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!
Truths & Techniques of Traffic Cycling
Through guided discussion with video and animation, this classroom session familiarizes students with bicycle-specific laws, traffic dynamics and problem-solving strategies. Students discover that bicycle drivers are equal road users, with the right and ability to control their space. COST: $30 standalone, or $75 combined with other 2 sessions (Train Your Bike, Tour of Portland) YOU […]
KVBC Capitol Breakfast Ride
Join the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club for a tour of the numerous scenic back roads around our capitol city, through woodlands, along rivers, and past meadows. Possible post-ride breakfast gathering at a local cafe. Start at the Hussey Elementary School off of Quimby Street in Augusta.
Train Your Bike
This session is conducted in a parking lot. It consists of a set of progressive drills designed to increase students' control and comfort handling their bikes in various situations. Drills include: Start/Stop, Power Pedal & Balance Stop Snail Race, Slow-speed Balance Drag-race, Gears & Acceleration Ride Straight, One-handed Shoulder Check Object-avoidance Handling, Weave, Snap Turning: […]
CyclingSavvy Tour of Portland
This session, the third in the CyclingSavvy education curriculum, is an experiential tour of Portland's roads. The course includes some of the most intimidating road features (intersections, interchanges, merges, etc.) a cyclist might find in his/her travels. The students travel as a group, stopping to survey and discuss each exercise location. After observing the feature, […]
Informational Meeting Regarding Proposed Traffic Changes on Route 202, Manchester
·Wednesday June 24 at 6:30 P.M. ·Manchester Elementary School - 17 School Street - Manchester, Maine. · The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the conversion of the three-lane section of Route 202 to one eastbound lane, one westbound lane and a center two-way left- turn lane. This one-mile change would take place from the Old Winthrop Road (near J […]
ReVision Energy Solar Ride
The Coalition is teaming up with our sustainability partner, ReVision Energy to host a solar bike ride on Saturday, June 27th. This casual ride will cover 15 miles at a leisurely pace and will explore five homes and businesses with solar energy. Light refreshments will be provided as well. More information coming soon!
Foundations of Mountain Biking – Saturday Skills Ride in Portland, Maine
This ride will start with a brief fit/familiarization and skills overview session, as needed, so that you can be comfortable and use the skills on the trail. We will provide ample opportunities for do-overs, group discussion, and practice of specific skills, and provide time to gain an understanding of the different trails systems available in the area, particularly […]
Schoodic Peninsula Benefit Ride for Schoodic Arts for All
Come join us on June 27th (28th 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 Fraser’s Point. The Island Explorer bus is available […]
7th Annual Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital Bike and Boat
Join us for a fun day for all ages! 19.5 mile cycle ride which begins at the Greenville Boat Docks. The cyclist leave and ride to the Rockwood boat docks overlooking Mt. Kineo. Family and friends ride the historic "Katahdin" from Greenville leaving at 11 am on route to Rockwood to pick up the cyclists […]
Pemaquid Ride with picnic to follow
Join the Merrymeeting Wheelers for their Pemaquid Ride! Leave Hannaford’s on Route 1A north of Damariscotta at 9 am. Travel through Chamberlain and New Harbor to Pemaquid Light House. Travel back through Bristol and Walpole. There will be a picnic following the ride free to Merrymeeting Wheeler members and $5 to non-members. Contact Bob Bruce […]
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.