On Friday, May 16th, Bike Newport, RIPTA, and a collection of bike commuters celebrated National Bike to Work Day by gathering in front of Newport City Hall – recognizing together that riding a bike, walking, and using public transit contribute to less traffic congestion, better air quality, and a happier commute to work. In the… read more
Bike to Work Day, May 16 2025
Tell us, does the breeze ever smell sweeter than it does in May? May is Bike Month and sunny skies and fragrant breezes have us all out on two wheels. No reason to limit it to weekends and errands. Let’s all bike to work! Friday 5/16 is the day when Bike Newport and RIPTA will… read more
Annual Meeting: Introducing Our New Board
Bike Newport’s Annual Meeting took place on Tuesday, April 29th at Vieste Simply Italian in Newport. We welcomed 75 supporters who included board members, advisory committee members, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners. It was a chance to gather and socialize, to take stock of our programs, review progress, gear up for the future, and for… read more
Now THIS is how you Launch Bike Month!
On Friday, May 2nd, Bike Newport and RIPTA hosted a ‘Celebration Station’ to kick off National Bike Month. The festivities took place at the Newport Park & Ride– or, as we like to call it, Newport Park & BIKE! Right off the Pell Bridge, this is where you ditch your car, pop on your bike, and… read more
Cycle Friends Newport
Cycle Friends Newport is a community of people who enjoy riding bikes together, and learning how to maintain them. We focus on good health and well-being, safety, and friendship, and we invite new and beginner riders to learn how to take care of their bike, bike safety skills and getting comfortable on a bike. If you… read more
Bike Month Launch on the Bike Path!
On the morning of Friday, May 2nd, we’ll be partnering with our friends from RIPTA Consumer Resources – who are ALWAYS looking for ways to cut down on car trips – for a launch of MAY IS BIKE MONTH! Location: Newport’s new Park & Ride Lot – aka Park & BIKE lot! Google map here.… read more
Black History Month and Bicycling
In honor of Black History Month we looked into the archives to share these incredible stories with you. Learn about soldiers on bikes, female cyclists’ cross -country adventures, and one of the world record holders who set the record for the fastest bicycle mile! Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox Kittie Knox, courtesy USA Cycling In 1890, when the… read more
Let’s Talk Transit
Please Join RHODE ISLAND TRANSIT RIDERSfor a Community Discussion in Newportabout Improvements to Transit on Aquidneck Island When: Monday, January 13th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm Where: Newport Gateway Center / RIPTA Bus HubAquidneck Adult Learning Center23 America’s Cup Avenue, 2nd Floor Getting There: The meeting is conveniently taking place at the Gateway Center in… read more
Donate Today to Start Our 2025 Strong!
We depend on support from those who value our programs and progress. We hope you’ll be part of the growing list of our 2024 donors! Your generous donations support all of our programs: Ride Island, Car-free Open Road Events, In-school Bike Education, Summer Bike Camp, Rogers Ciclistas, The Big Blue Bike Barn, Pump Track &… read more
A Visit From Paralympian Champion Chris Waddell
by Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport Community Educator In a community event hosted by Bike Newport and the Newport County YMCA, Chris Waddell—Paralympic legend, motivational speaker, and advocate—captivated Aquidneck Island audiences with his story of resilience and redefining human potential. Waddell gave a presentation to the general public Sunday night at OceanPointe Church in Middletown, and… read more
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