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
First Person: Wired to Learn at Thompson M.S.
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
Fourth of July Bike Decorating and Parade 2024
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
3rd Grade Cycling Stars!
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
‘E-Bike Smart’ Bike Safety Education
With the increase in E-Bike popularity, the need for safety education and training is essential and classes are needed. To help support the safe and responsible use of e-bikes, Bike Newport has developed a program based on People For Bikes E–Bike Smart course. The course includes:Part 1 – This FREE one-hour program offers clear, simple, and actionable steps… read more
Holiday Bike Giveaway 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
Learning Unlimited at Salve University
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
Bienvenido Ciclistas!
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
Experience the Newport Traffic Garden!
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
Newport’s Traffic Garden – Opening Celebration on October 10th!
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
Highlights from 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
Ready Riders – Confidence-Building Rides
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
Celebrating the Contributions of Our Bike Newport Interns
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
In-School Bicycle Safety Program
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
The Story of the Big Blue Bike Barn
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
Highlights of 2019 and plans for 2020
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
Eight New Cycling Instructors
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
New Classes At 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
Mural Magic at the 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
Statewide Bicycle Planning Guides
Did you know Rhode Island and Massachusetts have draft statewide Bicycle Planning Guides? Massachusetts Department of Transportation has a ‘Draft Municipal Resource Guide For Bikeability,’ and Rhode Island has a draft ‘Bicycle Mobility Plan.’ Give them a read and see the future when all road users are treated equally and we leave car-centric planning behind.… read more
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