Full Moon Rides with Bike Newport, Sponsored by AARP Rhode Island

Bike Newport is delighted to present another unforgettable season of our Full Moon Rides Sponsored by AARP Rhode Island. The secret is out about these highly enjoyable group rides around the beautiful Ocean Drive, made all the more beautiful by colorful Newport sunsets and the glistening full moon glow on the water. Be sure to register while space remains, and we look forward to riding with you.

We'll gather at Equality Park in downtown Newport, and once we get to King's Park our coastal route will bring us past scenic harbor, bay, and ocean views - lit first by the setting sun, and then by the rising moon.

Registration will be available each month after the prior ride completes. Tickets for the June 21st ride go on sale beginning May 23rd at 10:00pm (register here). Please keep an eye on our social media @bikenewportri for related announcements!

Suggested Donation: $10 per Rider. Donations are not required. All donations are welcome, and support Bike Newport's inclusive programs for bike safety education and advocacy. You'll see a 'Donate' option during checkout. Thank you!

The Ride:

We'll ride 13 miles on Newport’s scenic roads and coastline by the light of the moon – from downtown Newport to Green Bridge, around some of the beautiful Ocean Loop, and along the mansions of Bellevue Avenue. Please note: This ride is for riders aged 18 and above.

The March 25 ride gathers at 6:00pm, starts at 6:30, with sunset at 7:03, moonrise at 7:37
The April 23 ride gathers at 6:30pm, starts at 7:00, with sunset at 7:34, moonrise at 7:33
The May 23 ride gathers at 7:00pm, starts at 7:30, with sunset at 8:05, moonrise at 8:44
The June 21 ride gathers at 7:30pm, starts at 8:00, with sunset at 8:22, moonrise at 8:41
The July 21 ride gathers at 7:14pm, starts at 7:45, with sunset at 8:12, moonrise at 8:57
The August 19 ride gathers 6:30pm, starts at 7:00, with sunset at 7:37, moonrise at 7:57
The Sept 17 ride gathers at 5:30pm, starts at 6:00, with sunset at 6:50, moonrise at 6:47
The Oct 17 ride gathers 5:00pm, starts at 5:30, with sunset at 6:00, moonrise at 6:01

Registration:

• Registration is required for each ride. Complete this form to register.

• Times vary according to the moon rise.

• Mark your calendars and sign up... spaces fill up quickly!

• If, after signing up, you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so someone else may take your place.

2024 Full Moon Ride Dates:

Monday, March 25: Worm Moon (& penumbral lunar eclipse)

Tuesday, April 23: Pink Moon

Thursday, May 23: Flower Moon

Friday, June 21: Strawberry Moon

Sunday, July 21: Buck Moon

Monday, Aug. 19: Sturgeon Super Moon

Tuesday, Sept. 17: Harvest Super Moon (& partial lunar eclipse)

Thursday, Oct. 17: Hunter’s Super Moon

Event Details:

• This ride is for 18+. Suggested Donation is $10 per Rider, but is not a requirement.

• Meet at Equality Park W, Newport, RI 02840 (adjacent to Parlor Bar & Kitchen, 200 Broadway)

• This is a NIGHT ride, we will be riding on dark roads. A helmet, front headlight, and rear red blinking light are required to participate. Be sure your lights are well charged. Please also bring your water bottle, snack, and bicycle lock.

• Please check your air pressure, brakes, and gears to ensure your bike is in good working order before arriving. An air pump will be available at the start of the ride.

• Dress for the weather! We will cancel the ride if weather/road conditions are not safe and attempt a reschedule within 3 days. Keep an eye on our social media @BikeNewportRI for updates.

• This ride traverses downtown streets, and is suited for riders comfortable riding with traffic.

• If you'd like to follow the route, download the 'Ride Spot' app and follow along here. The route begins at Equality Park on Broadway, proceeds down Marlborough St, left onto America's Cup Ave., right onto lower Thames St, right onto Wellington Ave to King's Park, and then follows the coastal route to Fort Adams State Park, around the Ocean Loop, with a scenic stop at Ledge Road, down Bellevue Ave, to Touro St, and back to Broadway via Spring St.

• Thanks for registering. We look forward to riding with you. 🌝

Thanks to AARP Rhode Island for again sponsoring these popular Full Moon Rides!

When you register, you'll be invited to "opt-in" for Bike Newport to share your contact information with AARP Rhode Island - our host and generous sponsor. Once you do, AARP will contact you to confirm your interest. This is a wonderful way to find out about other programs that might interest you.