Events for May 18, 2022 - May 14, 2022
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!
Rodeo @ Mill Park in Augusta
Bring your kiddos and their bikes for a FREE bike safety rodeo—yeehaw! Brought to you by Cub Scout Pack 684. Designed to teach and encourage kids to ride bikes safely, the rodeo will include a helmet check, a bike mechanical check, and the opportunity to ride in a closed traffic skills course that teaches the rules […]
Fix-A-Bike @ Maine Beer Company – First Session
Join us for a bike maintenance workshop! Curious about bicycle mechanics? Looking to maintain your faithful steed or conduct long overdue TLC? Want to perform a roadside repair and keep that bicycle mojo elevated? This “Fix-A-Bike Workshop” will cover all the above, and answer any other bicycle-related questions you bring along for the ride. This […]
Fix-A-Bike @ Maine Beer Company – Second Session
Join us for a bike maintenance workshop! Curious about bicycle mechanics? Looking to maintain your faithful steed or conduct long overdue TLC? Want to perform a roadside repair and keep that bicycle mojo elevated? This “Fix-A-Bike Workshop” will cover all the above, and answer any other bicycle-related questions you bring along for the ride. This […]
Olmsted Tweed Ride
Deering Oaks Park Park Avenue, Portland, ME, United StatesJoin our special edition Portland Tweed Ride to help the Portland Parks Conservancy celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who advocated for and designed green spaces in cities. Ride with us in your favorite olde-timey clothing, then stick around for lemonade and croquet on the lawn!
We’re Bringing Safety Back: Spring Biking Webinar
We're bringing safety back! (Yeah.) As spring comes into full swing, so does the riding season! Come join the BCM crew as we go over safety tips, riding etiquette, and other essentials needed to get your year of biking off to a great start. Registration is required. Please use the form below. 5/16 GRSW Webinar […]
Urban Riding Class (Portland)
Join one of the BCM's nationally-certified bicycle instructors for some tips and answers to questions about riding in traffic. Review when and how to "take the lane," how to safely make left turns on busy streets, how to avoid being "right-hooked" by drivers, how to equip your bike, what to wear, and more! Content will be adjusted […]
Urban Riding Class (Lewiston)
Join one of the BCM's nationally-certified bicycle instructors for some tips and answers to questions about riding in traffic. Review when and how to "take the lane," how to safely make left turns on busy streets, how to avoid being "right-hooked" by drivers, how to equip your bike, what to wear, and more! Content will be adjusted […]
Urban Riding Class (Portland)
Join one of the BCM's nationally-certified bicycle instructors for some tips and answers to questions about riding in traffic. Review when and how to "take the lane," how to safely make left turns on busy streets, how to avoid being "right-hooked" by drivers, how to equip your bike, what to wear, and more! Content will be adjusted […]
Community Spokes Training
The Community Spokes Program is the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s effort to create a statewide network of bicycle and pedestrian advocates at the local level. We empower residents to become champions—or “Community Spokes”—of better biking and walking in their cities and towns. Through training, education, and ongoing technical support, you too can become part of […]
Ride of Silence
The International Ride of Silence is held on the third Wednesday of May every year. The ride honors vulnerable road users who have been injured or killed by traffic violence while bicycling, raises awareness that bicyclists have a legal right to use the road, and reminds motorists to respectfully share the road with all users. Join cyclists worldwide […]
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.