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An Evening with Paralympian Chris Waddell: Nov 24th

November 7, 2024

To Benefit Bike Newport & The Newport County YMCA Inclusion Program Sunday, November 24th Arrive 5:30pm, Program Begins at 6:00 OceanPointe Christian Church 66 Valley Road Middletown, RI(Parking in Rear of Building) General Admission $10 :: Supporter Admission $25 Join us for an inspiring evening with renowned Paralympian and motivational speaker Chris Waddell, as he… read more

2024 Candidates Respond with their Bike/Walk Visions

October 18, 2024

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

Let’s Help Name the New Bike Path!

October 10, 2024

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

First Person: Wired to Learn at Thompson M.S.

October 9, 2024

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

October 6, 2024

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

This Wide Open Road Was The Place To Be

September 19, 2024

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

The 10-Spot Ride 2024 Was 10x Amazing!

August 30, 2024

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!

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