The following notes were shared by Bike Newport to RI Department of Transportation as part of the community review process. These notes reflect input discussed and gathered at numerous community reviews, including Newport Health Equity Zone, North End Neighborhood Association, Bike Newport Board of Directors, Newport Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, and other Bike… read more
In need of some good bike karma? Take a quick survey for us.
Here at Bike Newport we doing some research for our strategic planning. The link below is a very quick 4 question survey about frequency of bike riding, barriers, and solutions to biking in Newport, RI. We want to know your biking habits. Please click on one of the links below and if you’re able to share then… read more
Fall fun with rides and runs
Now that the weather is starting to cool off, Labor Day weekend has been and gone, it’s time for rides and runs around Rhody. Here are eight rides and a run guaranteed to get your blood flowing and shake off that summer heat. Wooooop! Get registered for fall fun. Bike to: Every Saturday – RI Bridge Bike Shuttle Every Saturday thru October… 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
The Big Blue Bike Barn Gets a Green Boost
We’re happy to announce that Bike Newport received $10,000 from Rhode Island Foundation to ensure green infrastructure at the upcoming Big Blue Bike Barn. The work will include adding solar, collecting rainwater and fabricating furniture from locally sourced wood. Modeled on the successes of the Red Shed in Olneyville, our new Bike Barn will dramatically increase the… read more
Gears and Beers
Newport Craft and Bike Newport presents Gears & Beers. Join us for this event at the brewery Tuesday, August 28th from 6-8pm. Enjoy a fresh brew (or cocktail) while everyone shares skills and talks bikes. In this session we’ll cover the basics of how to fix a flat tire. Bring your bike if you’d like to learn… read more
RI Waves Coming Soon!
Newport Waves is Going Statewide The people of Newport, RI, use an everyday friendly gesture to address a very serious problem. It’s called the Newport Wave and it’s designed to save lives and now it’s going statewide. The Newport Wave was introduced in 2015 after three pedestrians lost their lives on the city’s streets in the… read more
Where else but RI can you ride the whole state in a morning?
The national organization Bike to the Beach raises funds for Autism Awareness and has partnered with Bike Newport for the past six years. It’s that time of year again where we set up a Bike Newport team to ride the metric century from Woonsocket and raise funds for Autism Speaks. The Bike Newport team leads the ride… read more
New signs on Broadway – “Walk Your Bike”
Residents of West Broadway Apartments (the Paramount) are happy to see new signs posted by neighbor Bike Newport, reminding people not to ride bicycles on sidewalks. “Be courteous. Walk your bike. Yield to pedestrians.” The signs also cite the city ordinance 10.72.100 which addresses bicycle operation laws. Look for the signs in the Paramount courtyard… read more
The Wheely Fun Family Adventures hit Newport
What do you do when a very cool family – biking from Nova Scotia to NYC – gets in touch about getting across the bridges? Host them of course!! Check out their blog post about a couple of days in Newport. Thanks to Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and the RI Bridge Bike Shuttle for making… read more
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