Events for February 29, 2020 - November 14, 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.

To see what the BCM is up to this year, check out our 2024 Event & Program Guide!

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!

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Turkey Ride

Join Maine Sport Outfitters for the Turkey Ride to support the Camden Area Food Pantry. The Turkey Ride will start and end at Maine Sport Outfitters in Rockland. Participants will bike to Hannaford in Camden to purchase a discounted frozen turkey and then deliver them to the Camden Area Food Pantry on Mt. Battie Street. Turkeys will be […]

Cranksgiving in Portland

Portland Gear Hub 155 Washington Ave., Portland, Maine, United States

Join us for Cranksgiving 2019! Cranksgiving is a fun bike-based food drive/scavenger hunt. Called "a food drive on two wheels," the Portland event will gather food donations for the Westbrook Food Bank. And you'll have a grand time in the process. Riders will meet at Portland Gear Hub on Washington Ave. There, everyone will get […]

$15 – $20

S. Portland Safer Walking Forum

South Portland High School 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME, United States

Picking up where the infrastructure-focused “Pedestrian Safety Forum” left off, the Safer Walking Forum will ask community members to think about what specific types of Education and Law Enforcement interventions could be used to improve the safety of people walking. Emphasizing community input, the Safer Walking Forum will include about 75 minutes of brainstorming and […]

Ciclismo Classico Adventure Cycling Film Festival

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, Maine, United States

Wrap up your 2019 cycling season with six premiere two-wheeled adventure films as part of the 10th annual Ciclismo Classico Adventure Cycling Festival! These films aim to increase awareness and appreciation for bicycle travel by showcasing the adventures, humor, and growth inherent in human-powered journeys. Get your ticket early, we tend to sell out. Doors […]

$15

Afghan Cycles: Film Screening

Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United States

Afghan Cycles is a feature documentary about a generation of Afghan women who are pedaling their own revolution, aggressively challenging gender and cultural barriers using the bicycle as a vehicle for freedom, empowerment and social change.Released in 2018Directed by  Sarah Menzies

$5

Open House

Bicycle Coalition of Maine 38 Diamond St, Portland, ME - Maine, United States

We want to celebrate the highlights of 2019 and ring in 2020 with you! Join us for our second annual Open House at 38 Diamond Street in Portland. This year we will be presenting the 2019 Bicycle Coalition of Maine awards and drawing the winner of the 2020 Super Raffle. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity […]

BikeMaine Route Reveal and Kickoff Party

Wells Conference Center 131 Munson Road, Orono, United States

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will celebrate the eighth annual BikeMaine Route Reveal and Kickoff Party on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the University of Maine’s Wells Conference Center in Orono. (131 Munson Road, Orono, ME 04469)The event is free, open to the public, and will feature the moment all 2020 […]

Camden Pedestrian Safety Forum

Join Camden, MaineDOT and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to address therecent spike in pedestrian/vehicle crashes. Safety really is a two-way streetand we want to hear your ideas about dangerous locations and the dangeroushabits of pedestrians and motorists. You’ll leave with reflective safety gearand the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made Camden streets safer!

BCM Webinar: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education

Review the basics for teaching students how to walk and bike safely. This webinar will cover:1) The Bicycle Coalition of Maine's safety presentation, which is delivered to over 10,000 Maine students annually.2) A brief background of why teaching safe walking and bicycling is important.3) Guidance and tips for presenting the materials to others.4) How to […]

Snow Pond Winter Carnival and Fat Bike Rally

Snow Pond Center for the Arts 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME, United States

Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney, Maine is hosting it's annual Winter Carnival on Feb. 29, 2020. This year, the Snow Pond Community Trails will be open to the public and fat bikers are welcome to come ride the trails and our campus. Food and beverages are available in The Lodge and lots […]

Free

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.

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