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
Annual Meeting: Introducing Our New Board
Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting took place on Tuesday, April 29th at Vieste Simply Italian in Newport. We welcomed 75 supporters who included board members, advisory committee members, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners. It was a chance to gather and socialize, to take stock of our programs, review progress, gear up for the future, and for… read more
Now THIS is how you Launch Bike Month!
On Friday, May 2nd, Bike Newport and RIPTA hosted a ‘Celebration Station’ to kick off National Bike Month. The festivities took place at the Newport Park & Ride– or, as we like to call it, Newport Park & BIKE! Right off the Pell Bridge, this is where you ditch your car, pop on your bike, and… read more
Busy Bike Month at Bike Newport!
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. Sign up for Drive Less RI – the new app by RIPTA… read more
People’s Credit Union Sponsors the Community Bike Garage
People’s Credit Union is the 2025 Sponsor of Bike Newport’s Community Bike Garage, a vital resource that provides bicycle repairs, education, and access to bikes for the community. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and community engagement. The Community Bike Garage empowers bicyclists through hands-on learning, collaborative repairs, and expert guidance from… read more
Get Your 10-Spot Ride 2025 Tickets
This favorite Newport summer experience returns on Saturday, August 23rd! On the 10-Spot Ride you’ll pedal around historic Newport, the “City by the Sea”, to ten lovely locations where you’ll sample tasty delicacies and enjoy live music in beautiful private spaces ranging from secret gardens to majestic mansions and seaside splendor. All proceeds from the… read more
Get There by Bike – Bike Rack Contest
Apply to win new bike racks for your business location!NEW Deadline: now MAY 5th , 2025. Submission Form below. Ready to welcome more people on bicycles to your business?Want to help more people to navigate Aquidneck Island by bike? People on bikes need places to park their bikes.(Trees, lamps, and signposts don’t count.) Here is… read more
Full Moon Rides: the Ocean Loop by Sunset and Moonrise
Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon. A line of bike lights pierces the evening twilight. The drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Mansions emerge before us, their majestic architecture lit up beyond their walls and hedges. Our monthly Full Moon Rides – Sponsored… 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
E-Bike Education
You Have the Power! E-Bikes are quickly becoming a popular way of commuting, exploring and getting out on the road. Bike Newport is here to provide essential education and training to keep new and returning riders safe on your e-bikes Our fun, 2-part course includes Part 1 – A FREE one-hour program with clear, simple,… read more