Events for June 26, 2019 - June 8, 2019
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!
L.L.Bean Women’s Road Ride
Join us for a beautiful ride through scenic Freeport, Sunday, June 9th at 9 a.m. for a 25 mile ride. Registration if free, space is limited, so don't wait to sign up! Light refreshments before and after the ride as well as the opportunity to enter to win great cycling accessories!
Guided Walk or Bike on the Eastern Trail
Eastern Trail Parking Lot Black Point Road in Scarborough. Enjoy the Scarborough Marsh in partnership with the Eastern Trail Alliance (ETA) and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM). If biking, bring your own bike and helmet (required). The ETA will guide an out-and-back walk, and the BCM will guide an out-and-back bike ride. This is a […]
Summer Ride Series: Urban Excursion
Bring your all terrain bike for a tour of Portland’s diverse trail systems. Led by BCMs Will Elting. Destination -Tour de Portland Distance - 10 mi. round trip Departure Time - 5:45 p.m. Departure Location - 38 Diamond Street Portland, ME, 04101 Full Calendar for the Wednesday Night Summer Rides Series found here!
Vulnerable User Enforcement Day
Vulnerable User Enforcement Day which means many law enforcement agencies around the state will paying extra attention to bicycle riders and walkers. We want Maine roads to be safe for all users by decreasing the unsafe behaviors of both vehicle operators and vulnerable users. Pay attention, be safe, and share the road!
American Lung Association: Trek Across Maine
Join the American Lung Association for the 35th annual Trek Across Maine on Father's Day Weekend! Featuring a new route for our 35th Anniversary, cycle 180 miles across the state of Maine, with the starting and finishing line hosted at the Brunswick Landing and overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and Colby College in […]
Chili Chowder Cook-off to Benefit West Side Trail
Join us at Royal River Park to celebrate all the hard work that our community has put into building the West Side Trail and to raise money to continue building phase 2 of the trail. We will be sampling chili and chowder from 5 local restaurants and 5 local civic centers while enjoying music from […]
10th Annual Schoodic Bike Ride
Come join us on June 22nd (23rd 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 am at Frazer Point. The Island Explorer bus is available […]
Bike Day at the Maine State Museum
Join us as we celebrate women and cycling! In conjunction with their exhibit "Women's Long Road- 100 years to the Vote" the Maine State Museum will be partnering with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to host Bike Day on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will celebrate the 100th anniversary […]
SISU Finding Strength on the Ring Road of Iceland
Join us for the showing of SISU Finding Strength on the Ring Road of Iceland a film documenting a group of cyclists from Maine as they test themselves in a race around the perimeter of Iceland. Film and event production is brought to you by Key + Kitestring founded to create and support documentary film […]
Summer Ride Series: Women’s Ride
Getting more women comfortable with road riding! Led by BCMs Eliza Cress. Destination - Mackworth Island Distance - 11 mi. round trip Departure Time - 5:45 p.m. Departure Location - 38 Diamond Street Portland, ME, 04101 Full Calendar for the Wednesday Night Summer Rides Series found here!
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.