Portland Maine Bicycle Commuting

We are a group of people who like to ride our bikes for transportation, not just recreation. Our goals are to build community and promote the use of bicycles as transportation. We meet irregularly socialize and discuss topics of interest. Our group includes both veteran and beginning bike commuters, and we welcome you regardless of which you are, or even (especially) if you are just thinking about it. Please join us!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS include
* Free copies of "Bicycling Street Smarts" booklet about riding safely in traffic (contact John).
* Short-term folding bike rental, perfect for trips incorporating trains, busses, and ferries. See http://bike.meetup.com/132/pages/Folding_Bikes_for_Rent/ for details.
* Free bike stickers from www.1lesscar.com
* The ability to fully participate in the online site, such as posting messages

Please check out our partner group, PortlandGreenStreets.org. Sign up for their once-a-month green commute day on the last Friday of the month and GET FREE STUFF!

See ABOUT US in the menu bar on the left for lots of valuable advice.

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Bamboo Bike Workshop/Presentation
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The Bamboo Bike Studio, originally of Brooklyn, NY, is moving its headquarters to Camden, ME, and is available for workshops and presentations! The Bamboo Bike Studio... Learn more

Hosted by: John Brooking (Lead Organizer)
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Me and my best friend on a clear and sunny day are looking for ANYONE of ANY biking style and background that would like to ride with us to Old Orchard Beach to enjoy... Learn more

Recent Meetups

November 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 30 Bike Commuters attended
Cranksgiving 2011
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings) and uploaded 10 photos

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A great cause and the perfect sort of "race" for non-racers such as myself! Protip: canned pineapple - aisle 7, Whole Foods.

—mike

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Thanks to all the braved the cold and donated over 390 pounds of food to Project FEED. ...

—Dylan
November 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 8 Bike Commuters attended
How to Ride All Winter
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

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Good information. It is nice to get ideas and see how other people deal with the cold weather commute.

—Brian Edwards

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Good group! Lots of insight on gear and interesting musings about riding year round. ...

—john baldwin
October 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 4 Bike Commuters attended
Kidical Mass - Halloween
Costume bike ride from the Hall School to Longfellow and Back. More details to come at the facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=247370841979818
October 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM, 22 Bike Commuters attended
Tweed Ride
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

A leisurely ride around the peninsula with stops to take in the scenes, chat, and admire each other's attire and bicycles. Dashing and dapper riding attire of the tweed,... Learn more
August 12, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 6 Bike Commuters attended
Green Night [and bicycles!] with the Sea Dogs
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 3 photos

The Sea Dogs will host a "Green Night" at Hadlock Field, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets on Friday, August 12th when the Sea Dogs host the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) at... Learn more

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john baldwin replied to Winter 2011-2012 Commuting Journal (latest of 3)
Yesterday at 12:52 PM

"Speaking for myself here: (thankfully) uneventful rides + MILD winter + new love interest + scrambling to find a new apartment = fewer posts on the commuter blog. I still read 'em, though!"
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Brian Edwards replied to Winter 2011-2012 Commuting Journal
Monday at 9:07 AM

"The trails have been a blast this year. Riding the trails in the winter after dark has been a treat. This morning's commute was a chiller. About 5 degrees when I left. It's been quiet around here lately."
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Deb joined
Sunday at 11:07 PM
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John Brooking replied to Winter 2011-2012 Commuting Journal
Saturday at 3:01 PM

"That sounds lovely, Brian. I'm so jealous."
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John Brooking replied to Bikes May Use Full Lane Promotion
Saturday at 12:55 PM

"Bron, I'm including all of Outer Congress in the poll, labelled "Congress Street between I-295 and South Portland"...."
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Brian Edwards replied to Winter 2011-2012 Commuting Journal
February 7 at 4:16 PM

"Last night on my all trail commute I got the the edge of Little Sebago and turned off my headlight and did the whole lake crossing via moonlight. Tonight is the actual full moon so I should get to do it again...."
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Bob Bowker replied to Winter 2011-2012 Commuting Journal
February 6 at 10:14 AM

"31 degrees at 7:30 AM, nice southerly tailwind, dry roads... not bad for a February commute!"
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Bron replied to Bikes May Use Full Lane Promotion
February 6 at 8:50 AM

"John, I'm surprised no one has mentioned Congress between Stevens and Westbrook St, particularly that bit over the river/through Stroudwater... talk about a pinch point!..."
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John Volent joined
February 5 at 6:03 PM
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john baldwin replied to Winter 2011-2012 Commuting Journal
February 5 at 9:08 AM

"Another week with no precipitation on the immediate horizon has prompted me to pump up the slick tires on the tweed bike. My commutes have been FLYING by...."

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Portland, ME 04101

Founded Feb 27, 2006

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