On Monday, March 4th, Bike Newport Executive Director, Bari Freeman, addressed the Middletown Town Council regarding the opportunity to improve road safety on East Main Road during the 2024 repaving project. She was representing the Aquidneck Island project “Ride Island” * of which Bike Newport is a lead partner, together with Grow Smart RI, Toole Design Group, and van Beuren Charitable Foundation.
Join Bike to Work Day in Newport!
May 17th is National Bike to Work Day and Bike Newport is celebrating! Are you ready to give up the stress of sitting in traffic and other frustrations of your daily car commute? It’s time to ditch the car and hop on a bike! This is the day to give biking to work a try.… read more
E-Bike Safety Education
With the increase in E-Bike popularity, the need for safety education and training is essential and classes are needed. To help support the safe and responsible use of e-bikes, Bike Newport has developed a 3-part program based on People For Bikes E–Bike Smart course. Some of their videos that we recommend watching are available online here. If you are… read more
East Main Road Safety on Middletown Council Docket
East Main Road safety improvements, including protected bike lanes, are on the docket for the Middletown Town Council on Monday, March 4th, 2024, at 6:30pm at Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road.
Full Moon Rides: the Ocean Loop by Sunset and Moonrise
Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon. A line of bike lights pierces the evening twilight. The drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Mansions emerge before us, their majestic architecture lit up beyond their walls and hedges. Our monthly Full Moon Rides – Sponsored… read more
Newport’s E-bikes will be debated in State House
Let’s be honest: E-bikes are fun. E-bikes are fast and powerful. They’re easy to park, and you can pedal for miles without breaking a sweat. E-bikes are the perfect transport for getting around Newport, as long as riders are safe and savvy on the road. Plus, using an e-bike instead of a car reduces traffic… read more
10-Spot Ride: Early bird catches the deal!
Where will the 2024 10-Spot Ride take me? That’s the question participants have asked for the past three years, right up until the moment they start this 10-stop bike ride through Newport’s incredible homes and gardens, experiencing the best of food and music all the way. On the morning of August 24 they’ll wonder: What… read more
Advocacy Alert – Speak Up Against Bus Cuts
Come to a Public Hearing This Month on the Future of RIPTA Transit, biking, and walking are primary components of a healthy multimodal system that makes it possible for people to get where we need to go safely, affordably, and reliably – with the best outcomes for our personal and professional lives and for our… read more
Winter Tune-Up Specials – 20 % off – Schedule Your Appointment
There’s no better time for your bike tune-up and no better place to get it! Bike Newport’s Annex offers:– the most qualified mechanics– the best availability and service– as a 501c3 nonprofit, the money you spend supports bicycle advocacy and education– and we’re offering an awesome winter discount! We have available slots on our schedule… read more
Cycle Friends Newport
Join us! Cycle Friends Newport is a community of people who enjoy riding bikes together, and learning how to maintain them. We focus on good health and well-being, safety, and friendship, and we invite new and beginner riders to learn how to take care of their bike, bike safety skills and getting comfortable on a bike.… read more
We’re hiring a Bilingual Greeter
Do you know someone positive, pleasant, enthusiastic, outgoing and bilingual who is looking for a cool job? We’re looking for such a person to be our Greeter and Administrative Assistant. This new member of our team will often be the first person our visitors meet, will help run our bike rental program, and will support all… read more
Sign up for the Daffodil Ride 2024
Meet: Touro Park | 9.15 am | Saturday April 20th(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged. $5 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall. Decorate your bike, wear yellow and join other daffy riders for an easy 4-mile ride to view over 1,300,000 daffodils that will be… read more
Join Our Mallorca Adventure Tour!
Discover Mallorca with Bike Newport October 14-19, 2024 Bike, hike and paddle through this beautiful Mediterranean island with Bike Newport accompanied by expert adventure guides as well as Bike Newport’s senior staff. Mallorca astounds with picturesque routes, dramatic scenery and Mediterranean autumn weather. You will be spoiled with an unrivaled cultural experience and culinary delights!… read more
Holiday Bike Giveaway 2023!
On Saturday, December 9th, we welcomed dozens of children and families from Pell Elementary School to our Big Blue Bike Barn for our annual Holiday Bike Giveaway. This is truly one of our favorite days of the year. You’ll see why when you watch this delightful video recap. Enjoy! Amazing! 80 restored bikes; 24 brand… read more
Ho-Ho-Hope You’ll Ride Along
Let’s jingle all the way as we spread some holiday cheer and Claus a scene around Newport. Treat yo’elf to some festive fun and join us on this ~ 5-mile ride about town. We’ll have free Jingle bells and Santa helmet hats for the first registrants while supplies last! Get your Santa on! Bring your… read more
(Updated) Response to RIDOT’s Carbon Reduction Strategy
Update 11/16/2023 On November 15th the Rhode Island Department of Transportation submitted the state’s federally-mandated Carbon Reduction Strategy to the Federal Highway Association. Here are the links to the press release and the final Strategy At Bike Newport, we find that the revised Carbon Reduction Strategy was responsive to public comment, stating specifically that “the… read more
We’re Hiring a Communications Lead
Do you know a bike-friendly communications expert? Someone who has a creative command of social media? An excellent writer who is also talented with photos and graphics? Someone who likes to make the case for things they believe in? We’re looking for that person! This new member of our team will be experienced in multi-faceted… read more
Update: Admiral Kalbfus Road Safety Plan
Pictured above: Heavy-duty trucks running the red light on Admiral Kalbfus are a common occurrence. UPDATED November 6, 2023 The City Council and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) are advancing much-needed safety improvements on Admiral Kalbus Road in the wake of the fatal crash of October 11th that took the life of Kayla Watson… read more
Learning Unlimited at Salve University
First Person with Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport’s Community Educator I am a teacher who has mentored student teachers in my classroom, a daughter of an amazing mom who lived with a physical disability, and a sister of a sibling living well with developmental disabilities. I now work for Bike Newport as their Community Educator, and… read more
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