Tell us, does the breeze ever smell sweeter than it does in May? May is Bike Month and sunny skies and fragrant breezes have us all out on two wheels. No reason to limit it to weekends and errands. Let’s all bike to work! Friday 5/16 is the day when Bike Newport and RIPTA will… read more
Sign up for the Daffodil Ride 2025
NEW DATE: Meet: Touro Park | 9.00 am | Sunday April 27th. Ride starts at 9:30am(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged. $5 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall. Due to the poor weather forecast for Saturday April 26th, the Daffy Ride is now… read more
What is a BPAC?
RIDE ISLAND UNIVERSITY presents: BPACs 101 for Aquidneck Island Wednesday, January 29th 5:30-7:00pmMiddletown Fire Department239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI Let’s talk about Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commissions and how they can benefit Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. BPACs may be the most effective way for citizens to help municipalities make progress on more and better accommodation… read more
SANTA RIDE Tuesday 12/17 HOHOHO!
It’s time for some rolling HOHOHOs! Join us for a jingle bell roll around downtown Newport with a few especially festive stops along the way. We’ll meet across the street from Bike Newport HQ in front of City Hall and roll out at 5:30pm. Headlights required; decorative lights and Santa suits encouraged We have a… read more
An Evening with Paralympian Chris Waddell: Nov 24th
To Benefit Bike Newport & The Newport County YMCA Inclusion Program Sunday, November 24th Arrive 5:30pm, Program Begins at 6:00 OceanPointe Christian Church 66 Valley Road Middletown, RI(Parking in Rear of Building) General Admission $10 :: Supporter Admission $25 Join us for an inspiring evening with renowned Paralympian and motivational speaker Chris Waddell, as he… read more
Annual Tour de Fright 2024
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
Our Bike to the Beach Ride for Autism is September 28th!
Donations are now DOUBLED 
Bike Newport will have more than a dozen cyclists and volunteers participating in this year’s Bike to the Beach New England on September 28th. Our team will ride a metric century (62 miles) from Woonsocket to Newport and will host the Newport Rest Stop for all 250 riders. The… read more
10-Spot Ride: 10x Amazing Newport Locations, Musicians and Menus
Please Note: Online Ticket Sales Have Ended as of 8/23/24. To join the adventure on Saturday, August 24th, please ride to Spot #10, 670 Bellevue Avenue, where drop-in ticket purchases will gladly be accommodated. With any questions, contact Bari: 401-924-3222 Where will the 2024 10-Spot Ride take us? That’s the question participants wonder each year,… read more
Film Screening: The Street Project
The Street Project film and panel discussion on August 13, 7:00PM at Jane Pickens Theater Hosted by Ride Island: the initiative to advance and support active transportation on Aquidneck Island, managed by Bike Newport, Grow Smart RI, Toole Design, and van Beuren Charitable Foundation. On August 13, 2024, this important film, which examines the implications… read more
“Open Road” Fun at The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll
Saturday, September 14th, 2024, 9:00am – Noon The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is your once-a-year chance to embrace the magic of a car-free, family-friendly experience along the striking coastline of Portsmouth, RI! Enjoy the beauty of Island Park and The Hummocks, outside, on the road, safely and with confidence. Bring your kids, your friends… read more
Ditch the Car and Bike to the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals
Join the movement and be part of reducing the stresses of motor vehicles on our beautiful historic and natural landscape – enjoy Newport by bike! Read on for routes, maps, Park ‘n Bike locations, and more. Biking to the Festivals You can skip the traffic and parking hassles – and talk about premiere parking! At… read more
Picnic at Polo with Bike Newport
Spend a fun-filled afternoon with fellow Bike Newport supporters and staff, and experience all the thrilling polo action during our tailgate picnic at Newport Polo’s All Charity Day Benefit Match. Sunday, July 14th, starting at 4:00pm. All proceeds directly support Bike Newport’s programs and advocacy, including our In-School Bike Safety Education, Summer Bike Camp, our… read more
Fourth of July Bike Decorating and Parade 2024
The Fourth of July Bike Decorating! Starting at 9:00am at William Ellery Park we’ll have oodles of red white & blue to dress up your bicycle for the People’s Parade that starts from this point at 9:30/9:45am. The Parade proceeds to Washington Square for great music and the annual reading of the Declaration… read more
Newport Pride Ride: Saturday, June 29th
It’s a celebration of love, unity and diversity on wheels! Newport, Rhode Island’s vibrant city, is known for its scenic beauty, rich history, and inclusive community spirit. In a beautiful display of unity and celebration, Newport Pride and Bike Newport again join together for the highly anticipated Newport Pride Ride. This annual event is a… read more
May is Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and to giving biking a try. Here’s what we’re up to at Bike Newport. We’d love you to… read more
Sign up for the Daffodil Ride 2024
Updated start time due to weather Meet: Touro Park | 2:30pm • Ride start 3:00pm | Saturday April 20th(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged. $5 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall. Decorate your bike, wear yellow and join other daffy riders for an… read more
Join Bike to Work Day in Newport!
May 17th is National Bike to Work Day and Bike Newport is celebrating! Are you ready to give up the stress of sitting in traffic and other frustrations of your daily car commute? It’s time to ditch the car and hop on a bike! This is the day to give biking to work a… read more
Ho-Ho-Hope You’ll Ride Along
Let’s jingle all the way as we spread some holiday cheer and Claus a scene around Newport. Treat yo’elf to some festive fun and join us on this ~ 5-mile ride about town. We’ll have free Jingle bells and Santa helmet hats for the first registrants while supplies last! Get your Santa on! Bring your… read more
Newport’s Traffic Garden – Opening Celebration on October 10th!
Bike Newport is creating Rhode Island’s first “Traffic Garden”, located in the parking lot of the former Maher Center on Hillside Avenue – adjacent to beautiful Miantonomi Park. Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, October 10th, from 3-5pm. Rain has delayed our opening more than once – but all is looking… read more
By the Hundreds They Came for the Car-Free Fun
More than 400 residents of Aquidneck Island and surrounding communities rolled in on the morning of Saturday, September 9th to enjoy three glorious hours of car-free enjoyment along the scenic coastal route through Island Park & The Hummocks in Portsmouth, RI. The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll was hosted by Bike Newport and Island Park… read more
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