It’s a celebration of love, unity and diversity on wheels! Newport, Rhode Island’s vibrant city, is known for its scenic beauty, rich history, and inclusive community spirit. In a beautiful display of unity and celebration, Newport Pride and Bike Newport again join together for the highly anticipated Newport Pride Ride. This annual event is a… read more
May is Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and to giving biking a try. Here’s what we’re up to at Bike Newport. We’d love you to… read more
Sign up for the Daffodil Ride 2024
Updated start time due to weather Meet: Touro Park | 2:30pm • Ride start 3:00pm | Saturday April 20th(Bellevue Avenue between Mill and Pelham Streets) Register for free. Donations encouraged. $5 pp suggested to help plant more bulbs in the fall. Decorate your bike, wear yellow and join other daffy riders for an… read more
By the Hundreds They Came for the Car-Free Fun
More than 400 residents of Aquidneck Island and surrounding communities rolled in on the morning of Saturday, September 9th to enjoy three glorious hours of car-free enjoyment along the scenic coastal route through Island Park & The Hummocks in Portsmouth, RI. The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll was hosted by Bike Newport and Island Park… read more
Elliot’s Ride for Everyone 2023: A Memorable Celebration of Inclusive Cycling
On Saturday, June 10th, 2023, Newport experienced a morning of pure delight with Elliot’s Ride for Everyone. Participants of all ages came from near and far to roll and stroll along 3.5 miles of Newport’s iconic ocean coastline. The scenery was captivating, with stunning rocky shores, majestic residences, serene coves, lagoons, and salt marshes. The… read more
Celebrating The Big Blue Bike Barn: Empowering Community and Cycling Fun
We thank everyone who joined us at The Big Blue Bike Barn Celebration. The event showcased the vibrant and caring community of people and agencies that partnered with Bike Newport to make this one-acre outdoor campus possible. Transformed from a vacant lot, the Bike Barn has evolved into a thriving community space for the growing… read more
Big Blue Bike Barn Celebration!
Mark your calendars for a community celebration at the Big Blue Bike Barn! Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 will be a fun-filled afternoon with food, music and activities for everyone. The Bike Barn campus is a hub of bicycle activity, complemented by food gardens, a pump track, and park trails that make for awesome family fun.… read more
Fair Winds and Following Seas to the Ocean Racers!
The Ocean Race has ended in Newport and is on its next leg heading to Aarhus, Denmark. We want to extend our congratulations to home team 11th Hour Racing for their outstanding performance, winning leg five of the race and standing just one point behind the overall leaders. It was a truly magical moment for… read more
Elliot’s Ride for Everyone Returns to Ocean Drive on June 10th
Bike Newport’s Free Community Event for Biking and Walking on Newport’s Famous Ocean Loop … Without Cars! Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9am-12pm Imagine enjoying a leisurely roll or stroll along Newport’s most stunning and iconic coastal road… without cars. Here’s your chance! Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is the family-favorite ride of the year! (Watch the 2022 video here).… read more
Full Moon Rides: the Ocean Loop by Sunset and Moonrise
Bike Newport’s popular Full Moon Rides are delighting riders every month! We’re grateful to AARP Rhode Island for once again sponsoring this enjoyable series of scenic evening group rides, and we look forward to welcoming first-time and returning riders alike as we soak-in the moonlit beauty of our city by the sea. The Full Moon… read more
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