Do you have ideas for improving bicycling in Rhode Island? We want to hear them. Join us for our first Zoom Advocacy meeting on Monday July 13, 6-8 pm. As we have said before, many of our activities are on pause, but advocacy must continue. We want to hear from you! Here are the details:… read more
News Archive
Sad News
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our respected board member, Jerry Hobbs. Jerry brought a great deal to the RI Bike Board– critical thinking, creativity and an eagerness to get the projects done. He was an enthusiastic cyclist who was willing to be involved in making bicycling better for everyone, off and on… read more
Bonus Friday Scavenger Hunt
There are five Fridays this May, so here’s another Friday scavenger hunt to try!
It’s Friday! Scavenger hunt time!
Here’s your weekly scavenger hunt challenge. This one is focused on Providence’s East Side and combines on-road and off-road riding. Follow the cue sheet and see how many of the pictures you can match! Ride safely and let us know how it goes!
Your weekly scavenger hunt challenge!
Oh, it is a beautiful day for a ride on a bike path! If you need a little extra motivation to get out on your wheels, here it is! Tricia Harris and Betty Bourret–a recent RI Cyclist of the Day!– share these especially colorful pictures of some of the great things you can see along… read more
Biking in a time of coronavirus: a quick survey of bicycling
If you have about 7 minutes or so to spare, please fill out this survey about biking behavior. Paths to Progress is a coalition of Rhode Island groups and individuals dedicated to recreational and transportation paths throughout our state. Paths to Progress was instrumental in getting both Green Economy Bonds passed in 2016 and 2018… read more
Another scavenger hunt to try!
Today we share a scavenger hunt from our friends at Bike Newport. The Not-Just-Newport scavenger hunt may be just the thing to perk up your weekend. As usual, please ride safely and follow all the distancing rules. If you go, post some pics and tag Bike Newport and RI Bike! We want to see what… read more
Revolutionary Providence Self Guided Bike Tour
Saddle up on this Rhode Island Independence Day to learn some Providence revolutionary history! Follow the link on our Bike Month page to a wonderful self guided bike tour designed by R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission’s Sarah Zurier. Have fun!
Bike Scavenger Hunt 1
Check here for a great challenge this week. James Baumgartner took some beautiful pictures along the Blackstone River Bikeway for you to try to find. Please remember to adhere to all the new normal rules: mask, distance and if it is crowded, try another day. But do get out and enjoy this beautiful trail! Don’t… read more
#StillBikeMonth
Calling all Rhode Island bicyclists! Even though it will look a bit different this year, May is still Bike Month and we at RI Bike will be celebrating all month long. We have some fun local activities for you and will pass along some national challenges, as well. Look for our weekly riding inspiration here… read more
Bike Newport–PROGRESS ON THE FIRST MILE – SITE INVESTIGATIONS
PROGRESS ON THE FIRST MILE – SITE INVESTIGATIONS April 16, 2020 Here’s what the attached notice (see below) from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Rhode Island Department of Transportation means: The Shared Use Path (aka First Mile Bikeway) is part of the Pell Bridge Ramp Realignment project. The required environmental assessment of the… read more
Advocacy meeting canceled
As is probably obvious, the advocacy meeting that would normally be held on Monday, April 13 is canceled. However, that does not mean that advocacy is canceled. I know that many of you have interesting and important ideas about how to improve bicycling in Rhode Island, even in the midst of our new reality. I… read more