PREPARE FOR CHANGES! Newport Folk Festival is amazing for so many reasons – three days of awesome entertainment, legendary icons, exciting new performers, and the most stunning location imaginable – no wonder the three-day event sells out in minutes! If you’ve been to Newport Folk in recent years, then you’ve seen another famous feature – the… read more
Ditch the Car and Bike to the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals
Did you know that up to 1800 people ride bikes to Newport Folk Festival each day? Wow! That’s the highest percentage of bikes to any music festival in the country! 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 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
RI Reps Bring Support for E-Bike Safety
E-bike safety brings a VIP visit to the Big Blue Bike Barn! A generous legislative grant will make it possible for Bike Newport to establish new educational programs for e-bike safety for Aquidneck Island’s schools and communities. RI State Representatives Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Marvin Abney, and Alex Finkelman collectively provided the $8,000 grant that… read more
Tips to Bike to Newport’s Best Events of the Season!
Summer in the City By the Sea is a parade of fun events and activities. And there’s no better way to get to all of them than on your bike. You’ll arrive faster and happier; you won’t have to pay for gas or parking; and you’ll be doing your part for reducing carbon emissions –… read more
10-Spot Ride: 10x Amazing Local Locations, Music and Food
Get your tickets while you can! Where will the 2024 10-Spot Ride take us? That’s the question participants wonder each year, right up to the moment they set out on this delightfully unique 10-stop bike ride – to enjoy lovely Newport homes and gardens, tasty food, and lots of music. (Scroll down for a fun… 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
3rd Grade Cycling Stars!
Pell Elementary’s spring session of bike lessons for 3rd graders has come to a close, and what a wonderful success it was! The classes range in size from 20-23 students, and are a mix of those who already ride and those who are learning to ride, while addressing special needs so all can participate. Of… read more
Elliot’s Ride 2024 Was Awesome Car-Free Fun!
Wow! More than 600 people participated in Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on June 8th, 2024. They all came to roll and stroll 3.5 miles of Newport’s stunning coastal road – without cars! Here’s a delightful video recap – enjoy! Maybe you’ll find yourself and your friends among these delightful photos 🙂 Great things happen when… read more
How to Ride Your Bike to the USGA Senior Open
Excitement is building as the 2024 U.S. Senior Open is coming to Newport Country Club – Championship rounds will be held from Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30th. Riding your bike to the USGA Senior Open is a great idea! Please note there is only one place you can park your bikes and walk… read more
First Person: Enjoy Newport Without a Car!
“First Person” by Tim McMahon With the annual awesome Elliot’s Ride for Everyone fast approaching, I’m thinking about the joys of car-free adventures – every day! We can ditch the stresses of traffic congestion and parking and enjoy the fresh air and freedom of biking and walking in the City by the Sea any day… read more
Join Our Mallorca Adventure Tour!
Discover Mallorca with Bike Newport October 14-19, 2024 Bike, hike and paddle through this beautiful Mediterranean island with Bike Newport accompanied by expert adventure guides as well as Bike Newport’s senior staff. Mallorca astounds with picturesque routes, dramatic scenery and Mediterranean autumn weather. You will be spoiled with an unrivaled cultural experience and culinary delights!… read more