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Newport Pride Ride: Saturday, June 29th

June 15, 2024

Dozens of cyclists in festive attire waving

It’s a celebration of love, unity and diversity on wheels! Newport, Rhode Island’s vibrant city, is known for its scenic beauty, rich history, and inclusive community spirit. In a beautiful display of unity and celebration, Newport Pride and Bike Newport again join together for the highly anticipated Newport Pride Ride. This annual event is a…  read more

Related posts in Community, Events, Group rides, Newport

Elliot’s Ride 2024 Was Awesome Car-Free Fun!

June 12, 2024

Wow! More than 600 people participated in Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on June 8th, 2024. They all came to roll and stroll 3.5 miles of Newport’s stunning coastal road – without cars! Here’s a delightful video recap – enjoy! Maybe you’ll find yourself and your friends among these delightful photos 🙂 Great things happen when…  read more

Related posts in Fundraiser, Group rides, ride-recap

How to Ride Your Bike to the USGA Senior Open

June 12, 2024

Excitement is building as the 2024 U.S. Senior Open is coming to Newport Country Club – Championship rounds will be held from Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30th. Riding your bike to the USGA Senior Open is a great idea! Please note there is only one place you can park your bikes and walk…  read more

First Person: Enjoy Newport Without a Car!

May 29, 2024

“First Person” by Tim McMahon With the annual awesome Elliot’s Ride for Everyone fast approaching, I’m thinking about the joys of car-free adventures – every day! We can ditch the stresses of traffic congestion and parking and enjoy the fresh air and freedom of biking and walking in the City by the Sea any day…  read more

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Aquidneck Island Goes To Cambridge

May 24, 2024

We named the day “Ride Island University: Cambridge” and we planned it to be an immersive learning experience. After two months of preparation, it turned into the singularly most productive day I’ve so far experienced as Bike Newport’s Advocacy Associate.

Related posts in Advocacy, First person, Infrastructure - planning

Bike Newport and FabNewport Join the Ranks of the Nation’s Bicycle Friendly Businesses

May 11, 2024

When the League of American Bicyclists announced the 2024 Bicycle Friendly Businesses this week, we were happy to see two Newport nonprofits at the top of the list – Bike Newport with Platinum status, and  our friends at FabNewport with Silver. This year, the League recognized 56 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses. The photos…  read more

Related posts in Advocacy, Community

May is Bike Month

May 10, 2024

Bike month graphic

May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and to giving biking a try. Here’s what we’re up to at Bike Newport. We’d love you to…  read more

Related posts in Bike month, Events, Group rides

East Main Road: What Now?

April 27, 2024

poster image of crash data maps

The Discussion Continues: EAST MAIN ROAD Needs Safety Improvements Note: In just the two weeks preceding this writing, there have been three crashes on East Main Road in Portsmouth. One shut down East Main Road. Another took away power from half of Portsmouth’s residents. Thankfully there were no serious injuries. All experienced damage and created…  read more

Related posts in Advocacy, Infrastructure - planning, Ride Island

Sign up for the Daffodil Ride 2024

April 16, 2024

‪ Updated start time due to weather Meet: Touro Park | 2:30pm • Ride start 3:00pm‬ | Saturday April 20th(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged.  $5 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall.   Decorate your bike, wear yellow and join other daffy riders for an…  read more

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East Main Road: Read Our Report and Attend the Public Hearing

April 13, 2024

The East Main Road Briefing Book has been prepared in response to the questions posed by the Middletown Town Councilors and the public, and in preparation for the Public Hearing on Monday, April 15th. The Middletown Town Council has called for a Public Hearing “on the Proposed East Main Road Configuration modifying the current four (4)…  read more

Related posts in Advocacy, Infrastructure - planning, Ride Island

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