May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and to giving biking a try. Be sure to sign up for DRIVE LESS RI – the new… read more
Reporting In: BPAC 101 Part 2
Christopher Burich, Advocacy Associate, Bike Newport BPACs are Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees. A BPAC is a municipally-designated committee made up of local residents and is a vital part of community progress. On Wednesday April 23rd, participants from Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth came together at the Middletown Fire Department for a valuable discussion about BPAC… read more
People’s Credit Union Sponsors the Community Bike Garage
People’s Credit Union is the 2025 Sponsor of Bike Newport’s Community Bike Garage, a vital resource that provides bicycle repairs, education, and access to bikes for the community. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and community engagement. The Community Bike Garage empowers bicyclists through hands-on learning, collaborative repairs, and expert guidance from… 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
Bike Month Launch on the Bike Path!
On the morning of Friday, May 2nd, we’ll be partnering with our friends from RIPTA Consumer Resources – who are ALWAYS looking for ways to cut down on car trips – for a launch of MAY IS BIKE MONTH! Location: Newport’s new Park & Ride Lot – aka Park & BIKE lot! Google map here.… read more
Alex is Running for Bike Newport!
Bank of America is hosting “Choose Your Charity” – a virtual weeklong event, encouraging their staff to walk or run as much as they can from April 20 to April 26. Employees will raise funds for their chosen nonprofit and Bank of America will 100% MATCH all donations – how cool is that? Our board… read more
Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting: April 29, 2025
Join us! Registration is required – Space is Limited. Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:00pmVieste Simply Italian | 580 Thames Street | Newport, RILight refreshments will be served. The program will include ~ Election of Officers ~~ Election of Directors ~~ Presentation of Bike Newport’s Strategic Plan ~~ Special guest State Representative Teresa… read more
Get Your 10-Spot Ride 2025 Tickets
This favorite Newport summer experience returns on Saturday, August 23rd! On the 10-Spot Ride you’ll pedal around historic Newport, the “City by the Sea”, to ten lovely locations where you’ll sample tasty delicacies and enjoy live music in beautiful private spaces ranging from secret gardens to majestic mansions and seaside splendor. All proceeds from the… read more
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
401 Gives – Support Bike Newport!
What Makes These Kids Smile? Bike Smiles Happen When Kids Experience Freedom and Confidence Bike Newport generates lots of bike smiles – by giving kids access to bikes and teaching them how to ride safely – in school, after school, all summer long. Read below to learn more. Want to generate more smiles? Mark your… read more
The Annual National Bike Summit 2025
by Chris Burich, Advocacy Associate From March 11th to 13th, six members of the Bike Newport staff attended the annual National Bike Summit in Washington DC, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists. Joined by Betty Bouret from RIBike, Donny Green from Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and Shelby Adams and Susan Mocarski from Cleverhood, the… read more
Sign up for the Daffodil Ride 2025
NEW DATE: Meet: Touro Park | 9.00 am | Sunday April 27th. Ride starts at 9:30am(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged. $5 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall. Due to the poor weather forecast for Saturday April 26th, the Daffy Ride is now… read more
GEM (Gender Equity Mechanics) Night
A bike mechanics night for women, trans-femme, and nonbinary folks who feel comfortable in women-centered spaces. Gender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a time and space to talk about bikes and biking, learn how to work on them by watching and doing, or to just come hang out and take a breath. GEM is a supportive atmosphere for sharing, learning,… read more
First Person: Mark Simms, Bike Garage Manager
Hello – I am pleased to be Bike Newport’s new full-time Bike Garage Manager. You may have run into me in the Annex. I started working with Ric there last June. I really enjoyed meeting and working with Newport’s summer riders. I’m excited to bring the skills and knowledge I gained at the Annex across… read more
First Person: Chris Burich, Advocacy Associate
Hi there – I’ve been here at Bike Newport for just under a month, and I’m already feeling the opportunity to apply what I’ve learned to real life here in Newport. In college in Colorado Springs, I volunteered for BikeCOS, a similar organization to Bike Newport. I was blown away by the dedication of the… read more
Black History Month and Bicycling
In honor of Black History Month we looked into the archives to share these incredible stories with you. Learn about soldiers on bikes, female cyclists’ cross -country adventures, and one of the world record holders who set the record for the fastest bicycle mile! Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox Kittie Knox, courtesy USA Cycling In 1890, when the… read more
BPACs 101 for Aquidneck Island
By Christopher Burich, Bike Newport Advocacy Associate On Wednesday, January 29th, interested residents from Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport gathered to learn about Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commissions (aka BPACs). A program of “Ride Island University,” presented by Bike Newport and Toole Design, the program included a presentation, discussion, and breakout sessions about what BPACs are, the… read more
Rogers Ciclistas: With Thanks to Powered by Prince and Newport County Fund
Since 2023, the “Rogers Ciclistas” program has been providing Spanish-dominant high school students all they need to bicycle safely to and from home, school, work, and play. A vibrant collaboration between Bike Newport and Rogers High School, this program was funded in 2023 by the Rhode Island Foundation Newport County Fund , and Powered by… read more
Let’s Talk Transit
Please Join RHODE ISLAND TRANSIT RIDERSfor a Community Discussion in Newportabout Improvements to Transit on Aquidneck Island When: Monday, January 13th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm Where: Newport Gateway Center / RIPTA Bus HubAquidneck Adult Learning Center23 America’s Cup Avenue, 2nd Floor Getting There: The meeting is conveniently taking place at the Gateway Center in… read more
What is a BPAC?
RIDE ISLAND UNIVERSITY presents: BPACs 101 for Aquidneck Island Wednesday, January 29th 5:30-7:00pmMiddletown Fire Department239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI Let’s talk about Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commissions and how they can benefit Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. BPACs may be the most effective way for citizens to help municipalities make progress on more and better accommodation… read more
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