Events

Summer is right around the corner, but before the heat sets in we've had some good weather for hiking and biking. Take advantage of this time while it lasts. The days are quite long now, perfect for an extended ride after work or after dinner. Most of the paths close at dusk, so plan your rides accordingly. As the bike path network grows longer, it's possible for longer rides and a chance to be farther away from where you started than you might realize. Once dusk sets in, it gets dark pretty fast on the paths!

As always, if you have an event you'd like listed here, please send e-mail to rigreenways@rigreenways.org.


Saturday, June 13, the Barrington Police Department along with the Bristol County Elks will sponsor a bike safety day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The main focus of the event, which will take place next to Shaw?s Supermarket along the East Bay Bike Path, is bicycle safety, although there will be fun activities for families.

The Providence Bicycle Coalition and the Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living are pleased to announce the second year of bike trains to Apeiron’s Sustainable Living Festival!

On June 6 & 7 (both Festival days), the PBC will lead rides from Providence Train Station to the festival site in Coventry, about 22 miles, starting at 8:30 and arriving at 10:30. Stops will be scheduled in Cranston, Warwick, West Warwick, and eastern Coventry to pick up additional riders. The first 50 registrants will get free Bike Train t-shirts, and ALL riders get free festival admission and some goodies.

The workshop schedule is great this year (including presentations from the PBC and the US Open Cycling Foundation), and this year’s music lineup is the best one yet, featuring Providence standouts (and national breakout) the Low Anthem, and folk favorite Dar Williams.

More information, including a registration form, are available at http://www.apeiron.org/slf2009/bike.html See you on the train!

Old Spolks: A new group with a series of rides across Rhode Island designed to be low-key and informal. Riders should meet at 9:30 a.m. ride day and rides start at 10 a.m.sharp. Each ride includes two 2 phases. Short rides of approximately 10 to 20 miles and longer rides usually from 40 to 50 miles. Call Carol or Eran at 886-8638 and let them know if you plan to go. Check out their schedule:

  • Thursday 6/4/09: East Bay Bike Path meet behind the Police Station in Warren
  • Tuesday 6/16/09: West Warwick Bike Path meet at the Caboose parking Area lot across from Royal Mill Condos


    Charlestown Citizens Alliance: The Charlestown Citizens Alliance maintains an electronic bulletin of many outdoor and green-minded activities in Charlestown.


    Other events on the greenways, trails, roads and waterways in Rhode Island and New England can be found directly at the following web pages ($ = indicates fee charged):

  • The Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island

  • Narrangansett Bay Wheelman

  • Appalachian Mountain Club, Narragansett chapter

  • Friends of the Pawtuxet River

  • R.I. Canoe and Kayak Association

  • Blackstone Valley Visitor Center

  • The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society ($)

  • Save The Bay ($)

  • Sakonnet Boathouse ($)

  • The Kayak Centre ($)

  • Audubon Society of Rhode Island ($)

  • Norman Bird Sanctuary($)

  • Ocean State Adventures (Kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.)

  • EMS Climbing School (Although the school is based in North Conway, N.H., the Garden City EMS store runs courses at several Rhode Island locations.)($)


    In Massachusetts:

  • Bike Rides For Ordinary People
  • Charles River Wheelmen
  • Nashoba Valley Pedalers
  • North Shore Cyclists
  • Seven Hills Wheelmen


    Contact us:
    GARI Committee Chairwoman Sue Barker
    Questions and suggestions, e-mail the Webmaster