“Cycle tracks will abound in Utopia.†~ H.G. Wells
News & Upcoming Events
Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
Monday, July 21
Calling all Bike Newport volunteers: it's time to celebrate your generosity of time and spirit! Come eat, play games, and hang with us at the HQ backyard at 437 Broadway. BYOBlanket/lawn chair, and bring a dish or drink if you feel - but there will be plenty! Come hungry and we'll ride it off later! The party starts at 6pm.
Note: No Bike Garage @ Rogers that night
Newport Folk Festival
July 25-27
Newport's biggest summer event is bike-friendly!
* Park n' Bike! *
Ditch that car as soon as you get to town. Now you and your friends can park for free at our HQ, pop on your bike and head to Fort Adams. First come, first served. Check out the details HERE.
* Bike to Fort Adams *
Sail past the traffic and smile all the way :) Bikes get premier parking right at the entrance gate and Bike Newport volunteers are on hand to assist!
* Lend a Hand *
Volunteer at Bike Parking and pop in the festival for your favorite acts! We still have a few volunteer slots left. EMAIL us with your name, email, cell, and preferred shift.
Shifts:
Fri 7/25: 2:30-8:30p
Sat 7/26: 7a-1p, 9a-3p, 2:30-8:30p
Sun 7/27: 9a-3p, 2:30-8:30p
Sunset Biking + Yoga Series
Tuesday, August 5th
RSVP here
Join us for the second Sunset Biking + Yoga Series in partnership with Thames Street Yoga! Meet at the King Park gazebo at 6pm for an 11-mile Ocean Drive loop followed by a one-hour outdoor yoga class. $10, BYO mat or towel. Helmets required.
Rides: See Calendar
For Details & Updates
Bike Newport Group Rides:
(Most) Saturdays: 8:45 a.m. Ocean Drive loop with starts at Miantonomi and Touro Parks
Off Island rides:
Cape Cod: August 25th
Martha's Vineyard: September 27&28th
Block Island: October 5th
Check the calendar.
More Rides Statewide!
 Sun, July 20th: Ocean State Women's 100
Join Women Bike RI for the Rapha Women's 100 - a metric century (63 mile) ride with women around the globe! Ride starts and ends at URI, route details here. Contact Liza for more details or join the Facebook group.
 Sun, August 10th: Ride 'Round Rhody
The sixth annual RRR bike-a-thon will inspire and enable hundreds of participants to raise more than $100,000 for local cancer treatment and clinical trials that will have a national impact. rrrhody.org
Ride Safe. Ride Happy. Ride!
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