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Bike to the 250th Juneteenth Living History Celebration

May 28, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. 250th Juneteenth Living History Celebration at Fort Adams, June 20th, 11am-4pm The 250th Juneteenth Living History Celebration at Fort Adams is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By…  read more

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Bike to Newport Secret Garden Tours

May 28, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Newport Secret Garden Tours, June 26th-28th, 10am-4pm starting at Storer Park Newport Secret Garden Tours is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide high…  read more

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Bike to Work Day 2026 Recap

May 20, 2026

Community, Progress, and Celebration Bike Newport’s 2026 Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Southcoast Health, brought together commuters, community leaders, advocates, and local businesses for a day focused on celebrating bicycling and the growing momentum behind safer, more connected transportation options across Aquidneck Island. From morning coffee with commuters at Newport City Hall to afternoon…  read more

Bike Newport Annual Meeting 2026

May 20, 2026

Connection, Momentum, and Community Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting on April 23, 2026 brought together board members, staff, volunteers and supporters for a review of recent accomplishments and a look forward to emerging progress. It was a lovely evening on the rooftop at Newport Craft Brewery overlooking the Pell Bridge and the new shared-use path —…  read more

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Summer 2026: Get There By Bike Update

May 18, 2026

Are you ready to Get There By Bike? “Get There By Bike” is Bike Newport’s initiative to make biking a safe, fun, and inviting transportation choice to Aquidneck Island events and destinations. The goal is to reduce traffic congestion, parking stress, and carbon emissions by making it easier for people to ditch their cars and…  read more

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Bike to the Community Cookery

May 14, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Community Cookery at Seamen’s Church Institute, open everyday 7am-2pm The Community Cookery is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to encourage patrons to ditch their…  read more

Bike to the Newport 10 Miler

May 14, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. On Sunday, May 31st, runners and spectators are encouraged to ride bikes to the 2026 Newport 10 Miler – where racks provided by Bike Newport will be available on site. There is…  read more

Bike to School Day 2026!

May 7, 2026

May is National Bike Month and as the weather warms, more wheels are rolling all over town. Make way for the Bike Bus! On Wednesday May 6th, Pell Elementary students, parents, guardians, volunteers, and staff along with Bike Newport and the Newport Police Department celebrated National Bike to School Day together with an early ride!…  read more

The Economic Return on Bike Investments

April 19, 2026

Diverse cycling advocates promoting inclusive bike infrastructure to maximize economic benefits and community health in Newport.

This legislative session, 10 forward-thinking members of the House of Representatives introduced Bill H8298 to support a $25 million bond to fund Rhode Island’s Bicycle Mobility Plan. The bill is sponsored by Representative Teresa Tanzi, and co-sponsored by Representatives Rebecca Kislak, Kathleen Fogarty, Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Jennifer Boylan, June Speakman, Susan Donovan, Jason Knight,…  read more

RI HOUSE: Bike Bond Hearing

April 13, 2026

Community cycling advocacy organization promoting diversity and inclusion at Bike Newport, supporting bike mobility initiatives and engaging diverse communities.

Citizen Letters and Testimony Encouraged House bill H8298, introduced by 10 members of the House, states that a targeted public investment to accelerate the implementation of the Statewide Bicycle Mobility Plan “will advance the state’s climate, public health, public health, transportation, and economic development goals while improving safety and connectivity,” and proposes a $25 million…  read more

Bike Summit 2026 Recap

April 10, 2026

Diverse group of cyclists and advocates at the 2026 National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, promoting inclusive cycling initiatives and community engagement.

Small State, Big Turnout Each year our small-but-mighty state sends one of the biggest delegations to the National Bike Summit in Washington DC – hosted by the League of American Bicyclists. This year  Rhode Island showed up 12 strong, including representation from Bike Newport, RIBike, Providence Streets Coalition, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and the City…  read more

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Bikes Are Pizza

April 9, 2026

A cheerful cartoon slice of pizza with a smiling face riding a green bicycle, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in cycling advocacy.

Bikes aren’t Brussels sprouts, they’re pizza! My name is Julian Bessinger, and I’m the new Director of Strategic Advancement at Bike Newport.  When I lived in NYC, Paris, and Ho-Chi-Minh City, it was my habit to walk to work. When I moved to Providence, my work at the RI Department of Education was a bit…  read more

Requests for Proposals to Expand Walking and Biking Infrastructure

April 1, 2026

Diverse cyclists enjoying a bridge ride, emphasizing inclusion and advocacy for all riders in our cycling community.

Accepting Applications As we work to make biking and walking safer and more inviting on Aquidneck Island, we’re excited to share progress on two important projects. These projects have the potential to improve access, expand connectivity, and create more ways for people to get where they need to go without a car! We are accepting…  read more

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3 Bike Bills Before the RI Legislature  

March 23, 2026

Bicycle safety is on the agenda at the Rhode Island state house as three bike-related bills are before the legislature. Bike Newport joined other advocates in March to provide testimony in support of enhancing road safety for all road users. House Bill H7672: Special Stops Required Sponsored by Representatives Boylan, Read, Felix, Fogarty, Hull, Kislak,…  read more

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401Gives 2026: When Kids Ride, Communities Thrive

March 22, 2026

Children riding bikes at a community event emphasizing diversity and inclusion, promoting cycling advocacy and active lifestyles for all children.

Your support makes a difference for kids and communities! Do you remember when you first learned to ride a bike?Or what it felt like riding to your friends’ houses after school?Bike riding continues to give kids freedom and confidence. And kids riding bikes – safely and confidently – contributes to healthy, vibrant communities. This year,…  read more

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Newport’s Bicycle Ordinances Are Under Review

March 10, 2026

Bicycle advocacy organization promoting diversity and inclusion in Newport's cycling community.

Recommendations aim to improve road safety in Newport. The Newport Police Department, Bike Newport, and the Newport Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission collaborated to complete a comprehensive review of all local ordinances that address bicycles and bicycle operation in the City of Newport. The package of recommendations will be received by the Newport City Council on Wednesday,…  read more

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The New Life of an Old Bike

February 27, 2026

A diverse group of three cyclists, two women and one man, standing with their bikes on a city sidewalk, smiling and giving thumbs up, promoting inclusive cycling and community engagement.

Ever wondered what happens after you drop off a bike at Bike Newport? Spoiler alert: It begins a new chapter. Every donated bike gets a second (or third… or fourth!) chance to do what bikes do best: connect people, foster freedom, and spark some joy. Curious to know how bikes make it from your garage…  read more

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Action Alert: NAVSTA Compatible Use Study Public Forum

February 26, 2026

Aerial view of Aquidneck Island highlighting cycling-friendly infrastructure, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in cycling advocacy, during the presentation of the Aquidneck Island Planning Study.

Public Workshop: NAVSTA Newport & Aquidneck Island Compatible Use Study With the Aquidneck Island & NAVSTA Newport Compatible Use Study nearing completion, this is an opportunity to offer public comment on the draft plan.   This public workshop will discuss the strategies to address better support the quality of life on the Island and throughout the region,…  read more

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Summer Bike Camp 2026!

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Summer Bike Camp 2026 Summer Bike Camp 2026 is for campers 8-13 years old, and the LGBTQIA+ week for campers 13-18 years old. We have one-week sessions July 6th-August 14th, 2026. We provide the bikes and helmets needed to participate. All campers need to know how to ride a bike and they spend a fun-filled…  read more

Update: Newport’s Bicycle Friendly Community Status

February 12, 2026

Newport received Bike Friendly Community Award

The League of American Bicyclists has renewed Newport’s status as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community. The renewal of Newport’s Bronze designation, first awarded in 2013, is an affirmation of the City’s efforts to become safer and more accessible for people to ride bicycles. Bike Newport and the City of Newport collaborated to submit the application for…  read more

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