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
Bike Newport Welcomes New Board Members
We are very pleased to introduce our four new Board Members. Sarah Whitehouse Atkins, Renee Kaminitz, Bob Rulli, and Jim Ryan all bring invaluable skills and experience that will help guide and shape Bike Newport’s efforts to improve and encourage cycling in our City by the Sea. For their bio briefs and more information about… read more
City of Newport Achieves National Bike Friendly Community Status!
Yesterday, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards and Newport has been named a Bronze BFC – the first BFC in the state of Rhode Island! Read the League’s front page story about Newport here. “Newport is playing a critical role in creating a truly Bicycle Friendly America,” said… read more
Providence Park(ing) Day Noontime Bike Ride!
This Friday marks a very special event in our state capital – Park(ing) Day is an annual global event where artists, designers, activists, and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and Transport PVD have helped to organize the inaugural Park(ing) Day in Providence, where… read more
GROUP RIDE UPDATES
GROUP RIDE CALENDAR Join us as we make our way around the Ocean Drive and around the State Bikeways. More info in the Bike Newport Calendar. Day of rides, please check Facebook or the calendar for updates, or call (401) 924-3222. CHANGE of Plan: Sunday, 6/30, we will begin at the Blackstone Valley Bikeway (not in East Providence as previously planned).… read more
Register to Win – 12 tix to Common Fence Music 21st season!
This just in! Everyone who registers for the Fathers Day Ride – or makes a donation of $50 or more – by midnight, Friday, June 7, will be entered to win TWELVE TICKETS to Common Fence Music’s upcoming season: “Six Shows for Two” – selected from shows listed on the 21st season membership show list –… read more
The Bike to Work Day Report
photo by Chuck Flippo Map, Bike Friendly Businesses and shared lanes coming to Spring and Thames Streets – read on! SPONSORS: B2WD 2013 was made possible by our generous sponsors AARP of Rhode Island and Discover Newport. THE 3RD EDITION NEWPORT BIKE MAP was released to rave reviews! The new map is double the size and now includes all of… read more
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