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
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
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
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
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