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Aerial view of cyclists and pedestrians on the Aquidneck Island shared-use path next to a Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad train

Newport Secondary “Rail with Trail” is Gathering Steam

A working group led by Aquidneck Resilience, including Bike Newport, is announcing progress on a long-awaited “Rail with Trail” along the Newport Secondary corridor — with two public input events coming up in late October and early November.

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Upcoming Events

Mingle & Jingle 2026 – Celebrate the Season with Bike Newport

Join Bike Newport for an evening of holiday cheer, community, and connection at our annual Mingle & Jingle…

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New Bike Ordinances Explained
October 1, 2026

On September 30th, the Newport City Council adopted a package of new and updated…

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Illustration of cyclists and a parent with a stroller on a road, with speech bubble reading 'Candidates Talk: Bike & Walk — We asked, they answered!' and a reminder to vote on Election Day, Nov. 3rd.
2026 Candidates Respond with their Bike/Walk Visions
September 30, 2026

On September 4th, the following message was sent from Bike Newport to all candidates for…

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Newport City Council APPROVES Updated Bicycle Ordinances
September 29, 2026

BRAVO NEWPORT! At their September 16th meeting, the Newport City Council unanimously passed a…

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Bike Newport Garage Sale
September 23, 2026

Date: Saturday October 10Time: 12:00-6:00Location: Bike Newport HQ, 62 Broadway We’ve got the goods!…

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People enjoying the open road at Sakonnet Coastal Bike and Stroll
First Person: 2026 Sakonnet Coastal Bike and Stroll Recap
September 19, 2026

By Eliza Lawson, Special Projects Manager What happens at an Open Road event? On…

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Bike Newport team members posing with their bikes under the Bike to the Beach inflatable start arch
2026 Bike to the Beach Recap
September 19, 2026

By Chris Burich, Advocacy Associate (and first-time century rider!) $15,615! That is how much…

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A performer in an orange dress sings into a microphone for two helmeted riders in a private garden at the 10-Spot Ride.
10-Spot 2026 Recap
September 7, 2026

Another incredible 10-Spot Ride! On the last Saturday of August, 265 people pedaled from…

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Bike to the Beach is Saturday, September 19th
August 6, 2026

Team Bike Newport is riding the 2026 Bike to the Beach Metric Century on September 19th to raise funds for our education programs and equipment for kids with autism and developmental disabilities.

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Reporting In: 2026 Newport Folk & Jazz By Bike!
August 4, 2026

A celebration of living legends. international surprises, collaborative genre-defying icons, and modern grooves made…

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Three cyclists in red 10-Spot Ride event shirts pose with their bikes next to a “10-Spot Ride” sign in a garden.
August Happenings
August 1, 2026

From outdoor movies and concerts to group rides, classes, and our signature 10-Spot Ride, there’s something for everyone in August! See the full calendar of Bike Newport events this month.

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Ocean Hour Farm – Bike Ride and Tour
July 31, 2026

A “First-Person Report” by Josh Weisz-Smith, Rogers HS Faculty Chair of the World Language…

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Fatality in City Crosswalk
July 29, 2026

Photo: John Miles performing with the Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra. Photo excerpted from this…

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