On Thursday, March 22, we learned the tragic news of a cyclist’s death at the east end of Purgatory Road in Middletown. A beautiful well-traveled, oft-cycled area approaching Second Beach. The news that the cyclist was riding the steep eastbound downhill with the low sun behind him, and that the driver was turning left at… read more
Two Rides this Weekend … and more.
Forsythia and Cherry in Tiverton by Leslie Lindeman www.kickbuttmktg.com Saturday, March 31 / in honor of Mike Strickland Ride in honor of Mike Strickland, the local cyclist who tragically died on Purgatory Road last week. The ride is organized by Mike’s friends and all are welcome and encouraged to participate: Join us on a… read more
Group Ride Sunday 3/18
Looks like this Sunday,3/18, is going to be a lovely day for a ride! Group Ride will meet at Touro Park at 9:45am. Due to popular request, we will stagger our start and allow for two groups: A casual pace, riding the basic Ocean Drive loop, approx 10 miles, and a faster pace, riding the… read more
Bike Newport Night Business Supporters
These are the folks that helped make our first Bike Newport Night such a success by contributing gifts to our raffle and silent auction: Please say “THANKS for supporting Bike Newport!” Allison McNally Angel Hair and Nails Ben & Jerry’s Brick Alley Pub Brooks Brothers Cadeaux du Monde Castle
Get to know: The Bike Garage!
Bike Garage Update, by Steve Heath, Vice President, Bike Newport, ER/EQ Catalyst, East Bay Met School, 3/4/12 The Bike Garage is rolling well. First, a shout out to Chris Tompsett for loaning a trainer. We’ve been spinning madly and recording our data in order to develop a better understanding of fitness. Next step is to… read more
Certified Instructor Training: a few spaces left
FREE LCI TRAINING ($350 VALUE): Bike Newport is sponsoring LAB bicycle educator training for 15 Newport cyclists/advocates. This intensive comprehensive class is taught by the League of American Bicyclists and results in nationally-recognized LCI (League Certified Instructor) certification to teach bicycle skills and safety classes. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/seminars.php Our goal is to have an advocate/instructor base with the… read more
Raffle Prizes Rolling in for Bike Newport Night
Don’t miss Bike Newport Night – Wednesday, March 7, 6-9pm at Speak Easy, 250 Thames Street. Food by Speak Easy, Music by CASTLE, and fabulous raffles rolling in from all over town. GRAND PRIZE donated by Pedal Power: a new Fuji Crosstown 4.0 Hybrid Silent Auction items include a Dahon folding bike and a Blackburn magnetic… read more
Bike Newport Night: Wednesday March 7!
BIG NEWS – HOLD THE DATE and PASS THE WORD – Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6-9pm is BIKE NEWPORT NIGHT at SpeakEasy, 250 Thames Street in Newport! Our friends at SpeakEasy Bar and Grill, Castle (the band) and dozens of local merchants will make sure that our first fundraiser is a fabulous success! Fab food, mad music… read more
Envision a Rail Trail: Bike Trail Advocates Aboard The Old Colony
photo: Newport Green 2007 by RI State Representative Peter Martin, www.stacyhouse.com Envision a Rail Trail by Tom Shevlin, Newport This Week, 2/2/12 … On a recent blustery Saturday, a small group of public officials and cycling enthusiasts climbed aboard the parlor car of the Old Colony & Newport Railway and set out for what the volunteer… read more
Future Aquidneck Island Bike Path?
Today was an important day for a future Aquidneck Island Bike Path. Huge thanks to Rep Peter Martin and the volunteers of the Old Colony & Newport Railway (OCNRR) for taking us on a 4-hour “long ride” of the island’s rail corridor. An incredible group of knowledgeable and interested representatives from all three towns, considering… read more
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