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!
Webinars
Webinar: “Creating Corridors for Active Transportation”
Research shows that access to trails, paths, transit, and active transportation is good for our health and community building, helps reduce carbon emissions, and so much more. Over the past 1.5 years, amid a global pandemic, it became even clearer that access to safe outdoor spaces for transportation and recreation are vital for our health […]
Webinar #12: Giving the Gift of Biking – A Conversation with the Portland Wheelers
The Portland Wheelers know all about the simple pleasures and sheer joy bicycles can provide—and they want to share that gift with folks who cannot ride a bike by themselves but still want to go for a spin. Using adaptive tricycles, the Portland Wheelers help folks get outdoors to feel the sun on their faces […]
Giving the Gift of Biking: A Conversation with the Portland Wheelers
The Portland Wheelers know all about the simple pleasures and sheer joy bicycles can provide—and they want to share that gift with folks who cannot ride a bike by themselves but still want to go for a spin. Using adaptive tricycles, the Portland Wheelers help folks get outdoors to feel the sun on their faces and the wind in their hair as they connect with their community on a sweet set of wheels. Not only do these rides provide a chance for recreation, but therapeutic riding can help break down isolation, lift spirits, and improve quality of life.
Statewide Active Transportation Plan Webinar
The BCM will be hosting a webinar about Maine's Statewide Active Transportation Plan on Wednesday, March 9 from 12 – 1 p.m., and you’re invited to join! We will cover how the Statewide Active Transportation Plan fits into the MaineDOT’s “family” of long-range plans, what is included in the ATP, how the public can provide input, and […]
We’re Bringing Safety Back: Spring Biking Webinar
We're bringing safety back! (Yeah.) As spring comes into full swing, so does the riding season! Come join the BCM crew as we go over safety tips, riding etiquette, and other essentials needed to get your year of biking off to a great start. Registration is required. Please use the form below. 5/16 GRSW Webinar […]
Webinar: Sharing the Road – Cars, Bikes, & Walkers
Have you ever seen something happen on the road that made you wonder, “is that legal?” Are you concerned about the behavior of other drivers, cyclists or pedestrians on local streets? Are you unsure of what the legal, safe, and courteous things to do are when sharing the road? Find out the answers to those […]
Lunch & Learn Webinar – “Engaging Candidates on Active Transportation”
We all know that investing in active transportation will help us reach our climate action goals, improve public health, and give us safe places to walk and bike. Let’s make sure our elected officials know we care about safe biking and walking! Together, we can shape a future where everyone has reliable, safe, and sustainable […]
Wednesday Webinar- Winter Biking
Embrace the cold, dark, Maine winter with gusto! We’ll cover it all in this webinar: winter commuting & recreating, equipment selection & maintenance, hot clothing trends, and how to keep the fun mojo rolling strong. Also bike-storage best practices. Also also, indoor riding, like how to get yer Zwift on!
Wednesday Webinar- w/ special guest Georgena Terry
Polio survivor, American bicycle designer, and businesswoman, Georgena Terry blazed her own trail in the 1980s and began the world’s first women-specific bicycle company. Please join us for a chat with this remarkable person and staple of bicycling history.
Wednesday Webinar- Bikes, snow, & yeehaw!
When the snow flies, get those trails packed and prepare for some of the smoothest trails you’ve ever met. The Maine winter presents terrific riding options ranging from fat biking with 4.5 inch wide tires to bikejoring with your furry friends. Or how about an ice-cruise on the local lake, oh ya!
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.