Newport Bicycle is selling off its 2011 rental fleet and a portion of the sales will be donated to Bike Newport. If you’re in the market for a comfortable local ride, here’s your chance to score a new bike at a great price and help out Bike Newport. Jamis Explorers, msrp $360 sale priced $200-225.… read more
Halloween Bike Ride!! Mon 10/31 5pm
Meet 5pm at Washington Square. 4.5 mile circle of town, end with hot cider and treats hosted by Karma Boutique and Northeast Collaborative Architects, and our own baker supreme Chuck Albrecht. We’ll have some cool bike lights for sale if you need them. Here’s THE ROUTE. See you there!!
Halloween Bike Ride Moved to HALLOWEEN!
HALLOWEEN RIDE MOVED TO MONDAY 10/31 5:00pm: Saturday’s looking like a windy washout SO we’re moving the Bike Newport Halloween Ride to … HALLOWEEN! Meet in Washington Square at 5pm – please have lights. End of ride refreshments: hot cider and baked goods thanks to Karma Boutique, Northeast Collaborative Architects and our own baker supreme… read more
Bike Class: How to Ride in Traffic / Nov 8-12
League of American Bicyclists (LAB) 3-part Class How to Ride in Traffic 3-part class: Cost $45 Space Limited REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please RSVP ASAP to info@bikenewport.me Taught by LAB certified instructors Wed 11/9 6-8pm at Newport Public Library Program Room Thurs 11/10 6-8pm at Newport Public Library Stride Room Sat 11/12 10a,-3pm Location TBA Course Description:… read more
Halloween Bike Ride !!!
10/28 update: HALLOWEEN RIDE MOVED TO MONDAY, 10/31: Saturday’s looking like a windy washout SO we’re moving the Bike Newport Halloween Ride to … HALLOWEEN! Meet in Washington Square at 4pm – please have lights. See you there! Here’s THE ROUTE, but be sure to check back for any last minute changes. Questions? Contact Bike Newport. Update:… read more
Inaugural Bike Racks Dedicated on a Glorious Autumn Day
You can now tie up to a gorgeous iron anchor chain bike hitch in 14 locations in downtown Newport. Click HERE for photos, the full report and all of the bike rack locations. Thanks to all who participated and especially to our inaugural bike rack sponsors!
Bike Train to Rogers for Bike to School Day, Wed Oct 5
Students, Staff and Faculty of Rogers HS are encouraged to join the Bike Train to school on Wed, Oct 5. Leaving Newport Housing Authority at 120 Hillside Avenue at 6:30 am and arriving at Rogers HS at 7:00 am, participants can wait along the Bike to School Day Route and join the train as it passes.… read more
Bicycle Survey and Community Workshop
Click here for the Bicycle Survey for Newport Residents Great news! On Wednesday, October 5, the Newport City Council is convening a Community Workshop on Bicycling at 6:30pm at City Hall. This Workshop is an opportunity for residents to share their ideas, experiences, concerns and vision related to bicycling in Newport. In preparation for the… read more
ProJo Features Bike Newport – Thrive 9/26/11
ProJo’s Tom Meade tells the story of Bike Newport, working to improve and encourage bicycling in Newport. Thanks for the great story, Tom and beautiful photos, Frieda Squires. Read the story here.
Moving Planet Day – Sat Sept 24
Be part of Moving Planet Day – avoid your car and keep moving! Join Bike Newportand ride Dawn to Dusk. Ocean Drive loop rides starting from Touro Park at 7am, 1pm and 4pm. Moving Planet / Bike Newport shirts available at Immediat-Tee on Memorial, just uphill from the Red Parrot.
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