Join us! Cycle Friends Newport is a community of people who enjoy riding bikes together, and learning how to maintain them. We focus on good health and well-being, safety, and friendship, and we invite new and beginner riders to learn how to take care of their bike, bike safety skills and getting comfortable on a bike.… read more
Busy Bike Month at Bike Newport!
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and to giving biking a try. It’s a busy Bike Month at Bike Newport! Join us at any… read more
Bike Month Launch on the Bike Path!
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
Alex is Running for Bike Newport!
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
Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting: April 29, 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
401 Gives – Support Bike Newport!
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
The Annual National Bike Summit 2025
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
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