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
Elliot’s Ride for Everyone: June 6th
Experience Newport’s Ocean Drive Without Cars! Imagine enjoying a leisurely roll or stroll along Newport’s most stunning and iconic coastal road… without cars. Here’s your chance! Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is the family-favorite ride of the year! (watch the 2024 video). This free community event features safe, family-friendly fun for all… every age, every mobility,… read more
Bike Summit 2026 Recap
Small State, Big Turnout Each year our small-but-mighty state sends one of the biggest delegations to the National Bike Summit in Washington DC – hosted by the League of American Bicyclists. This year Rhode Island showed up 12 strong, including representation from Bike Newport, RIBike, Providence Streets Coalition, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and the City… read more
Bikes Are Pizza
Bikes aren’t Brussels sprouts, they’re pizza! My name is Julian Bessinger, and I’m the new Director of Strategic Advancement at Bike Newport. When I lived in NYC, Paris, and Ho-Chi-Minh City, it was my habit to walk to work. When I moved to Providence, my work at the RI Department of Education was a bit… read more
Requests for Proposals to Expand Walking and Biking Infrastructure
Accepting Applications As we work to make biking and walking safer and more inviting on Aquidneck Island, we’re excited to share progress on two important projects. These projects have the potential to improve access, expand connectivity, and create more ways for people to get where they need to go without a car! We are accepting… read more
3 Bike Bills Before the RI Legislature
Bicycle safety is on the agenda at the Rhode Island state house as three bike-related bills are before the legislature. Bike Newport joined other advocates in March to provide testimony in support of enhancing road safety for all road users. House Bill H7672: Special Stops Required Sponsored by Representatives Boylan, Read, Felix, Fogarty, Hull, Kislak,… read more
401Gives 2026: When Kids Ride, Communities Thrive
Your support makes a difference for kids and communities! Do you remember when you first learned to ride a bike?Or what it felt like riding to your friends’ houses after school?Bike riding continues to give kids freedom and confidence. And kids riding bikes – safely and confidently – contributes to healthy, vibrant communities. This year,… read more
Newport’s Bicycle Ordinances Are Under Review
Recommendations aim to improve road safety in Newport. The Newport Police Department, Bike Newport, and the Newport Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission collaborated to complete a comprehensive review of all local ordinances that address bicycles and bicycle operation in the City of Newport. The package of recommendations will be received by the Newport City Council on Wednesday,… read more
The New Life of an Old Bike
Ever wondered what happens after you drop off a bike at Bike Newport? Spoiler alert: It begins a new chapter. Every donated bike gets a second (or third… or fourth!) chance to do what bikes do best: connect people, foster freedom, and spark some joy. Curious to know how bikes make it from your garage… read more
Action Alert: NAVSTA Compatible Use Study Public Forum
Public Workshop: NAVSTA Newport & Aquidneck Island Compatible Use Study With the Aquidneck Island & NAVSTA Newport Compatible Use Study nearing completion, this is an opportunity to offer public comment on the draft plan. This public workshop will discuss the strategies to address better support the quality of life on the Island and throughout the region,… read more
10-Spot Ride: August 29th
Pedal Newport’s Hidden Gems: Food, Music & Secret SpotsAugust 29, 2026 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 29th! On the 10-Spot Ride you’ll pedal around historic Newport, the “City by the Sea”, to ten lovely locations… read more
Update: Newport’s Bicycle Friendly Community Status
The League of American Bicyclists has renewed Newport’s status as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community. The renewal of Newport’s Bronze designation, first awarded in 2013, is an affirmation of the City’s efforts to become safer and more accessible for people to ride bicycles. Bike Newport and the City of Newport collaborated to submit the application for… read more
Winter Activities at the Bike Garage and Annex
Bike Newport is buzzing all winter long – and it’s a great time to learn new skills and take care of your bike! From hands-on repair nights and welcoming learning spaces to discounted shop services and free e-bike classes, there’s plenty happening at Bike Newport’s Bike Garage and Annex this season. Come join us! Community… read more
Residents Advocate for Improved Road Safety
Residents of Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport brought their neighborhood safety concerns to the State House on January 7, 2026. Admiral Kalbfus Road is a residential street in Newport that is frequented by drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, and also Class 7 trucks weighing over 25,000 lbs. The Newport City Council, supported by residents of the… read more
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