June is Jumping!
This month brings family-friendly rides and community gatherings, Pride Month celebrations, Juneteenth events, and evenings under the full moon. Check out what’s coming up this month with Bike Newport and our partners.
All Month: Community Bike Garage
Stop by the Community Bike Garage any weekday and work with our skilled mechanics to learn how to fix it yourself – to restore your bike and help restore bikes for our community! The Community Bike Garage is a welcoming place to learn new skills, connect with fellow riders, volunteer, and get your bike ready for summer miles.
All Month: Happy Pride Month!
We’re proud to be part of a welcoming, connected, and inclusive community for everyone. Check out all the great events happening throughout the month with Newport Pride. Don’t forget to bring your bike to PRIDEFEST on June 27th at Great Friends Meeting House.
June 4th: You Have the Power E-Bike Class
Curious about e-bikes? Already riding one and looking to learn more and connect with others?
Join us for our monthly You Have the Power E-Bike Class. Our free classes give new and returning riders the skills to ride safely and confidently.
June 6th: Elliot’s Ride for Everyone
One of our favorite events of the year is back!
Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is the family-favorite ride of the year, and it’s coming up quickly! Come experience the beauty of Newport’s captivating coastline with no cars!
8:30 AM: Meet at Rogers High School for refreshments and bike checks
8:45 AM: Hear from our special guests:
- Congressman Gabe Amo
- Mayor Charlie Holder
- Superintendent of Schools Colleen Burns Jermain
9:00 AM: Enjoy car-free walking, biking, rolling, and strolling along all of Hazard Road and Ocean Avenue from Carroll Avenue (at the east end) to Harrison Avenue (at the west end).
June 6th: Cycle Friends at Elliot’s Ride
Cycle Friends is a great way to meet people and explore the Island together – and this month, we’ll be meeting up to ride the Ocean Drive together, car-free!
Cycle Friends is relaxed, social riding and building community through bikes. Whether you’re newer to biking or just looking for a welcoming group ride, come join us!
June 17th: Sip & Shop
Have fun and support Bike Newport at Alva’s Attic!
Join us for a relaxed community gathering and a great chance to connect with fellow bike supporters while supporting safer biking on Aquidneck Island. Have a drink, browse unique fashions and vintage finds.
📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Alva’s Attic, 134 Aquidneck Ave, Newport
June 19th: GEM Night
Gender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a time and space to talk about bikes and biking, learn how to work on them by watching and doing, or to just come hang out and take a breath. GEM is a supportive atmosphere for sharing, learning, practicing and relaxing. Drop in, pick up some tools (or not), and enjoy a mocktail with us. We meet from 5-7pm at the Community Bike Garage. Learn more about GEM Nights.
June 19th-20th: Juneteenth Celebrations
Photo: RISHM
Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate Black history, culture, resilience, and community while reflecting on ongoing work toward equity and justice. Our partners are planning a host of events to celebrate:
Highlights include:
- The Newport Center for Black History opening: Friday June19th & Saturday June 20th
- Rhode Island Slave History Medallion Juneteenth Living History Celebration: Saturday June 20th at Fort Adams – you can Get There By Bike!
June 19th: The Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival
From 11 AM to 4 PM at Fort Adams – enjoy food trucks, bars, live music, kids’ zone with activities, shopping, and exhibits from local partners. Leave your car at a Park & Bike location, skip the hassles, and Get There By Bike! You’ll help decrease traffic congestion and carbon emissions, contribute to a more sustainable, healthy community, and have FUN doing it. Bike parking for the Newport Bermuda Race Starting Line Festival is located by Sail Newport. Look for the Get There By Bike flag!
Learn more about how you can Get There By Bike.
June 26-28th: Newport Secret Garden Tours
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of a dozen gorgeous private gardens located in the historic Point section of Newport. Tours begin a Storer Park
Learn more about how you can Get There By Bike.
June 29th: Full Moon Ride
Join us for June’s Full Moon Ride as we roll together under the Strawberry Moon. These rides are a monthly community favorite sponsored by AARP-RI — the pace is patient, nobody gets left behind, and participants are welcome to finish their journey with food and libations.
It’s going to be a great month!
We hope to see you out riding, volunteering, celebrating, and enjoying all that June has to offer. Thanks for being part of the Bike Newport community!
Bike Newport