Events for April 2024
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.
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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Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride - Mt. Apetite Auburn, Maine. Weekly group ride. No-drop, all abilities.
Bond Brook Tread Fest
Bond Brook Tread Fest
Mountain Bike Race and Fun Ride The annual Bond Brook Tread Fest takes place in the heart of Augusta at the Bond Brook Recreation Area. This two-day event has rides for most anyone that likes mountain bikes and riding trails: 6-hour endurance race, time trial, enduro, and fun ride. There will be events for kids, […]
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club Pemaquid Ride and picnic
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club Pemaquid Ride and picnic
Join the Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club (MWBC) in a ride from Damariscotta to Pemaquid Light and back. Leave from Hannaford Supermarket on Route 1A at 9:00am. Travel through Chamberlain and New Harbor to Pemaquid Light House. Travel back through Bristol and Walpole. There will be a picnic following the 37-mile ride free to MWBC members and […]
Pedal for Preschoolers
Pedal for Preschoolers
This non-competitive ride is for road cyclists and mountain bikers, and takes you along a crown jewel of Maine Scenic Roadway along The Arnold Trail between Eustis and Coburn Gore. The entire route has paved shoulders, very good road conditions, minimal traffic, GORGEOUS views, and very often moose or other wildlife sightings. There are three […]
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Community Spokes Webinar: “How to Plan and Implement Your Own Imagine People Here Demonstration Project”
Community Spokes Webinar: “How to Plan and Implement Your Own Imagine People Here Demonstration Project”
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is in year two of our innovative Imagine People Here Campaign in which we work with local advocates and municipal officials to create temporary infrastructure demonstration projects that improve safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians in communities across the state. We use cones, bollards, signs, sandbags and temporary paint […]
MY Bike: Maine Youth Bike Series
MY Bike: Maine Youth Bike Series
The MY Bike: Maine Youth Bike Series will continue with all of the past year's fun under the organization and direction of Healthy Kids Happy Kids. The town of Falmouth has agreed to let us host the four race mountain bike series on their incredible network of trails located at Falmouth Community Park. Our focus […]
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KVBC Independence Day Ride
KVBC Independence Day Ride
Join us for our annual Fourth of July Ride along Middle Road in Sidney and North Augusta. We will ride up and down the Kennebec River past prime farmlands, rolling meadows, and some great hilltop views. Meet at the James H. Bean Elementary School on Middle Road in Sidney. Go Forth on the Fourth!
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Wednesday Night Ride
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KVBC Drafting Through Damariscotta
KVBC Drafting Through Damariscotta
A tour of the scenic Pemaquid Peninsula on fine cycling roads with seaside vistas, passing through the towns of Bremen, Bristol, Pemaquid, and Damariscotta. Meet at the Hannaford Supermarket Plaza on Main Street (Business Rt. 1) in Damariscotta.
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Wednesday Night Ride
KVBC Bicycling to Boothbay
KVBC Bicycling to Boothbay
A scenic ride along seaside roads in Boothbay and its environs. Meet at the public boat launch on Knickerbocker Road, just north of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club Damariscotta Lake Loop
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club Damariscotta Lake Loop
Join the Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club in a 32-mile loop around Damarisotta Lake. Leave from Hannaford Supermarket in Damariscotta on Route 1A at 9:00am. Stop in Jefferson for snack or swim at Damarisotta Lake State Park.
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22nd Annual Ottawa-Kennebunkport Cycle Tour
22nd Annual Ottawa-Kennebunkport Cycle Tour
Great opportunity to sleep each night in a different state, from Canada to the US. Dip your wheel in the Atlantic Ocean at the end. Meet new friends and catch up with old ones. What is included: 1. 4 nights motel accommodation (single or double occupancy) 2. All breakfasts 3. Dinners in Malone, Morrisville & […]
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Mountain Bike Skills
Mountain Bike Skills
Learn to Mountain Bike! Nothing pairs better than mountain bike trails and great beer. Learn to mountain bike or take your skills to the next level with this Co-Ed clinic at Oxbow Brewery. Who is this camp best for? Men and Women 16 years and up with at least one year of cycling experience ready […]
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Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge
Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge
The Town of Carrabassett Valley invites you to participate in the 7th Annual Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge on Saturday, July 15, 2017. This is a mountain bike endurance event offering 100K, 50K, and 25K courses over varied single and double track, offering a true backcountry race experience. This event is organized and operated with the […]
CF Cycle for Life
CF Cycle for Life
Get your wheels in motion and join us for our 16th annual bicycle event on July 15th, 2017, as we ride through some of the most picturesque and scenic terrain along the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire. CF Cycle for Life is a fully-supported ride with route options of 30 miles, 65 miles, or […]
Old Hallowell Day 2017 Hills and Thrills Bike Ride
Old Hallowell Day 2017 Hills and Thrills Bike Ride
The 3rd Annual Hills and Thrills bike ride takes cyclists on a journey through the beautiful rolling hills of Hallowell and neighboring communities. The ride begins at the Boat Landing in downtown Hallowell, and takes cyclists on a tour of several roads and hills the city has to offer. The ride is between 20-25 miles. […]
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Wednesday Night Ride
KVBC Ken’s Hotdog Ride
KVBC Ken’s Hotdog Ride
A tour of Somerset County, the long ride ventures from Norridgewock through Madison, Solon, Cornville, and Skowhegan. The ride will pass by the Father Rasle Historic Site and end with a hot dog barbecue at the ride leader's house.
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Nordic Trail Festival – 6-Hour Mountain Bike and Trail Running Race
Nordic Trail Festival – 6-Hour Mountain Bike and Trail Running Race
Our annual festival returns this summer with even more action! July 21-22, the Nordic Heritage Sport Club will proudly host the Nordic Trail Festival, a celebration of community, trails, and lifestyle. Whether you want to tackle the trails solo or part of a team for 6 hours of running or biking, or relax and take part […]
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KVBC Capitol Breakfast Ride
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 Quimby Street in Augusta.
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Wednesday Night Ride
Maine Lobster Ride
Maine Lobster Ride
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Lobster Ride follows winding, country lanes and the breathtaking rockbound coast past lighthouses, lupines and lobster boats. The ride features six distance options, from a family-friendly 15-miles to a 103-mile route that was recognized by Bicycling Magazine as one of the TOP TEN centuries in the country. 2017 Registration Prices: (Bicycle Coalition of […]
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CBBC White Mountain Notch Rides: Evans Notch – July 29, 2017
CBBC White Mountain Notch Rides: Evans Notch – July 29, 2017
All notch rides start at 8 a.m. on the last Saturday of the month, with Sunday as a rain date. They’re great for training, or just if you love beautiful scenery and a bit of a challenge. If you’d like to carpool, be at the Mountain Division Park in Standish at 6:30 a.m. (Mountain Division parking […]
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Wednesday Night Ride
KVBC Biking to Bowdoinham
KVBC Biking to Bowdoinham
Join us for a tour of the southern Kennebec Valley along quiet back roads past streams and farms through Gardiner, Richmond, and Bowdoinham. Meet at the Laura Richards Elementary School on Rt.201 in Gardiner.
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MY Bike: Maine Youth Bike Series
MY Bike: Maine Youth Bike Series
The MY Bike: Maine Youth Bike Series will continue with all of the past year's fun under the organization and direction of Healthy Kids Happy Kids. The town of Falmouth has agreed to let us host the four race mountain bike series on their incredible network of trails located at Falmouth Community Park. Our focus […]
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Womens Gravity Camp at Sunday River
Womens Gravity Camp at Sunday River
A weekend gravity camp just for women! Enjoy three days of lift-accessed riding at Sunday River Bike Park in beautiful Bethel, Maine. Coach Lindsay offers a structured three-day weekend of skills training that will teach you how to conquer the challenges and build confidence at this premier East Coast Bike Park. Who is this camp […]
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club Schoodic Peninsula Bike/Camp weekend
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club Schoodic Peninsula Bike/Camp weekend
Join members and friends of Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club in a bike and camping weekend at the Schoodic Woods National Park campground. We'll camp Friday and Saturday nights. Rides Saturday and Sunday. 12 to 50-mile road ride options, plus mountain bike trails, swimming, and boating. Breakfasts and Saturday dinner provided. Campsite and food expenses shared. Park […]
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Casco Bay Bicycling Club Bailey Island Ride
Casco Bay Bicycling Club Bailey Island Ride
The Bailey Island ride is on. This replaces the regular Saturday ride out of West Falmouth. Due to several requests we will do the ride in reverse of past years. We will ride to Bailey Island, have lunch, then take the ferry to Portland. The total distance is about 50 miles. The ferry leaves at […]
Valet Bike Parking – Beach to Beacon 10k Race
Valet Bike Parking – Beach to Beacon 10k Race
We are seeking volunteers to assist with valet bike parking (breakfast, snacks, coffee, and fun provided) at Beach to Beacon this year! To sign up to volunteer, please contact Valet Bike Parking Coordinator Bridgette Kelly at bridgette.kelly89@gmail.com. Shift 1 - 5:00-8:30 (5 volunteers needed) Shift 2 - 8:30-12:00 (5 volunteers needed) Registration Let us know […]
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.