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!
Cadillac Challenge
The 26th annual Cadillac Challenge will be held on October 1, 2017 (always the 1st Sunday on October), rain or shine. The ride starts and ends at the MDI High School in Bar Harbor. Routes are 72 and 100 miles around Mount Desert Island before riding the Acadia National Park Loop Road and Cadillac Mountain, […]
Meet and Greet with George Hincapie-L.L.Bean
We are thankful to have the opportunity to host an autograph session with Two Day Ride host and former pro-cyclist, George Hincapie! Come out to the Bike, Boat and Ski store to meet George and ask him questions about his time as a professional cyclist.
Dempsey Challenge
The Dempsey Challenge is an annual run, walk, cycle fundraising experience which champions a spirit of celebration and culture of paying it forward. EVERY DOLLAR RAISED BY DEMPSEY CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS DIRECTLY BENEFITS THE DEMPSEY CENTER so we can continue to provide free quality of life services to anyone impacted by cancer (that means patients, families, […]
KVBC A (Wire) Bridge To
Join us for a scenic fall ride from Norridgewock to the historic Wire Bridge over the Carrabassett River in New Portland. Meet at 434 Fredericks Corner Road, about two miles from the junction with Rt.2 in Norridgewock.
AppleCycle
Leaf peepers delight! On Saturday, October 14 hundreds of cyclists across Maine and beyond will ride in the 3rd annual AppleCycle orchard hop to raise money for the Community Bicycle Center’s free afterschool programs for kids. Leaving from Shaker Hill in Alfred (home to Apple Fest), cyclists will enjoy peak season foliage by pedaling on […]
Maine Public Health Association Annual Conference
Please join us for the Maine Public Health Association's 2017 Annual Conference, "Health Equity: Can We Get There From Here?". MPHA's annual conference is the largest statewide meeting dedicated to public health in Maine. We attract 300+ public health professionals from across the state, and feature the latest science, policy, and programming related to public […]
Casco Bay Cyclocross
An annual grassroots cyclocross race on the beautiful Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine. The venue features stunning views of Casco Bay. The course weaves throughout the Prom and features manmade and natural obstacles, steep climbs, and a paved start/finish. Join us Sunday, October 22nd to experience this one-of-a-kind course for yourself: Register for the category that […]
KVBC Ups and Downs of Industry
A ride through the picturesque hills and hollows of Farmington, New Sharon, and Industry, featuring back roads along the Sandy River, spectacular ridgetop views, and Clearwater Pond at Allens Mills. Meet at Hannaford Supermarket in Farmington on Rt. 4.
KVBC Wicked Wayne
Join the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club for a special Halloween ride past several historic cemeteries and the locale of an unsolved murder mystery. Meet at the Wayne Elementary School on Pond Road in Wayne.
Ketcha After Dark
Come be a kid again! It will be just us grown ups! Every summer morning parents tell us they wish they could stay and have fun with us at camp. Now you can! We will be hosting our Fall Fundrasiner around a camp theme something we know a bit about. There will be plenty of […]
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.