Events for May 15 - May 5
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!
Queers in Gear -Weekly All-Inclusive Cycling Ride
Rainbow Bicycle 97 Lisbon St, Lewiston, MaineJoin 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 […]
Cycle of Memory Film Screening
Windham High School Performing Arts Center 406 Gray Rd, Windham, MaineJoin the Windham Public Library, Windham Parks & Recreation Department, and Windham Raymond Adult Education for a special intergenerational screening of "Cycle of Memory": the new award-winning documentary about two siblings' bicycle adventure to find the memories their grandfather lost to Alhzheimer's. Mel Schwartz escaped the Great Depression on a bicycle advernture he'd remember for […]
BCM Bike Rodeo- Searsport
Searsport Elementary School 30 Mortland Rd, Searsport, MaineBring your kids and their bikes/helmets to this FREE bicycle safety event! Designed to teach and encourage kids to ride bikes safely, the rodeo will include a helmet check, a bike mechanical check, and the chance to ride in a closed continuous-flow traffic skills course that teaches the rules of the road. Practice safe riding […]
Fix-a-Bike – Mt Vernon, ME
344 Pond Rd, Mt Vernon, ME 04352Join us for a bike maintenance workshop! Curious about bicycle mechanics? Looking to maintain your faithful steed or conduct long overdue TLC? Want to perform a roadside repair and keep that bicycle mojo elevated? This “Fix-A-Bike Workshop” will cover all the above, and answer any other bicycle-related questions you bring along for the ride. This […]
Fix-a-Bike – Readfield, ME
Readfield Community Library, 1151 Main Street Readfield, ME 04355Join us for a bike maintenance workshop! Curious about bicycle mechanics? Looking to maintain your faithful steed or conduct long overdue TLC? Want to perform a roadside repair and keep that bicycle mojo elevated? This “Fix-A-Bike Workshop” will cover all the above, and answer any other bicycle-related questions you bring along for the ride. This […]
Urban Riding Class
Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United StatesJoin BCM for a class covering the basics of riding in traffic! From bike handling to signaling, this class will help you become a prepared urban commuter. This class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only copy one of the lines. […]
Queers in Gear -Weekly All-Inclusive Cycling Ride
Rainbow Bicycle 97 Lisbon St, Lewiston, MaineJoin 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 […]
Ride of Silence- Lewiston
Lincoln Street GarageOnce again the Maine Cycling Club will be participating in the International Ride of Silence Wednesday May 15 at 6pm. We welcome all to come and join us in this important event to commemorate cyclists killed or injured on their bikes by automobiles, and also highlight the importance that we all share the same roads. […]
Ride of Silence- Portland
CycleMania 65 Cove St, Portland, MaineThe International Ride of Silence is held on the third Wednesday of May every year. The ride honors vulnerable road users who have been injured or killed by traffic violence while bicycling, raises awareness that bicyclists have a legal right to use the road, and reminds motorists to respectfully share the road with all users. Join […]
Ride of Silence- Saco
Dyer Library 371 Main St., Saco, MaineSaco Ride of Silence- leaving from the Dyer Library parking lot at 7pm on Wednesday May 15th. We ask that people try to arrive around 6:45 to give a little time to share any stories, thoughts, etc before beginning the ride.
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.