Do you have a question about different kinds of biking – mountain, gravel, road? Maybe you need some safety tips for biking and walking at night or in urban settings? Are you looking for guidance in planning your next outdoor adventure? Or are you interested in just learning more about the world of biking?
If you answered yes, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Wednesday Webinar series is for you! Sponsored by our friends at Tandem Coffee Roasters, our webinar topics range from bike safety and seasonal riding tips to mechanics courses and bike-packing trips. Check out our past webinars here, or click the link below to discover this season’s guests and topics.
You can also listen to our webinars on Spotify!
See our Event Calendar for upcoming webinars.
Wednesday Webinar- Biking to Raise Awareness & Funds with Todd Cerveris
Mar 06, 2024
Meet Todd Cerveris, professional actor and photographer who, like many of us, enjoys the pleasures of 2-wheeled locomotion. Last year, Todd pedaled his bike from Acadia National Park to Quebec City with the purpose of fundraising — we discussed how he connected with charities and donors, handled donations, and connected with people along the way.
Wednesday Webinar- Creating Bicycling Communities
Feb 21, 2024
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: Trail Building with Max Southam & Adam Craig
Feb 07, 2024
The BCM is happy to have Max Southam of Mt. Abrams and Adam Craig of Sugarloaf join us for a conversation on trail building in Maine and the growth of Mountain Bike parks. We discuss recent trends, how the sport has changed, and where they see it going. We also discuss Max and Adam’s personal bike history and their journey to becoming trailbuilders.
Wednesday Webinar – All Bodies on Bikes with Marley Blonsky
Jan 24, 2024
Join Marley Blonsky, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, for a candid discussion about size inclusion in cycling – why she started it, the challenges she’s working to solve, and how you can be an ally for inclusion.
Wednesday Webinar- Bike Fit with Pursuit Physical Therapy + Bike Fit
Jan 10, 2024
Let’s talk about the benefits and special magic that is Bike Fit! Laura Peaslee DPT, PT, co -founder of Pursuit Physical Therapy + Bike Fit will lead us on how bike fit works, its benefits from a performance and comfort standpoint, and ways you can improve the experience on your bike.
Wednesday Webinar: Icelandic Bikepacking with Everett Ó Cillín
Dec 20, 2023
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: Legislative Roundup
Jul 26, 2023
The 131st Legislature was packed with bills relating to bike & pedestrian infrastructure, access, and safety, and the team at the BCM was hard at work over the last 6 months staying on top of it all and working with partners and legislators to advocate for you!
Wednesday Webinar – Legislative Update
Apr 26, 2023
The 131st Legislature has been packed with bills relating to bike & pedestrian infrastructure, access, and safety, and the team at the BCM has been hard at work staying on top of it all and working with partners and legislators to advocate for you! We discuss the status of current bills and how you can help enact policy that supports making Maine better for bicycling and walking.
Wednesday Webinar – BCM Instructor Program
Mar 29, 2023
BCM’s Instructor Program is a new opportunity to be trained and certified to teach bike skills, give safety presentations, and set up bike rodeos with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Have you wanted to become a bike/ped leader and be able to address the educational needs in your community? Ever thought it would be fun to lead road or mountain bike skills clinics, but don’t know where to start? Become a certified BCM Instructor!
Wednesday Webinar: Bicycle Rodeos – Fun and Functional Safety Education
Mar 22, 2023
Learn how to create an active & engaging event to teach safe biking practices to community youth. We’ll share planning logistics, how to build a continuous-flow mock traffic course, and tips to ensure a successful event. Bicycle rodeos are one of our favorite safe cycling teaching tools!
Wednesday Webinar: Bikerafting – Pedaling and Paddling Your Bike to Good Times
Mar 15, 2023
Bicycling + Packrafting = Bikerafting! Packrafts are ultraportable inflatable rafts that enable one to go on fun hybrid pedal / paddle adventures. We visit special guest Alejandro Strong of Packraft Maine to learn more about bikerafting equipment, how it all comes together, and how best to get started. We even highlight some beginner bikerafting routes right here in Maine!
Wednesday Webinar: Rob Lavoie & the Gorham Trails
Mar 08, 2023
Rob is the former President of the Greater Portland NEMBA Chapter, a trail builder and now Gorham City Council Member. He was also one of the minds behind building the Gorham trail system and the pump track namesake (not his choice). We talk with Rob about what inspired him and others to make trails in their town, and what it took to make it happen!