This Is How We Ride by DAVID BYRNE New York Times, Sunday Review, May 27, 2012 THIS summer the city’s Department of Transportation inaugurates a new bike-share program. People who live and work in New York will be able to travel quickly and cheaply between many neighborhoods. This is major. It will make New Yorkers… read more
Bike to Work Day 2012: sensational!
Bike to Work Day 2012 was a big success. 125 commuters stopped by for breakfast 300+ people came to the all-day Bike Fair 45 people participated in historic bike tours 70 people rode the six-mile city loop 40 cyclists gained free admission to The Breakers 1 very happy fair-goer won a brand new Raleigh… read more
Make your plans for BIKE TO WORK DAY, 2012
Friday, May 18th Whether you’re heading to work, school or errands, Friday, May 18, 2012 is the day to leave your car home and hop in the saddle. We want to see swarms of cyclists from dawn to dusk and we’ve got a day planned to tickle your two-wheeling fancies. From “Park & Bike” at… read more
Reflecting on Safety in the Wake of a Tragedy
On Thursday, March 22, we learned the tragic news of a cyclist’s death at the east end of Purgatory Road in Middletown. A beautiful well-traveled, oft-cycled area approaching Second Beach. The news that the cyclist was riding the steep eastbound downhill with the low sun behind him, and that the driver was turning left at… read more
Two Rides this Weekend … and more.
Forsythia and Cherry in Tiverton by Leslie Lindeman www.kickbuttmktg.com Saturday, March 31 / in honor of Mike Strickland Ride in honor of Mike Strickland, the local cyclist who tragically died on Purgatory Road last week. The ride is organized by Mike’s friends and all are welcome and encouraged to participate: Join us on a… read more
Group Ride Sunday 3/18
Looks like this Sunday,3/18, is going to be a lovely day for a ride! Group Ride will meet at Touro Park at 9:45am. Due to popular request, we will stagger our start and allow for two groups: A casual pace, riding the basic Ocean Drive loop, approx 10 miles, and a faster pace, riding the… read more
Bike Newport Night Business Supporters
These are the folks that helped make our first Bike Newport Night such a success by contributing gifts to our raffle and silent auction: Please say “THANKS for supporting Bike Newport!” Allison McNally Angel Hair and Nails Ben & Jerry’s Brick Alley Pub Brooks Brothers Cadeaux du Monde Castle
Get to know: The Bike Garage!
Bike Garage Update, by Steve Heath, Vice President, Bike Newport, ER/EQ Catalyst, East Bay Met School, 3/4/12 The Bike Garage is rolling well. First, a shout out to Chris Tompsett for loaning a trainer. We’ve been spinning madly and recording our data in order to develop a better understanding of fitness. Next step is to… read more
Certified Instructor Training: a few spaces left
FREE LCI TRAINING ($350 VALUE): Bike Newport is sponsoring LAB bicycle educator training for 15 Newport cyclists/advocates. This intensive comprehensive class is taught by the League of American Bicyclists and results in nationally-recognized LCI (League Certified Instructor) certification to teach bicycle skills and safety classes. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/seminars.php Our goal is to have an advocate/instructor base with the… read more
Raffle Prizes Rolling in for Bike Newport Night
Don’t miss Bike Newport Night – Wednesday, March 7, 6-9pm at Speak Easy, 250 Thames Street. Food by Speak Easy, Music by CASTLE, and fabulous raffles rolling in from all over town. GRAND PRIZE donated by Pedal Power: a new Fuji Crosstown 4.0 Hybrid Silent Auction items include a Dahon folding bike and a Blackburn magnetic… read more
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