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Elliots Ride for Everyone 2022 recap

June 13, 2022

Woman assisting young man with his bicycle helmet

Elliot’s Ride for Everyone, May 21, 2022, was a day of delight for all who participated. – people of all ages from near and far rolled and strolled for two hours on four miles of Newport’s scenic ocean coastline. Rocky shores, majestic residences, coves, lagoons, and salt marshes, herons and ospreys – and lots and…  read more

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Special Meeting for People Who Bike, Walk, and Ride the Bus

May 26, 2022

Are you following the progress being made on Newport’s Transportation Master Plan? You can keep up with the proposed recommendations and respond through the survey and interactive webmap. at www.keepnewportmoving.com and www.es.keepnewportmoving.com en español. Bike Newport is hosting a special meeting with the project planners on Thursday, June 2nd from 5:30 to 7pm at Thompson Middle…  read more

2022 Bike Maps Are In!

May 25, 2022

Come and get ’em! The Newport County Bicycle Map is a wealth of cycling information. The big, beautiful, fold-out map covers all of Newport County including Aquidneck Island (Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth), Conanicut Island (Jamestown), Tiverton, and Little Compton, as well as parts of Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Warwick and Prudence Island. The map includes a…  read more

Your Feedback is Needed on Transportation Plan

May 18, 2022

Let’s Keep Newport Moving! The City of Newport wants our feedback. The City has released proposed recommendations for the Newport Transportation Master Plan and they are interested in our feedback. Please visit the survey and interactive webmap and encourage friends and family to do the same. By sharing feedback, we can build a collective vision…  read more

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Keep Newport Moving – Take the Survey!

May 10, 2022

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This is YOUR chance to weigh in on Newport’s Transportation Master Plan. A master plan guides local policy on transportation and infrastructure over the VERY long term. This is the first master plan that Newport has undertaken in 20 years! As the city continues to change, we need responsible planning for an equitable future for…  read more

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We are looking for spring and summer help!

April 22, 2022

Are you interested in working with us, but you wonder, what is it like to work at Bike Newport? 🤔 Well, for us, it’s all about having fun, enjoying riding your bike around town, and helping you unleash your skills while helping others. 🚴 We’re looking for folks who love bikes, kids, and community and…  read more

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Sign Up for Summer Bike Camp 2022!

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Join Bike Newport’s Summer Bike Camp! Summer Bike Camp 2022 is open to Newport children ages 8-13. We have a special week for LGBTQ youth ages 11-18 and one for girls/female-identifying youth. The Big Blue Bike Barn campus next to beautiful Miantonomi Park is our base for the summer, and our staff comes with an…  read more

Join Our Provence Bike Tour! October 9-14, 2022

March 12, 2022

IMPORTANT Update: May 7, 2022: The Provence Bike Tour is currently fully booked. To be on the waiting list, please fill out the registration but do not submit a deposit. We will let you know if a spot opens up. Thank you! Have you ever dreamed of Provence? Conjured the sites of Southern France and…  read more

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We’re Hiring! – Bilingual Assistant Bicycle Safety Educators

March 10, 2022

We’re hiring!  The Bilingual Assistant Bicycle Safety Educators will assist with In-School bike safety programs at Newport Public Schools, Summer Bike Camp, and the Bike Library at Bike Newport’s Big Blue Bike Barn. Training is provided. These are seasonal positions from April to October with priority given to bilingual educators (English/Spanish.) Educators may work all or…  read more

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401 Gives is April 1st – Let’s Send our Kids to Bike Camp!

March 9, 2022

We’re heading into our third season of Summer Bike Camp – and the kids are lining up for more two-wheel fun! In addition to learning all about bikes, riding bikes, fixing bikes, and exploring Newport, they have daily experiences with all Newport offers – from beaches to birds, gardens, tennis, and more. We have six…  read more

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ACTION ALERT: RI Transportation Plan Amendment

February 8, 2022

Fast-Track Plan Released as Minor Amendment #2 For $748 Million of Federal Infrastructure Investment Funds The State of RI is making plans for the $748 million received from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for transportation improvements. The federal bill, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), includes provisions addressing climate change by improving infrastructure…  read more

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Hey Rhody Features Allyson McCalla, Director of Operations at Bike Newport

February 4, 2022

Hey Rhody Features Allyson McCalla

We checked in with Bike Newport’s Director of Community Relations and Administration, Allyson McCalla, recently featured in HeyRhody Magazine. We’re stoked that Hey Rhody is focusing on “Black Owned Businesses in Rhode Island” -– and that the Newport chapter of Black Girls Do Bike started by our shero, Allyson, is one of the inspiring featured…  read more

Tips for riding through the winter

January 11, 2022

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

January 7, 2022

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

January 4, 2022

Bike Maintenance Class

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!

December 21, 2021

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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

December 21, 2021

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

December 15, 2021

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

December 13, 2021

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!

November 24, 2021

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

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