Holy Bicycles, Batman!
Vol. 4, No. 2, January 24th, 2015
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"I feel that I am entitled to my share of lightheartedness and there is nothing wrong with enjoying one's self simply, like a boy." ~ Leo Tolstoy, In response to criticism for learning to ride a bicycle at age 67



 News & Upcoming Events
 

Join us!
Bike Newport Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 27th


Come to Bike Newport HQ on January 27th to celebrate the last year and look forward to the next. Meeting will take place from 6:00-8:00pm at 437 Broadway. Refreshments provided. RSVP here.


We're inches from achieving our goal of $25,000.
Won't you help us get there? For one more week, we will 
double the value of your donation. Thanks to numerous generous supporters, we've raised $24,145! Please help us to achieve the full $25,000 match as we continue our work to improve bicycle education, awareness, and infrastructure in and around Newport. Donate here today.
 

Bike Newport Happy Hour
Thursday, February 3rd


 
Join us for our re-vamped monthly gathering – Bike Newport Happy Hour! at Parlor Bar & Kitchen, 200 Broadway, Newport. We'll meet to talk bikes, think out loud, and plan together over eats and libations starting at 5:30pm. Come share your ideas about bicycling and get to know fellow cyclists. This month's discussion topic will be winter riding and gear. 

 
"Galentine's Day"
Potluck and Bike Flick Night
Friday, February 13th
starting at 7pm


 
Hey ladies! Let's join with members of Women Bike RI for a "Galentine's Day" potluck dinner and a movie. We'll screen Wadjda - the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director. Location will be in Newport, TBA. Must RSVP
 
 

 

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 Regional Rides
 

Sun, Jan 25th: Winter Fun Ride

Blackstone Valley NEMBA and Rideyourassoff.com are presenting a winter fun ride complete with free food and beer at "Vietnam" in Holliston, MA. More info here.  






 


Now in three locations:

Office/HQ, 437 Broadway

Bike Garage at
Rogers High School

Bike Garage North at the Florence Gray Center.

 
BIKE HAPPENINGS
read on for more info!

Weekend 
Group Rides

check the calendar

Jan 25th
BV-NEMBA Winter Fun Ride

Jan 27th

Bike Newport
Annual Meeting


Feb 3rd
Bike Newport
Happy Hour


Feb 9th
RIBike Monthly Advocacy Meeting

Feb 13th

Galentine's Day
Bike Flick Night


Feb 21st
Fix-a-Flat Class at Ten Speed Spokes

 
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Want to help spread the bike love?

Volunteer 
with us!

We need your help with events, rides and projects throughout the year.

Volunteering opportunities include (but are not limited to): 


- Bike parking at special events

- Bike Library

- Off-road Mountain Bike Academy

- Group ride support

- Help with 
BIKE POWER: our pedal-powered generators

-
Night Bright equipment distributions

- Lend a hand at the
Bike Garages


- Bike art projects

And much more!

Contact
Liza to learn more. 
Bike Bits
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Ride Safe. Ride Happy. Bundle Up and Ride!
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