As the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine office remains closed to employees and visitors. We apologize for the inconvenience but wish to prioritize the health and safety of our community. Please do not hesitate to reach out to staff by email. We appreciate your support and understanding at this time.
For recommendations about how to bike safely during a pandemic, watch this video created by the BCM in collaboration with FRAME Strategies.
Read the BCM’s recommended practices for safe riding during COVID-19 here.
Slow ME Down
Speeding endangers cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. Even small increases in speed increase the lethality of a crash with a vulnerable user, and speed affects everything from how fast a car can stop to how quickly a moment of distraction becomes a disaster. Learn more and sign our Slow ME Down letter of support here.
Highlights from Last Year
9,964 Individuals Educated about Bike/Ped Safety 
196 New Members 
$16k Awarded to BikeMaine Community Grants 
20 Community Spokes Trained 35 Off-Road Bicycle Skills Clinics386 Bikes Sold at the Bike SwapMarch10
Wednesday Webinar #3: No Cyclist Left Behind: Hot Tips on Forming or Finding Chill Rides
Coalition News
Freeport voters asked to approve $634,000 in upgrades for I-295 bridge replacements
FREEPORT — Freeport voters will decide next month whether to spend $634,000 to add bike and pedestrian paths on a…
Crosswalk signs close to middle school smashed by vehicles
CAMDEN — Camden’s middle school principal is pursuing her quest to improve the safety of crosswalks in downtown Camden that students…
Woolwich Woman Killed by Driver in Dresden
(DRESDEN, Maine) Jan. 25, 2021 – A pedestrian traveling on Route 127/Middle Road in Dresden was hit and killed by…