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
First Person: Mark Simms, Bike Garage Manager
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
First Person: Chris Burich, Advocacy Associate
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
Black History Month and Bicycling
In honor of Black History Month we looked into the archives to share these incredible stories with you. Learn about soldiers on bikes, female cyclists’ cross -country adventures, and one of the world record holders who set the record for the fastest bicycle mile! Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox Kittie Knox, courtesy USA Cycling In 1890, when the… read more
BPACs 101 for Aquidneck Island
By Christopher Burich, Bike Newport Advocacy Associate On Wednesday, January 29th, interested residents from Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport gathered to learn about Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commissions (aka BPACs). A program of “Ride Island University,” presented by Bike Newport and Toole Design, the program included a presentation, discussion, and breakout sessions about what BPACs are, the… read more
Rogers Ciclistas: With Thanks to Powered by Prince and Newport County Fund
Since 2023, the “Rogers Ciclistas” program has been providing Spanish-dominant high school students all they need to bicycle safely to and from home, school, work, and play. A vibrant collaboration between Bike Newport and Rogers High School, this program was funded in 2023 by the Rhode Island Foundation Newport County Fund , and Powered by… read more
Let’s Talk Transit
Please Join RHODE ISLAND TRANSIT RIDERSfor a Community Discussion in Newportabout Improvements to Transit on Aquidneck Island When: Monday, January 13th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm Where: Newport Gateway Center / RIPTA Bus HubAquidneck Adult Learning Center23 America’s Cup Avenue, 2nd Floor Getting There: The meeting is conveniently taking place at the Gateway Center in… read more
Thank You!
From “Giving Tuesday” on November 30th through December 31st, generous partners and supporters contributed a total of $92,000 in support of Bike Newport programs and projects. Together we exceeded our goal and captured the entire $90,000 match that inspired so many vital contributions. Thanks to all who contributed! Our full list of 2024 donors is… read more
Donate Today to Start Our 2025 Strong!
We depend on support from those who value our programs and progress. We hope you’ll be part of the growing list of our 2024 donors! Your generous donations support all of our programs: Ride Island, Car-free Open Road Events, In-school Bike Education, Summer Bike Camp, Rogers Ciclistas, The Big Blue Bike Barn, Pump Track &… read more
7 Days of Giving Tuesday!
Help Bike Newport Expand Community Programs& Advance Infrastructure Progress! Bike Newport is always pedaling forward for safer and better biking options for riders of all ages. We’re building inclusive bike culture for healthier people, cleaner air, and reduced traffic in our community – all while having fun with the wind in our faces! Giving Tuesday… read more
A Visit From Paralympian Champion Chris Waddell
by Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport Community Educator In a community event hosted by Bike Newport and the Newport County YMCA, Chris Waddell—Paralympic legend, motivational speaker, and advocate—captivated Aquidneck Island audiences with his story of resilience and redefining human potential. Waddell gave a presentation to the general public Sunday night at OceanPointe Church in Middletown, and… read more
You Voted to Name the New Shared Use Path!
Have you ridden the beautiful new shared use path that runs through Newport and into Middletown? The trail currently journeys along the railway corridor and the historic Farewell Street cemeteries, loops around the Admiral Kalbfus roundabout, and safely follows Connell/Coddington Highway – and it will continue growing and connecting destinations all over Aquidneck Island! Well… read more
Ride Island University: Valley Road
On November 14th, 20 people together toured the length of Valley Road in Middletown – from Aquidneck Avenue to West Main Road. The purpose of the tour was to conduct a “Bike and Walk Audit”. What is a Bike/Walk Audit? According to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center of the US Department of Transportation: A… read more
Multimodal Workshop for Planners and Engineers
Designing Streets for People: The New MUTCD, PROWAG, and AASHTO Bike Guide Thursday, Dec 510am-2pm (lunch will be served)Norman Bird Sanctuary | Mabel’s Studio583 3rd Beach Rd.Middletown, RI 02842 Join the team from Ride Island and Toole Design for a dynamic workshop! They’ll cover essentials of NACTO’s Urban Street Design Guide and get real-world insights… read more
2024 Candidates Respond with their Bike/Walk Visions
On September 22, 2024, the following message was sent from Bike Newport to all candidates for City/Town Council, RI House, and RI Senate representing Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. Thanks to all of the candidates who replied for taking the time to share their vision. Their responses appear below the question, in alphabetical order by positions. All responses are… read more
Annual Tour de Fright 2024
Shine your fangs, dust off your cape and join us to kick off Halloween with a boo-tiful FREE ride right through downtown Newport. Helmets and lights required, and bike-able spooky bike-safe costumes preferred. As always it’s an open event, so invite your ghoul-friends and pals. Creep it real. Aaaooooo! Tuesday Oct 29th, 2024 Meet:… read more
Let’s Help Name the New Bike Path!
Have you ridden the new bike path on Aquidneck Island? This beautiful trail runs from downtown Newport near the Transit Center on America’s Cup Avenue about 2.5 miles to West Main Road in Middletown. The path runs along the railway corridor and the historic cemeteries of Farewell Street, circles the roundabout at Admiral Kalbfus, and… read more
First Person: Wired to Learn at Thompson M.S.
By Gail Ruscetta, Community Educator, Bike Newport “Here they come. They…they’re running! How cool is that?” I said to Clare, as twenty-five ten and eleven year olds, full of brightness and bounce, sprinted along the sidewalk towards the large, sunny court behind the Martin Luther King Center. Clare and I were ready. Twenty-five Raleigh bikes… read more
Update: Traffic Calming on Admiral Kalbfus Road
Last year, on October 25, 2023, following a bicyclist fatality on Admiral Kalbfus Road, the Newport City Council passed a resolution asking the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to make safety improvements on this state road. Recently, on October 3, 2024, the Council reviewed and discussed the resulting recommendations at a dedicated Council Workshop. Here… read more
This Wide Open Road Was The Place To Be
A special kind of magic happens when you combine 500 people of all ages with a car-free coastal road. That’s how Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on the Ocean Drive became such a beloved annual event in Newport, and now the Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll through Island Park and The Hummocks is fast-becoming a family-friendly… read more
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