A special kind of magic happens when you combine 500 people of all ages with a car-free coastal road. That’s how Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on the Ocean Drive became such a beloved annual event in Newport, and now the Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll through Island Park and The Hummocks is fast-becoming a family-friendly… read more
First Person: Reporting in from “The Street Project”
by Shawna Kitzman, Senior Planner, Toole Design Recently, I had the privilege to organize a screening of The Street Project with Bike Newport which took place on August 13th at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. This film explores the critical issue of unsafe street designs in the United States and the culture and policies… read more
Bike to Newport’s Best Events of the Season!
Summer in the City By the Sea is a parade of fun events and activities. And there’s no better way to get to all of them than on your bike. Whether you’re pedaling to a concert, a film, a herd of elephants, a seafood spectacular, or a sunset sail, you can get there by bicycle!… read more
Film Screening: The Street Project
The Street Project film and panel discussion on August 13, 7:00PM at Jane Pickens Theater Hosted by Ride Island: the initiative to advance and support active transportation on Aquidneck Island, managed by Bike Newport, Grow Smart RI, Toole Design, and van Beuren Charitable Foundation. On August 13, 2024, this important film, which examines the implications… read more
“Open Road” Fun at The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll
Saturday, September 14th, 2024, 9:00am – Noon The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is your once-a-year chance to embrace the magic of a car-free, family-friendly experience along the striking coastline of Portsmouth, RI! Enjoy the beauty of Island Park and The Hummocks, outside, on the road, safely and with confidence. Bring your kids, your friends… read more
Newport Pride Ride: Saturday, June 29th
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
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