BIG PROGRESS FOR BIKE NEWPORT: van Beuren Foundation funding and more Major strides for Bike Newport – adding to steady progress in program, partnerships and participation, a series of collaborative achievements and generous financial support are increasing momentum for the young organization – and for bicycling in this scenic… read more
12 New League Certified Instructors!
Congratulations to Newport’s League Certified InstructorsThanks to the generosity of supporters at our successful winter fundraiser, 12 local bicycle advocates participated in a three-day intensive training with the League of American Bicyclists – to become League Certified Instructors. We’re now ready to teach bike skills, traffic safety, smart cycling and road sharing workshops to students of all… read more
Reflecting on Safety in the Wake of a Tragedy
On Thursday, March 22, we learned the tragic news of a cyclist’s death at the east end of Purgatory Road in Middletown. A beautiful well-traveled, oft-cycled area approaching Second Beach. The news that the cyclist was riding the steep eastbound downhill with the low sun behind him, and that the driver was turning left at… read more
Two Rides this Weekend … and more.
Forsythia and Cherry in Tiverton by Leslie Lindeman www.kickbuttmktg.com Saturday, March 31 / in honor of Mike Strickland Ride in honor of Mike Strickland, the local cyclist who tragically died on Purgatory Road last week. The ride is organized by Mike’s friends and all are welcome and encouraged to participate: Join us on a… read more
Certified Instructor Training: a few spaces left
FREE LCI TRAINING ($350 VALUE): Bike Newport is sponsoring LAB bicycle educator training for 15 Newport cyclists/advocates. This intensive comprehensive class is taught by the League of American Bicyclists and results in nationally-recognized LCI (League Certified Instructor) certification to teach bicycle skills and safety classes. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/seminars.php Our goal is to have an advocate/instructor base with the… read more
Bike Newport Night: Wednesday March 7!
BIG NEWS – HOLD THE DATE and PASS THE WORD – Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6-9pm is BIKE NEWPORT NIGHT at SpeakEasy, 250 Thames Street in Newport! Our friends at SpeakEasy Bar and Grill, Castle (the band) and dozens of local merchants will make sure that our first fundraiser is a fabulous success! Fab food, mad music… read more
Future Aquidneck Island Bike Path?
Today was an important day for a future Aquidneck Island Bike Path. Huge thanks to Rep Peter Martin and the volunteers of the Old Colony & Newport Railway (OCNRR) for taking us on a 4-hour “long ride” of the island’s rail corridor. An incredible group of knowledgeable and interested representatives from all three towns, considering… read more
Bike Newport Rolls Into 2012 with a Board of Directors and a Healthy Agenda
Recently formalized and registered as a nonprofit organization in the State of RI, Bike Newport is rolling into the new year with a Board of Directors and a healthy agenda fueled by a committed community of bicycling advocates. Meetings: Please join us! for Bike Newport discussions and updates. Second Tuesday of the month, 800-900 am… read more
Happy Holidays! and the year in review
Wishing you Wonderful Winter Holidays, health and happiness in the new year, the wind at your back, air in your tires and fresh bread in your panniers! THANK YOU! for making 2011 a fabulous inaugural year for Bike Newport! In just a few months, we’ve had HUGE successes, thanks to the enthusiasm, collaboration… read more
Bike Newport Visits Boston’s Bike Share
A Bike Newport entourage had the pleasure of a tour of “Boston Bikes” with Director Nicole Freedman this past Monday, 11/14. The group included Bike Newport Committee Members Jimmy Flynn, Bari George and Allison McNally, joined by City Councilor Jeanne Napolitano, Newport This Week Editor Tom Shevlin, Jane Pickens Owner Kathy Staab and International Hostel Owner… read more
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