By Gail Ruscetta, Community Educator, Bike Newport “Here they come. They…they’re running! How cool is that?” I said to Clare, as twenty-five ten and eleven year olds, full of brightness and bounce, sprinted along the sidewalk towards the large, sunny court behind the Martin Luther King Center. Clare and I were ready. Twenty-five Raleigh bikes… read more
Update: Traffic Calming on Admiral Kalbfus Road
Last year, on October 25, 2023, following a bicyclist fatality on Admiral Kalbfus Road, the Newport City Council passed a resolution asking the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to make safety improvements on this state road. Recently, on October 3, 2024, the Council reviewed and discussed the resulting recommendations at a dedicated Council Workshop. Here… read more
Let’s Help Name the New Bike Path!
Have you ridden the new bike path on Aquidneck Island? This beautiful trail runs from downtown Newport near the Transit Center on America’s Cup Avenue about 2.5 miles to West Main Road in Middletown. The path runs along the railway corridor and the historic cemeteries of Farewell Street, circles the roundabout at Admiral Kalbfus, and… read more
2024 Candidates Respond with their Bike/Walk Visions
On September 22, 2024, the following message was sent from Bike Newport to all candidates for City/Town Council, RI House, and RI Senate representing Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. Thanks to all of the candidates who replied for taking the time to share their vision. Their responses appear below the question, in alphabetical order by positions. All responses are… read more
This Wide Open Road Was The Place To Be
A special kind of magic happens when you combine 500 people of all ages with a car-free coastal road. That’s how Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on the Ocean Drive became such a beloved annual event in Newport, and now the Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll through Island Park and The Hummocks is fast-becoming a family-friendly… read more
Our Bike to the Beach Ride for Autism is September 28th!
Donations are now DOUBLED ❤️ ❤️ Bike Newport will have more than a dozen cyclists and volunteers participating in this year’s Bike to the Beach New England on September 28th. Our team will ride a metric century (62 miles) from Woonsocket to Newport and will host the Newport Rest Stop for all 250 riders. The… read more
The 10-Spot Ride 2024 Was 10x Amazing!
The annual 10-Spot Ride on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, was a thrilling celebration of bikes, the local community, music, delicacies, and more! We welcomed 300 guests on bikes to a variety of properties from downtown patios to a harborside dock, from swinging hammocks and a labyrith to a majestic oceanfront mansion, from the colonial to brand-spanking-new. Amazing local musicians charmed and serenaded for all five hours, and the array of sips and tastes from Newport’s most generous chefs and restaurants delighted palettes all day long. The day captured and offered the splendid variety that defines Newport!
“Bike to the Beach” for Autism with Team Bike Newport
There’s only one state where you can ride the whole state in time for lunch – ok a late lunch! Come ride Rhode Island with us and have great fun while you support our awesome educational programs for kids with Autism. Bike To The Beach is Saturday, September 28th – choose 100, 62, or 30… read more
First Person: Reporting in from “The Street Project”
by Shawna Kitzman, Senior Planner, Toole Design Recently, I had the privilege to organize a screening of The Street Project with Bike Newport which took place on August 13th at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. This film explores the critical issue of unsafe street designs in the United States and the culture and policies… read more
10-Spot Ride: 10x Amazing Newport Locations, Musicians and Menus
Please Note: Online Ticket Sales Have Ended as of 8/23/24. To join the adventure on Saturday, August 24th, please ride to Spot #10, 670 Bellevue Avenue, where drop-in ticket purchases will gladly be accommodated. With any questions, contact Bari: 401-924-3222 Where will the 2024 10-Spot Ride take us? That’s the question participants wonder each year,… read more
Report: Biking to Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals
2024 was a landmark year for bikes at the Newport Folk Festival. Biking to the Newport Folk Festival has been increasing exponentially every year since Bike Newport starting assisted bike parking in 2012 – from about 200/day then, to an average of 1600/day today. In response, in 2024, Bike Newport and the Newport Police Department… read more
Bike to Newport’s Best Events of the Season!
Summer in the City By the Sea is a parade of fun events and activities. And there’s no better way to get to all of them than on your bike. Whether you’re pedaling to a concert, a film, a herd of elephants, a seafood spectacular, or a sunset sail, you can get there by bicycle!… read more
Film Screening: The Street Project
The Street Project film and panel discussion on August 13, 7:00PM at Jane Pickens Theater Hosted by Ride Island: the initiative to advance and support active transportation on Aquidneck Island, managed by Bike Newport, Grow Smart RI, Toole Design, and van Beuren Charitable Foundation. On August 13, 2024, this important film, which examines the implications… read more
We’re Hiring a Communications Lead
Do you know a bike-friendly communications expert? Someone who has a creative command of social media? An excellent writer who is also talented with photos and graphics? Someone who likes to make the case for things they believe in? We’re looking for that person! This new member of our team will be experienced in multi-faceted… read more
“Open Road” Fun at The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll
Saturday, September 14th, 2024, 9:00am – Noon The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is your once-a-year chance to embrace the magic of a car-free, family-friendly experience along the striking coastline of Portsmouth, RI! Enjoy the beauty of Island Park and The Hummocks, outside, on the road, safely and with confidence. Bring your kids, your friends… read more
New Bike Routes to Newport Folk To Improve Safety
PREPARE FOR CHANGES! Newport Folk Festival is amazing for so many reasons – three days of awesome entertainment, legendary icons, exciting new performers, and the most stunning location imaginable – no wonder the three-day event sells out in minutes! If you’ve been to Newport Folk in recent years, then you’ve seen another famous feature – the… read more
Ditch the Car and Bike to the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals
Join the movement and be part of reducing the stresses of motor vehicles on our beautiful historic and natural landscape – enjoy Newport by bike! Read on for routes, maps, Park ‘n Bike locations, and more. Biking to the Festivals You can skip the traffic and parking hassles – and talk about premiere parking! At… read more
Join Our Mallorca Adventure Tour!
Discover Mallorca with Bike Newport October 14-19, 2024 Bike, hike and paddle through this beautiful Mediterranean island with Bike Newport accompanied by expert adventure guides as well as Bike Newport’s senior staff. Mallorca astounds with picturesque routes, dramatic scenery and Mediterranean autumn weather. You will be spoiled with an unrivaled cultural experience and culinary delights!… read more
RI Reps Bring Support for E-Bike Safety
E-bike safety brings a VIP visit to the Big Blue Bike Barn! A generous legislative grant will make it possible for Bike Newport to establish new educational programs for e-bike safety for Aquidneck Island’s schools and communities. RI State Representatives Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Marvin Abney, and Alex Finkelman collectively provided the $8,000 grant that… read more
Picnic at Polo with Bike Newport
Spend a fun-filled afternoon with fellow Bike Newport supporters and staff, and experience all the thrilling polo action during our tailgate picnic at Newport Polo’s All Charity Day Benefit Match. Sunday, July 14th, starting at 4:00pm. All proceeds directly support Bike Newport’s programs and advocacy, including our In-School Bike Safety Education, Summer Bike Camp, our… read more
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