Events for September 7 - August 27

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!

Want to add your event to our calendar? Submit it here.

Queers in Gear -Weekly All-Inclusive Cycling Ride

Rainbow Bicycle 97 Lisbon St, Lewiston, Maine

Join Queers in Gear for a weekly all-inclusive cycling ride. This is a guided group ride bringing together the queer bike community. These are no-drop rides, and all levels of bike riders are welcome. Please bring front and rear lights, hi-vis gear is recommended. Route and ride info can be found on the @queers_in_gear Instagram […]

DOWN EAST SUNRISE TRAIL ROLLER COASTER GRAVEL RIDE

Explore the Down East Sunrise Trail and back roads of Washington County! LongLoop is on the DEST + local paved and unpaved roads, including a rest stop atReversing Falls Park. Total gravel roads and trails +/- 22 miles! (Medium and ShortRoutes in Blue and Green, respectively).

Queers in Gear -Weekly All-Inclusive Cycling Ride

Rainbow Bicycle 97 Lisbon St, Lewiston, Maine

Join Queers in Gear for a weekly all-inclusive cycling ride. This is a guided group ride bringing together the queer bike community. These are no-drop rides, and all levels of bike riders are welcome. Please bring front and rear lights, hi-vis gear is recommended. Route and ride info can be found on the @queers_in_gear Instagram […]

Virtual | Statewide Maine Climate Council Public Meeting

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The Maine Climate Council, part of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, is updating the State's climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait, and we want to hear what's important to you. Families welcome! Register using our link to attend this meeting. Accommodations and interpretation services are available on request. (ASL, Somali, Arabic, […]

Free

Presque Isle | Maine Climate Council

Presque Isle Community Center 22-30 Chapman Rd, Presque Isle, United States

The Maine Climate Council, part of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, is updating the State's climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait, and we want to hear what's important to you. Families welcome! Register using our link to attend this in-person meeting. Light refreshments will be available, and carpooling is encouraged. Learn […]

Free

Gorham Connector Public Forum

Westbrook Community Center 426 Bridge St, Westbrook, Maine

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) is working with Mainers For Smarter Transportation, an organization formed to promote sustainable transportation for all Mainers, as they host a public forum in Westbrook to engage the public about the proposed highway expansion in Gorham. Join us Thursday, September 5, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Westbrook Community Center […]

2024 First Friday Light up Rides

Shevenell Park 149 Main St., Biddeford, Maine, United States

Light Up Rides are slow roll, social rides & will include Biddeford, Saco & sometimes OOB. We do our best to design low volume routes but we will share the road with cars. Follow instructions from our safety-vest-wearing ride marshals.You can ride two abreast but be aware of cars coming up on us from behind. […]

Clean Transportation Festival

Join the BCM and our partners on Saturday, September 7th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Orange Bike Brewing for an afternoon of fun celebrating clean transportation options. In addition to food, drinks, and games, there will be e-bike demonstrations, keynotes from leaders in the field, and opportunities to take action to support a clean transportation future. […]

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.

Bicycle Coalition of Maine