With the publication of Maine’s first Active Transportation Plan, bicycling, walking, and rolling have assumed a new significance and priority for the Department. Join us to meet and chat with Dakota Hewlett, the MaineDOT’s Active Transportation Planner, and learn about how he and the Department will support people who use the transportation system without cars.

The BCM is excited to have World Champion and Maine’s own Clara Brown join us for a Wednesday Webinar! After sustaining a spinal cord injury at the age of 12, Clara has become a Multi-time World Champion Road and Track racer, a member of US National Cycling Team, and Paralympian. She is also an active member of the cycling community and a BCM Community Spoke. Join BCM as we talk about Clara's Journey, what inspires her, and what the future holds.

When the snow flies, get those trails packed and prepare for some of the smoothest trails you’ve ever met. The Maine winter presents terrific riding options ranging from fat biking with 4.5 inch wide tires to bikejoring with your furry friends. Or how about an ice-cruise on the local lake, oh ya!

Are you ready to make 2023 a great year for bicyclists and pedestrians? For the first time ever, the Maine Department of Transportation is creating a Statewide Active Transportation Plan (SATP) and the draft plan is now open for public comment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Maine’s bicycle and pedestrian future.

Polio survivor, American bicycle designer, and businesswoman, Georgina Terry blazed her own trail in the 1980s and began the world’s first women-specific bicycle company. Please join us for a chat with this remarkable person and staple of bicycling history.

Embrace the cold, dark, Maine winter with gusto! We’ll cover it all in this webinar: winter commuting & recreating, equipment selection & maintenance, hot clothing trends, and how to keep the fun mojo rolling strong. Also bike-storage best practices. Also also, indoor riding, like how to get yer Zwift on!

The Portland Wheelers know all about the simple pleasures and sheer joy bicycles can provide—and they want to share that gift with folks who cannot ride a bike by themselves but still want to go for a spin.

94% of Maine's forest land is privately owned, and more than half of that land is open to the public. This access is an incredible gift, and in order to preserve it, everyone who ventures outdoors needs to understand the contribution that landowners make.

Electric-assist bikes are the fastest growing segment in the bicycle industry. People are using them both on and off roads to commute, to exercise, and to have fun! Whether you want to go faster, give your body a boost, or just travel more confidently in traffic, special guest Steve Gerhartz of Seacoast E-Bikes is here to answer all your questions. He’ll be discussing the types of electric bicycles available, how they can enhance one's riding experience, e-bike laws, proper etiquette, and advice for maintenance.

Special guest Emily Odermann (occupational therapist & certified hand therapist) lends us a hand to discuss common arm and hand injuries related to cycling. This will include a review of basic anatomy, causes of pain and tingling in the arm and hand, and the most common traumatic injuries from cycling accidents. Emily will arm you with strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery, and show you the reasons why your legs shouldn’t get all the attention!