We’re getting the BGDB party started in style – JUST launched and we already have a dedicated fundraiser with a generous MATCH from a donor as excited about this new program as we are! GIVING TUESDAY supports Black Girls Do Bike. Biking is for everyone. Bike Newport is for everyone. And sometimes that takes extra… read more
Black Lives Matter Merchandise Supports Black Girls Do Bike
Black girls DO bike! Show your support. Black Lives Matter graphic by local artist Kelsey Miller with Black Girls Do Bike and Bike Newport logos. All proceeds benefit Black Girls Do Bike – Newport, our local chapter of the national organization dedicated to to introducing and elevating the joy of riding bicycles for all women, but… read more
Announcing Black Girls Do Bike – Newport!
We are super excited to announce the launch of Black Girls Do Bike Newport, our chapter of the national community of women and girls of color who share a love of biking. The vision of Black Girls Do Bike (BGDB) is to establish a comfortable place where seasoned and new female bicycle riders can support… read more
Bike Newport TAKES IT OUTSIDE
Choose your preferred language at the top right corner of this page. Seleccione su idioma preferido en la esquina superior derecha de esta página. We’re so pleased to share the exciting news that we’ve been awarded a TAKE IT OUTSIDE grant by Commerce RI with support from the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. Huge thanks!… read more
Candidates Respond With Their Bike/Ped Vision
On September 23, 2020, the following message was sent from Bike Newport to all candidates for City/Town Council in the three municipalities of Aquidneck Island: Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. Thanks to all of the candidates who replied for taking the time to share their vision. Their responses appear below in alphabetical order by municipality. For… read more
The Bike Newport Squiddo Jersey is back!
Order yours before October 12th, 2020. Think fall rides and winter holiday gifts! Super popular and only occasionally available, and designed by Bike Newport volunteer Steve Sabo. Manufactured by Pactimo Apparel, the jerseys are high-performance and high-quality. 25% of sales support Bike Newport’s educational programs. ‘Continental’ short-sleeve jersey (traditional fit): $97.50 ‘Continental’ long-sleeve jersey (traditional fit):… read more
Three Organizations Together Support Biking For Everyone
Bike Newport, Bike-On, and Bike to the Beach Raise Funds and Awareness for Autism and Inclusive Cycling The national organization Bike to the Beach for Autism has brought their signature fundraising ride to Newport since 2011. Bike Newport has supported the ride and riders since that time – when the Aquidneck Island organization was still… read more
Ten Spot Ride Delivered A Day of Small Gathering Fun
(Photos by Heydt+Mason, Mat Coes, and Clare Woodhead) After three months of pandemic lockdown, Bike Newport was in good company with all nonprofits, as we scrambled to think of pandemic-compatible activities to raise funds and help spread some bike happiness in hard times. How could we create a bicycling experience in small safely-distanced groups –… read more
Ten Spot Ride – Tastes, Sips, and Tunes by Bike – August 23rd
Get out and ride to lovely locations – taste, sip, enjoy while you support more and better biking. The TEN SPOT RIDE is on August 23rd. Only 100 tickets – reserve yours HERE. A fun day in the saddle – a chance to get out safely-spaced to a sweet adventure on your bike – at… read more
Gretchen’s Blooms – Bike Camp for Girls
The third session of our Summer Bike Camp 2020 is a week dedicated to girls, in honor and memory of a very special Bike Newport friend who dedicated her life to women and girls – Gretchen Bloom – who passed away in February. Gretchen was feisty and passionate, with an infectious energy. She was a… read more
New Classes and Full Moon Rides – sponsored by AARP-RI
We are happy to announce our upcoming classes and Full Moon Rides, available to you for free – Sponsored by AARP Rhode Island. You can register to a class or ride by following the link to its Eventbrite page: Conversate, Motivate & Ride Confidence building for new and returning riders. Mondays at 5pm: 7/27, 8/10,… read more
Bike Garage Re-Opening: New Guidelines
Face masks are required. We are unable to help anyone who does not wear one. We are happy to re-open our Bike Garage at 62 Broadway, Mondays and Thursdays 4:30pm-7pm, with new guidelines in place: THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO GET YOUR BIKE FIXED: WE’LL FIX IT FOR YOU, or YOU FIX IT YOURSELF Add… read more
Now Hiring – 2 Spanish Language Positions
Seleccione español en la esquina superior derecha de esta página para traducir esta página y ver la versión en español. Gracias. Bike Newport is seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) staff to TEACH and TRANSLATE. These may be the same person or two different people. 1. Bilingual Bike Educator/Mechanic The bike educator/mechanic must be reliable, personable, organized and… read more
In Solidarity
Our nation has failed black and brown people for as long as we have inhabited this soil. What we are experiencing now is the shattering of an illusion of safety, and hopefully the start of a positive transformation. Here in our community we are hearing long overdue voices elevated. We have to commit ourselves as… read more
An Open Letter to Governor Raimondo
AN OPEN LETTER TO: Governor Gina Raimondo May 25, 2020 RI DEM Director Janet Coit RI DOH Director Nicole Alexander-Scott Dear Governor Raimondo, Director Coit, and Director Alexander-Scott, Thank you all – for your hard work and thoughtful management of our state in these unusual times. It’s been a long few months of juggling what’s… read more
Join Bike Newport’s Summer Bike Camp!
Hooray! With Governor Raimondo’s announcement this week that summer camps are a go – with safety restrictions – Bike Newport is happy to open the application process for our first Summer Bike Camp. Summer Bike Camp is open to eligible children ages 8-13. There will be three one-week sessions during the month of July. Our… read more
Take This Important Survey
A STATEWIDE SURVEY OF PEOPLE ON BICYCLES Take it here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BikingRI_coronavirus Are you seeing more people on bikes recently? Are you yourself riding more? The member organizations of ‘Paths to Progress’, Rhode Island’s statewide coalition for recreational and transportation paths are interested in your reasons for riding these days. Your input will help inform decisions… read more
Not-Just-Newport Bike Scavenger Hunt!
Let’s try something new – a no-contact Scavenger Hunt! Find this and more fun activities on RI Bike’s Bike Month page. Head out on your bike in your neighborhood and beyond and see what you can find, photograph them all, and put them all in one post on Facebook or Instagram. Tag @bikenwportri #newportbikescavenger and… read more
Bike Newport Offers New Rides
By Helena Touhey for Newport This Week: Like many Newport residents, Maria Colon was hoping to channel some of her time and energy into safe and healthy outdoor exercise in this season of social distancing. So, in late March, she reached out to Bike Newport about its bike donation program, hoping to receive three bikes,… read more
May is (Still) Bike Month!
It’s that time of year – May is Bike Month – While very different from our community celebrations in years past, there’s real relevance and plenty of ways to commemorate our special month. Yeah, we’re missing annual Bike to School Day, Bike to Work Day, and other bike happy community events – but we’re all… read more
Support our Bike to the Beach Team!
We are keeping up to date on state mandates regarding COVID-19 and will adjust plans as necessary. Donate to Team BikeNewportRI and Bike-On 2020 Support us on Saturday, September 5th Bike to the Beach, the national organization that raises funds for Autism awareness, is partnering with Bike Newport for an ninth year! Support the Bike Newport RI and Bike-On 2020… read more
Aquidneck Island Earth Week is April 18-25
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, honoring environmental activism, stewardship and sustainability efforts in over 190 countries worldwide. To mark this event, the Aquidneck Island Earth Week Committee has been planning a week-long community celebration to take place during the week of April 18 through April 25. You can read a list… read more
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