June 2012

For adult residents of Aquidneck Island – 18 yrs and up. This 3-hour class will be offered free of charge on Wednesday, July 18, from 6:00-9:00pm at the headquarters of the Preservation Society of Newport County, 424 Bellevue Avenue.  Class size is limited. Please click here to reserve your spot.The class will be geared to adults and will review the basics of riding in traffic as well as… read more

Interest in development of a west side bike path adjacent to the rail continues to grow. if you have interest in an Aquidneck Island Bike Path, please attend the AIPC forum described below , featuring past studies and commentary by AIPC, RIDOT and VHB.  Monday, June 18, 6-8pm at the Best Western on Admiral Kalbfus opposite Newport Grand.  NOTE:  you must RSVP by Friday, noon, to Tina… read more

Congratulations to Newport’s League Certified InstructorsThanks to the generosity of supporters at our successful winter fundraiser, 12 local bicycle advocates participated in a three-day intensive training with the League of American Bicyclists  - to become League Certified Instructors. We’re now ready to teach bike skills, traffic safety, smart cycling and road sharing workshops to students… read more