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Elliots Ride for Everyone 2026 Recap

June 11, 2026

Saturday, June 6th, 2026, Newport’s iconic Ocean Drive closed to cars and opened to people biking, walking, rolling and strolling – for the annual Elliot’s Ride for Everyone. The perfect weather complemented the fun as people of all ages and abilities pedaled bikes, pushed strollers, rollerbladed, and hiked along Ocean Avenue and Hazard Road – without…  read more

Bike to AC Newport Matches

June 10, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while reducing traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Bike to the matches and receive free admission. Thanks AC Newport! AC Newport matches, June 13th and 24th, July 4th AC Newport is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There…  read more

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Welcome Tuni Schartner

June 10, 2026

Bike Newport Welcomes Tuni Schartner as Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy (photo credit Go Local Prov) We’re very pleased to announce that Tuni Schartner has joined the Bike Newport team as our new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy. Tuni brings more than three decades of experience in community building, strategic partnerships, business development, fundraising, communications,…  read more

June 2026 Happenings

June 3, 2026

June is Jumping! This month brings family-friendly rides and community gatherings, Pride Month celebrations, Juneteenth events, and evenings under the full moon. Check out what’s coming up this month with Bike Newport and our partners. All Month: Community Bike Garage Stop by the Community Bike Garage any weekday and work with our skilled mechanics to…  read more

Bike to Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival

May 29, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival, June 19th, 11am-4pm The Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide…  read more

Bike to the 250th Juneteenth Living History Celebration

May 28, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. 250th Juneteenth Living History Celebration at Fort Adams, June 20th, 11am-4pm The 250th Juneteenth Living History Celebration at Fort Adams is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By…  read more

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Bike to Newport Secret Garden Tours

May 28, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Newport Secret Garden Tours, June 26th-28th, 10am-4pm starting at Storer Park Newport Secret Garden Tours is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide high…  read more

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Bike to the Newport Pride Festival & Parade

May 27, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Newport Pride Festival & Parade, June 27th, 11am-5pm The Newport Pride Festival & Parade is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide high capacity…  read more

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Bike to Work Day 2026 Recap

May 20, 2026

Community, Progress, and Celebration Bike Newport’s 2026 Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Southcoast Health, brought together commuters, community leaders, advocates, and local businesses for a day focused on celebrating bicycling and the growing momentum behind safer, more connected transportation options across Aquidneck Island. From morning coffee with commuters at Newport City Hall to afternoon…  read more

Bike Newport Annual Meeting 2026

May 20, 2026

Connection, Momentum, and Community Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting on April 23, 2026 brought together board members, staff, volunteers and supporters for a review of recent accomplishments and a look forward to emerging progress. It was a lovely evening on the rooftop at Newport Craft Brewery overlooking the Pell Bridge and the new shared-use path —…  read more

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Summer 2026: Get There By Bike Update

May 18, 2026

Are you ready to Get There By Bike? “Get There By Bike” is Bike Newport’s initiative to make biking a safe, fun, and inviting transportation choice to Aquidneck Island events and destinations. The goal is to reduce traffic congestion, parking stress, and carbon emissions by making it easier for people to ditch their cars and…  read more

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Bike to the Community Cookery

May 14, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Community Cookery at Seamen’s Church Institute, open everyday 7am-2pm The Community Cookery is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to encourage patrons to ditch their…  read more

Bike to the Newport 10 Miler

May 14, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. On Sunday, May 31st, runners and spectators are encouraged to ride bikes to the 2026 Newport 10 Miler – where racks provided by Bike Newport will be available on site. There is…  read more

May is Bike Month

May 9, 2026

Check out all the events and happenings! May is National Bike Month The League of American Bicyclists established National Bike Month in 1956, and 70 years later it’s going strong from coast to coast. Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and to give biking a try! Be Part…  read more

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Bike to School Day 2026!

May 7, 2026

May is National Bike Month and as the weather warms, more wheels are rolling all over town. Make way for the Bike Bus! On Wednesday May 6th, Pell Elementary students, parents, guardians, volunteers, and staff along with Bike Newport and the Newport Police Department celebrated National Bike to School Day together with an early ride!…  read more

Bike to Work Day: May 15th

May 2, 2026

Helmeted Seagull mascot inviting you to the Bike to Work Day event

May is Bike Month and sunny skies and fragrant breezes will invite us all out on two wheels. Let’s make the most of it. Let’s bike to work! FRIDAY MAY 15, 2026, is Bike To Work Day 🚲❤️🚲. In the morning, bike commuters are greeted by Bike Newport and RIPTA outside City Hall for commuter…  read more

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Day Ride with Bike Newport: May 16th

April 30, 2026

Join Bike Newport Board Members on Saturday May 16th for a Day Ride on the Washington Secondary Bike Path! The Washington Secondary Bike Path is Rhode Island’s longest, spanning 19 miles from Cranston to Coventry through an abandoned rail corridor. This paved, mostly flat trail connects urban, suburban, and rural scenery, passing through West Warwick and…  read more

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10-Spot Ride: August 29th

April 30, 2026

Festive bike race poster for Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride event on August 29, 2026.

Pedal Newport’s Hidden Gems: Food, Music & Secret SpotsAugust 29, 2026 Bike to 10 unique Spots featuring local cuisine, live performances, and Newport’s most enchanting private spaces. This favorite Newport summer experience returns on Saturday, August 29th! On the 10-Spot Ride you’ll pedal around historic Newport, the “City by the Sea”, to ten lovely locations…  read more

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Daffodil Ride: April 25th

April 23, 2026

Bike Newport Daffodil Ride event promoting spring cycling in Newport Rhode Island with flower-themed bikes, family-friendly route, and community celebration.

‪ Meet: Touro Park | 9.00 am‬ | Saturday April 25th. Ride starts at 9:30am(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged.  $10 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall.   Bike Newport’s Daffodil Ride is part of Newport’s annual Daffodil Days – now celebrating 1,500,000 blooms all…  read more

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The Economic Return on Bike Investments

April 19, 2026

Diverse cycling advocates promoting inclusive bike infrastructure to maximize economic benefits and community health in Newport.

This legislative session, 10 forward-thinking members of the House of Representatives introduced Bill H8298 to support a $25 million bond to fund Rhode Island’s Bicycle Mobility Plan. The bill is sponsored by Representative Teresa Tanzi, and co-sponsored by Representatives Rebecca Kislak, Kathleen Fogarty, Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Jennifer Boylan, June Speakman, Susan Donovan, Jason Knight,…  read more

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