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
Great Maine Bike Swap
The Great Maine Bike Swap offers a great way to buy used bicycles at an affordable price. You also can sell the bikes cluttering your garage or basement and turn them into cash. This year, the Coalition will be hosting the bike swap only in Portland. At the Swap, you can choose from hundreds of […]
Community Spokes Training
Join us in Rockland, Maine for the 12th Community Spokes Training. This training will cover the foundations of being a bike/ped leader in your community, equip you with tools to begin a project of your choosing or add to initiatives already underway, and allow you to network with other people in Maine interested in making […]
Community Spokes Training
The 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 Mainers to become champions of better biking and walking through advocacy training, education, and ongoing technical support. This free, one-day training will teach the foundations of bike/ped issues, […]
Legislators’ Riding and Walking Tour
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and fellow bicycling and walking advocates for coffee, breakfast treats, and a short, easy ride or walk along the Kennebec River. WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, from 7:30-9:00am. WHERE: Plaza between the Statehouse and the Cross Office Building in Augusta The Legislators' Riding and Walking Tour is a chance to get […]
Ride of Silence
MAINE’s RIDE OF SILENCE Wednesday, MAY 17, 2017, 7 PM A free and silent bike ride, no faster than 10-12 MPH, honoring cyclists lost or injured due to motorists, promoting ‘Share The Road’. Particularly in memory of Randall Vye, bicyclist killed on Bath Road, May 11, 2001, Brendan Batson who was killed on Rt. 201A […]
Mountain Bike Suspension 101
Have you even wondered what all those buttons and dials do?? Setting up your mountain bike suspension may seem confusing and daunting, but it doesn't need to be! Bike suspension is designed to provide traction, aid power output, and support ride quality. Join us to learn the how and why behind quality suspension, and how […]
Bicycles WelcoME training
BikeMaine 2017 is Coming to the Lakes & Mountains Region: Learn How to Make Your Business “Bicycle Friendly” Bicycle Tourism is a fast-growing segment of the Recreation Tourism Industry – in fact, Bicycle Tourists spend approximately 20% MORE than other tourists, and tend to stay in an area longer. The annual economic impact from Bicycle […]
Bicycles WelcoME training
BikeMaine 2017 is Coming to the Lakes & Mountains Region: Learn How to Make Your Business “Bicycle Friendly” Bicycle Tourism is a fast-growing segment of the Recreation Tourism Industry – in fact, Bicycle Tourists spend approximately 20% MORE than other tourists, and tend to stay in an area longer. The annual economic impact from Bicycle […]
Maine Women’s Ride
The Maine’s Women’s Ride is a celebration of women and bicycling. The event offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere geared toward girls and women of all ages and abilities. The routes (ten, 25, 50 or 62 mile options) follow quiet roads, offering beautiful views of the Maine coast and countryside. The 2017 ride will be based […]
Build Maine
Build Maine brings together all people participating in the act of building our cities. The builders, funders, elected officials, engineers, lawyers, planners, finance institutions, and rule-makers converge annually to share best practices and aspirations for moving Maine forward within the political and economic climates of today. Build Maine is hosted by the New England Chapter […]
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.