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Giving Tuesday: Thank You!

January 1, 2025

From “Giving Tuesday” on November 30th through December 31st, generous partners and supporters contributed a total of $92,000 in support of Bike Newport programs and projects. Together we exceeded our goal and captured the entire $90,000 match that inspired so many vital contributions. Thanks to all who contributed! Our full list of 2024 donors is…  read more

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Donate Today to Start Our 2025 Strong!

December 13, 2024

We depend on support from those who value our programs and progress. We hope you’ll be part of the growing list of our 2024 donors! Your generous donations support all of our programs: Ride Island, Car-free Open Road Events, In-school Bike Education, Summer Bike Camp, Rogers Ciclistas, The Big Blue Bike Barn, Pump Track &…  read more

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7 Days of Giving Tuesday!

November 26, 2024

Help Bike Newport Expand Community Programs& Advance Infrastructure Progress! Bike Newport is always pedaling forward for safer and better biking options for riders of all ages. We’re building inclusive bike culture for healthier people, cleaner air, and reduced traffic in our community – all while having fun with the wind in our faces! Giving Tuesday…  read more

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A Visit From Paralympian Champion Chris Waddell

November 25, 2024

by Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport Community Educator In a community event hosted by Bike Newport and the Newport County YMCA, Chris Waddell—Paralympic legend, motivational speaker, and advocate—captivated Aquidneck Island audiences with his story of resilience and redefining human potential. Waddell gave a presentation to the general public Sunday night at OceanPointe Church in Middletown, and…  read more

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You Voted to Name the New Shared Use Path!

November 25, 2024

Illustrated cat reading a newspaper

Have you ridden the beautiful new shared use path that runs through Newport and into Middletown? The trail currently journeys along the railway corridor and the historic Farewell Street cemeteries, loops around the Admiral Kalbfus roundabout, and safely follows Connell/Coddington Highway – and it will continue growing and connecting destinations all over Aquidneck Island! Well…  read more

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Ride Island University: Valley Road

November 23, 2024

On November 14th, 20 people together toured the length of Valley Road in Middletown – from Aquidneck Avenue to West Main Road. The purpose of the tour was to conduct a “Bike and Walk Audit”. What is a Bike/Walk Audit? According to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center of the US Department of Transportation: A…  read more

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Multimodal Workshop for Planners and Engineers

November 7, 2024

Designing Streets for People: The New MUTCD, PROWAG, and AASHTO Bike Guide Thursday, Dec 510am-2pm (lunch will be served)Norman Bird Sanctuary | Mabel’s Studio583 3rd Beach Rd.Middletown, RI 02842 Join the team from Ride Island and Toole Design for a dynamic workshop! They’ll cover essentials of NACTO’s Urban Street Design Guide and get real-world insights…  read more

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2024 Candidates Respond with their Bike/Walk Visions

October 18, 2024

On September 22, 2024, the following message was sent from Bike Newport to all candidates for City/Town Council, RI House, and RI Senate representing Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. Thanks to all of the candidates who replied for taking the time to share their vision. Their responses appear below the question, in alphabetical order by positions. All responses are…  read more

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Annual Tour de Fright 2024

October 16, 2024

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Shine your fangs, dust off your cape and join us to kick off Halloween with a boo-tiful FREE ride right through downtown Newport. Helmets and lights required, and bike-able spooky bike-safe costumes preferred. As always it’s an open event, so invite your ghoul-friends and pals. Creep it real. Aaaooooo!   Tuesday Oct 29th, 2024 Meet:…  read more

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Let’s Help Name the New Bike Path!

October 10, 2024

text: Name the New Bike path Three smiling riders on the new bike path

Have you ridden the new bike path on Aquidneck Island? This beautiful trail runs from downtown Newport near the Transit Center on America’s Cup Avenue about 2.5 miles to West Main Road in Middletown. The path runs along the railway corridor and the historic cemeteries of Farewell Street, circles the roundabout at Admiral Kalbfus, and…  read more

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