As the days get shorter, Bike Newport is keeping the lights on so you can make the most out of your wintery, two-wheeled adventures this holiday season.
See and be seen!
Wednesdays through the end of December, from 3:30pm-5:00pm, our Community Educator, Gail Ruscetta, will be spreading the light along with helpful information. We’re outside of Conexión Latina Newport – at 170 Broadway – distributing front white lights, rear red lights, high visibility vests, and helmets to Newport’s night riders.
The lights can be mounted on a bike or fastened onto a coat to make it easier for motorists to see you on the dark roads. Over 100 cyclists and pedestrians are better lighted so far this season.
IMPORTANT: Gail advises a vital distinction – the blinking lights work well on illuminated streets, they help you to be seen. On unlit roads and trails, you will need a proper headlight to be able to see where you are going and any road hazards.
Rhode Island law requires bicycles to have a white front light visible from at least 500 feet and a red reflector visible from 600 feet, with a red rear light also recommended.
Do you know of a location with many walkers and riders? Let Gail know and she’ll bring Night Bright there!
Office: 401-619-4900 Email: gail@bikenewportri.org
“We so appreciate that Bike Newport helps our community members to be safer while walking and biking. It gets dark so early now! Thank you!”
– Yoli Macias, Associate Manager and Co-Founder Conexión Latina Newport.
Earlier Sunset – Change your Mindset
Less daylight means more people are getting around in the dark. New hazards come when the light is gone earlier. Everyone on the road plays a role in improving safety and preventing injuries.
So, lights on and take care, everyone – see and be seen!
Thanks to 11th Hour Racing, AARP Rhode Island, NewportFed, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for supporting this road safety program.
Bike Newport