Southeast & Islands Region
Bristol and Newport Counties
To the East of Narragansett Bay are the stunning seaside farms and coastal communities of Bristol and Newport Counties. Quiet country roads and Newport’s bustling streets can all be great for biking.
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 East Bay Bike Path extends from Bristol all the way to Providence. The path passes through historic communities right into the city and is a favorite for families and commuters.
Other great places to ride
Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown and its neighbor across the water in Newport, Fort Adams State Park both have quiet paths for riding among the historic structures.
RI Bike works with all of the cycling organizations in the East Bay to build more safe cycling paths and lanes.
Looking to help making bicycling better in your home town? Volunteer to be a part of the RI Bike community!
Why I Bike - Barry
I joke I went from 8 million (NYC) to 8000 (Davis CA) in 1961 just as the U of California was planning a vast expansion fully incorporating bicycling and discouraging cars. I didn’t have a car so did all my travel by bike as did most others....read more