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!
Advocacy Events
World Bicycle Day Light Up Ride
Biddeford / Saco Shevenell Park, Biddeford, ME, United StatesTo celebrate World Bicycle Day https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day and to kick off the Bike BS Light Up Rides we will do a slow roll ride in Biddeford and Saco. Meet up at Shevenell Park on Main St. in downtown Biddeford at 7pm or 8:30 pm at Pepperell Sq. in Saco. Wheels down at Shevenell Park at 7:30 […]
Brunswick Pride Ride
Brunswick, Maine Town Mall on Maine Street Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, United StatesCome on out for Brunswick's inaugural Pride Bike Ride! Saturday, June 11th beginning at the Town Mall. All ages are welcome! 10:00am - Registration 11:00am - Ride begins with a police escort down Maine Street Approximate 10 mile route with stops for food, beverages, and family-friendly activities at Flight Deck Brewing, Black Pug Brewing Company, […]
Webinar: State Active Transition Plan Overview
virtualFor the first time ever, the Maine Department of Transportation is creating a Statewide Active Transportation Plan (SATP) and the draft plan is now open for public comment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Maine’s bicycle and pedestrian future.
aJoin the BCM for a webinar on January 18 from 12-1pm that will go over how the plan was created, what’s in it, and how you can provide comments.
Community Spokes Training
online Online, Online, NY, United StatesThe Community Spokes Program is the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s effort to create a statewide network of bicycle and pedestrian advocates at the local level. We empower residents to become champions—or “Community Spokes”—of better biking and walking in their cities and towns. Through training, education, and ongoing technical support, you too can become part of […]
Community Spokes Training
online Online, Online, NY, United StatesThe Community Spokes Program is the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s effort to create a statewide network of bicycle and pedestrian advocates at the local level. We empower residents to become champions—or “Community Spokes”—of better biking and walking in their cities and towns. Through training, education, and ongoing technical support, you too can become part of […]
E-bikes in Maine: Policy, Programs, and Possibilities
93 Main E-Bike Cafe 93 Main, South Portland, MEWant to know about what's happening locally and statewide on e-bikes? Join Jean Sideris, executive director the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to learn more about exciting opportunities in Maine to promote and incentivize e-bikes for recreation and transportation, including a new policy for a statewide e-bike rebate program, e-bike test ride program, and the rise […]
Portland’s Earth Day Celebration
Payson Park, Portland ME Triangle-shaped green bordered by Inlet Rd, Catafalque Dr, and Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME, United StatesThe City of Portland is hosting a free, family-friendly Earth Day Celebration in Payson Park on Saturday, April 22, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM! City departments are teaming up with local green organizations to host a festival of fun: music, food trucks, e-bikes and electric lawn equipment to try out, outdoor activities, and more. Don't […]
Bike Day at the Capitol
Maine State House Augusta, ME, United StatesWe’re kicking off National Bike Month, with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Bike Day at the Capitol Thursday May 4! Try out an e-bike, join us on a walk audit of the neighborhood, hear members of the BCM, Maine DOT, and legislators talk about important bills related to bike/ped safety and infrastructure here in Maine. […]
Ride of Silence – Bath
Bath City Hall 55 Front Street,, Bath, ME, United StatesThis ride is one of many across the state, and the world, and is considered part of Global Safety Week. The International Ride of Silence honors vulnerable road users who have been injured or killed by traffic violence while bicycling, raises awareness that bicyclists have a legal right to use the road, and reminds motorists […]
Community Spokes Training
online Online, Online, NY, United StatesThe Community Spokes Program is the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s effort to create a statewide network of bicycle and pedestrian advocates at the local level. We empower residents to become champions—or “Community Spokes”—of better biking and walking in their cities and towns. Through training, education, and ongoing technical support, you too can become part of […]
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.