Events for May 1, 2021 - May 19, 2021

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!

Want to add your event to our calendar? Submit it here.

Kiwanis Club of Standish 25th Annual Bicycle Safety Day

Bonny Eagle Middle School, 92 Sokokis Trail, Buxton, ME 04093 92 Sokokis Trail, Buxton, ME, United States

Bicycle safety rodeo @ Bonny Eagle Middle School —All ages, bring your own helmet and bicycle —Learn to drive your bicycle safely —Have a lot of fun —Maybe win a […]

Free

Makers on Main

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is bringing our education trailer to Makers on Main! On May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., come find us near L.L.Bean in Freeport […]

Free

Presque Isle Bike Rodeo

Presque Isle Recreation & Parks, in conjunction with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, is presenting a bike rodeo on Saturday, May 1. Bring your kids down, get their bikes inspected […]

Free

Stretching + Strength-Training Tips to Maximize Your Rides, Reps, and Recovery

Whether you’re breaking into a new active lifestyle, recovering from illness or injury, or are a seasoned cyclist getting ready for the riding season, you won’t want to miss this webinar! The experts at Anytime Fitness will be joining us to explore some essential stretching routines to help you get ready to ride (or walk, or hike, or lift!). We will also discuss strength-training exercises, hydration tips, and post-workout stretching and foam-rolling techniques to help you achieve more, avoid injury, wind down, and recover better.

Free

UN Global Road Safety Week

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will recognize UN Global Road Safety Week with various events all week long. Join us for the Ride of Silence, instructional rides, and various informational […]

Free

Urban Riding Classes (Bangor, Orono, Portland)

Looking to get more comfortable riding in traffic or in urban settings? We’ll teach you when and how to “take the lane,” review proper hand signals and common maneuvers, explain […]

Free

Almost Every Crash Report You Read is Wrong—and Why that Matters

Nearly every article you read about car crashes involving cyclists or pedestrians contains biased, victim-blaming language. Although journalism is supposed to be objective and accurate, we will present a report that shows most crash reports are neither—whether they come from local, state, or national outlets. We will also discuss the real-life consequences and legal repercussions of crash language, and compare good and bad crash reporting with actual examples.

Free

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 residents to become […]

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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