(above graphic: www.looksavealife.com) Two pedestrians died this week in Newport – in two separate incidents – both were hit by cars while crossing in a marked crosswalk. Robert Silvia, 56, was in his wheelchair crossing Memorial Blvd. Sharon Gerlach, 58, was crossing Bellevue Avenue in front of the shop she has co-owned with her sister for 32… read more
RhodeMap RI with a Bike/Ped Twist
RI residents have an opportunity to shape the state’s future through Rhode Map RI, a project that began in early 2013. Join Bike Newport on Jan. 30 for a discussion with local and state officials on how to build a community that will accommodate and nurture Rhode Island’s future growth while protecting its natural and cultural… read more
2013 Highlights By the Numbers
Thanks to all who helped make 2013 a banner year for Bike Newport! Stop by our office at 435 Thames Street to learn more about what’s coming in 2014 as we continue on the road to “more and better”: more bike education, better road markings, more bike racks, better road sharing behaviors, more lights on night… read more
Jingle Bikes 2013!
Come pedal power Santa’s Trees at Bowen’s Wharf! Our bike-powered generators will help light up the North Pole on five pedal-happy evenings. The tree lights will only be lit as much and as brightly as the pedal power! The goal: keep the trees lit! Each night will be hosted by a different local nonprofit. Live… read more
Order your Bike Newport Limited Edition T-shirts!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Bike Newport’s got you covered! Order these fabulous, limited edition shirts by December 12th and they’ll arrive just in time for Christmas. Donate more than $75 to our December Challenge Grant and we’ll send you one free of charge! All shirts are 100% cotton, made by American Apparel and produced… read more
End-of-Year Donor Challenge
Help us turn $25,000 into $50,000! (Click here.) Yesterday (yes, Giving Tuesday) we received a wonderful and most generous gift from a very special anonymous donor – but we need YOUR help to collect on it! Here’s our donor’s message to you: “Contribute to Bike Newport – between now and December 31st – and I will match every dollar donated,… read more
Newport Celebrates Bicycle Friendly Community Award
On Wednesday, November 20th, cyclists and supporters of all ages gathered at Newport City Hall to watch John Siemiatkoski of the League of American Bicyclists present the City of Newport with Rhode Island’s first Bicycle Friendly Community award. This designation announces to all who reside in and visit Newport that it is a great place to ride… read more
Take the Bike Newport Community Survey
Your insight informs our work to improve and encourage cycling in and around Newport. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share your thoughts so together we can build a better cycling future! THANKS! Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world’s leading questionnaire tool.
Bike Newport Welcomes New Board Members
We are very pleased to introduce our four new Board Members. Sarah Whitehouse Atkins, Renee Kaminitz, Bob Rulli, and Jim Ryan all bring invaluable skills and experience that will help guide and shape Bike Newport’s efforts to improve and encourage cycling in our City by the Sea. For their bio briefs and more information about… read more
Bike Garage North: Miantonomi Park Adventure!
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, the Bike Garage North, a shipping container located in the parking lot of the Florence Gray Center, sees youth from throughout Newport learn to live and love bikes! Whether learning basic mechanic skills, safety training, participating in the Earn-A-Bike program or going on woodsy group rides through giant piles of… read more
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