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!
Calendar of Events
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Second Annual Global Solidarity Ride
Second Annual Global Solidarity Ride
The official date is August 30, 2015, for the Global Solidarity Ride. Come join us! We will take the ferry from Lincolnville at 10 am for a 20 min boat ride out to the island. They will have bike racks for us. The price is about $18.50 including the bike. Arrive by 9:30 for the […]
KVBC Out Through the Cellar Door
KVBC Out Through the Cellar Door
A popular circuit of Megunticook Lake, including Camden and the Cellar Door Winery and vineyard in Lincolnville. Part of the route is the official East Coast Greenway interim on-road coastal route. Meet at the Cellar Door Winery on Youngtown Road in Lincolnville.
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Popham via Parker’s Head
Popham via Parker’s Head
Join the Merrymeeting Wheelers on a ride to Popham! Leave Bath Shopping Center at 9:00 am. Travel back roads including scenic Parker’s Head Road. 32 miles. Contact Bob Bruce bobbiker@roadrunner.com 207-319-8009
KVBC The Oxbow Incident
KVBC The Oxbow Incident
A scenic and challenging tour around Damariscotta Lake, with a post-ride stop at a local brewery. Meet at the Oxbow Brewing Company on Rt.215 in Newcastle less than a quarter-mile east of the junction of Rt.s 194 and 215.
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Labor Day Breakfast Ride
Labor Day Breakfast Ride
Join the Maine Coast Cycling Club for the annual Labor Day Breakfast Ride! We start at the Kennebunkport Bicycle Company at 7:00am and ride about 25- 30 miles, arriving at the Seed and Bean in West Kennebunk about 8:45 for coffee and breakfast. Friends Spouses and Significant others are invited to join us. There is no […]
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Gorham Bike And Ski Wednesday Night MTB
Gorham Bike And Ski Wednesday Night MTB
Weekly shop ride leaves rain or shine every week at 6pm from Gorham Bike and Ski, 693 Congress Street, Portland Maine. Expect a moderate pace 15 mile cross country ride connecting Portland's Fore River Sanctuary, Evergreen Cemetery, Baxter Woods and Canco Road trail systems. The group usually returns to the shop by 8pm. Lights required […]
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New England Parkinson’s Ride
The New England Parkinson's Ride is a wonderful event for all ages and abilities. It was started in 2008, with only 35 riders, to raise funds for research toward a cure for Parkinson's Disease. In 2014 we changed the routes slightly and now start and end at The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach. We hosted 626 cyclists […]
11th Annual Beth C. Wright RIDE FOR LIFE
The RIDE FOR LIFE provides critical funding for the free services, support, and programs offered to cancer survivors, and their families and friends, by the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. This year there will be an 8-mile ride, starting at the Newbury Neck beach, and 20- , 50- and 100- mile rides, starting from […]
BikeMaine
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is offering its third annual BikeMaine, a fully supported, seven day cycling tour through Maine, from September 12-19. The tour offers daily rides averaging 55 miles through small towns and and scenic areas along the coast and inland on tranquil back roads. The ride includes meals made with locally-sourced ingredients, […]
Stars Over Katahdin 2015
Join us for a weekend introduction to Katahdin Woods and Waters Recreation Area and some of the darkest skies East of the Rockies. Meet at noon on the 12 at Sandbank Campsite to carpool into the trail head for Beautiful Orin Falls and the Wassataquoik Valley. The short ride to Orin Falls is about 6 […]
12th Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride
12th Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride
The Maine Lighthouse Ride benefits the Eastern Trail Alliance, an organization dedicated to building a 60-mile greenway from Kittery to South Portland, Maine. All rides begin and end at the beautiful oceanfront campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) in South Portland. Rides are self-guided, with maps and cue sheets provided. Lunch is provided after the […]
White Mountain Century
White Mountain Century
The White Mountain Century climbs through four mountain passes in the White Mountain National Forest in central New Hampshire. It starts at the Covered Bridge Campground on the Kancamagus Highway (Rt 112), 10 miles from Rt 16. Riders climb up through Bear Notch and plunge down into Bartlett. The route then climbs through scenic Crawford […]
Portland Area Bike/Ped Counts
Portland Area Bike/Ped Counts
Volunteers needed! The Bicycle Coalition of Maine works with the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) to conduct regular bicycle and pedestrian user counts at key locations in the region at specific times of the day and year. The goal of this project is to understand regional cyclist and pedestrian behavior, whether for commuting, recreation, […]
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Pedal the Penobscot
All routes travel along the beautiful Penobscot River beginning and ending at the Bangor waterfront. (14 milers will check in at the waterfront with all other riders but will begin their ride up in Bradley, to finish at the Bangor waterfront with everyone else for a barbecue).
Lake George~Somerset Sports and Fitness 3rd Annual Sprint Triathlon
Lake George~Somerset Sports and Fitness 3rd Annual Sprint Triathlon
The Lake George/SSF Sprint Triathlon is a very unique point to point Sprint Triathlon with 500m swim, 14.5 mile bike ride and 3.5 mile out and back run. The entire community's involvement is what will make this a fun one to come back to and do year after year. Great T-Shirts, unique medals, prizes and […]
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Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee – Monthly Meeting
Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee – Monthly Meeting
The Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets once per month at City Hall on Congress Street in downtown Portland.The purpose of the committee is to make Portland a better place to walk and bicycle and wheel chair, the committee shall advocate and educate on issues relating to bicycle, transit and pedestrian issues, including handicap accessibility. Membership […]
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Portland Area Bike/Ped Counts
Portland Area Bike/Ped Counts
Volunteers needed! The Bicycle Coalition of Maine works with the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) to conduct regular bicycle and pedestrian user counts at key locations in the region at specific times of the day and year. The goal of this project is to understand regional cyclist and pedestrian behavior, whether for commuting, recreation, […]
Biking Culture in Northern Europe: A presentation by Alicia Heyburn
Biking Culture in Northern Europe: A presentation by Alicia Heyburn
BikeMaine Rider Alicia Heyburn, a mom from Maine, cycled solo from Copenhagen to Berlin this summer learning a lot about local foods, the shared economy, traveling slowly, self acceptance and the benefits of significant government investment in long term sustainability solutions. Alicia will be sharing her experiences and photos at 4:30 this afternoon in […]
Public Workshop: Bayside Transportation Master Plan
Public Workshop: Bayside Transportation Master Plan
September 15 at 6 pm at the Merrill Rehearsal Hall: first of three public workshops for the Bayside Transportation Master Plan Study. The study includes the area bounded by Washington Avenue, Forest Avenue, I-295, and Cumberland Avenue. The study will build upon and integrate much of the transportation planning work and changing land uses that […]
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Bethel Bike Forum
Bethel Bike Forum
From 4pm to 4:45pm Bethel town officials, community members and representatives of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine will join David Brancaccio of Marketplace Morning Edition and Mark Vogelzang of MPBN for a lively discussion about the challenge of developing the economy of a small community, the role that bicycling can play in that growth and how motorists […]
Webinar: Working With Law Enforcement
Webinar: Working With Law Enforcement
On this month's call we'll hear from several police officers from across the state about their approach to various aspects of bicycle and pedestrian safety, with an eye towards replicating those programs in your community. How can Maine's police departments better enforce the 3-foot passing law? What are innovative, positive ways for officers to interact with […]
Yarmouth Bike and Pedestrian Committee – Monthly Meeting
Yarmouth Bike and Pedestrian Committee – Monthly Meeting
The goal of this group is to promote safe use of walking and cycling routes in Yarmouth through education,events, and planning for improvement and expansion of our walking and cycling routes and connections with neighboring towns. This is a sub-committee of the Yarmouth Parks and Lands Committee. It meets every third Wednesday of the month from […]
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Climate Ride Northeast – Bar Harbor to Boston
Calling All Cycling Enthusiasts Climate Ride Needs Your Help to Better the Environment Inaugural Climate Ride Northeast – Bar Harbor to Boston Thursday, Sept. 17 to Monday, Sept. 21 Are you passionate about the environment or are seeking safer cycling roadways? Take action and register now for the inaugural Climate Ride Northeast – Bar Harbor […]
Public Workshop on Multi-Modal Redesigns for Portland
Public Workshop on Multi-Modal Redesigns for Portland
Thursday, September 17 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at the Merrill Rehearsal Hall, Portland city officials will be asking for feedback on proposals to improve safety and multi-modal connectivity in two diverse areas of the city: the West Commercial Street corridor and an improved bike and pedestrian route from Tukey’s Bridge to the Martin’s […]
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Loon Echo Trek
15th annual Loon Echo Trek at Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine. Bike 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles (“toughest century in Maine”). Routes on quiet, scenic roads in Western Maine and Evans Notch- White Mountain National Forest. Or choose to hike 4.5 or 6 miles over Pleasant Mountain. Route rest stops, safety wagon […]
Four Leaf Clover Ride
The Four Leaf Clover Ride benefits the Nasson Community Bicycle Center in Springvale Maine. Our goal is to impart life-long mechanical and life skills, improve access to educational, economic and recreational opportunities, and inspire a volunteer spirit in the youth of Sanford and Springvale. The Nasson Community Bicycle Center provides an earn-a-bike program, help with bike repair […]
Fryeburg Frolic
Fryeburg Frolic
The Fryeburg Frolic Century attempts to be a kinder, gentler century even though it passes through the hills of western Maine, up to the edge of the White Mountains. It starts at the University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus, off Rt. 114. The route to Fryeburg winds through pine woods and small villages; past lakes […]
KVBC Boothby’s Apple Ride
KVBC Boothby’s Apple Ride
A fall foliage tour around the hilltops and streams around Chesterville and Livermore, with a stop at Boothby's Orchards, a traditional Maine farm, family-owned since 1865. Meet at the Sand Pond Parking Area on Sand Pond Road in Chesterville.
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Climate Ride to Common Ground
You are invited to participate in a “Climate Ride to Common Ground,” happening before and during the Common Ground Country Fair in September. The idea is simple: ride to Common Ground without burning any fossil fuel, then volunteer with the composting / recycling team at the Fair to educate every fairgoer about recycling, composting, conserving […]
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New England Bike-Walk Summit 2015
New England Bike-Walk Summit 2015
Join us in historic Worcester, Massachusetts for the fourth, biennial New England Bike-Walk Summit! Most details are TBD. But be prepared for a wide variety of sessions of interest to all stakeholders – agency personnel, grassroots advocates, professionals in private practice, retailers, and more. To keep apprised of any updates, follow the event on facebook and […]
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Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is a series of events led by outdoor oriented organizations and companies to celebrate the how, where, and what of being active outside in Maine. Our goal is to connect our friends and neighbors with the natural world, to promote fun, physical activity, & good health. We host events all […]
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Acadia National Park Car-Free Day
Acadia National Park Car-Free Day
To promote cycling and walking in Acadia National Park, the Park will close its gates to motorized vehicles for the morning of Saturday, September 26. 27 Miles paved Park Look Road 57 Miles groomed fine gravel Carriage Paths 3.5 Mile climb to Summit of Cadillac Mountain, the first sunrise in the United States Click here for […]
Fight Back Festival
Fight Back Festival
The 10th annual Fight Back Festival is a fun, family-friendly event staged by the Cancer Community Center to raise money and awareness of local cancer support services offered in Cumberland and York Counties free of charge. The festival includes three road rides (60, 25 & 10 miles) as well as a 5k trail run and […]
KVBC Monmouth a la Mode
KVBC Monmouth a la Mode
A tour along back roads past rolling orchards, lakeside summer camps, small hidden hamlets, and the Monmouth Apple Festival. Meet at the Winthrop Town Boat Landing on Maranacook Lake, near the gazebo on Coady Lane off of Memorial Drive.
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Northwoods Gravel Grind
Northwoods Gravel Grind
Participants will Grind it out as they race over hills and around ponds as they follow mostly Gravel roads through the Northwoods of Maine in the 2nd Annual Maine Gravel Grind. 2015 Race Details Races will begin around 10am (final time TBD) with check in 9am. There are TWO routes this year!!! The ORIGINAL route is 34.25 miles and the NEW route […]
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York County Active Communities Network Meeting
York County Active Communities Network Meeting
Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming The meeting will include: Updates on the findings and recommendations of the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission's York County Trail Mapping Project (the process that began at our June 2014 meeting) Networking! Grab a drink and some food and meet your fellow current or future advocates in nearby […]
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Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association – Annual Conference
Register now for the 2015 NNECAPA conference in Portland Maine October 1st and 2nd! We have some great sessions planned for you and mobile workshops (foodie tour, bike tours, walk with a Portland author, great stuff!) What better place to network and see your planner friends than in Portland! See why Portland keeps winning those […]
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9th Annual Ride for Autism
9th Annual Ride for Autism
Please join the Autism Society of Maine for our 9th Annual Ride for Autism on October 3, 2015 at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Building in Kennebunkport, ME. There are three scenic rides to choose from: a 25 mile ride, a 50 mile ride and 10 mile ride. All offer a beautiful view of Maine’s coastline. Or, […]
Cookie’s Ride to Support Cancer Research at The Jackson Laboratory
Cookie’s Ride to Support Cancer Research at The Jackson Laboratory
The third annual "Cookie’s Ride," a bicycling fundraiser for cancer research on the celebrated Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park, will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at The Jackson Laboratory. Cookie’s Ride celebrates the life of Geertruida "Cookie" Willems, a longtime member of the Jackson Laboratory community who died of ovarian cancer in August 2012. […]
KVBC Three Peaks and a Pontoon
KVBC Three Peaks and a Pontoon
A challenging back roads tour around Chesterville and its environs, with three significant climbs and spectacular views. Possible post-ride get-together with a boat ride on the lake. Meet at the Sand Pond Parking area on Sand Pond Road in Chesterville.
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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.