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!
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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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AppleCycle
Bite into the scenic beauty of Maine during the Community Bicycle Center's second annual AppleCycle orchard hop! Pedal your way through prime picking season by cycling to some of Southern Maine's most beautiful orchards. U-Pick your route from three course distances of varying challenge. Treat yourself to apple-inspired goods and seasonal eats at each rest […]
Cadillac Challenge
Cadillac Challenge
The 24th Annual Cadillac Challenge Bicycle Ride will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015. The ride starts and ends at the Mount Desert Island high School parking lot and features picturesque full and metric century routes around MDI with a ride around the Acadia National Park Loop Road and up Cadillac Mountain, before returning […]
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Kennebunk Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Forum
Kennebunk Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Forum
Kennebunk Town Hall - Auditorium 1 Summer Street Kennebunk, ME Are you concerned about walking and biking safety in Kennebunk? Join us for a forum on safe biking and walking in your community! Share your thoughts on problem areas for walking and biking and learn how other towns and cities in Maine are making their streets safer […]
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International Walk to School Day
International Walk to School Day
International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. Today, thousands of schools across America – from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico – participate every October. Join in the tradition and walk to school […]
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KVBC A (Wire) Bridge Too Far
KVBC A (Wire) Bridge Too Far
Join us for a scenic fall ride from Norridgewock to the historic Wire Bridge over the Carrabassett River in New Portland. Meet at 434 Fredericks Corner Road about two miles from the junction with Rt.2 in Norridgewock.
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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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Imagine Bikes Here 2: Creative Bike Lanes in Portland
Imagine Bikes Here 2: Creative Bike Lanes in Portland
*DATE AND LOCATION IS TENTATIVE* 9am - 10:30am: Introduction and Mini-Training at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St Portland, ME 04103 10:30am - 1pm: Contra-Flow Bike Lane Installation at Nevens Street and Saunders Street and Bicycle Left-Turn Lane at Woodfords Street and Beacon Street. This event is the second in our series of 'Imagine Bikes […]
Bridgton Walking Audit
Bridgton Walking Audit
A walkable community is healthier, happier, and more prosperous. How can Bridgton become more walk-friendly? Join partners involved in improving the walkability of Bridgton for a walking conditions audit. We will meet at the Bridgton Town Office at 3 Chase Common on Thursday October 14th at 4pm and return by 5:30pm. Staff from the Bicycle Coalition […]
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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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The Dempsey Challenge presented by AMGEN
The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen is a run, walk and cycle fundraising experience for The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Lewiston, Maine. The 2015 Dempsey Challenge will take place on October 17 & 18! One-hundred percent of funds raised by Dempsey Challenge participants directly benefits the Dempsey Center, allowing us […]
KVBC Route 8 Figure 8
KVBC Route 8 Figure 8
A scenic tour over lakeside back roads through Smithfield, Belgrade, Rome and Mercer. Meet at the Smithfield Town Office on Rt.8 in Smithfield.
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Casco Bay Cyclocross
Casco Bay Cyclocross
A traditional grass roots cycling event in October featuring one of the most scenic cyclocross courses in New England. All levels welcome, mountain bikes welcome, there will be a kid's race and awards for all race winners. www.cascobaycross.com
Casco Bay Cyclocross
Casco Bay Cyclocross
Open to all levels Includes prizes for top finishers, food vendors and a kid's race. Benefits the Friends of Eastern Prom.
Portland Tweed Ride
Portland Tweed Ride
The annual Portland Tweed Ride is part of an international movement of people taking a relaxed urban bike ride in old-timey clothing. This year, we are excited to partner with the Gaslight League, an organization of supporters of Portland's Victoria Mansion. After the usual ride through downtown Portland and pictures in Deering Oaks Park, we […]
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Webinar: Rural Solutions for Biking and Walking
Webinar: Rural Solutions for Biking and Walking
Maine is the most rural state in the nation, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. But the nationwide trend has been toward a growth in urban populations. The same trend is evident in biking and walking innovations - they can sometimes seem increasingly focused on solutions for urban centers. But by planning, designing, and constructing Complete Streets […]
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Bicycle Social and Film Screening
Bicycle Social and Film Screening
Join us for a fun evening complete with tasty snacks, beverages from Maine Beer Company and great company! The fun starts at 6pm, and at 7pm, we'll begin the screening of UnReal, a film by Teton Gravity Research that celebrates breaking free from the confines of reality. This event is sponsored by ReVision Energy, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Gorham Bike & Ski. These […]
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KVBC Wicked Wayne
KVBC Wicked Wayne
Join the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club for a special Halloween ride past several historic cemeteries and the locale of an unsolved murder mystery. Meet at the Wayne Elementary School on Pond Road in Wayne.
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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.