*Check back on this page for updated details to come Did you know that up to 1800 people ride bikes to Newport Folk Festival each day? Wow! That’s the highest percentage of bikes to any music festival in the country! Join the movement and be part of reducing the stresses of motor vehicles on our… read more
The 10-Spot Ride Returns on August 27th!
Newport’s most anticipated summer bike event takes place on Saturday, August 27th – You’ll ride to 10 beautiful private “Spots” around lovely Newport for live music and local delicacies! Generously supported by At the 10 Spot Ride, you’ll pedal around our beautiful City by the Sea to lush private landscapes and tucked away gardens where… read more
Elliots Ride for Everyone 2022 recap
Elliot’s Ride for Everyone, May 21, 2022, was a day of delight for all who participated. – people of all ages from near and far rolled and strolled for two hours on four miles of Newport’s scenic ocean coastline. Rocky shores, majestic residences, coves, lagoons, and salt marshes, herons and ospreys – and lots and… read more
Special Meeting for People Who Bike, Walk, and Ride the Bus
Are you following the progress being made on Newport’s Transportation Master Plan? You can keep up with the proposed recommendations and respond through the survey and interactive webmap. at www.keepnewportmoving.com and www.es.keepnewportmoving.com en español. Bike Newport is hosting a special meeting with the project planners on Thursday, June 2nd from 5:30 to 7pm at Thompson Middle… read more
2022 Bike Maps Are In!
Come and get ’em! The Newport County Bicycle Map is a wealth of cycling information. The big, beautiful, fold-out map covers all of Newport County including Aquidneck Island (Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth), Conanicut Island (Jamestown), Tiverton, and Little Compton, as well as parts of Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Warwick and Prudence Island. The map includes a… read more
Your Feedback is Needed on Transportation Plan
Let’s Keep Newport Moving! The City of Newport wants our feedback. The City has released proposed recommendations for the Newport Transportation Master Plan and they are interested in our feedback. Please visit the survey and interactive webmap and encourage friends and family to do the same. By sharing feedback, we can build a collective vision… read more
Keep Newport Moving – Take the Survey!
This is YOUR chance to weigh in on Newport’s Transportation Master Plan. A master plan guides local policy on transportation and infrastructure over the VERY long term. This is the first master plan that Newport has undertaken in 20 years! As the city continues to change, we need responsible planning for an equitable future for… read more
NEW DATE: May 5th – Bike to School Day 2022
UPDATE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY IS NOW THURSDAY MAY 5TH, 2022 Did you know that children who start the day by walking or biking to school are engaged in the physical activity that contributes to a healthier lifestyle, a better outlook, higher self-esteem, improved independence, and, ultimately, better performance in school?… read more
We are looking for spring and summer help!
Are you interested in working with us, but you wonder, what is it like to work at Bike Newport? 🤔 Well, for us, it’s all about having fun, enjoying riding your bike around town, and helping you unleash your skills while helping others. 🚴 We’re looking for folks who love bikes, kids, and community and… read more
Daffodil Ride 2022!
NEW DATE: SUNNIER SUNDAY APRIL 10thMeet: Touro Park | 9.30 am(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Rain date is Sunday April 10th, 9:30 am.Register for free. Donations encouraged. Come join the annual Daffodil Ride in celebration of Newport Daffodil Festival! Decorate your bike, don your yellow jersey and join other daffy riders for an easy… read more
Full Moon Rides 2022 – Seaside by Moonlight 🌝
Our 2022 Full Moon Ride Dates: Sponsored by our friends at AARP Rhode IslandTimes differ by date – please see all details and registration HERE. Worm Moon. Friday, March 18th Pink Moon. Saturday, April 16th Flower Moon. Tuesday, May 17th Strawberry Moon. Tuesday, June 14th Buck Moon. Wednesday, July 13th Sturgeon Moon. Thursday, August 11th… read more
Join Our Provence Bike Tour! October 9-14, 2022
IMPORTANT Update: May 7, 2022: The Provence Bike Tour is currently fully booked. To be on the waiting list, please fill out the registration but do not submit a deposit. We will let you know if a spot opens up. Thank you! Have you ever dreamed of Provence? Conjured the sites of Southern France and… read more
We’re Hiring! – Bilingual Assistant Bicycle Safety Educators
We’re hiring! The Bilingual Assistant Bicycle Safety Educators will assist with In-School bike safety programs at Newport Public Schools, Summer Bike Camp, and the Bike Library at Bike Newport’s Big Blue Bike Barn. Training is provided. These are seasonal positions from April to October with priority given to bilingual educators (English/Spanish.) Educators may work all or… read more
401 Gives is April 1st – Let’s Send our Kids to Bike Camp!
We’re heading into our third season of Summer Bike Camp – and the kids are lining up for more two-wheel fun! In addition to learning all about bikes, riding bikes, fixing bikes, and exploring Newport, they have daily experiences with all Newport offers – from beaches to birds, gardens, tennis, and more. We have six… read more
ACTION ALERT: RI Transportation Plan Amendment
Fast-Track Plan Released as Minor Amendment #2 For $748 Million of Federal Infrastructure Investment Funds The State of RI is making plans for the $748 million received from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for transportation improvements. The federal bill, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), includes provisions addressing climate change by improving infrastructure… read more
Hey Rhody Features Allyson McCalla, Director of Operations at Bike Newport
We checked in with Bike Newport’s Director of Community Relations and Administration, Allyson McCalla, recently featured in HeyRhody Magazine. We’re stoked that Hey Rhody is focusing on “Black Owned Businesses in Rhode Island” -– and that the Newport chapter of Black Girls Do Bike started by our shero, Allyson, is one of the inspiring featured… read more
Tips for riding through the winter
Less daylight and cold weather doesn’t have to mean less time on the bike. Here are some tips for you to make the best out of your bike this winter. Embrace the weather Weather proofing Speed and conditions Get lit Check your bike 1) Embrace the weather It’s coming and there’s nothing we can do… 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 Thursdays from 4:30-7:00 pm 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 for… read more
Basic Bike Maintenance Class
The Basic Bike Maintenance Class is an introductory course intended for those with little or no bicycle mechanic experience. Each class lasts two hours and meets once per week for 4 weeks. The class is divided into teaching and discussion and hands-on learning where the student works on their own bicycle (or one of ours… read more
Video: Experience Bike Newport’s Annual Bike Giveaway!
Every year, Bike Newport distributes lovingly-restored bikes to the city’s school children. The fun starts in September when community volunteers begin work on bikes that are donated year round. One by one, they are repaired, restored, cleaned and shined on their way to the Annual Holiday Bike Giveaway in December – where they are matched… read more
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