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Bike Month Launch on the Bike Path!

April 23, 2025

On the morning of Friday, May 2nd, we’ll be partnering with our friends from RIPTA Consumer Resources – who are ALWAYS looking for ways to cut down on car trips – for a launch of MAY IS BIKE MONTH! Location: Newport’s new Park & Ride Lot – aka Park & BIKE lot! Google map here.…  read more

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Alex is Running for Bike Newport!

April 20, 2025

Bank of America is hosting “Choose Your Charity” – a virtual weeklong event, encouraging their staff to walk or run as much as they can from April 20 to April 26. Employees will raise funds for their chosen nonprofit and Bank of America will 100% MATCH all donations – how cool is that? Our board…  read more

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Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting: April 29, 2025

April 19, 2025

Join us! Registration is required – Space is Limited. Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:00pmVieste Simply Italian | 580 Thames Street | Newport, RILight refreshments will be served. The program will include ~ Election of Officers ~~ Election of Directors ~~ Presentation of Bike Newport’s Strategic Plan ~~ Special guest State Representative Teresa…  read more

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Full Moon Rides: the Ocean Loop by Sunset and Moonrise

April 7, 2025

Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon. A line of bike lights pierces the evening twilight. The drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Mansions emerge before us, their majestic architecture lit up beyond their walls and hedges. Our monthly Full Moon Rides – Sponsored…  read more

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401 Gives – Support Bike Newport!

March 27, 2025

What Makes These Kids Smile? Bike Smiles Happen When Kids Experience Freedom and Confidence Bike Newport generates lots of bike smiles – by giving kids access to bikes and teaching them how to ride safely – in school, after school, all summer long. Read below to learn more. Want to generate more smiles? Mark your…  read more

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The Annual National Bike Summit 2025

March 20, 2025

Bike advocates on a group ride in front of the US Capitol building

by Chris Burich, Advocacy Associate From March 11th to 13th, six members of the Bike Newport staff attended the annual National Bike Summit in Washington DC, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists.  Joined by Betty Bouret from RIBike, Donny Green from Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and Shelby Adams and Susan Mocarski from Cleverhood, the…  read more

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Sign up for the Daffodil Ride 2025

February 18, 2025

Daffy Ride postponed

‪ NEW DATE: Meet: Touro Park | 9.00 am‬ | Sunday April 27th. Ride starts at 9:30am(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged.  $5 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall.   Due to the poor weather forecast for Saturday April 26th, the Daffy Ride is now…  read more

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GEM (Gender Equity Mechanics) Night

February 14, 2025

A bike mechanics night for women, trans-femme, and nonbinary folks who feel comfortable in women-centered spaces. Gender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a time and space to talk about bikes and biking, learn how to work on them by watching and doing, or to just come hang out and take a breath. GEM is a supportive atmosphere for sharing, learning,…  read more

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First Person: Mark Simms, Bike Garage Manager

February 13, 2025

Headshot of Mark Simms on the left and Mark working with a young garage participant on the right.

Hello – I am pleased to be Bike Newport’s new full-time Bike Garage Manager. You may have run into me in the Annex. I started working with Ric there last June. I really enjoyed meeting and working with Newport’s summer riders. I’m excited to bring the skills and knowledge I gained at the Annex across…  read more

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First Person: Chris Burich, Advocacy Associate

February 3, 2025

Hi there – I’ve been here at Bike Newport for just under a month, and I’m already feeling the opportunity to apply what I’ve learned to real life here in Newport. In college in Colorado Springs, I volunteered for BikeCOS, a similar organization to Bike Newport. I was blown away by the dedication of the…  read more

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