Saturday, June 6th, 2026, Newport’s iconic Ocean Drive closed to cars and opened to people biking, walking, rolling and strolling – for the annual Elliot’s Ride for Everyone.
At the bottom of this post, you’ll find a delightful gallery of images and videos that capture the day.
The perfect weather complemented the fun as people of all ages and abilities pedaled bikes, pushed strollers, rollerbladed, and hiked along Ocean Avenue and Hazard Road – without cars. The scenic route includes coastal roads, salt marshes, heron and osprey nesting areas, boulders, and the rocky and sandy coastline, all peppered with majestic properties and vistas.
Participants were first welcomed by Newport Mayor Charlie Holder, Superintendent of Schools Colleen Jermain, safe cycling advocate Renee Kaminitz, and US Representative Gabe Amo, before the “open road” began.
Elliot’s Ride for Everyone honors Elliot Kaminitz – a bicycle enthusiast and safe cycling advocate who lost his life in 2012 while riding near Easton’s Beach. The open road experience demonstrates a safe space for people to enjoy a beautiful outdoor experience separated from motor vehicles, while gathering support for longer-term infrastructure improvements.
Anyone who participated in Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is encouraged to share their impressions in this brief survey.
There are many to thank for this incredibly successful event.
Sponsors
The Kaminitz Family
Corrigan / Savant Financial
Neighbors Welcome
Standard Modern / Reynolds de Walt Printing
Whats Up Newp
Speakers at the Event Welcome
US Representative Gabe Amo
Newport Mayor Charlie Holder
Superintendent of Schools Colleen Jermain
Safe Cycling Advocate Renee Kaminitz
Other Dignitaries Present and Sharing Support
RI Senator Dawn Euer
Newport City Councilor Stephanie Smyth
Newport City Council Candidate Emily Conklin
The Newport Police Department
for keeping the roads safe throughout the event
The Newport City Council
for approving the road closure
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
for providing parking at Brenton Point State Park
The City of Newport
for ensuring all roads were clear of debris
All of the Residents of the Area
for accommodating the road closure and welcoming this event to the beautiful neighborhood where they live
The Bike Newport Family of
Staff, Board Members, and Volunteers
who have worked hard to bring Elliot’s Ride to the Community
And All of the Volunteers Who Were on Site to Help Make the Day a Success
Julian Bessinger, Jim Bracey, Glenn Bradfield, Chris Burich, Brenda Delasanta, David Delasanta, Nick Del Greco, Liz Dougherty, John Flaherty, Bari Freeman, Kidder Gowen, Mat Guertin, Don Hartley, Renee Kaminitz, Horus Khuit, Stan Klepadlo, Cindy Lantz, Eliza Lawson, Allyson McCalla, Gilles Motte, Laura Murphy, John Nery, Chyleene O’Connor, Alexis Payano, Debi Reissmann, Tyler Reissmann, John Rok, Kitty Rok, Gail Ruscetta, Tuni Schartner, Michele Umbenhauer, Clare Woodhead, and Merrilee Zellner
Drone operator Jen Starr shared some fun with the famous soundtrack from Breaking Away – thanks Jen! Enjoy!
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