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!
Bike Swap
Mark your calendars! The 2021 Bike Swap will be happening June 26 at Kennedy Park (Fox St.) in Portland from 10 a.m – 1 p.m. This year’s Swap will be held safely, and will be smaller than the Great Maine Bike Swap of years’ past. We are requiring that everyone wishing to sell at the […]
Women’s Ride Series #2
Route: Eastern Trail from Black Point Road to Thornton Academy Distance: ~12 miles round trip Parking: Eastern Trail Parking lot on Eastern Road off of Black Point Road, Scarborough Join us for our bi-weekly Women’s Ride series! These rides are designed for women who are new or relatively new to group rides, or those who just like […]
Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Join us for a bicycle race and tour in memory of Tom Chasse Jr. on Sunday, July 18 at the Fort Fairfield Community Center. 25-mile and 12-mile rides available, with registration from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Start time: 10:00 a.m. $15 a rider, which includes a free t-shirt for the first 50 to register. FMI: […]
EveryBODY Bikes!
Join us at the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy to learn about using our BikeShare and get an intro to basic bike maintenance and repair. We'll hear from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine on safe cycling and advocacy for bike/ped-friendly policy, and we'll hear from Maine Adaptive about their programs and equipment available. Grab lunch from Fare Share […]
Women’s Ride Series #3
Route: Shaws to Fort Williams State Park loop Distance: ~10 miles round trip Parking: 180 Waterman Drive, South Portland. We will meet in the area close to Waterman Drive Join us for our bi-weekly Women’s Ride series! These rides are designed for women who are new or relatively new to group rides, or those who just like […]
Valet Bike Parking at Thompson’s Point (Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats)
Bike-loving music fans, rejoice! After previously offering valet bike parking at Thompson’s Point for a few concerts, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine will offer this service at all 11 Thompson’s Point shows in 2021! Forget about looking for a place to park your car; you can now ride your bicycle, recumbent, tandem, or unicycle to Thompson’s Point, […]
CyclingSavvy Portland
CyclingSavvy provides bicyclists from casual to experienced with knowledge and techniques to enhance their enjoyment and lower their stress whether on trails or roads. Our full 3-part course provides a classroom session, an on-bike skills session, and a group ride around town. Register for all 3 sessions and get a discount, or take 1 or […]
Mountain Bike Classes for Beginner to Intermediate Riders
At the BCM, we love our mountain bikes just as much as our road bikes, and we are now proud to offer mountain bike classes to our fellow Mainers! In these FREE, instructor-led, on-bike courses, you’ll learn about correct body position, how to use your brakes effectively, how to navigate roots and rocks, and the […]
Urban Riding Class (Afternoon)
Join one of the BCM’s nationally-certified bicycle instructors for some tips and answers to questions about riding in traffic in Portland/South Portland (or any other U.S. urban area). Review when and how to “take the lane,” how to safely make left turns on busy streets, how to avoid being “right-hooked” by drivers, how to equip your bike, what […]
Urban Riding Class (Evening)
Join one of the BCM’s nationally-certified bicycle instructors for some tips and answers to questions about riding in traffic in Portland/South Portland (or any other U.S. urban area). Review when and how to “take the lane,” how to safely make left turns on busy streets, how to avoid being “right-hooked” by drivers, how to equip your bike, what […]
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.