On Friday May 24 RIDOT announced that the Blackstone River Bikeway will be closed in the Lonsdale Marsh area to work on the boardwalks. Work is scheduled for May 28 to May 30. The path will be closed between Route 123 (John Street) and Jones Street entrance. A suggested detour includes cautions of narrow lanes and… read more
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Providence Bike/Ped Commission Meets May 30
The Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory will hold its next meeting on Thursday May 30, 2013 at 4:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the first floor conference room of the Doorley Municipal building, 444 Westminster Street, Providence. Meetings are open to the public, with opportunities for comment on agenda items provided during the… read more
Bike To Work Day Raffle Winning Numbers
Thanks to everyone who came down to Burnside park this morning to enjoy the day, the breakfast and coffee. Very exciting to hear about the Providence Ciclovia series for this summer from Mayor Taveras. Of everyone who purchased tickets for the Raffle, the winning tickets, drawn randomly at 9:10 this morning are below: Item… read more
Another Cyclist Death
On the tail of Wednesday’s Ride of Silence dedicated to cyclist who have been killed, we are sorry to report multiple news sources (boston.com, Projo) are reporting the death of a North Providence High School cyclist: NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A North Providence High School student riding his bicycle died after he was struck… read more
Why Join the National Bike Challenge?
At our advocacy meeting last night, someone in attendance asked “why should I participate in the National Bike Challenge?” It’s a simple question and one many people have certainly asked themselves. If you already commute by bike, then why bother? Here are some points to think about: Participation in the National Bike Challenge gives advocacy… read more
2013 Ride of Silence
Looking for another Bike Month event? Come join the Ride of Silence, a tribute to fallen cyclists and a peaceful way to raise cycling awareness. Riders should assemble at 6:45pm (7pm departure) at the Nelson Fitness Center Brown University, Hope and Cushing Street. Route will follow Hope Street to Waterman then onto River Rd up… read more
Bike To Work Day, May 17
RIBIKE this year partnered with the City of Providence Healthy Communities Office to organize our annual invitation to everyone to ride a bicycle to work, and for those who ride already, to stop by and enjoy a treat courtesy of our sponsors. Dash and Legend Bicycle Shops will be on hand, with repair services being… read more
First Annual BikeFest RI, May 11
BikeFest RI is the bike festival to kick off the biking season in RI. This first annual festival kicks off a series of events over the course of the summer starting with BikeFest in May and ending with the Providence Cyclocross Festival in October. The festival welcomes anything that promotes, sells, or services the activity… read more
Let’s Rally Rhode Islanders to the National Bike Challenge
The National Bike Challenge starts tomorrow! From May 1st to September 30 bicyclists from across the country will be joining a friendly competition amongst riders who voluntarily track their miles.
Let’s ‘up’ Rhode Island participation this year! It’s crazy easy to join – simply follow this LINK to set up your account and then post your miles whenever you have the time. No stress. No new apps. No pressure. Lots of fun. Sign up on your own, or click HERE to join the statewide RIBIKE team.
Together we’ll rack up the miles and burn some calories. We’ll show the world the Ocean State has the numbers!
Spread the word! Invite your friends, family and colleagues to join. Post the link on your Facebook page, and tweet away, if that’s your thing. The sign up and reporting process is simple. There’s even a smartphone app to take it with you.
Click HERE for the 2013 National Bike Challenge site.
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Careful Where You Lock Those Bikes
There have been rumblings online over the past week about who was going around cutting bicycle locks in Providence. What started as a grassroots effort by Jack Madden, owner of Legend Bicycles, and led to an investigation and article by ecoRI, in which they report: A call to William Bombard, acting director of the city’s… read more
National Bike to School Day – May 8th
Bike Month is just around the corner and right at the beginning of the festivities is the National Bike to School Day on May 8th! We’d love to hear from our readers, does your local school participate in Bike to School Day? Are there plans in place at your local school district? We are organizing… read more
Most of the Detour Signs are Up!
We are pleased to announce that James Toomey, of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, worked with the various towns last week to get the majority of detour signs posted. These signs will guide cyclists trying to find their way around the closed Washington Bridge, between the North end of the East Bay Bike Path and… read more