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Bike to Work Day 2016

May 26, 2016

Photo: Butch Murray, owner of the Fastnet Pub, receives the Bike Friendly Business of the Year award from Bike Newport Director Bari Freeman, joined by Newport sculptor, Howard Newman, who fabricated the annual award with his wife and partner Mary Newman.   From Bagels to Bike Friendly Business of the Year   Fastnet Pub owner…  read more

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Big Winners on Bike and Walk to School Day!

October 9, 2015

Student winners show off their $100 gift certificates to Newport Bicycle and Ten Speed Spokes (L-R): Thompson Principal Jaime Crowley, Jaylianna Fernandez, Angelina McCartney, Dwight Williams, Manny Simes, and Bike Newport Program Manager Liza Burkin The four Thompson Middle School students were giddy, “We didn’t know why we were getting called to the principal’s office!” Jaylianna…  read more

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Fall Back and Light Up!

October 8, 2015

Hard to believe, but daylight saving’s time is just around the corner. It will get darker a lot earlier, but that’s NO reason to stop cycling and every reason to make sure you’re WELL-LIT! White lights on front, red lights on back, and plenty of reflectors and reflective clothing. Join us in chanting the mantra…  read more

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Bike for the Stars: StarRide14

August 18, 2014

Three years ago, volunteers of the Star Kids Scholarship Program organized the first StarRide; a bike event for families and friends around the Ocean Drive area of Newport, RI. Routes were designed for all ages and abilities, ranging from 3 miles to 35 miles. Star Kids, Star Kids supporters, friends and families had a great…  read more

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Exciting RACK ’em UP donations are rolling in…

March 11, 2014

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

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Jingle Bikes 2013!

December 10, 2013

Come pedal power Santa’s Trees at Bowen’s Wharf!  Our bike-powered generators will help light up the North Pole on five pedal-happy evenings. The tree lights will only be lit as much and as brightly as the pedal power! The goal: keep the trees lit! Each night will be hosted by a different local nonprofit. Live…  read more

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The Bike to Work Day Report

May 19, 2013

photo by Chuck Flippo Map, Bike Friendly Businesses and shared lanes coming to Spring and Thames Streets – read on!  SPONSORS: B2WD 2013 was made possible by our generous sponsors AARP of Rhode Island and Discover Newport. THE 3RD EDITION NEWPORT BIKE MAP was released to rave reviews!  The new map is double the size and now includes all of…  read more

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