Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more.
Newport International Boat Show, September 17–20
The Newport International Boat Show is brings four days of
boating excitement to the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island. NIBS is proud to partner with the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide high capacity bike parking and information for attendees, providers, and staff.
Get There By Bike
is generously supported by
Bike Parking
Widely recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious in-water boat shows in the Northeast, the event spans more than seventeen acres of waterfront and features multiple interconnected show sites throughout downtown Newport. Bike parking for the Bowen’s Wharf Sea Food Festival is located at Market Square, off of America’s Cup Boulevard. Look for the “Get There By Bike” flag! Score premiere parking when you “Get There By Bike”!
Park and Bike
There are additional bike racks located on America’s Cup and in Queen Ann’s Square, but they tend to fill up quickly. Check out these routes from Newport’s designated Park & Bike lots.
Newport Access Hub to Bowen’s Wharf – 1.2 miles ~ 6 minutes
YMCA to Bowen’s Wharf – 2.6 miles ~ 12 minutes
Helpful Tips for biking to the Newport International Boat Show
- Bring LIGHTS, a LOCK, and a HELMET. Your lights will make you SAFE and VISIBLE.
- Ride carefully, follow rules of the road, pay extra attention to motorists, and give yourself time to get there safely.
- Newport is known for its history and beauty – less so for the condition of the roads. Watch for pot holes and ruts!
- If you would like to support Bike Newport’s vital nonprofit community work, you can donate HERE. Many thanks!
About Bike Newport
Supporting Bike Newport is supporting more and better biking in Newport and beyond. Our mission is to make it possible for more people to bike more often, by ensuring that biking safe and comfortable and an easy choice for both transportation and recreation. When we’re not busy bringing bike lanes, Park & Bike, bike routes, bike maps, and bike parking to major destinations – we’re busy teaching bike education in the schools and community, building bike culture, and fighting the good fight to make it possible for more people to choose biking! We’re continuously working to improve and encourage biking for everyone in Rhode Island and beyond – Thanks for being part of the solution!
Bike Newport