Less daylight and cold weather doesn’t have to mean less time on the bike. Here are some tips for you to make the best out of your bike this winter. Embrace the weather Weather proofing Speed and conditions Get lit Check your bike 1) Embrace the weather It’s coming and there’s nothing we can do… read more
Heads Up! New Hours for the Open Garage
The Open Garage – where staff, volunteers, and bike riders gather to help one another repair and restore bicycles – has NEW hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-7:00 pm Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00. Located in the back of Bike Newport’s headquarters at 62 Broadway in Newport, the Bike Garage is traditionally a bilingual gathering place for… read more
Basic Bike Maintenance Class – this February
The Basic Bike Maintenance Class is an introductory course intended for those with little or no bicycle mechanic experience. Each class lasts two hours and meets once per week for 4 weeks. The class is divided into teaching and discussion and hands-on learning where the student works on their own bicycle (or one of ours… read more
Video: Experience Bike Newport’s Annual Bike Giveaway!
Every year, Bike Newport distributes lovingly-restored bikes to the city’s school children. The fun starts in September when community volunteers begin work on bikes that are donated year round. One by one, they are repaired, restored, cleaned and shined on their way to the Annual Holiday Bike Giveaway in December – where they are matched… read more
Bike Dreams Campaign Information
It’s December – time for our End-of-Year campaign, and we’re DREAMING. Because dreams are the source of inspiration and progress. Throughout the month of December, we’re spotlighting our collective Bike Dreams. And helping them to become realities! Visit the Bike Dreams page Did you get our booklet “Bike Dreams” in the mail – if not,… read more
Happiness at the Holiday Bike Giveaway
SMILING KIDS, HOT COCOA, AND HOLIDAY HAPPINESS AT BIKE NEWPORT’S ANNUAL BIKE GIVEAWAY! The annual Bike Newport Holiday Bike Giveaway took place on Sunday, 12/12, providing bikes, helmets, bells and safety information to nearly 100 local children from Pell Elementary School. Some bikes were fitted to children on the spot, and some were chosen based on parents’… read more
We’re looking for our Communications and Advocacy Expert
Do you know an energized bike-friendly communications expert? Someone who has a creative and feisty command of social media? someone who likes to make the case for things they believe in? We’re looking for that person! This new member of our team will be a creative writer experienced in communications (social media, journalism, and graphic… read more
Night Bright Success!
Our Night Bright Event on November 4th was a great success! We provided dozens of lights, helmets, locks, and bells to neighborhood children and to adults who rely on bikes for transportation. We’re looking forward to hosting more Night Bright events year round – see and be seen! Donate for #GivingTuesday 2021 and your gift… read more
Giving Tuesday: Help Put Lights on Bikes, Helmets on Heads!
#GivingTuesday is right around the corner – and we are asking your help to make all cyclists safe and visible by providing bike safety equipment to those in need. See and be seen! Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, November 30, but you can start donating today – and every dollar will be doubled! Our generous… read more
Awesome November Challenge!
We are ever so grateful to our generous anonymous donor who is as excited as we are at the progress Bike Newport is experiencing in all of our areas of focus – education, infrastructure, and bike culture. Will you help us to capture this generous offer of $20,000 to support our bike safety programs and… read more
Rental Bikes Now at Our Annex
Rental Bikes have arrived to our new Annex at 56 Broadway – right next door to Bike Newport HQ. We hear you! Newport needs more rental bikes. We now have a fleet of 20 bikes available for daily rentals. See pricing below. All revenue supports our bike safety education programs. To rent a bike:… read more
Green and Complete Streets Passed
On October 13th, 2021, Newport’s City Council voted unanimously to pass the Green and Complete Streets Policy, an important step to ensuring that transportation projects are designed with consideration to all road users and the environment. This policy is the third to be passed in Rhode Island, after Central Falls and Providence. The policy… read more
Tour de Fright 10/29!
We’re just dying to have fun again and Halloween won’t be the same if we can’t be witch you 🧙♀️👻! Friday October 29th is our annual Halloween Tour de Fright bike ride. We’ll start at 6:30PM from Bike Newport’s office at 62 Broadway. Your bike, lights, and helmet are required, and a costume (that you… read more
We’re Hiring a Development Officer
Do you know someone with equal parts fundraising experience and bike love? We’re looking for that person! This new member of our team will help us to secure gifts, grants, and other resources in support of the myriad benefits of biking – from health, environment, and economy, to productivity, preservation, and happiness. Our Development Officer… read more
The Bike Newport Squiddo Jersey is back!
Order yours before October 21st, 2021. Think fall rides and winter holiday gifts! Super popular and only occasionally available, and designed by Bike Newport volunteer Steve Sabo Order now Manufactured by Pactimo Apparel, the jerseys are high-performance and high-quality. 25% of sales support Bike Newport’s educational programs. ‘Continental’ short-sleeve jersey (traditional fit): $100 ‘Century’ – short-sleeve… read more
Mark the Transportation Plan Map!
TIME-SENSITIVE: MARK THE MAP TODAY! – last day is Friday 9/17 The City of Newport is developing a Transportation Master Plan and we can all help. There is currently an online survey and interactive map accepting our comments and feedback until Friday 09/17. You can name the streets and methods that you believe will… read more
Be a Bike Marshal for the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Oct. 3rd
09/30/2021 Update – looking for two or more replacement bike marshals for the 100 and 75 mile routes. Please email bari@bikenewportri.org if you are interested! The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride is Sunday October 3rd – with starts in Little Compton RI (100 miles), Westport MA (75 miles), and Rochester MA (35 miles). Every year, hundreds… read more
Our Awesome Annual Ride in Support of Kids With Autism
We’re pleased to ride again with Bike to the Beach for Autism on September 18th – our favorite ride of the year! SUPPORT OUR RIDE HERE We’ve been riding with Bike to the Beach to raise funds and awareness for Autism since 2012. Our work together supports programs in Newport and beyond to ensure that youth with… read more
The Annex at Bike Newport: Repairs and Rentals
Welcome to The Annex! You may have noticed our new space in the adjacent storefront to our HQ on Broadway. Here you can find bike repairs and bike rentals – both new services from Bike Newport, and both in response to community request. Drop-off Bike Repair: 9am-3pm, Mon-Fri at The Annex – 56 Broadway With… read more
The 10-Spot Ride Was A Summer 2021 Highlight!
Photos: Julie Maraziti @jmarazitiphotography On Saturday, August 21st, we held our TEN SPOT RIDE – a creative, fun, and COVID-safe summer experience – deemed by many to be their summer highlight! Participants from near and far bicycled to ten lovely locations around Newport, enjoying a beautiful summer day. With Hurricane Henri on the horizon,… read more
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