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!
Lewiston: Ride of Silence
Please join the Maine Cycling Club as we host a Ride of Silence on May 15th at 6 PM. The ride will commence from Geiger Elementary School off College Street in Lewiston and make a short 6.3 mile loop. Check out the route details here. We are working with local agencies for both publicity and traffic […]
Brunswick: Ride of Silence
Brunswick, Maine – On Wednesday evening, May 15th the Merrymeeting Wheelers Bicycle Club (MWBC) will ride in silence to honor cyclists who were killed or injured while riding and to promote sharing the road. The local “Ride of Silence” is part of a worldwide event that takes place at the same time across the USA. It’s a free bike […]
Group Ride #2: Portland Ride of Silence
The Ride of Silence strives to unite cyclists in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. The Ride of Silence is an annual ride held on the third Wednesday of May each year to remember the cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding […]
National Bike to Work Day
Join us as we encourage Mainers to Bike to Work on May 17th. 40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to work, do your errands, and get into town. Hundreds of American communities have been successful in increasing bicycle commuting by […]
Maine State Committee Meeting
Join the East Coast Greenway at its Maine Committee meeting in Freeport on Tuesday, May 28 from 2-4 p.m at the Freeport Town Hall, Council Chambers (30 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032). We're expanding the East Coast Greenway Maine Committee to better focus our efforts on building the Greenway in the state. At the meeting […]
Adventure Cycling Regional Gathering
Inspiration. Empowerment. Connection. The power of bicycle travel. Come find all of these at a special regional gathering of people of all ages interested in bicycle travel hosted by Adventure Cycling Association in the Maine Beer Company on Tuesday, May 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (program starts at 6:30 PM). This event is being […]
Group Ride #3: Women’s Ride
This ride is not meant to be exclusive, we are happy to ride with anyone. However, the last Wednesday of each month in our bi-weekly Wednesday Night Ride Series will be focused on getting more women comfortable with road riding. These rides will not leave anyone behind and will celebrate the strength and camaraderie of […]
MSF Pop-up Event: Physics of the Bicycle
Come learn about the physics of a bicycle from University of Maine Physics Professor John R. Thompson, watch a series of short bike films, and experience bicycle physics first hand with a BCM educator. The MSF has teamed up with Walk-n-Roll, Fork & Spoon, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor Greendrinks, Pat's Bike […]
Sanford Bike Fest
Sanford Bike Fest begins 10 a.m. at Sanford YMCA. Multiple route options are available with the 1.3-mile section along city streets to be closed to car traffic. The event aims to bring together casual and serious cyclists. Recumbent bikes, tandem bikes, e-bikes, antique bikes, cargo bikes, trick bikes and pedicabs are all welcome, said to […]
Become a League Cycling Instructor!
4 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAIN TO BE AN LCI 1) Join BCM's team of instructors and get paid to teach others how to safely travel by bicycle. 2) Strengthen your own traffic riding skills to ride more confidently in all situations. 3) Make a difference in the lives of people who may be unaware of the […]
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.