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!
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Community Garden Rides
Casco Bay Community Garden Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine, United StatesJoin the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Cultivating Community for a fun fall ride exploring three Portland community gardens by e-bike. We’ll meet at the Casco Bay Community Garden to start our trip around the Back Cove, stopping along the way at the Payson Park and the Boyd Street gardens, and enjoying some home-grown snacks […]
Cranksgiving
38 Diamond Street Portland, Maine, United StatesCranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part madcap scavenger hunt. All you need is a bicycle, a lock, and a bag! This event is FREE, but you'll need $15-$20 to purchase food. Donations will support The Westbrook Food Pantry. We will meet at the Bicycle Coalition of Maine office (38 […]
Canceled Wednesday Webinar with Maine Outdoor Brands
Everyone is shopping for the holidays, but how do you find something unique, local, and support the Maine Outdoor Economy? With the Maine Outdoor Brands Holiday Gift Guide! We'll be talking with Rebecka Dykstra and Brian Threlkeld of Maine Outdoor Brands, sharing local brands and nonprofits you can look to when picking out gear or […]
Wednesday Webinar: Icelandic Bikepacking with Everett Ó Cillín
Everett Ó Cillín (they/them) is a curator, organizer, and adventure cyclist currently based in Eugene, Oregon. As a co-founder of the Radical Adventure Riders, Board Member with the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance, WeGotNext Ambassador, and Bikepacking Roots Community Steward Everett seeks to foster community and connection through bike travel and stewardship. Join us as we talk to Everett about their 1500+ mile bikepacking expedition across Iceland.
Wednesday Webinar- Creating Bicycling Communities
Biking with friends is always more fun! Meet four Mainers who have created bicycle communities in Maine: Maine Cycling, Queers in Gear, and Portland Bike Party. Learn their motivations, the power of community, and how to create your own bike communities wherever you are.
Wednesday Webinar – MYOG (Make Your Own Gear)
Get excited about Making Your Own Gear (MYOG) with Alejandro Strong, of Packraft Maine, and Travis Clough, of all the things. Travis and Alejandro will share how they got into making gear, a few of their favorite projects and mishaps along the way, and the joy of using something you made out on the trail. They will also highlight helpful resources and good first projects for anyone looking to start their first MYOG adventure.
Major Taylor Documentary Screening
Orange Bike Brewing 31 Diamond St Suite D, Portland, Maine, United StatesJoin us and our friends at Orange Bike Brewing for a special screening of the documentary “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race.” This documentary tells the story of Major Taylor, a Black cyclist who became a world champion in 1899, in an era where segregation and racism were the norm. We will be screening the […]
Webinar- Vision Zero
What if we could eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all? This is the premise behind Vision Zero, a strategy to change how we approach and think about safety and improving our roadway environment. Vision Zero brings together a range of stakeholders to address issues of safety, encouraging collaboration among local traffic planners and engineers, policymakers, and public health professionals.
Wednesday Webinar- Insurance Coverage for Walkers and Bicyclists: A Spring Tune Up You Cannot Afford to Miss
Whether you ride your bike thousands of miles every year for fun, are an active commuter, or a regular walker from your car to the grocery store or mailbox, this insurance-focused webinar with Insurance Agent Bob O’Brien and Bicycle/Pedestrian Attorney Lauri Boxer-Macomber is one you will not want to miss.
Wednesday Webinar- All About E-bikes
E-bikes are everywhere and more are on the way! Hugely practical, tremendously fun, and great for the environment, E-bikes can help get people out of cars and onto two wheels!
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.