Events for May 28, 2019 - May 4, 2019
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!
American Lung Association: Cycle the Seacoast
Join the American Lung Association for the 10th Anniversary of the annual Cycle the Seacoast! Cycle the Seacoast is a one-day, multi-route cycling event that is both challenging and fun for serious athletes to weekend warriors with kids in tow. With 25, 50 or 100 mile options to choose from, there is something for everyone […]
Bike/Walk Day at the Capitol
On Tuesday, May 7, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition of Maine will be hosting "Bike/Walk Day at the Capitol." Starting at 7:30 a.m., this event will include brief comments from legislators and BCM staff before groups head out for a walk near the statehouse or a bike ride down to Hallowell and back. We'll have […]
National Bike to School Day
Join the hundreds of Maine school children that will bike or walk to school. Organized events are planned at schools across the state of Maine. Be sure to bike and walk with safety in mind, here are some kids biking basics! Are you a teacher or administrator? Request promotional materials here. Register your school in […]
Greendrinks Bangor: Beers & Gears
In honor of National Bike Month, Fork & Spoon, Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Walk-n-Roll are teaming up to host Greendrinks on May 14th from 5-8. Walk-n-Roll is Bangor's bike-ped community safety advisory committee and will be installing a bike show on the walls for the month of May and June in Fork & Spoon. […]
Lewiston: Ride of Silence
Please join the Maine Cycling Club as we host a Ride of Silence on May 15th at 6 PM. The ride will commence from Geiger Elementary School off College Street in Lewiston and make a short 6.3 mile loop. Check out the route details here. We are working with local agencies for both publicity and traffic […]
Brunswick: Ride of Silence
Brunswick, Maine – On Wednesday evening, May 15th the Merrymeeting Wheelers Bicycle Club (MWBC) will ride in silence to honor cyclists who were killed or injured while riding and to promote sharing the road. The local “Ride of Silence” is part of a worldwide event that takes place at the same time across the USA. It’s a free bike […]
Group Ride #2: Portland Ride of Silence
The Ride of Silence strives to unite cyclists in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. The Ride of Silence is an annual ride held on the third Wednesday of May each year to remember the cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding […]
National Bike to Work Day
Join us as we encourage Mainers to Bike to Work on May 17th. 40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to work, do your errands, and get into town. Hundreds of American communities have been successful in increasing bicycle commuting by […]
Maine State Committee Meeting
Join the East Coast Greenway at its Maine Committee meeting in Freeport on Tuesday, May 28 from 2-4 p.m at the Freeport Town Hall, Council Chambers (30 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032). We're expanding the East Coast Greenway Maine Committee to better focus our efforts on building the Greenway in the state. At the meeting […]
Adventure Cycling Regional Gathering
Inspiration. Empowerment. Connection. The power of bicycle travel. Come find all of these at a special regional gathering of people of all ages interested in bicycle travel hosted by Adventure Cycling Association in the Maine Beer Company on Tuesday, May 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (program starts at 6:30 PM). This event is being […]
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.