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 USA Cycling In 1890, when 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
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
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