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!
Dempsey Challenge ZWIFT Ride #3
ZWIFT event with Dempsey Challenge - fun training ride to help all levels meet their ride goal! Each ride will have a ride leader, flat course, 45 minutes to 1 hour ride. Must have home bicycle trainer, like Wahoo, CyclOps, Tacx, etc., plus download ZWIFT companion app and ZWIFT account. Go to Dempsey Challenge website […]
Campfire Conversation with Maine Adaptive
Join us for this weeks Campfire Conversation with Maine Adaptive and guest speaker Erik daSilva. Erik is the Safety and Education Manager for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Erik found his love for two wheels at a young age and has never looked back! He has been coordinating the Maine Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Education Program since […]
Standish Kiwanis Club Bike Rodeo
Every year for last 20 plus years the Kiwanis Club of Standish has conducted a bike rode. We also have been sending out flyers promoting bike helmet law and bike, skateboard safety to every student from Kindergarten to Fifth grade every year. We normally hold event in May but have moved it to September due […]
Dempsey Challenge Virtual Ride
A ZWIFT virtual ride with selected special guests and hosts. 1 hour, no drop ride. More details to come!
Dempsey Challenge
Simard Payne Park, Lewiston ME 46 Beech Street, Lewiston, United StatesThe Dempsey Challenge is an annual run, walk, and cycle experience and is the primary fundraising event for the Dempsey Center. No matter who you are or what your activity level, there’s a place for you at the Dempsey Challenge. Join the 25, 50, 65, or 100-mile bike rides or a new family-friendly 10-mile route! […]
Walk to School Day
Celebrate this National Holiday at your school! To get involved or for more information email erik@bikemaine.org.
You Can Get There From Here
You Can Get There From Here brought to you by Portland Adult Education and featuring BCM educator Erik daSilva on October 14 from 1:15-2 p.m. Are you car-free and new to Portland? Have you sold your car, would like to, or just use it less often? This course will cover what you need to know […]
Mountain Biking 101
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Maine for a set (2 sessions) of Mountain Biking skill clinics. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, increase safety, and have more fun on your bike! Students must provide their own helmet and mountain bike and should be comfortable riding on gravel or dirt paths […]
Bicycle Mechanics 101:Caring for Your Radical Bicycle via ZOOM
These classes (2 sessions) will be taught remotely using Zoom and will be a virtual “hands-on” class! With your bicycle and any mini/ pocket tools you might have handy, we’ll discuss the ABC Quick Check, the types and operation of tools and materials for roadside repair, and post-ride/off-season bicycle maintenance. We’ll also learn how to […]
You Can Get There From Here
You Can Get There From Here brought to you by Portland Adult Education and featuring BCM educator Erik daSilva on October 14 from 1:15-2 p.m. Are you car-free and new to Portland? Have you sold your car, would like to, or just use it less often? This course will cover what you need to know […]
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.