Let’s ride this out together. by Clare Woodhead – Director of Education Here are some great reasons to ride your bike while social distancing: Exercise – it can be done completely solo or in small groups and you can be 6ft from the nearest person. Feels good – endorphins in your brain reduce stress and… read more
Bike Newport Night Postponed
Amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19, we’ve decided to postpone our annual fundraiser, Bike Newport Night, originally scheduled for Friday, March 27th, until late Spring. Let’s do our part to flatten the curve and then double the party this Spring! We are in good company with the many organizations, events, and businesses navigating challenges… read more
We’re closed but working to make things better
(Updated: April 2, 2020) Bike Newport is following the lead of the RI Public Schools and other community and government entities and suspending public programs until further notice. The Bike Garage and office are closed. Educational programs will not be in session. In-person meetings will be replaced with web-based meetings; participants will be contacted directly… read more
Bike Newport Night is March 27th
It’s that time – the annual Bike Newport Night celebration and fundraiser for awesome programs – the best party of the season! Thanks to our partner hosts at Parlor Bar and Kitchen – there will once again be singing, dancing, thrilling and chilling as we celebrate Bike Newport and fundraise for our community kids –… read more
Mountain and BMX Bikes for the Big Blue Bike Barn
Powered by Prince is a funding program of Newport Hospital that has one goal – getting kids healthy(er) by increasing physical activity. Since Bike Newport began running programs for youth in 2012, Powered by Prince has generously supported our growth in Newport’s North End. From our original 20′ container to our current one-acre campus –… read more
Highlights of 2019 and plans for 2020
Thank you for your support of Bike Newport. Enjoy reading about some of our 2019 highlights and our plans in progress for 2020. Progress continues in such a variety of activities. 2020 Plans in Progress The more we accomplish, the more we can refine our plans for greater impact, and more significant culture shift –… read more
Bike Newport Response To Environmental Assessment of Pell Bridge Ramp Design
To: RIDOT & Federal Highway Administration Bike Newport is an advocacy and education organization in Newport, RI with a focus on equitable and safe access to bicycles and bicycle network connectivity. This letter is in response to the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the reconstruction of the Pell Bridge approaches issued on 11/24/19. First, we… read more
Donate now for a chance to win a bike!
Happy Holidays everyone! From now until December 31st, every $100 donated will have a chance to win one of these totally rad bikes! e.g. Donate $500, you get 5 chances to win. Your name will be entered to win and names drawn on Dec 31st. Thanks to Embrace Home Loans for these incredible donations.… read more
Green and Complete Streets Ordinance First Steps
Several current city initiatives are addressing transportation – with a focus on all road users. Last week City Council approved a resolution to take first steps toward a Green and Complete Streets Ordinance ensuring our roadwork consider all road users – as well as stormwater management, cleaner air, and other environmental concerns. The Pell Bridge… read more
Holiday Bike Giveaway Success!
Fifty new bikes found their forever homes. For the last month, Bike Newport’s volunteer elves have been fixing, restoring and polishing dozens of donated children’s bicycles – getting them ready for the annual bike giveaway at Pell Elementary School. On Saturday, smiles abounded as kids of all sizes matched with bikes of all sizes, all… read more
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