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!
Around the Bay
Join the Merrymeeting Wheelers for a ride Around the Bay! Leave from the Gazebo in Brunswick at 9:00 am going to Bowdoinham, Richmond, and Dresden and returning via Bath and the Bike Path. Stores in Bowdoinham, Richmond, and Woolwich. 45 mi. Good training for the Trek. Contact Jennifer Berube @ myasertscycler@yahoo.com 207-798-9916
KVBC Ken’s Hot Dog Ride
A tour around Mount Vernon, Belgrade, North Augusta, and Manchester, with views of many ponds, lakes, and streams. Meet at 49 Marble Point Road off of Wings Mills Road in Mount Vernon.
Trek Across Maine
Join the American Lung Association for the 31st annual Trek Across Maine on Father's Day Weekend - June 19 - 21, 2015. From the mountains at Sunday River to the sea in Belfast, cycle 180 miles across the state of Maine. This ride is fully supported by volunteers and trained medical staff, including support vehicles […]
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 […]
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!
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.