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Volunteers Prepare Kids Bikes for the Holidays

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

Earlier Sunset, Change Your Mindset

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

First Person: Detroit Bike Advocacy Workshop

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. 

Bike Newport is Honored by Newport’s Public Education Foundation

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

Newport Mansions is Encouraging Visitors to “Get There By Bike!”

Be on the lookout for this “Get There By Bike” message on the back of RIPTA’s Newport Trolley. This free hop-on hop-off City loop – aka Route 67 – serves popular tourist destinations including the Newport Mansions, the Cliff Walk, and Salve Regina University.  The message, featuring people on bikes visiting The Elms mansion, is…  read more

Bike Newport To Be Honored at “An Evening For Education”

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the community will gather for the annual Evening for Education: in support of Newport’s Public Education Foundation and celebrating the people and organizations who make Newport’s schools stronger, brighter, and full of possibility. The location is Innovate Newport at 513 Broadway. Bike Newport is very honored to be the 2025…  read more

Bike to the Beach 2025: Pedals, Purpose and Smiles

Team Bike Newport sets off in Woonsocket on their 110k/62mi “Metric Century” On September 13th, Riders from New England and beyond rolled into Newport’s King Park at the end of  the annual Bike to the Beach charity ride. The event brings together seasoned cyclists, new riders, and supporters — united not just by the love…  read more

Vote for Bike Newport in the Best of Newport County Awards!

Best of Newport County voting is now open, and we’re excited to share that Bike Newport has been nominated in two categories! Newport Life Magazine presents The Best of Newport County awards to highlight the organizations, people and places that make our corner of Rhode Island so special. Winners are chosen entirely by community vote—which…  read more

10-Spot Ride 2026 – Hold the Date!

Are you interested in being part of Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride 2026?Work is already underway to finalize hosts, musicians, restaurants, and sponsors.And tickets will go on sale in time for winter holiday gifts.Tell us your interest here and we’ll keep you posted – Thank you!

Your Feedback is Needed

Do you bike in Newport, want to bike in Newport, or have thoughts and experiences about biking in Newport? Your feedback is valuable and needed. Take the short survey in EnglishResponda la breve encuesta en español (Spanish version) You can help Bike Newport and the City of Newport renew and upgrade our status as a…  read more

“Get There By Bike” T-shirts Say It All!

Wherever you’re going, if you’re getting there by bike, make a statement! Bike Newport’s new “Get There By Bike” T-shirts celebrate Bike Newport, the the many places we can go by bicycle, and the awesome partners who help make it happen! Take the message to the street – help make streets safer by adding your…  read more

First Person: Full Moon Ride and MyCoast

by Clare Woodhead, Director of Education August’s Full Moon Ride was a special one: a gorgeous breezy evening, we hosted our biggest group this year with 70 participants who came to gaze at the Sturgeon Moon. Thanks always to our Full Moon Ride sponsor AARP-Rhode Island. We were joined by Eliza Berry from URI Coastal…  read more

Local Partners Encourage: “Get There By Bike!”

Bike Newport, 11th Hour Racing, and Local Partners Rally to Make Biking a First Choice This summer, Bike Newport is teaming up with local businesses to help more people on Aquidneck Island to Get There By Bike! supported by 11th Hour Racing. This campaign encourages residents and visitors alike to swap car drives for bike rides: for their health, for our…  read more

Bicycle Advocates Comment on Draft STIP 2026-2035

Previously, we advised you how to review and submit comments on the Draft 2026-2035 RI State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Now that the public submission period has ended, we are sharing what organizations across the state have submitted. If you have additional advocate submissions to share, please email the document to chrisburich@bikenewportri.org. Bike Newport CommentsKey…  read more

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