2015 has been a banner year! Bike Newport continues to gain traction on the roads, in the community, and around the region. Our “By the Numbers” card details exciting progress: more bike education, more bike infrastructure, and more bike riders. That’s the Bike Newport story – MORE and BETTER bicycling. No matter why you ride, or even if you… read more
Bike Newport is Hiring
^ Heads up: Tunka the dog will always try to steal your seat. As loveable Liza hops on her sturdy Surly to see the world, we’ve got an important seat to fill! Bike Newport’s next Program Manager will assist with all elements of our work in improving bike education, infrastructure, and ridership in and around… read more
How are you spending Father’s Day? Join us on bikes!
Join Bike Newport and hundreds of cyclists as we ride Newport County’s scenic coastline while celebrating the life and passion of Dr. Elliot Kaminitz. The third annual Elliot Kaminitz Father’s Day Ride will be held on June 21, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. With a range of distances from 6, 10 and 25 miles, riders of… read more
Bike Safety and Maintenance Classes: Gain Confidence on the Road and in the Garage
Did you know that the number one reason people don’t bike is a lack of confidence riding with motorized traffic? This oft-cited 2009 report by the Portland Bureau of Transportation split up the general population into four types of cyclists: less than 1% were “Strong and Fearless” , 7% were “Enthused and Confident”, 60% were “Interested but Concerned”, and 33% were… read more
Exciting RACK ’em UP donations are rolling in…
Synergy #4 (mixed media cyanoprint by artist Robert Davidson) will be featured at the silent auction. [divider style=”medium”] [spacer height=”7px”] Wow! We’ve got some amazing items lined up for our Bike Newport Night: RACK ’em UP! raffle and silent auction. Many local businesses, organizations and individuals are donating exciting items! Original art, bike friendly apparel,… read more
Be Your Own Best Defense.
(above graphic: www.looksavealife.com) Two pedestrians died this week in Newport – in two separate incidents – both were hit by cars while crossing in a marked crosswalk. Robert Silvia, 56, was in his wheelchair crossing Memorial Blvd. Sharon Gerlach, 58, was crossing Bellevue Avenue in front of the shop she has co-owned with her sister for 32… read more
Thank you to Rob and Kyler, our all-star interns!
Autumn is fast approaching, and with it the back-to-school rush. Organizations and companies all over the country will relinquish the talents and hard work of their interns, and Bike Newport is no exception. You may have seen these two young men about town at our various events and rides. We could not have executed our… read more
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