Dear Friends, Help us make Newport a truly Bike Friendly Community, a city where it’s so safe, convenient and inviting for anyone to walk or bike, that we ultimately reduce the number of cars and busses on our overcrowded, overburdened streets by hundreds or even thousands per day. That’s where we’re heading … together. For all… read more
Thompson Middle School Bike/Walk Challenge Wraps Up With Grand Prizes!
From late October to Thanksgiving break, we worked with Thompson Middle School to promote and inspire more biking and walking to school. Through daily encouragement and weekly raffles, over 25% of the student body participated. On Tuesday, Nov 25th, three grand prize winners were drawn from among the students who biked or walked the most during the challenge.… read more
Announcing the Thompson Middle School #BikeWalkChallenge!
^two bikers sport their “I Biked to School Today!” stickers Did you know that children who start the day by walking or biking to school are engaged in the physical activity that contributes to a healthier lifestyle, a better outlook, higher self-esteem, improved independence, and, ultimately, better performance in school? Starting today, October 27th, students at Newport’s… read more
Fall Back and Light Up!
We hate to say it, but daylight saving’s time is just around the corner. It will get darker a lot earlier, but that’s NO reason to stop cycling and every reason to make sure you’re WELL-LIT! On the weekend of Nov. 1st-2nd, head to Newport Bicycle, Ten Speed Spokes, or Pedal Power Bicycle Shop. to “Fall Back and Light… read more
Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 16
DOWNLOAD the Bike to Work Day poster HERE. Newport’s 4th annual Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 16. We encourage everyone who can to leave the car home and hop in the saddle – it’s fun, healthy, invigorating AND makes us more happy and productive. Give it a try and see what you think. Maybe it… read more
Registration for the 2014 Father’s Day Ride is Now OPEN!
It’s our pleasure to announce that registration for the 2nd annual Elliot Kaminitz Father’s Day Ride on Sunday, June 15th is now OPEN! One never tires of riding Newport’s magnificent Ocean Drive. Enjoy it with your family and friends this Father’s Day, while you support cycling education and engineering, and honor the legacy of Elliot… read more
Exciting RACK ’em UP donations are rolling in…
Synergy #4 (mixed media cyanoprint by artist Robert Davidson) will be featured at the silent auction. [divider style=”medium”] [spacer height=”7px”] Wow! We’ve got some amazing items lined up for our Bike Newport Night: RACK ’em UP! raffle and silent auction. Many local businesses, organizations and individuals are donating exciting items! Original art, bike friendly apparel,… read more
March 19th is Bike Newport Night: RACK ’em UP!
Hold the Date for RACK ‘EM UP! Bike Newport Night 2014 will take place on Wednesday, March 19th, 6-9pm , at the fabulous MIDTOWN OYSTER BAR. Details below. And be sure to join the event on Facebook. Every March, while the roads are still slick with wintry mix and our dreams of warm, oceanside rides are so strong we… read more
Be Your Own Best Defense.
(above graphic: www.looksavealife.com) Two pedestrians died this week in Newport – in two separate incidents – both were hit by cars while crossing in a marked crosswalk. Robert Silvia, 56, was in his wheelchair crossing Memorial Blvd. Sharon Gerlach, 58, was crossing Bellevue Avenue in front of the shop she has co-owned with her sister for 32… read more
Newport Celebrates Bicycle Friendly Community Award
On Wednesday, November 20th, cyclists and supporters of all ages gathered at Newport City Hall to watch John Siemiatkoski of the League of American Bicyclists present the City of Newport with Rhode Island’s first Bicycle Friendly Community award. This designation announces to all who reside in and visit Newport that it is a great place to ride… read more
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