We are ever so grateful to our generous anonymous donor who is as excited as we are at the progress Bike Newport is experiencing in all of our areas of focus – education, infrastructure, and bike culture. Will you help us to capture this generous offer of $20,000 to support our bike safety programs and…  read more

  Rental Bikes have arrived to our new Annex at 56 Broadway – right next door to Bike Newport HQ. We hear you! Newport needs more rental bikes. We now have a fleet of 20 bikes available for daily rentals. See pricing below. All revenue supports our bike safety education programs. To rent a bike:…  read more

  On October 13th, 2021, Newport’s City Council voted unanimously to pass the Green and Complete Streets Policy, an important step to ensuring that transportation projects are designed with consideration to all road users and the environment. This policy is the third to be passed in Rhode Island, after Central Falls and Providence.  The policy…  read more

Do you know someone with equal parts fundraising experience and bike love? We’re looking for that person! This new member of our team will help us to secure gifts, grants, and other resources in support of the myriad benefits of biking – from health, environment, and economy, to productivity, preservation, and happiness. Our Development Officer…  read more

  TIME-SENSITIVE: MARK THE MAP TODAY! – last day is Friday 9/17 The City of Newport is developing a Transportation Master Plan and we can all help. There is currently an online survey and interactive map accepting our comments and feedback until Friday 09/17. You can name the streets and methods that you believe will…  read more

09/30/2021 Update – looking for two or more replacement bike marshals for the 100 and 75 mile routes. Please email bari@bikenewportri.org if you are interested! The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride is Sunday October 3rd – with starts in Little Compton RI (100 miles), Westport MA (75 miles), and Rochester MA (35 miles). Every year, hundreds…  read more

We’re pleased to ride again with Bike to the Beach for Autism on September 18th – our favorite ride of the year! SUPPORT OUR RIDE HERE We’ve been riding with Bike to the Beach to raise funds and awareness for Autism since 2012. Our work together supports programs in Newport and beyond to ensure that youth with…  read more

Welcome The Annex! You may have noticed our new space in the adjacent storefront to our HQ on Broadway. Here you can find bike repairs and bike rentals – both new services from Bike Newport, and both in response to community request. Drop-off Bike Repair: 9am-3pm, Mon-Fri at The Annex – 56 Broadway With two…  read more

Introducing Newport Cycle Tours Now you can tour the City by the Sea with a bike happy college professor who knows Newport history, architecture, cycling, and natural environment. See and experience Newport on a personalized guided tour, either on your own bike or by pedicab. Your guide, Art Spivack, is an experienced cycle tour leader,…  read more

by Tyson Bottenus Providence bicyclist and Bike Newport Board Member I was involved in a hit and run while I was biking a few weeks ago on the Blackstone Boulevard in Providence, Rhode Island. It was in the daylight, my friend and I were following all the rules of the road, not acting recklessly, and…  read more

Open Letter to Members of the Newport Police Department: Many thanks to generous and community-minded members of the Newport Police Department. Their support of this year’s Pride Ride – held on 6/26/21 – was greatly appreciated by all. Our bike ride around the City in support and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is growing every…  read more

Please take a moment and review/sign this urgent Transportation Funding Action Alert put together by Paths to Progress statewide bicycle advocates to require RIDOT to allocate more money for biking and walking infrastructure. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2022-2031 is the comprehensive planning document for all road and bridge work in Rhode Island.…  read more