Bike Newport is buzzing all winter long – and it’s a great time to learn new skills and take care of your bike! From hands-on repair nights and welcoming learning spaces to discounted shop services and free e-bike classes, there’s plenty happening at Bike Newport’s Bike Garage and Annex this season. Come join us! Community… read more
Residents Advocate for Improved Road Safety
Residents of Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport brought their neighborhood safety concerns to the State House on January 7, 2026. Admiral Kalbfus Road is a residential street in Newport that is frequented by drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, and also Class 7 trucks weighing over 25,000 lbs. The Newport City Council, supported by residents of the… read more
GEM (Gender Equity Mechanics) Nights
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
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! Grab your slot in the schedule for… read more
Thanks for Supporting the Movement!
Thanks to 238 awesome supporters, we reached and exceeded our vital end of year fundraising goals and can roll into 2026 with confidence in our ability to deliver on our prorities. Thanks to all who donated – and to all who contribute in myriad ways to healthy transportation progress – for our communities, economies, and… read more
Thoughts From A Partner
The following are comments shared by Mary Vieira, Principal of the Paul W Crowley East Bay MET School, at our 2025 Mingle & Jingle Holiday Gathering at Rough Point Museum. Our guests were mesmerized by Mary’s words. We hope you find them inspiring as well. When Bari asked me to share my perspective tonight as… read more
Get Your 10-Spot Ride 2026 Tickets
Pedal Newport’s Hidden Gems: Food, Music & Secret SpotsAugust 29, 2026 2026 tickets at 2025 PricesGrab these great gifts before the price goes up! 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… read more
Bike Newport Holiday Gifts!
Give joy. Spark adventure. Power a community that rides! This season, make your gift do more. With a gift from Bike Newport, you are fueling safer streets, cleaner air, and a more connected community where more people can ride with confidence. Here are a few favorites that make the holidays brighter and move our mission… read more
Holiday Bike Giveaway 2025 ❤️
On Saturday, December 6 th, we welcomed dozens of children and families to our Big Blue Bike Barn for our annual Holiday Bike Giveaway. This is truly one of our favorite days of the year! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bike Newport (@bikenewportri) Lovingly restored bikes were matched with elementary school… read more
Island-Wide Discussion: E-Bikes
With Portsmouth’s formation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) in September, Aquidneck Island now boasts a BPAC in all three municipalities – an important accomplishment for improving road safety island-wide. The three BPACs can now meet to discuss shared priorities and practices on the island. Bike Newport is facilitating this effort through the… read more
Night Bright: Sparkling Evenings with Conexión Latina!
As the days get shorter, Bike Newport is keeping the lights on so you can make the most out of your wintery, two-wheeled adventures this holiday season. See and be seen! Wednesdays through the end of December, from 3:30pm-5:00pm, our Community Educator, Gail Ruscetta, will be spreading the light along with helpful information. We’re outside… read more
Volunteers Prepare Kids Bikes for the Holidays
The holiday season is about giving, joy, and the simple things that make us smile—like the joy of riding your very own bike! Each year, Bike Newport collects, lovingly restores, and donates more than 100 bikes for community kids – and distributes them on one special fun-filled day. The Holiday Bike Giveaway takes place in… read more
Earlier Sunset, Change Your Mindset
Chilling weather and lessening daylight means that winter is upon us. Early winter means Thanksgiving dinners, holiday gift lists, and New Year’s resolutions. And for those who brave the cold year-round on foot an on bikes, it also means getting around in the dark. New hazards come when the light is gone earlier. So, lights… read more
First Person: Freedom on Two Wheels – Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll
Despite the wind doing its best to steal hats and ruffle spirits, Sunday’s Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll proved once again that there’s something magical about claiming roads for people to bike, walk, roll, and stroll – even for just a few hours.
First Person: Detroit Bike Advocacy Workshop
The League of American Bicyclists recently hosted a Bike Advocacy Training Workshop at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan. From October 7th to 9th, I joined more than 40 other bike advocates from across the country to listen, learn, and ride together. These workshops take place twice a year in select cities that are models of active transportation innovation.
Bike Newport is Honored by Newport’s Public Education Foundation
It’s a great honor to be selected by the Newport Public Education Foundation as the 2025 Noreen Stonor Drexel Unsung Hero – for promoting healthy, active lifestyles among Newport youth through initiatives that teach life skills while instilling community values and environmental responsibility. The extraordinary experience began in June when we received a letter of… read more
SANTA RIDE Thursday 12/18 HOHOHO!
It’s time for some rolling HOHOHOs! Join us for a jingle bell roll around downtown Newport with a few especially festive stops along the way. We’ll meet across the street from Bike Newport HQ in front of City Hall and roll out at 5:30pm. Headlights required; decorative lights and Santa suits encouraged We have a… read more
The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll
Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 9:00am – Noon Grab your helmets, walking shoes, and sense of adventure — the Sakonnet Coastal Bike + Stroll is back on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm. Led by the Island Park Preservation Society, in partnership with Bike Newport, this beloved community event invites everyone to… read more
Annual Tour de Fright 2025
Shine your fangs, dust off your cape and join us to kick off Halloween with a boo-tiful FREE ride right through downtown Newport. Helmets and lights required, and bike-able spooky bike-safe costumes preferred. As always it’s an open event, so invite your ghoul-friends and pals. Creep it real. Aaaooooo! Thursday Oct 30th, 2025 Meet:… read more
Bike to Rough Point
Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Rough Point Museum is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative. Thinking about your next trip to see the latest exhibition or just to enjoy the… read more
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