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Bridge Bike Partners Announce: Sakonnet Bridge Bike Lane Celebration!

April 14, 2015

^photo by Dave Hansen, courtesy of the Newport Daily News Ride at 11am. Program at 1pm. The newly-assembled Bridge Bike Partners – made up of the Tiverton Trailblazers, Bike Fall River, Narragansett Bay Wheelmen, Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition, and Bike Newport  – are announcing a celebratory ride and program on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in recognition of the…  read more

Related posts in Aquidneck Island, Bike path, Bridge, Newport, Portsmouth, Rhode Island - statewide, Safety

Bike Newport Seeks Summer Intern

January 30, 2015

Do you love biking? Would you like to see more people of all ages riding bikes? Bike Newport is a nonprofit organization with a mission of improving, encouraging, and facilitating bicycling in and around Newport for the health and well-being of our youth and families and as a viable and enjoyable method of transportation for…  read more

Related posts in Bike racks, Group rides, Rhode Island - statewide

It’s a Match – Double Your Donation!

December 12, 2014

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

Related posts in Education, Fundraiser, Infrastructure - planning, Newport, Rhode Island - statewide, Safety

Thompson Middle School Bike/Walk Challenge Wraps Up With Grand Prizes!

December 1, 2014

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

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Announcing the Thompson Middle School #BikeWalkChallenge!

October 27, 2014

^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

Related posts in Commuting, Family, Rhode Island - statewide, Safe Routes to School, Transportation

Fall Back and Light Up!

October 16, 2014

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

Related posts in Newport, Rhode Island - statewide, Safety

Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 16

May 9, 2014

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

Related posts in Bike to work, Commuting, Newport, Rhode Island - statewide

Registration for the 2014 Father’s Day Ride is Now OPEN!

April 18, 2014

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

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Exciting RACK ’em UP donations are rolling in…

March 11, 2014

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

Related posts in Advocacy, Bike racks, Bike shops, Fundraiser, Newport, Newport Folk Fest, Rhode Island - statewide, Sponsors - partners

March 19th is Bike Newport Night: RACK ’em UP!

February 19, 2014

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

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