Happiness is a ten year celebration! Just ten short years ago – what started as a dream in search of like minds found itself registered as a nonprofit in the state of Rhode Island. It was November 11, 2011 to be exact. 11-11-11 Lucky 11! And we do feel lucky. For all of the people… read more
Plike Newport – April 25th
Date: Sunday 25 April 2021 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: Begins & ends behind Bike Newport HQ @ 62 Broadway, Newport Register HERE! Join us for Plike Newport an Aquidneck Island Earth Week event PLIKE! verb [plīk], pliked, plik·ing to pick up litter while biking. How it works: Gather at Bike Newport HQ between… 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 League of American Bicyclists In the… read more
The Story of the Big Blue Bike Barn
The Story of the Big Blue Bike Barn: A Vacant Lot Transformed Newport Housing Authority, Bike Newport, and Achieving the Community Dream Bike Newport’s HQ is in downtown Newport, on Broadway, opposite city Hall. It’s a thriving location that attracts people of all ages, cultures, and bike interests. Bike-happy kids love to visit and tinker… read more
We’re Hiring: Communications and Development
We’re hiring! Please read all the way through; there is important information for both positions at the end. Thank you. Our full-time Communications Manager will help more people to choose biking for transportation and recreation – by elevating Bike Newport’s efforts and by ensuring our initiatives are visible, enticing, and accessible. This new member of… read more
Heads Up! New Hours for the Open Garage
The Open Garage – where staff, volunteers, and bike riders gather to help one another repair and restore bicycles – has NEW hours: Mondays and Fridays from 4:30-7:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00. Located in the back of Bike Newport’s headquarters at 62 Broadway in Newport, the Bike Garage is traditionally a bilingual gathering place… read more
The 2020 Bike Newport Story
2020 started like any other year, and then: BOOM! Covid-19 hit. The Bike Newport team didn’t see it coming, no one did, but the staff is responsive by nature — they shifted into gear and held the road because that’s how Bike Newport rolls. Bikes are a solution, and the organization knows how to get… read more
Infinity Fold “How To” Video
Are you fumbling with our infinity fold mailer – here’s Newport City Councilor Angela McCalla to the rescue – showing the trick at our virtual Mingle Jingle. Have at it! And if you didn’t get one in the mail, send your street address to Allyson HERE and we’ll send you yours! Have fun and thanks… read more
Statewide Survey Results: Biking During Coronavirus
Biking In The Time of Coronavirus – A Statewide Survey Few aspects of life were untouched by the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. One clear and nearly immediate impact was on how people traveled. When asked to stay close to home to “flatten the curve”, many people chose to get around by bicycle; there was a… read more
Reporting in from the Mingle & Jingle
ICYMI click here for the instant replay. And see our new video “Bike Happiness” here. Well that was fun!! The 2020 version of our annual holiday party was full of so much cheer and left us feeling even more grateful for our bike community. Our virtual gathering began with holiday music by MEL followed by… read more
Mingle & Jingle With Bike Newport TONIGHT!
’Tis the Season to Mingle & Jingle with Bike Newport! Join us Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. for a *virtual* and *very festive* celebration and community gathering — there will be opening music, special guests, the launch of an awesome new video, DIY cocktails and mocktails (scroll down for the recipes), and all the cheer that… read more
Giving Tuesday Benefits Black Girls Do Bike – and all donations are DOUBLED
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