On Saturday, September 22nd, The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council(WRWC)will hold the 3rd annual Woony River Ride. The ride explores the watershed of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed in Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield and North Providence. With options for 27- or 50-miles, riders explore the ridges, valleys, country roads, urban areas and historical sites… read more
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Fusion Fest 2012, in Warren: special goodies for cyclists
This annual rock festival in Warren returns this Saturday (Sept 8). The food trucks there to feed the hungry masses will all offer goodies to cyclists (e.g., free jimmies at the Like No Udder soft serve truck). Just a quarter-mile from the East Bay Bike Path! Blount’s Clam Shack, 335 Water Street, from 11 am… read more
Wash Out on EBBP
For those traveling the EBBP in Riverside. It’s located between the Lincoln Ave. and Crescent View Ave crossings, right near where Sherman Street dead ends at the bike path with Bell Ave. This picture is from early July when I first alerted RIDOT of the hazard. Since then, they appear to have made some attempts… read more
Ciclovia Providence: update & confirmation
Providence’s first-ever ciclovia is on! As previously advertised, the City will exclude motor vehicles from Broad St (between Thurbers Ave and Prairie Ave) from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, September 9. Lots of vendors, exhibitors, musicians, and more will line up along the street. Best of all, did I mention NO CARS? Big… read more
George Redman Funeral Arrangements
According to the Providence Journal obituary: His Funeral will begin on Monday at 8 AM from the Rebello funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Ave., East Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be at RI Veteran’s Cemetery in Exeter.… read more
George Redman Passes
It’s a sad day for RI bicycle advocates. We received word that the “Father of the East Bay Bike Path” passed away yesterday. Steve Church let us know that he: received a phone call this morning from Mrs. Redman and she informed me that George Redman passed away yesterday. George was one of the founding pioneers in… read more
RIDOT closing section of Coventry Greenway – August 20th
According to a Coventry Patch article The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced Friday that it is scheduled to close a section of the Coventry Greenway in Coventry on Monday, August 20, 2012. The path will be closed to all users from Station Street to the area of Town Farm Road, where the path… read more
George Washington Bridge Closed for 2 years
As many have already probably found, or read elsewhere, starting on July 9th, 2012, RIDOT is finally beginning working on the George Washington Bridge connector of the East Bay Bike Path. This project will widen the barely 3 foot wide sidewalk in to the George Redman Linear Park. Unfortunately, despite many conversations with RIDOT and… read more
What if Roads Were Treated Like Cycle Lanes?
What if roadways were treated with the same “respect” as bicycle and pedestrian facilities? This is exactly the question The London Cycling Campaign is asking on a recent blog post. I do encourage everyone to have a look at the images they posted, none of them will likely shock you. I’m sure we all have… read more
2012 Annual Meeting and Open Forum on Riding in Rhode Island
Updated: Location Changed! The Board of the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition will be holding it’s annual member’s meeting on Monday, July 9th 2012. The evening will begin with a short formal meeting to elect Vice President and Treasurer as well as establish committee chairpersons. After the business is concluded, a presentation discussing highlights of… read more
Cabot Community Tour and Bicycles
The 2012 Community Tour celebrates those who give their hearts, time and skills to strengthen communities. The two-month program kicked off on May 12 in Miami and continues up the East Coast, closely following the route of the East Coast Greenway and culminating in Portland, Maine, on July 7, the International Day of Cooperatives. The Tour… read more
Bikes, Food, & Music in Warren
Thanks to Discover Warren: Food Trucks on the Waterfront, Warren RI on June 30, 4-7 pm, at Burrs Hill Park. The 7 participating food trucks will have specials for cyclists – just show them your helmet or your East Coast Greenway cap! Easily accessed from the East Bay Bikepath… food by Mijos Tacos, Rocket, Like… read more