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GEM (Gender Equity Mechanics) Night

February 14, 2025

A bike mechanics night for women, trans-femme, and nonbinary folks who feel comfortable in women-centered spaces. Gender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a time and space to talk about bikes and biking, learn how to work on them by watching and doing, or to just come hang out and take a breath. GEM is a supportive atmosphere for sharing, learning,…  read more

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Rogers Ciclistas: With Thanks to Powered by Prince and Newport County Fund

January 23, 2025

Rogers Ciclistas

Since 2023, the “Rogers Ciclistas” program has been providing Spanish-dominant high school students all they need to bicycle safely to and from home, school, work, and play. A vibrant collaboration between Bike Newport and Rogers High School, this program was funded in 2023 by the Rhode Island Foundation Newport County Fund , and Powered by…  read more

Related posts in Education, Group rides, Newport, Safety

Multimodal Workshop for Planners and Engineers

November 7, 2024

Designing Streets for People: The New MUTCD, PROWAG, and AASHTO Bike Guide Thursday, Dec 510am-2pm (lunch will be served)Norman Bird Sanctuary | Mabel’s Studio583 3rd Beach Rd.Middletown, RI 02842 Join the team from Ride Island and Toole Design for a dynamic workshop! They’ll cover essentials of NACTO’s Urban Street Design Guide and get real-world insights…  read more

Related posts in Advocacy, Education, Infrastructure - planning, Rhode Island - statewide

First Person: Wired to Learn at Thompson M.S.

October 9, 2024

By Gail Ruscetta, Community Educator, Bike Newport “Here they come. They…they’re running!  How cool is that?” I said to Clare, as twenty-five ten and eleven year olds, full of brightness and bounce, sprinted along the sidewalk towards the large, sunny court behind the Martin Luther King Center.  Clare and I were ready. Twenty-five Raleigh bikes…  read more

Related posts in Community, Education, Safety

Fourth of July Bike Decorating and Parade 2024

June 24, 2024

4th July

  The Fourth of July Bike Decorating!   Starting at 9:00am 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 9:30/9:45am. The Parade proceeds to Washington Square for great music and the annual reading of the Declaration…  read more

Related posts in Advocacy, Community, Education, Holidays, Rhode Island - statewide

3rd Grade Cycling Stars!

June 16, 2024

Pell Elementary’s spring session of bike lessons for 3rd graders has come to a close, and what a wonderful success it was! The classes range in size from 20-23 students, and are a mix of those who already ride and those who are learning to ride, while addressing special needs so all can participate. Of…  read more

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Holiday Bike Giveaway 2023!

December 11, 2023

On Saturday, December 9th, we welcomed dozens of children and families from Pell Elementary School to our Big Blue Bike Barn for our annual Holiday Bike Giveaway. This is truly one of our favorite days of the year. You’ll see why when you watch this delightful video recap. Enjoy! Amazing! 80 restored bikes; 24 brand…  read more

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Learning Unlimited at Salve University

November 6, 2023

a group of students learning to repair bicycles

First Person with Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport’s Community Educator I am a teacher who has mentored student teachers in my classroom, a daughter of an amazing mom who lived with a physical disability,  and a sister of a sibling living well with developmental disabilities. I now work for Bike Newport as their Community Educator, and…  read more

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Bienvenido Ciclistas!

October 26, 2023

Group portrait of participants in Rogers Ciclistas in their new bikes

This week, Bike Newport launched an exciting new pilot program that gives a group of Spanish-dominant high school students all they need to bicycle safely to and from school and work. “Rogers Ciclistas” is a vibrant collaboration between Bike Newport and Rogers High School. The program is funded through generous grant support from Powered by…  read more

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Experience the Newport Traffic Garden!

October 12, 2023

On October 10, 2023, Bike Newport welcomed community members of all ages to celebrate the completion of Rhode Island’s first Traffic Garden – on Hillside Avenue, adjacent to Miantonomi Park, in Newport’s North End neighborhood. “Traffic Gardens” are scaled-down streetscapes that blend lighthearted play with feet-on-the-pedals learning, for an especially effective way to teach kids…  read more

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Newport’s Traffic Garden – Opening Celebration on October 10th!

October 5, 2023

Bike Newport is creating Rhode Island’s first “Traffic Garden”, located in the parking lot of the former Maher Center on Hillside Avenue – adjacent to beautiful Miantonomi Park. Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, October 10th, from 3-5pm. Rain has delayed our opening more than once – but all is looking…  read more

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Highlights from Summer Bike Camp 2023

September 7, 2023

Group portrait of Summer Bike Camp 2023

“I love the holistic aspect of the camp program. Campers are learning so many different invaluable pieces of information. The campers learn not only bike safety, bike maintenance and repair, but how to access a wealth of resources within our community all while enjoying fresh air and getting exercise. I love the partnerships and exploration…  read more

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Ready Riders – Confidence-Building Rides

July 11, 2023

Are you looking to build confidence on a bike? Join the Ready Riders Confidence Building Ride group with Bike Newport, where we meet weekly to address concerns, plan rides, overcome obstacles, and boost our confidence. This inclusive group welcomes all levels, whether you’ve never ridden a bike before or haven’t been on one in years.…  read more

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Celebrating the Contributions of Our Bike Newport Interns

June 16, 2023

At Bike Newport, we believe in the power of collaboration and the invaluable contributions of our interns. They bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a passion for positively impacting the cycling community. As we bid farewell to our interns from the last cycle, we thank Angel, Mary Ellen, and Georgia for their exceptional work and dedication.…  read more

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In-School Bicycle Safety Program

November 21, 2022

While many adults remember joyfully biking or walking to school, today’s kids experience far more shuttling around in cars. Introducing kids to bikes and bike safety opens up a world of happy and confident self-propulsion and plenty of fresh air. Win win win! Bike Newport introduced the In-School Bicycle Safety Program to excite our young…  read more

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The Story of the Big Blue Bike Barn

February 4, 2021

The Story of the Big Blue Bike Barn: A Vacant Lot Transformed Newport Housing Authority, Bike Newport, and Achieving the Community Dream Bike Newport’s HQ is in downtown Newport, on Broadway, opposite city Hall. It’s a thriving location that attracts people of all ages, cultures, and bike interests. Bike-happy kids love to visit and tinker…  read more

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Highlights of 2019 and plans for 2020

December 30, 2019

Thank you for your support of Bike Newport. Enjoy reading about some of our 2019 highlights and our plans in progress for 2020. Progress continues in such a variety of activities. 2020 Plans in Progress The more we accomplish, the more we can refine our plans for greater impact, and more significant culture shift –…  read more

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Eight New Cycling Instructors

November 19, 2019

Lil Rhody now has eight new qualified ‘League of American Bicyclists‘ cycling instructors, including five from Bike Newport. We were joined by staff from FAB Newport, Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Recycle-A-Bike in Providence. Thank you to Rich Conroy, our League of American Bicyclists Lead Instructor, for his time and dedication to ensuring more…  read more

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New Classes At The Big Blue Bike Barn

July 17, 2019

The Big Blue Bike Barn

Things are heating up at the Big Blue Bike Barn as we start not one, not two, but three new classes to help bike riders of all stripes build their confidence over a series of five sessions. Reserve your spot now!* Roll Models: Mondays, July 22 – August 19 3:30pm – 5pm It’s good to…  read more

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Mural Magic at the Big Blue Bike Barn

June 3, 2019

Painting Big Blue Bike Barn

What a difference a few days make! From blue, to blooming with color, Newport’s north end community came together to make the Big Blue Bike Barn shine this weekend. Members of the community gathered at 20 Sunset Blvd, the site of the Bike Barn campus, to join in the community effort of painting one of…  read more

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