“The fastest I’ve ever fallen in love is 17 miles per hour. But I was safe, because I was wearing a bicycle helmet at the time.â€
― Jarod Kintz, 99 Cents For Some Nonsense
News & Upcoming Events
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Bike Newport Jersey!
Holiday Kids' Bike Sale
Sat, Nov 22nd
Get the little ones in your life on a bike! Join us at the Florence Gray Center on Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 3:00-6:00pm to browse our selection of used bikes for kids ages 3-10. Bikes will go to a good home for $10, $20, or $30 each. Proceeds benefit bike education programs. Happy (almost) holidays!
Lend Your Voice!
Thames and Spring Streetscape Workshops
Tue, Nov 18th & Wed, Nov 19th
From Memorial Blvd to Morton Ave, streetscape improvements are under consideration for Thames and Spring. A series of public and digital forums will inform the project leaders of Newport residents' collective vision for these two vital roadways. Join us at the three workshops to understand the opportunities for improving bicycle and pedestrian support on these streets.
Remember Real Mail?
Hey Bike Newport e-news subscribers! We love being connected via the web, but we also like the old fashioned way. Please send us your mailing address so we can have a complete record for all of our friends. We've got some goodies ready for the holiday season.
Rides: See Calendar
For Details & Updates
Off-Season "Show up and Ride"
Saturdays, November 15 - April 4
In the off-season, there's no telling what a Saturday morning might bring. Use Bike Newport as a meeting place - show up at 9:15 and see who's up for a ride. Roll out at 9:30. We'll be back to our regular group rides in April!
More Rides Statewide!
Sun, Nov 16th: NBW Newport Ride
Leaving from Fort Adams at 10am. 18/30 route options. More info here.
Sun, Nov 16: Lincoln Woods Fun Ride
Want to try out mountain biking? Join the RI chapter of the New England Mountain Biking Association (RI-NEMBA) in Lincoln Woods from 9am-12pm. More info here.
Ride Safe. Ride Happy. Ride!
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