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
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 […]
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 featured 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 […]
World Remembrance Day of Road Traffic Victims
World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is Sunday, November 15, 2020, which means there's still time to plan a virtual event. For EVERYTHING you need to know about hosting an event, consult this document from the Vision Zero Network and the World Health Organization:Want to participate in an existing virtual event? Families […]
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.