On Wednesday, May 12th, the Newport City Council will consider a resolution to implement more bike lanes and shared lanes on Newport city streets. The resolution is proposed by Councilors Lynn Ceglie and Jamie Bova. Bike lanes and shared lanes are recommended to immediately improve safety on our roads by providing road user guidance and… read more
Senator Reed Visits the Big Blue Bike Barn
Transforming a Vacant Lot into Public Space May 6, 2021 Senator Reed visited Bike Newport’s Big Blue Bike Barn today to see for himself the promise of a precedent-setting three-way agreement by the Newport Housing Authority, the City of Newport, and Bike Newport. Joined by the Mayor, the Vice Mayor, the Director and Board of… read more
Summer Bike Camp Returns – and it’s Powered by Prince
After a successful mid-pandemic launch in the summer of 2020, Bike Newport’s Summer Bike Camp returns this season for twice as long, for twice as many kids, and with the generous support of Newport Hospital’s “Powered by Prince” fund, fueled by the Frederick H Prince Memorial Endowment, and the RI Department of Transportation Division of… read more
Rhode Island Bike Month Challenge!
May is Bike Month and we’re kicking it off with a challenge. Love to Ride has partnered with the League of American Bicyclists to support The National Bike Challenge on May 1st! Bike Newport is joining the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition (RIBike) Challenge to get as many RI cyclists as possible to ride everyday. The Bike Challenge is a… read more
Join – or Support – Bike Newport’s Summer Bike Camp!
Summer Bike Camp 2021 is open to Newport children ages 8-13. The Big Blue Bike Barn campus next to beautiful Miantonomi Park is our base for the summer, and our staff comes with an expertise and love for biking that delivers a safe and fun time for everyone. Bike Camp is a one-week program weekdays… read more
You’re sending more kids to Bike Camp!
Update: The 401Gives Campaign was a success! We raised almost $4000 because of the generosity and support of 38 donors like you. That means that so many more kids can go to Bike Camp this summer. Huge thanks also go to the RI Foundation who gifted us an early-bird match of $500. This summer is… read more
Tour des Jonquilles Ride – Daffodil Ride
Saturday April 10th Meet: Touro Park | 9.30-11am (Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free Once again we will be enjoying a small guided Tour des Jonquilles daffodil ride and would love for you to join us. Decorate your bike, don your yellow jersey and join other daffy riders for an easy 3-mile… read more
Advocacy Organization of the Year
Bike Newport received very exciting news this week, when the League of American Bicyclists named us the Advocacy Organization of the Year for 2020. The announcement took place on Monday, March 1st at the virtual gathering of the National Bike Summit which takes place annually in Washington D.C. According to the Bike League, “each year… read more
Congressional Bike Lobby Day 2021
March 3, 2021 was Lobby Day at the League of American Bicyclists Bike Summit. Thanks to Senator Jack Reed, Congressman David Cicilline, and the staffers from the offices of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Jim Langevin for taking the time to meet with us and discuss current federal legislation as well as local activities in… read more
Ten Years: 2011 -2021
Happiness is a ten year celebration! Just ten short years ago – what started as a dream in search of like minds found itself registered as a nonprofit in the state of Rhode Island. It was November 11, 2011 to be exact. 11-11-11 Lucky 11! And we do feel lucky. For all of the people… 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 League of American Bicyclists In the… read more
The Story of the Big Blue Bike Barn
The Story of the Big Blue Bike Barn: A Vacant Lot Transformed Newport Housing Authority, Bike Newport, and Achieving the Community Dream Bike Newport’s HQ is in downtown Newport, on Broadway, opposite city Hall. It’s a thriving location that attracts people of all ages, cultures, and bike interests. Bike-happy kids love to visit and tinker… read more
We’re Hiring: Communications and Advocacy
UPDATE March 28, 2021: the Development position previously posted here is no longer open, so information has been removed from this page. Communications/Advocacy Manager is still accepting applications. We’re hiring! Our full-time Communications and Advocacy Manager will help more people to choose biking for transportation and recreation – by elevating Bike Newport’s efforts and… 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 Fridays from 4:30-7:00 pm, and 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… read more
The 2020 Bike Newport Story
2020 started like any other year, and then: BOOM! Covid-19 hit. The Bike Newport team didn’t see it coming, no one did, but the staff is responsive by nature — they shifted into gear and held the road because that’s how Bike Newport rolls. Bikes are a solution, and the organization knows how to get… read more
Infinity Fold “How To” Video
Are you fumbling with our infinity fold mailer – here’s Newport City Councilor Angela McCalla to the rescue – showing the trick at our virtual Mingle Jingle. Have at it! And if you didn’t get one in the mail, send your street address to Allyson HERE and we’ll send you yours! Have fun and thanks… read more
Statewide Survey Results: Biking During Coronavirus
Biking In The Time of Coronavirus – A Statewide Survey Few aspects of life were untouched by the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. One clear and nearly immediate impact was on how people traveled. When asked to stay close to home to “flatten the curve”, many people chose to get around by bicycle; there was a… read more
Reporting in from the Mingle & Jingle
ICYMI click here for the instant replay. And see our new video “Bike Happiness” here. Well that was fun!! The 2020 version of our annual holiday party was full of so much cheer and left us feeling even more grateful for our bike community. Our virtual gathering began with holiday music by MEL followed by… read more
Bike Happiness Video
What makes Bike Newport tick? The people of Bike Newport share their bike happiness. Video produced by Francesco Dragone
Mingle & Jingle With Bike Newport TONIGHT!
’Tis the Season to Mingle & Jingle with Bike Newport! Join us Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. for a *virtual* and *very festive* celebration and community gathering — there will be opening music, special guests, the launch of an awesome new video, DIY cocktails and mocktails (scroll down for the recipes), and all the cheer that… read more
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