We invite new and beginner riders to learn how to ride, bike safety skills and getting comfortable on a bike. If you are getting back on your bike after a long time – perhaps never been on a bike or perhaps not even since you were a child – but want to give it a… read more
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The Mansions Guided Bike Tour
One day only. BEST volunteer job of the season! Ride a pilot Mansion Bike Tour and then tell us what you think – Sunday, Sept 15th 8:30-11:30am. Contact Leigh Schoberth at LSchoberth@psnc.org for a spot and details, or with any questions. Limited spaces. Must have bike and helmet and must reply by Fri 9/13… read more
Bike TLC at NewportFILM
So, you know how Newport’s summer traffic can be a bit insane? Well, how about you leave the car at home this summer and take a breezy evening ride, avoid traffic jams, and treat yourself to a movie outdoors with newportFILM and park your bike with us. This summer Bike Newport and NewportFILM are once again… read more
May is Bike Month!
It’s that time of year again, our favorite month: May is Bike Month! We’ve been busy planning two awesome, car-free rides, and have plans to celebrate Bike to Work Day with exciting announcements and the annual award Bike Friendly Business of the Year award. Some dates you definitely want to save, and events you won’t… read more
The Second Annual Farm to Farm Ride!
Pump up your tires and get ready for the Second Annual Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Bike Ride! Saturday, May 11th 10-1pm. Come to Middle Road for a fun car-free time. Register here Lovely Middle Road, lined with six family farms, will be CAR FREE so families, friends, and neighbors can enjoy the experience of riding together. On… read more
Big Blue Bike Barn Plans Just Got BIGGER!
(Newport, RI) There’s an exciting project sprouting on the north side of Miantonomi Park, and it just got even more exciting. The campus of Newport’s Big Blue Bike Barn – due to open this Spring – is getting a lot bigger, making room for berms and waves of dirt and grass optimized for even more healthy… read more
Join our Advocacy Team!
We are gathering an Advocacy Team comprised of community members throughout Newport and surrounding areas, who are passionate about creating complete streets in Newport. We will be holding discussions, attending relevant meetings of the city council, and helping with moving any planned complete streets projects forward. If you are interested in using your voice in support of complete streets for… read more
ALERT: RIDOT Proposal Slashes Bike Funding
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Proposal Slashes Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Funding Statewide (Jan 26, 2019) The “Major Amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Plan” presented by RIDOT to the State Transportation Advisory Committee on January 24th includes 33% cut to the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) over four years. TAP is the primary source of funding for… read more
Letter to the Public: Major Amendment to the TIP
Dear Friends, Thanks to all who are following the situation with the DOT recommendation for a “Major Amendment to the TIP” aka Major Amendment #11. This amendment proposes major reduction to Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding to make up for shortfalls in pavement and bridge funding. TAP funding is the primary source for bicycle, pedestrian,… read more
Bike Garage Revamp – Before and After
It’s been two and half years since Bike Newport moved into 62 Broadway, so we thought it was about time we had a revamp and treated our trusty space to a lick of paint. It took five staff three days to scrub, mop, paint and polish and this is the result. Come and see it… read more
STIP Major Amendment Includes Drastic Reduction in Bike Funding
A major amendment to the STIP (State Transportation Improvement Plan) was presented by RIDOT (Rhode Island Department of Transportation) to the State Planning Council on Jan 10 and will be presented to the State TAC (Transportation Advisory Committee) on Jan 24. The amendment addresses a shortfall in funding and includes a reduction of $27.67 million… 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
A Great Start For Our 2019 Interns
It’s Friday morning in Newport. The Bike Newport building that’s home to the Bike Garage is buzzing with Rogers High School interns. Teenagers are spread out across the garage floor, working on bicycles in different stages of repair. The sound of gear changes and a steady clank of pedal wrenches fills the room. An assortment of vintage, road and mountain bikes… read more
Garaje en español
El garaje de bicicletas es un espacio exclusivo y alentador para que los hispanohablantes vengan y trabajen en bicicletas. No se requiere experiencia. Traiga su propia bicicleta o voluntario durante 3 horas para obtener una bicicleta gratis. The Bike Garage is an exclusive and encouraging space for Spanish speakers to come and work on bikes. No… read more
We’re on the last lap and we’re almost there!
This year you helped us with these fun numbers: 5000+ bikes parked at Newport Folk Festival 1300 Visits to our Bike Garage 428 bikes restored and distributed in the community 300 sets of helmets, lights and bells distributed 38 Ladies Nights participants 7 Beginner Cyclist Classes 3 Basic Instructor courses 2 40ft containers purchases and… read more
Paths for everyone: why it matters.
Think of a memorable walk you’ve had. Picture a cycle ride you enjoyed with your family or friends. I’m guessing that these weren’t on or alongside a busy road. We all need places to walk or cycle, scoot or wheel, away from the noise, fumes, stress and danger of traffic. Somewhere where we can teach… read more
Bikes + Coffee = LOVE!
Perfect seasonal gifts! Wake up, y’all! Check out what’s brewing for your morning caffeine. Bike Newport has teamed up with Empire Tea and Coffee to bring you – BICYCLE BLEND! Pick up your “medium-light, sweet and nutty with notes of caramel and chocolate” (YUM!) at Bike Newport or Empire AND enjoy it from your very own… read more
Welcome Allyson McCalla!
Welcome Allyson McCalla! Allyson is our new Office and Outreach Manager and we’re so excited to have her on board. She comes to us with a wealth of experience in office management, outreach, events, organizing and fundraising. Come in and say ‘Hi’, and join us in welcoming her to the Bike Newport family.
Meet Matthias and Newport’s Bike Hub
The kids of Newport have been telling us for a long time that they need a place to be kids. Somewhere they can ride, play and learn. A place they can call theirs. Imagine this: all the buzz and excitement as kids gather for play time and spring/summer camps at the Big Blue Bike Barn.… read more
New Fall Plan for the RI Bridge Bike Shuttle!
In order to optimize the RI Bridge Bike Shuttle we’ve now made it even easier to cross the Pell and Verrazano Bridges with your bikes. Since it’s inception on June 30th, the RI Bridge Bike Shuttle has been a great way to get across the bridges with your bike. Many people have enjoyed rides in Jamestown, Wickford and North… read more
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