Bicycle Coalition of Maine - Wednesday Webinars Bicycle Coalition of Maine

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! Join us to learn more about E-bikes: what they are, why the BCM supports them, and what’s going on with Maine’s Statewide E-bike Rebate program.

Thank you ⁠⁠Tandem Coffee⁠⁠ for sponsoring this webinar!

Additional Resources


Slide deck
Let’s Connect: Everything you want to know about e-bikes, a Maine-based podcast on e-bike basics
People for Bikes e-bike resources
E-bike Smart Training
Why you Should Support E-bikes, Even if You Don’t Ride One
BCM position on e-bikes
BCM position on Efficiency Maine Rebate
E-bike rebate examples from Colorado
E-bike rebate examples from Vermont
E-bike rebate examples from Minnesota and this one too

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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 is for you. Post-crash expenses are a serious issue and the insurance we purchase is often inadequate due to our misunderstanding of finer details. We'll talk about those details and how we can make insurance work better – in cases of property loss, injury, or death.

Topics


What types of insurances apply when I crash or fall due to a pothole, a distracted driver, or a commercial operator?
What happens if a driver hits me and doesn’t have any or enough insurance to cover my losses?
Why might my partner’s or parents’ automobile policy cover me while I am biking or walking?
What insurance covers me if my bike, helmet, or other bike accessories are stolen or damaged?
What if I hit someone with my bike or e-bike?
What if my e-bike causes a fire at a rental property?
What are my insurance options if I am car free?

Guest Speakers


Insurance Agent Bob O’Brien, of Noyes Hall & Allen Insurance in South Portland and
Bicycle & Pedestrian Attorney Lauri Boxer-Macomber, of Kelly Remmel & Zimmerman in Portland; Lauri is also a member of Bike Law.

Thank you ⁠⁠Tandem Coffee⁠⁠ for sponsoring this webinar!

Connect with Bob


bobrien@nha-ins.com
https://www.noyeshallallen.com

Connect with Lauri


lboxer@krz.com
https://www.krz.com

Additional Resources


Does Auto Insurance Cover Bicycle Crashes?
Insurance Issues Surrounding E-Bikes
Insuring Your Electric Bicycle 101
War on Cars, Car Insurance is Too Cheap
State of Maine, Bureau of Insurance, Insurance Required by Law

Maine Statutes


Unfair Claims Settlement Practices
Subrogation, Medical Payments Coverage

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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.

Join us as we welcome Rick Harbison (Senior Planner & Data Manager for the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) and Paul Drinan (Vision Zero Maine) to discuss Vision Zero, and what it could mean for policy and infrastructure in the State of Maine.

Thank you ⁠Tandem Coffee⁠ for sponsoring this webinar!

Connect with Rick


rharbison@gpcog.org
www.visionzerogreaterportland.org

Connect with Paul


visionzeromaine@gmail.com
https://visionzeromaine.org

Additional Resources


⁠https://visionzeronetwork.org⁠
⁠https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A⁠

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Get excited about Making Your Own Gear (MYOG) with Alejandro Strong, of Packraft Maine, and Travis Clough, of all the things. Travis and Alejandro 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 also highlight helpful resources and good first projects for anyone looking to start their first MYOG adventure.

Thank you Tandem Coffee for sponsoring this webinar!

Connect with Alejandro or Travis
Alejandro: www.packraftme.com
Travis: www.travisclough.com

Some free patterns/instructions
rekkiworks.com/blogs/news
bikepacking.com/tag/myobg

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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 for two organizations and exploring remote Maine as a solo bikepacker.

Join us as we talk to Todd about why he made his 600+ mile trip a benefit ride, how he connected with charities and donors, handled donations, and connected with people along the way. Plus, Todd will share some beautiful images and videos from the ride!

Thank you Tandem Coffee for sponsoring this webinar!

Connect with Todd Cerveris


Website
Instagram
Facebook
Todd's notes on training, gear, and tech

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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.

Thank you Tandem Coffee for sponsoring this webinar!

Connect with Portland Bike Party (Portland, ME)

www.portlandbikeparty.com

Instagram

Facebook

Connect with Queers in Gear (Lewiston, ME)

Instagram

Strava club

Connect with Maine Cycling (Portland, ME)

Strava club

Bonus: Connect with Bike BS (Biddeford/Saco, ME)

Facebook

Instagram

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