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
Bike Newport Volunteers to Assist on the PELL BRIDGE RUN
In case you’ve been sleeping – there’s going to be a BRIDGE RUN!! across the Newport Pell Bridge on Sunday, November 13. The first time in DECADES. This is where we get out of your cars and onto our beautiful bridge and support numerous local nonprofits in the process. THANKS to the Bike Newport volunteers… read more
More Bike Sales to Benefit Bike Newport
Newport Bicycle is selling off its 2011 rental fleet and a portion of the sales will be donated to Bike Newport. If you’re in the market for a comfortable local ride, here’s your chance to score a new bike at a great price and help out Bike Newport. Jamis Explorers, msrp $360 sale priced $200-225.… read more
Inaugural Bike Racks Dedicated on a Glorious Autumn Day
You can now tie up to a gorgeous iron anchor chain bike hitch in 14 locations in downtown Newport. Click HERE for photos, the full report and all of the bike rack locations. Thanks to all who participated and especially to our inaugural bike rack sponsors!