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May is Bike Month

May 9, 2026

Check out all the events and happenings! May is National Bike Month The League of American Bicyclists established National Bike Month in 1956, and 70 years later it’s going strong from coast to coast. Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and to give biking a try! Be Part…  read more

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Bike to Work Day: May 15th

May 2, 2026

Helmeted Seagull mascot inviting you to the Bike to Work Day event

May is Bike Month and sunny skies and fragrant breezes will invite us all out on two wheels. Let’s make the most of it. Let’s bike to work! FRIDAY MAY 15, 2026, is Bike To Work Day 🚲❤️🚲. In the morning, bike commuters are greeted by Bike Newport and RIPTA outside City Hall for commuter…  read more

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Day Ride with Bike Newport: May 16th

April 30, 2026

Join Bike Newport Board Members on Saturday May 16th for a Day Ride on the Washington Secondary Bike Path! The Washington Secondary Bike Path is Rhode Island’s longest, spanning 19 miles from Cranston to Coventry through an abandoned rail corridor. This paved, mostly flat trail connects urban, suburban, and rural scenery, passing through West Warwick and…  read more

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Daffodil Ride: April 25th

April 23, 2026

Bike Newport Daffodil Ride event promoting spring cycling in Newport Rhode Island with flower-themed bikes, family-friendly route, and community celebration.

‪ Meet: Touro Park | 9.00 am‬ | Saturday April 25th. Ride starts at 9:30am(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged.  $10 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall.   Bike Newport’s Daffodil Ride is part of Newport’s annual Daffodil Days – now celebrating 1,500,000 blooms all…  read more

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Bike to Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival

February 1, 2026

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival, May 16th-17th, 11am-6pm The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide high capacity…  read more

Holiday Bike Giveaway 2025 ❤️

December 11, 2025

Children enjoying a bike ride and outdoor activities at Bike Newport event, promoting cycling, community events, family fun, and active transportation in Newport, Rhode Island.

On Saturday, December 6 th, we welcomed dozens of children and families to our Big Blue Bike Barn for our annual Holiday Bike Giveaway. This is truly one of our favorite days of the year! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bike Newport (@bikenewportri) Lovingly restored bikes were matched with elementary school…  read more

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Night Bright: Sparkling Evenings with Conexión Latina!

November 17, 2025

Bike Newport community event with woman helping cyclist, promoting bike safety and local cycling initiatives in Newport Rhode Island.

As the days get shorter, Bike Newport is keeping the lights on so you can make the most out of your wintery, two-wheeled adventures this holiday season. See and be seen! Wednesdays through the end of December, from 3:30pm-5:00pm, our Community Educator, Gail Ruscetta, will be spreading the light along with helpful information. We’re outside…  read more

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SANTA RIDE Thursday 12/18 HOHOHO!

October 21, 2025

Festive Santa riding a bicycle during Bike Newport's holiday event for free.

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

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The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll

October 17, 2025

Bike Newport scenic coastal bike ride during Sakonnet Coastal Bike + Stroll event in Island Park.

Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 9:00am – Noon Grab your helmets, walking shoes, and sense of adventure — the Sakonnet Coastal Bike + Stroll is back on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm. Led by the Island Park Preservation Society, in partnership with Bike Newport, this beloved community event invites everyone to…  read more

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Annual Tour de Fright 2025

October 10, 2025

Skull and skeleton riding a bicycle for a Halloween themed bike tour event on spooky trails.

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!   Thursday Oct 30th, 2025 Meet:…  read more

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Bike to Bowen’s Wharf Sea Food Festival

October 6, 2025

Vibrant outdoor marketplace in Newport with people enjoying festival atmosphere, colorful tents, and local vendors, promoting community and outdoor activities for biking enthusiasts.

Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, October 18th and 19th, 11am-6pm  The Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative to provide high capacity bike racks, maps, routes, and information for this event. Leave your car outside of Newport, skip the parking hassles, and bike to the…  read more

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Bike to the Amica Newport Marathon

September 12, 2025

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. On Sunday, October 12th, runners and spectators are encouraged to ride bikes to the 2025 Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon – where racks provided by Bike Newport will…  read more

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Get Your 10-Spot Ride 2025 Tickets

August 9, 2025

Pedal Newport’s Hidden Gems: Food, Music & Secret Spots Online registration is closedText 401-924-3222 for Saturday sign-up Bike to 10 unique Spots featuring local cuisine, live performances, and Newport’s most enchanting private spaces. This favorite Newport summer experience returns on Saturday, August 23rd! Scroll down for the full list of awesome participating restaurants and musicians.…  read more

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Road Safety Plans for Bicycles to Newport Folk Festival

July 20, 2025

Newport Police and Bike Newport encourage people biking, driving, and living in the area of Fort Adams to know the road safety plan. For years running, the number of people choosing to ride bicycles to the Newport Folk Festival has continued to grow, to a now steady average of 1600 people arriving by bicycle each…  read more

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Celebrate Solar Power at the Big Blue Bike Barn

July 18, 2025

The power of the sun is bringing exciting improvements to Bike Newport’s Big Blue Bike Barn campus! We now have lights and cooling fans, computers, internet, and charging stations in the containers for all of our Summer Camp and year-round community education programs. Outdoor lights mean evening programs and community gatherings. Sustainable power all year-round…  read more

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Bike Newport Happy Hours in July!

July 15, 2025

Every Tuesday in July, we’ll meet on the roof at Newport Craft for a relaxed Happy Hour. Hang out with the Bike Newport team, learn more about our programs and share your ideas! We’ll get snacks, play cornhole, and spend some time talking about bikes. We’ll meet every Tuesday in July: July 1st July 8th…  read more

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Bike to the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals

July 3, 2025

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Enjoy the Ride: Bike to the Festivals You can skip the traffic and parking hassles – and talk about premiere parking!  At Fort Adams, pass all the backed up cars and ride…  read more

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Bike to newportFILM

June 19, 2025

Avoid the traffic and and enjoy the ride – when you get there by bike! We ❤️ newportFILM for encouraging folks to bike to the summer series – helping decrease traffic, carbon emissions, and parking stresses for you and the whole community. There will be bike racks right at the entrance to every film, and…  read more

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Bike to the International Tennis Hall of Fame

June 14, 2025

Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more. Bike to the International Tennis Hall of Fame Skip the parking hassles – and score premiere parking – when you bike to the International Tennis Hall of Fame! Hall of Fame Open…  read more

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Bike to Work Day, May 16 2025

May 11, 2025

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

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