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Night Bright Safe Cycling Initiative

September 3, 2013

It’s 5:30 p.m. on a weekday summer evening on Broadway, and the sidewalk in front of Leo’s Market is bustling with bikes and bike paraphernalia. Boxes of helmets, locks, lights, reflective vests, and bells line the popular storefront where, according to owner Juan Campos, 80% of the clientele arrive by bike. The swishing of tire…  read more

Related posts in Newport, Safety, Sponsors - partners

Thank you to Rob and Kyler, our all-star interns!

August 23, 2013

Autumn is fast approaching, and with it the back-to-school rush. Organizations and companies all over the country will relinquish the talents and hard work of their interns, and Bike Newport is no exception. You may have seen these two young men about town at our various events and rides. We could not have executed our…  read more

Related posts in Advocacy, Bike garage, Bike maintenance

Folk Festival: A Sea of Bicycles

July 31, 2013

Folk Fest 2013 was an amazing cycling success! The flow of bicycles was steady all day long. We welcomed and parked 500 bikes in Friday’s rain, 900 in Saturday’s sun, and 800 on Sunday. The reviews from cycling festival-goers was consistently positive, excited, grateful. Everyone had a great time sailing into and out of the Fort…  read more

Related posts in Bike maintenance, Bike racks, Newport, Newport Folk Fest, Park n' Bike

Father’s Day Ride – Thank you

July 15, 2013

We are now one month removed from the Inaugural Elliot Kaminitz Fathers Day Ride and we would again like to recognize all of the efforts put forth by so many.  Here is a copy of the letter to the editor written on June 17th.  Have a wonderful day. To the Editors: Thank you for the…  read more

Related posts in Events, Newport, Safety

Cyclists Wanted for Community Review

June 30, 2013

Be a BIKE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY REVIEWER for Newport The City of Newport is working with Bike Newport to submit an application to the League of American Bicyclists as an upcoming Bicycle Friendly Community. The result of the review will include a ranking of bike-friendliness  (the scale runs from Honorable Mention to Platinum) and will provide constructive guidance…  read more

Related posts in Bike racks, Infrastructure - planning, Newport, Sponsors - partners, Volunteer

GROUP RIDE UPDATES

June 27, 2013

GROUP RIDE CALENDAR Join us as we make our way around the Ocean Drive and around the State Bikeways.  More info in the Bike Newport Calendar. Day of rides, please check Facebook or the calendar for updates, or call (401) 924-3222. CHANGE of Plan:  Sunday, 6/30, we will begin at the Blackstone Valley Bikeway (not in East Providence as previously planned).…  read more

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Bike Newport is Hiring

June 6, 2013

We’re looking for a passionate, well-organized, social media savvy, cycling enthusiast to help us deliver on the promise of more and better bicycling in and around Newport, Rhode Island.  Help us find our ideal next hire!  Click HERE for details.

Related posts in Opportunities

Register to Win – 12 tix to Common Fence Music 21st season!

June 3, 2013

This just in! Everyone who registers for the Fathers Day Ride – or makes a donation of $50 or more – by midnight, Friday, June 7, will be entered to win TWELVE TICKETS to Common Fence Music’s upcoming season: “Six Shows for Two” – selected from shows listed on the 21st season membership show list –…  read more

Related posts in Rhode Island - statewide, Sponsors - partners

The Bike to Work Day Report

May 19, 2013

photo by Chuck Flippo Map, Bike Friendly Businesses and shared lanes coming to Spring and Thames Streets – read on!  SPONSORS: B2WD 2013 was made possible by our generous sponsors AARP of Rhode Island and Discover Newport. THE 3RD EDITION NEWPORT BIKE MAP was released to rave reviews!  The new map is double the size and now includes all of…  read more

Related posts in Bike racks, Bike shops, Bike to work, Infrastructure - planning, Newport, Rhode Island - statewide, Sponsors - partners

Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 17

May 8, 2013

(photo by William Heydt) DOWNLOAD the Bike to Work Day PDF HERE. VIEW the 4:00 Community Ride Route HERE. Newport’s 3rd annual Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 17. We encourage everyone who can to leave the car home and hop in the saddle – it’s fun, healthy, invigorating AND makes us more happy…  read more

Related posts in Bike to work, Newport, Park n' Bike

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