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Vol. 3, No. 18, October 2nd, 2014
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"Those who wish to control their own lives and move beyond existence as mere clients and consumers – those people ride a bike."
~ Wolfgang Sachs, former Chairman of Greenpeace, Germany
News & Upcoming Events
Green Drinks at Bike Newport - Tonight!
437 Broadway, 5:30-7:30pm
Green Drinks is a global network of rotating gatherings, bringing together people interested and involved in a variety of environmental, conservation, and sustainability issues. Get to know Green Drinks Newport! Bike Newport is happy to host this month's event in our offices at 437 Broadway. Join us tonight, October 2, as Green Drinks honors Rachel Lessne, owner of Green Envy Eco Boutique. She is receiving the annual Environmental Stewardship Award from the Newport Energy and Environment Commission. Come hear more about Rachel's achievements and Bike Newport's fall programming, drink and eat refreshments from Newport Vineyards, Spring Street Spirits, Humble Pie Company, the Wharf Pub, and Diego's, talk green issues and be merry!
Junior Bike Mechanics Kicks Off
at Pell Elementary School
Third and fourth graders at Pell Elementary School learn about
basic bike tools.
International Walk & Bike to School Day
Wednesday, October 8th
All over the globe, students will strap on their sneakers and helmets to join the healthy movement to walk or bike to school on October 8th - and every day! As part of the national Safe Routes to School initiative, Bike Newport will be at Thompson Middle School before school on Oct. 8th to launch our biking and walking incentive program. We'll also register bikes and hand out prizes for those who walk or bike that day. Let's encourage our kids to get active, reduce their environmental impact, and start the day with a healthy walk or ride. If your little ones are too young to walk or ride alone, make it a family affair!
Volunteers Needed: Providence Cyclocross Festival and Gran Fondo New England
Saturday-Sunday, October 4th-5th
Volunteers needed this weekend for the KMC Cyclocross Festival (Saturday) and Gran Fondo New England (Sunday). This is a huge weekend for bicycling in Providence and a ton of fun! If you can, please consider signing up for a shift here. Want to ride one of the 28/63/104 mile courses? Registration info here.
Rides: See Calendar
For Details & Updates
LOCATION CHANGE: Bike Newport Group Rides
Every Saturday, weather dependent, Bike Newport leads local island rides - Ocean Drive and/or Middletown beaches, ranging from 12 to 25 miles. All rides are no-drop and mixed pace. Beginning Sat 10/4,the rides will meet at Bike Newport headquarters at 437 Broadway at 9:15am and leave at 9:30am. If you haven’t joined a group ride yet – give it a try! Fall is the best time of year for a crisp morning ride.
More Rides Statewide!
 Sun, Oct 5th (and every Sunday): Narragansett Bay Wheelmen
Join NBW for their Fall Foliage ride, leaving from Ponagansett High School at 10am. 20/40/64 mile options. More info here.
 Sat, Oct 11th: SpokesWomen Cycling
Cranberry Metric. Start Raynham, MA. 35 mile loop. More info here.
 Mon, Oct 13th: Jamestown Classic
39th annual race organized by the Jamestown Rotary Club with USA road cycling and Gran Fondo Combined Start events. More info here.
Ride Safe. Ride Happy. Ride!
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