roads (~15 miles). […]
Advanced Cornering Clinic
Weeks Moody Trailhead 151 Weeks Rd, Gorham, Maine, United StatesFeeling slow in the corners? Finding some you can just barely clear? Join the BCM at the Moody Trails in Gorham as we break down corners and different techniques that will help you carry speed and smoothness through even the tightest of twisties! Note: This is an intermediate MTB skills class. Registration is required. Please register […]
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. […]
E-Bike Demo & Garage Sale!
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond Street, Portland, Maine, United StatesIt's East Bayside Block Party Day, and we’re celebrating our fantastic neighborhood with e-bike demos and a garage sale! Each business & organization has something fun to offer throughout the day, but we'd love for you to stop by the BCM office at 38 Diamond St from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.! We’ll be hosting e-bike demos […]
Recreational Ride
Rockland Bicycle Club. No drop ride. Someone will always ride with you.Harbor Park, Rockland Helmet required.
Fix-a-Bike Class
Kennebunk Free Library 112 Main St., Kennebunk, ME, United StatesKFL is pleased to welcome the Bicycle Coalition of Maine who will be presenting their Fix-A-Bike program. From the Coalition: "Be your own mechanic! Learn how to maintain your bike, fix a flat, pump up a tire, change a chain or cable, make shifting adjustments, and more in a hands-on learning experience." Participants should bring […]
TD Beach to Beacon 10k
Websitehttps://www.beach2beacon.org Distance10 kilometers (6.2 miles) HistoryTD Bank and Joan Benoit Samuelson,winner of Olympic gold in the first women’s marathon in 1984 and Maine’s most recognized athlete, founded the race in 1998 to give back to her community by staging a world-class road race in Maine and including a charitable component to help support Maine children. 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.