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May is Bike Month

May 9, 2026

Check out all the events and happenings! May is National Bike Month The League of American Bicyclists established National Bike Month in 1956, and 70 years later it’s going strong from coast to coast. Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and to give biking a try! Be Part…  read more

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Bike to School Day 2026!

May 7, 2026

May is National Bike Month and as the weather warms, more wheels are rolling all over town. Make way for the Bike Bus! On Wednesday May 6th, Pell Elementary students, parents, guardians, volunteers, and staff along with Bike Newport and the Newport Police Department celebrated National Bike to School Day together with an early ride!…  read more

Bike to Work Day: May 15th

May 2, 2026

Helmeted Seagull mascot inviting you to the Bike to Work Day event

May is Bike Month and sunny skies and fragrant breezes will invite us all out on two wheels. Let’s make the most of it. Let’s bike to work! FRIDAY MAY 15, 2026, is Bike To Work Day 🚲❤️🚲. In the morning, bike commuters are greeted by Bike Newport and RIPTA outside City Hall for commuter…  read more

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Day Ride with Bike Newport: May 16th

April 30, 2026

Join Bike Newport Board Members on Saturday May 16th for a Day Ride on the Washington Secondary Bike Path! The Washington Secondary Bike Path is Rhode Island’s longest, spanning 19 miles from Cranston to Coventry through an abandoned rail corridor. This paved, mostly flat trail connects urban, suburban, and rural scenery, passing through West Warwick and…  read more

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10-Spot Ride: August 29th

April 30, 2026

Festive bike race poster for Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride event on August 29, 2026.

Pedal Newport’s Hidden Gems: Food, Music & Secret SpotsAugust 29, 2026 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 pedal around historic Newport, the “City by the Sea”, to ten lovely locations…  read more

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Daffodil Ride: April 25th

April 23, 2026

Bike Newport Daffodil Ride event promoting spring cycling in Newport Rhode Island with flower-themed bikes, family-friendly route, and community celebration.

‪ Meet: Touro Park | 9.00 am‬ | Saturday April 25th. Ride starts at 9:30am(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged.  $10 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall.   Bike Newport’s Daffodil Ride is part of Newport’s annual Daffodil Days – now celebrating 1,500,000 blooms all…  read more

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The Economic Return on Bike Investments

April 19, 2026

Diverse cycling advocates promoting inclusive bike infrastructure to maximize economic benefits and community health in Newport.

This legislative session, 10 forward-thinking members of the House of Representatives introduced Bill H8298 to support a $25 million bond to fund Rhode Island’s Bicycle Mobility Plan. The bill is sponsored by Representative Teresa Tanzi, and co-sponsored by Representatives Rebecca Kislak, Kathleen Fogarty, Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Jennifer Boylan, June Speakman, Susan Donovan, Jason Knight,…  read more

RI HOUSE: Bike Bond Hearing

April 13, 2026

Community cycling advocacy organization promoting diversity and inclusion at Bike Newport, supporting bike mobility initiatives and engaging diverse communities.

Citizen Letters and Testimony Encouraged House bill H8298, introduced by 10 members of the House, states that a targeted public investment to accelerate the implementation of the Statewide Bicycle Mobility Plan “will advance the state’s climate, public health, public health, transportation, and economic development goals while improving safety and connectivity,” and proposes a $25 million…  read more

Bike Summit 2026 Recap

April 10, 2026

Diverse group of cyclists and advocates at the 2026 National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, promoting inclusive cycling initiatives and community engagement.

Small State, Big Turnout Each year our small-but-mighty state sends one of the biggest delegations to the National Bike Summit in Washington DC – hosted by the League of American Bicyclists. This year  Rhode Island showed up 12 strong, including representation from Bike Newport, RIBike, Providence Streets Coalition, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and the City…  read more

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Bikes Are Pizza

April 9, 2026

A cheerful cartoon slice of pizza with a smiling face riding a green bicycle, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in cycling advocacy.

Bikes aren’t Brussels sprouts, they’re pizza! My name is Julian Bessinger, and I’m the new Director of Strategic Advancement at Bike Newport.  When I lived in NYC, Paris, and Ho-Chi-Minh City, it was my habit to walk to work. When I moved to Providence, my work at the RI Department of Education was a bit…  read more

Requests for Proposals to Expand Walking and Biking Infrastructure

April 1, 2026

Diverse cyclists enjoying a bridge ride, emphasizing inclusion and advocacy for all riders in our cycling community.

Accepting Applications As we work to make biking and walking safer and more inviting on Aquidneck Island, we’re excited to share progress on two important projects. These projects have the potential to improve access, expand connectivity, and create more ways for people to get where they need to go without a car! We are accepting…  read more

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3 Bike Bills Before the RI Legislature  

March 23, 2026

Bicycle safety is on the agenda at the Rhode Island state house as three bike-related bills are before the legislature. Bike Newport joined other advocates in March to provide testimony in support of enhancing road safety for all road users. House Bill H7672: Special Stops Required Sponsored by Representatives Boylan, Read, Felix, Fogarty, Hull, Kislak,…  read more

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401Gives 2026: When Kids Ride, Communities Thrive

March 22, 2026

Children riding bikes at a community event emphasizing diversity and inclusion, promoting cycling advocacy and active lifestyles for all children.

Your support makes a difference for kids and communities! Do you remember when you first learned to ride a bike?Or what it felt like riding to your friends’ houses after school?Bike riding continues to give kids freedom and confidence. And kids riding bikes – safely and confidently – contributes to healthy, vibrant communities. This year,…  read more

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Newport’s Bicycle Ordinances Are Under Review

March 10, 2026

Bicycle advocacy organization promoting diversity and inclusion in Newport's cycling community.

Recommendations aim to improve road safety in Newport. The Newport Police Department, Bike Newport, and the Newport Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission collaborated to complete a comprehensive review of all local ordinances that address bicycles and bicycle operation in the City of Newport. The package of recommendations will be received by the Newport City Council on Wednesday,…  read more

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The New Life of an Old Bike

February 27, 2026

A diverse group of three cyclists, two women and one man, standing with their bikes on a city sidewalk, smiling and giving thumbs up, promoting inclusive cycling and community engagement.

Ever wondered what happens after you drop off a bike at Bike Newport? Spoiler alert: It begins a new chapter. Every donated bike gets a second (or third… or fourth!) chance to do what bikes do best: connect people, foster freedom, and spark some joy. Curious to know how bikes make it from your garage…  read more

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Action Alert: NAVSTA Compatible Use Study Public Forum

February 26, 2026

Aerial view of Aquidneck Island highlighting cycling-friendly infrastructure, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in cycling advocacy, during the presentation of the Aquidneck Island Planning Study.

Public Workshop: NAVSTA Newport & Aquidneck Island Compatible Use Study With the Aquidneck Island & NAVSTA Newport Compatible Use Study nearing completion, this is an opportunity to offer public comment on the draft plan.   This public workshop will discuss the strategies to address better support the quality of life on the Island and throughout the region,…  read more

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Full Moon Rides: April through October

February 17, 2026

Night cycling under the full moon at Sunset and Moonrise, promoting diversity and inclusion in cycling. Join Bike Newport for monthly moon rides along Ocean Loop, celebrating community and outdoor adv.

Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon with the line of bike lights piercing the evening twilight and the drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Our monthly Full Moon Rides – Sponsored by AARP Rhode Island have returned for the 2026 season. These scenic…  read more

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Update: Newport’s Bicycle Friendly Community Status

February 12, 2026

Newport received Bike Friendly Community Award

The League of American Bicyclists has renewed Newport’s status as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community. The renewal of Newport’s Bronze designation, first awarded in 2013, is an affirmation of the City’s efforts to become safer and more accessible for people to ride bicycles. Bike Newport and the City of Newport collaborated to submit the application for…  read more

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Bike to Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival

February 1, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival, May 16th-17th, 11am-6pm The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide high capacity…  read more

Bike to Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival

February 1, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival, June 19th, 11am-4pm The Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide…  read more

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