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Island-Wide Discussion: E-Bikes

December 10, 2025

Electric bike riding safety tips for Newport bicycle enthusiasts.

With Portsmouth’s formation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) in September, Aquidneck Island now boasts a BPAC in all three municipalities – an important accomplishment for improving road safety island-wide.  The three BPACs can now meet to discuss shared priorities and practices on the island. Bike Newport is facilitating this effort through the…  read more

Related posts in Advocacy, E-bikes

Night Bright: Sparkling Evenings with Conexión Latina!

November 17, 2025

Bike Newport community event with woman helping cyclist, promoting bike safety and local cycling initiatives in Newport Rhode Island.

As the days get shorter, Bike Newport is keeping the lights on so you can make the most out of your wintery, two-wheeled adventures this holiday season. See and be seen! Wednesdays through the end of December, from 3:30pm-5:00pm, our Community Educator, Gail Ruscetta, will be spreading the light along with helpful information. We’re outside…  read more

Related posts in Community, Safety

Volunteers Prepare Kids Bikes for the Holidays

November 14, 2025

Bike repair workshop with students assembling bicycles at Bike Newport, Rhode Island, community cycling event, emphasizing bike maintenance, safety, and local bike culture in Newport.

The holiday season is about giving, joy, and the simple things that make us smile—like the joy of riding your very own bike! Each year, Bike Newport collects, lovingly restores, and donates more than 100 bikes for community kids – and distributes them on one special fun-filled day. The Holiday Bike Giveaway takes place in…  read more

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Earlier Sunset, Change Your Mindset

November 3, 2025

A cyclist locks bicycle at night with bike lights on, near a fence, wearing helmet and gear, illuminated by streetlight, in an urban setting for Bike Newport.

Chilling weather and lessening daylight means that winter is upon us. Early winter means Thanksgiving dinners, holiday gift lists, and New Year’s resolutions. And for those who brave the cold year-round on foot an on bikes, it also means getting around in the dark. New hazards come when the light is gone earlier. So, lights…  read more

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First Person: Freedom on Two Wheels – Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll

November 3, 2025

Children riding bikes and scooters on a sunny street for outdoor recreation and family activity in Newport, Rhode Island.

Despite the wind doing its best to steal hats and ruffle spirits, Sunday’s Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll proved once again that there’s something magical about claiming roads for people to bike, walk, roll, and stroll – even for just a few hours.

Related posts in Community, Events, Group rides

First Person: Detroit Bike Advocacy Workshop

October 27, 2025

Group of cyclists riding together on a city street in Newport, promoting bike safety and community biking events.

The League of American Bicyclists recently hosted a Bike Advocacy Training Workshop at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan. From October 7th to 9th, I joined more than 40 other bike advocates from across the country to listen, learn, and ride together. These workshops take place twice a year in select cities that are models of active transportation innovation. 

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Bike Newport is Honored by Newport’s Public Education Foundation

October 26, 2025

Celebrating bike advocacy and community with Bike Newport recognition award at local event.

It’s a great honor to be selected by the Newport Public Education Foundation as the 2025 Noreen Stonor Drexel Unsung Hero – for promoting healthy, active lifestyles among Newport youth through initiatives that teach life skills while instilling community values and environmental responsibility. The extraordinary experience began in June when we received a letter of…  read more

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SANTA RIDE Thursday 12/18 HOHOHO!

October 21, 2025

Festive Santa riding a bicycle during Bike Newport's holiday event for free.

It’s time for some rolling HOHOHOs! Join us for a jingle bell roll around downtown Newport with a few especially festive stops along the way. We’ll meet across the street from Bike Newport HQ in front of City Hall and roll out at 5:30pm. Headlights required; decorative lights and Santa suits encouraged We have a…  read more

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The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll

October 17, 2025

Bike Newport scenic coastal bike ride during Sakonnet Coastal Bike + Stroll event in Island Park.

Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 9:00am – Noon Grab your helmets, walking shoes, and sense of adventure — the Sakonnet Coastal Bike + Stroll is back on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm. Led by the Island Park Preservation Society, in partnership with Bike Newport, this beloved community event invites everyone to…  read more

Related posts in Aquidneck Island, Community, Events, Portsmouth

Annual Tour de Fright 2025

October 10, 2025

Skull and skeleton riding a bicycle for a Halloween themed bike tour event on spooky trails.

Shine your fangs, dust off your cape and join us to kick off Halloween with a boo-tiful FREE ride right through downtown Newport. Helmets and lights required, and bike-able spooky bike-safe costumes preferred. As always it’s an open event, so invite your ghoul-friends and pals. Creep it real. Aaaooooo!   Thursday Oct 30th, 2025 Meet:…  read more

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