Portland Velo Club (PVC)

Spurwink Road Phase 2 Begins March 23rd

Road work begins on Spurwink Road for Phase 2 of the improvement project on Monday, March 23. It is anticipated to be complete by the end of June. The project will be on Spurwink Road from Pleasant Hill Road to the Cape Elizabeth town line. Phase 1, from Pleasant Hill Road to Ocean Avenue, was completed in 2023.

The scope of this project includes a road realignment, and the addition and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle amenities. It will also address the dangerous curves and intersections to the greatest extent possible, as well as improve road surface and drainage issues.

Please be aware and anticipate potential delays.

Renew your PVC membership now to start accessing member benefits now!
https://www.bikereg.com/portland-velo-club-membership

If you have not already joined or renewed your membership for 2026, then you will want to do so soon to take advantage of club benefits including:

- Race and sponsored ride reimbursement of $30 per qualified event
- 10% off all parts and service at CycleMania
- Member Annual Banquet with food/drinks
- Reduced pricing for club clothing
- Fall Fondo
- Affiliation with Maine's largest cycling group, a USA Cycling and NEBRA member
- Regular updates via our page
- Ride updates via exclusive email group list serve

The Ride of Silence, an annual international bicycle ride will be hosted in Portland by the BCM on Wednesday May 21st, 2025 at 6:30. The ride honors road users who have been injured or killed by traffic violence while bicycling, raises awareness that bicyclists have a legal right to use the road, and reminds motorists to respectfully share the road with all users. Join cyclists worldwide in a silent, slow-paced ride to commemorate those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The ride will meet in the parking lot of CycleMania 65 Cove St, Portland, ME 04101.

More Information and Free Registration Here:

Ride of Silence | Bicycle Coalition of Maine The International Ride of Silence is held on the third Wednesday of May every year. The ride honors vulnerable road users who have been injured or killed by traffic violence while bicycling…

Sundays on the Boulevard is back! 🤸 Starting May 4 Baxter Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic Sundays only, 9AM-4PM, and OPEN for walkers, bikers, and pedestrian traffic. This year Sundays on the Boulevard runs through September 28, 2025.⁠ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i6FtVq.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Baxter Boulevard from Vannah Ave. to Catafalque Dr. (Payson Park east entrance), and the Payson Park west entrance road from the tip of the grass triangle to Baxter Boulevard shall be closed to traffic. (𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: Sundays on the Boulevard will be suspended on Sunday, August 3 to accommodate the Back Cove Music & Arts Festival taking place in Payson Park.)