April 30, 2025
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Bike to work, track your trips and win cool prizes in the Commuter Bike Challenge, May 1 – 31, 2025
Providence, Rhode Island – In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) Commuter Resource RI team is launching a No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge beginning on Thursday, May 1 and ending on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
It’s free and easy to participate! Visit drivelessri.com to create an account and start logging your bike trips. The more you bike to work, the more chances you have to win prizes. You don’t have to bike all the way every day; just one bike trip to your local bus or train stop during the challenge counts!
The No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge is a fun and engaging way to encourage people to try the healthy option of pedal power for part or all of their commute. Choosing to ride a bicycle to work offers many benefits including saving money, boosting morale and health, reducing traffic congestion, and reducing harmful automobile emissions.
RIPTA is also reminding the public that biking and taking the bus can be a winning combination. All of RIPTA’s fixed-route buses are equipped with a bicycle rack that can fit two bicycles each. RIPTA’s bicycle racks allow riders to bike part of the way to work and let RIPTA get them the rest of the way there.
This month-long celebration encourages commuters to bike to work as much as possible, and members of RIPTA’s Commuter Resource RI team will be there to cheer them on. Our team will set up Celebration Stations at various locations with raffle prizes, giveaways, and snacks for cyclists. Follow this schedule to find our team:
No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge Schedule:
Stop by our Celebration Station on your commute and pick up some free Bike to Work swag and refreshments.
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 7:30am – 9am
Newport Park & Ride J.T. Connell Highway
Wednesday, May 4, 2025 | 6:30am – 9am
29 Warren Ave., East Providence (At the base of Washington Bridge)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 6:30am – 9am
Memorial Park, South Main St. and College Hill, Providence
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 6:30am – 9am
Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, across from Plant City in Providence
Wednesday, May 16, 2025 | 7am – 9am
Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 4pm – 6pm
Providence Amtrak Station
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 6:30am – 9am
Jewelry District, corner of Ship St. and Richmond St., Providence
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | No Pollute Commute Closing Party at the Guild PVD Beer Garden. Along the scenic Providence River in the beautiful 195 District Park, the Guild PVD beer garden allows people to come together in the park to enjoy a pint and some food while taking in the sights of the city skyline. They will be hosting a Bike to Work Month Closing Party from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Stop by on your bike and enjoy one complimentary drink to wrap up Bike to Work Month.
Commuter Resource RI works year-round to educate the public about riding RIPTA and other modes of public transportation while also supporting alternatives such as carpools, vanpools, and biking.
The No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge is also made possible by community sponsors including NBX Bikes, Cleverhood, Friendly Bike Shop, Manhattan Portage Bags, Boxed Water, Green Guru, Munroe Dairy, Beautiful Day and The Guild.
Need help planning your commute? Contact our transit specialists at commuter@ripta.com. For more information on the No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge, please visit RIPTA.com/BiketoWork.