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Garaje en español

January 2, 2019

Garaje En Espanol a Bike Newport

El garaje de bicicletas es un espacio exclusivo y alentador para que los hispanohablantes vengan y trabajen en bicicletas. No se requiere experiencia. Traiga su propia bicicleta o voluntario durante 3 horas para obtener una bicicleta gratis. The Bike Garage is an exclusive and encouraging space for Spanish speakers to come and work on bikes. No…  read more

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From Childhood Memories to New Adventures.

July 12, 2018

Antoinette Sutherland’s bike-love story warmed our hearts this week and reminded us of why we do what we do. After learning to ride a bike as a child, Antoinette Sutherland hasn’t ridden since and is a little out of practice zipping around on two wheels. She joined us in the bike garage this week to get her…  read more

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Summer Rides with Bike Newport and New Belgium

July 11, 2018

Those hot summer nights call for something a little different. Come and have the ultimate Newport experience. Ride with Bike Newport around Newport and end the evening a bar for a few New Belgium beverages. Bike to Beer! Fun times ahead as the rides feature New Belgium swag giveaways, glassware beer and the chance to…  read more

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Rhode Island does Multi-Modal!

July 3, 2018

Meet the newest member of Rhode Islands effort’s to be more multi-modal, the RI Bridge Bike Shuttle. Last weekend, the RI Bridge Bike Shuttle had it’s inaugural voyage with much success. Now getting from Boston – Providence – Newport – Jamestown – Wickford, or east to west has been made a little bit easier, and way more fun! And…  read more

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Fourth of July Bike Decorating and Parade

June 26, 2018

  The Fourth of July Bike Decorating is on!   Starting at 9:15am at William Ellery Park we’ll have oodles of red white & blue to dress up your bicycle for the People’s Parade that starts from this point at 9:45am. The Parade proceeds to Washington Square for great music and the annual reading of the Declaration…  read more

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Elliot’s Ride – A Ride for Everyone!

May 16, 2018

ELLIOT’S RIDE A Ride for EVERYONE!  Sunday June 10th, 2018, 9:00am-1.00pm Beginning and ending at Fort Adams State Park   Billed as “A Ride For Everyone!”, Elliot’s Ride seeks to bring lots of people together to ride along the ocean. “People who ride there every day and people who’ve never ridden there before,”  – www.elliotsride.org Elliot’s…  read more

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Meet Bike Hero Daniela Abbott: The Force Behind the Farm-to-Farm Ride

May 2, 2018

  This Saturday, May 5th, we will host the first-ever car-free community bike ride on Middle Road in Portsmouth. We are VERY excited. Opportunities to ride car-free on Aquidneck Island are few and far between, and pretty much limited to parks and parking lots. But not this weekend! With the help of the Portsmouth Police…  read more

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BIKE LOVE FILM PARTY!

April 30, 2018

MAY 17 • 6:30pm Tickets   Bike Newport presents Bike Love Film Party at The Jane Pickens Theater Sponsored by Bike Newport Board of Directors and New Belgium Beer Thanks to “Filmed by Bike”, A bike film festival in Portland Oregon A broad mix of bike tales dances across the screen as you immerse yourself…  read more

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Bike to School Day at Thompson Middle School!

April 27, 2018

Bike Newport will be at Thompson Middle School welcoming and celebrating all students who ride a bike or walk to school. All participants will be entered into a raffle. Great prizes to be won! Bike To School Day Thompson Middle School •Wednesday May 9th • 7:15 – 8:30am Great prizes thanks to our generous local businesses:…  read more

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First Car Free Bike Ride on Aquidneck Island

April 27, 2018

Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Bike Ride First Car Free Bike Ride on Aquidneck Island (Newport RI) Bike Newport is pleased to announce a first-time car-free family ride on Aquidneck Island: the Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, May 5th, from 2:00-4:00pm. This leisurely 4-mile ride is well-suited to bicycle riders of all ages and…  read more

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Garaje en Espanol

April 26, 2018

Bicicletas, partes y repuestos gratis – Muchas variedades para escoger – Arregla tu bici y listo. Garaje tendrá educadores de habla hispana esta noche. The Bike Garage will be an exclusive and encouraging space for spanish speakers to come and work on bikes. No experience necessary. Bring your own bike or take part in our…  read more

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Learn, Fix, Socialize, and Ride!

April 19, 2018

Seized brakes? Rust on your chain? Shifters not shifting very well? Come on out to the first BYOB social of bike season to snack and rub shoulders with our friendly mechanics, fellow bike enthusiasts, and people just like you in a casual, inclusive, and educational atmosphere. This month’s focus will be DIY spring tuneups, so…  read more

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Dreaming Bike-Friendly is Easy. Building Bike-Friendly is Hard.

November 24, 2015

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

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