North Region
Providence County & Providence Metro
The state’s largest city, the cradle of industry along the Blackstone River, and the hills of Foster and Glocester. The Northern Region has a diverse topography and population. Home to three of the state’s bike paths, miles of on-street bike lanes and thousands of cyclists.
Get involved!
Find the people doing the work to make your ride safer. Volunteer groups, riding partners and local boards and committees.
Where to ride
Find maps and more info at these sites.
The Blackstone River Bikeway extends from Cumberland to Woonsocket and on into Massachusetts.
Blackstone heritage corridor
Blackstone River Bikeway
The Washington Secondary Bike Path is the state’s longest bike path running from Cranston to Coventry.
Washington Secondary Bike Path
The East Bay Bike Path extends from Providence all the way to Bristol. The path passes from the city through historic communities and is a favorite for families and commuters.
Other great places to ride
George Washington State Campground in Chepachet/Glocester
Diamond Hill Park in Cumberland has a pump track and an extensive network of mountain bike trails.
Lincoln Woods has miles of on and off-road paths right outside of Providence.
Snake Den State Park Johnston, RI.
RI Bike works with all of the cycling organizations in Providence County and the Providence Metro area to build more safe cycling paths and lanes.
Every Saturday, Spring through Fall, RI Bike runs the Bike Valet at the Farmer’s Market at Lippet Park. Let us park your bike, or volunteer to be a part of the RI Bike community!
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Regional News
Coming soon: Better biking in East Providence
The First Street Bike Lane Pilot Project is a temporary bike lane filling the gap between Warren Avenue and the Veterans Memorial Parkway in East Providence. It will…
Concern regarding lawsuit over Kennedy Plaza redesign
We at the Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition are dismayed the to read about the lawsuit filed by a group of downtown property owners against the City over the…
Read more… Concern regarding lawsuit over Kennedy Plaza redesign
Action needed: City Walk & Woony projects at risk
UPDATE: Our friends at the WRWC sent out an update – projects to move forward. Click here to read more. The City of Providence and RIDOT are about…
Read more… Action needed: City Walk & Woony projects at risk