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!
CyclingSavvy Portland
CyclingSavvy provides bicyclists from casual to experienced with knowledge and techniques to enhance their enjoyment and lower their stress whether on trails or roads. Our full 3-part course provides a classroom session, an on-bike skills session, and a group ride around town. Register for all 3 sessions and get a discount, or take 1 or […]
Mountain Bike Classes for Beginner to Intermediate Riders
At the BCM, we love our mountain bikes just as much as our road bikes, and we are now proud to offer mountain bike classes to our fellow Mainers! In these FREE, instructor-led, on-bike courses, you’ll learn about correct body position, how to use your brakes effectively, how to navigate roots and rocks, and the […]
Urban Riding Class (Afternoon)
Join one of the BCM’s nationally-certified bicycle instructors for some tips and answers to questions about riding in traffic in Portland/South Portland (or any other U.S. urban area). 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 […]
Urban Riding Class (Evening)
Join one of the BCM’s nationally-certified bicycle instructors for some tips and answers to questions about riding in traffic in Portland/South Portland (or any other U.S. urban area). 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 […]
Mountain Bike Classes for Beginner to Intermediate Riders
At the BCM, we love our mountain bikes just as much as our road bikes, and we are now proud to offer mountain bike classes to our fellow Mainers! In these FREE, instructor-led, on-bike courses, you’ll learn about correct body position, how to use your brakes effectively, how to navigate roots and rocks, and the […]
Women’s Ride Series #4
Route: Cape Elizabeth High School to Higgins BeachDistance: ~13.5 miles round trip Parking: 345 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth Join us for our bi-weekly Women’s Ride series! These rides are designed for women who are new or relatively new to group rides, or those who just like to take in the sights while biking. They are […]
2021 Champion the Cure Challenge
Each year, thousands of people in our communities come together with a shared purpose. They are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, business owners, healthcare professionals, cancer survivors, students, and many others. What do they have in common? They all believe that Maine people deserve to have world-class cancer care services available as close to home as […]
Pittsfield Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
This event at the Pittsfield Public Library will feature an educational hands-on session for teens and adults on bicycle maintenance. Erik DaSilva, safety education manager for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, will bring all tools and equipment necessary for people to use...and will even fix up their bikes as long as they're not "totally trashed." […]
Valet Bike Parking at Thompson’s Point (Brandi Carlile)
Bike-loving music fans, rejoice! After previously offering valet bike parking at Thompson’s Point for a few concerts, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine will offer this service at all 11 Thompson’s Point shows in 2021! Forget about looking for a place to park your car; you can now ride your bicycle, recumbent, tandem, or unicycle to Thompson’s Point, […]
Mountain Bike Excursion: Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument
Join NRCM Rising for an epic FREE weekend of mountain biking to help celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument! The NRCM has reserved two group campsites at Shin Pond Village just outside the Monument to use as basecamp. After an incredible day of riding on Saturday, August 21, riders […]
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.