Welcome to CBBC!

cbbc-logoWelcome to Casco Bay Bicycle Club. We host road rides in and around Portland, Maine, and in the White Mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. We are a social club, and not a bunch of “hammerheads.” So if you like to socialize, eat, and ride at a conversational pace (give or take), please come and ride with us!

CBBC is a membership organization, open to all who support our mission of providing a variety of social, road bike rides that promote safe group riding practices at all times. If you are not yet a member and you plan to ride with the club on a regular basis, please join us!  If you’ve been a member in the past, please remember to renew your membership annually.

Novices are welcome. In fact, we host a ride on the first Wednesday of the month in Yarmouth specifically for those who are new to riding with a group. To find out more about this and all of our rides, check out our Rides page.

Thank you to these bike shops for offering a discount to club members!


Boulder Nordic Sport logoCyclemania logoKB Wheels logo
Ernie's Bicycle ShopCenter Street Cycles logo

E-bike guidelines for CBBC rides

Given the growing use of e-bikes, the CBBC Board of Directors has established guidelines for their use on club rides. Our club wants to be as inclusive as possible for riders of varying abilities, while maintaining safety.  The Board’s concern is having bicycles with power that might pose unanticipated hazards while riding with a group of traditional cyclists who may not expect or be alerted to the sudden acceleration of certain e-bikes.

In the U.S., federal law defines what counts as an e-bike, but States decide how you can ride it, where you can ride it, and whether you need safety equipment or must meet age limits.  Maine and New Hampshire currently have no restrictions on e-bike classes when operated on roadways, except that riders in all classes must be 16 years or older.  None of these statutes address or contrast the inherent circumstances encountered when riding in a group.

There are three classes of e-bikes:

  • Class 1: pedal assist only – up to 20 mph (you only get assist when you are pedaling)
  • Class 2: pedal assist with throttle – up to 20 mph  (motor can be used without pedals turning)
  • Class 3: pedal assist only – up to 28 mph (you only get assist when you are pedaling)

CBBC has establishedguidelines for road rides to allow only Class 1 and 3 pedal assist e-bikes, suitable for riding on the road.  

These guidelines are subject to change depending on any new legal regulations, or the club’s experiences with e-bikes.

Thursday Rides

Thanks to those that contributed to the Survey for Thursday 6PM ride location.

The winner is Westbrook Community Center
426 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME
Meet at parking area on left next to Congin School
First scheduled ride is Thursday April 30th at 6PM. See you there!

There were 29 responses reviewing 6 candidates.

First ballot
– Northgate Shopping Ctr: 9
– Westbrook Com Ctr: 8
– North Deering Park: 5
– Hannaford Riverside: 3
– Cornelia Warren Rec: 2
– Westbrook Dog Park: 2

After the 4th round:
– Westbrook Com Ctr: 16
– Northgate Shopping Ctr: 13

Time to renew your membership

It is time to reup your membership and pay dues for the 2026 season. Paying your dues prior to April 1 enables the club to better cover its overhead expenses, most of which are due early in the year (e.g., insurance, PO box, etc.). After April 1st you will lose access to CBBC Ride With GPS. There is no benefit to delay as all memberships expire on December 31st.  Dues for 2026 remain at $25 for individuals and $40 for families. There are three pay options: PayPal or credit card through the Shop page on this website, or a check mailed to CBBC, PO Box 10523, Portland, ME 04104.