E-bike safety brings a VIP visit to the Big Blue Bike Barn! A generous legislative grant will make it possible for Bike Newport to establish new educational programs for e-bike safety for Aquidneck Island’s schools and communities. RI State Representatives Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Marvin Abney, and Alex Finkelman collectively provided the $8,000 grant that… read more
3rd Grade Cycling Stars!
Pell Elementary’s spring session of bike lessons for 3rd graders has come to a close, and what a wonderful success it was! The classes range in size from 20-23 students, and are a mix of those who already ride and those who are learning to ride, while addressing special needs so all can participate. Of… read more
Elliot’s Ride 2024 Was Awesome Car-Free Fun!
Wow! More than 600 people participated in Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on June 8th, 2024. They all came to roll and stroll 3.5 miles of Newport’s stunning coastal road – without cars! Here’s a delightful video recap – enjoy! Maybe you’ll find yourself and your friends among these delightful photos 
Great things happen when… read more
How to Ride Your Bike to the USGA Senior Open
Excitement is building as the 2024 U.S. Senior Open is coming to Newport Country Club – Championship rounds will be held from Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30th. Riding your bike to the USGA Senior Open is a great idea! Please note there is only one place you can park your bikes and walk… read more
First Person: Enjoy Newport Without a Car!
“First Person” by Tim McMahon With the annual awesome Elliot’s Ride for Everyone fast approaching, I’m thinking about the joys of car-free adventures – every day! We can ditch the stresses of traffic congestion and parking and enjoy the fresh air and freedom of biking and walking in the City by the Sea any day… read more
Aquidneck Island Goes To Cambridge
“First person” by Tommie Harrell (Please scroll down for report links and photos.) We named the day “Ride Island University: Cambridge” and we planned it to be an immersive learning experience. After two months of preparation, it turned into the singularly most productive day I’ve so far experienced as Bike Newport’s Advocacy Associate. On May… read more
Bike Newport and FabNewport Join the Ranks of the Nation’s Bicycle Friendly Businesses
When the League of American Bicyclists announced the 2024 Bicycle Friendly Businesses this week, we were happy to see two Newport nonprofits at the top of the list – Bike Newport with Platinum status, and our friends at FabNewport with Silver. This year, the League recognized 56 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses. The photos… read more
East Main Road: What Now?
The Discussion Continues: EAST MAIN ROAD Needs Safety Improvements Note: In just the two weeks preceding this writing, there have been three crashes on East Main Road in Portsmouth. One shut down East Main Road. Another took away power from half of Portsmouth’s residents. Thankfully there were no serious injuries. All experienced damage and created… read more
East Main Road: Read Our Report and Attend the Public Hearing
The East Main Road Briefing Book has been prepared in response to the questions posed by the Middletown Town Councilors and the public, and in preparation for the Public Hearing on Monday, April 15th. The Middletown Town Council has called for a Public Hearing “on the Proposed East Main Road Configuration modifying the current four (4)… read more
Update: East Main Road Public Hearing
updated 4/11/24 The discussion taking place regarding Aquidneck Island’s East Main Road is about safety measures that can be implemented as part of the upcoming repaving. Are the lane changes that will improve safety right for East Main Road? The Middletown Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 15th to hear from… read more
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