Cycling Rhode Island

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The Rhode Island DOT has released its latest map of cycling roads in the state. The new bike map highlights more than 50 miles along the state's eight major bike paths and suitable roads for safe cycling routes.
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Cover of 2009 RIDOT Bike MapRhode Island 2010 cycling maps Download the 2010 edition of the Guide to Bicycling in the Ocean State, produced by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Narragansett Bay Wheelmen . Print copies can be ordered by calling (401) 222-4203 Ext. 4033 or by clicking here to complete an online request form. Guide to Bicycling in the Ocean State 2009-2010 - Statewide Map
Guide to Bicycling in the Ocean State 2009-2010 - Information Side (small)
Guide to Bicycling in the Ocean State 2009-2010 - Information Side (large)


View an interactive map of Rhode Island bikeways on this site.

RI MapBlackstone Valley BikewayBlackstone Valley BikewayWhen completed, the Blackstone River Bikeway will extend forty-eight miles from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. , connecting to the existing East Bay Bikepath and then continue on to Bristol, RI.

The map on the left links to the Masssachusetts section, which is still in the early stages of construction. On-road routes currently parallel the eventual bike path. The map on the right links to the Rhode Island section.

The map on the right includes the 11.5 mile section that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation completed from Woonsocket, RI (map to trailhead). It heads south through Cumberland, Lincoln, and Ashton, RI. Much of the Bikeway follows the towpath of the former Blackstone Canal. An on-road stretch takes you to the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, and other local streets can take you to the14.5 mile East Bay Bikepath along Narragansett Bay to Bristol, RI. More information is available from the RI DOT bike page.Read more and view route maps

RI Bike Paths for Commuting & Recreation

East Bay Bike Path: 14.5 miles between India Point Park in Providence and Independence Park in Bristol.

Washington Secondary Bike Path: 14.2 miles between Garfield St. in Cranston and the area of Town Farm Road in Coventry.

Blackstone River Bikeway: 11.6 miles between Valley Falls Heritage Park off Broad Street in Cumberland and River’s Edge Park off Davison Avenue in Woonsocket.

Ten Mile River Greenway: 2 miles between Ferris Ave. in east Providence and Armistice Blvd. in Pawtucket.

South County Bike Path: 7.8 miles between the Kingston RR Station in West Kingston (South Kingstown) and Mumford Road in Narragansett.

Woonasquatucket River Bikeway: 5.1 miles between Providence Place Mall and Lyman Ave. in Johnston.

Quonset Bike Path: 2.5 miles from Post Road (Rte. 1) and Calf Pasture Point nature area in the Quonest Business Park in North Kingstown. The path offers access to a large conservation area and pristine beach on Narragansett Bay. Click here for map.

Wilson Park Bikeway http://www.northkingstown.org A 1.5 mile loop circling the seventy-five-acre Wilson Park in Colonial Wickford. The path offers picnic spots, hidden coves, waterviews, and nearby shopping for antiques and boutiques. Suitable for bikers, walkers and rollerbladers. Full handicap accessiblility.

Coventry Greenway. A converted railway, this five-mile, completely paved greenway is popular with many hikers and bicyclists as a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. Three miles of the trail have been designated as the first Rhode Island segment of the East Coast Greenway, which will span from Maine to Florida. Scheduled completion in fall of 2011. Eastern segment under construction by JH Lynch from 8/09 thru 6/2011. West Warwick line to Station Street closed during consturction. Phase II (West) Station to Coventry Center will be under construction (July through December 2011) and will be closed during construction.

William C. O'Neill Bike Path A 5.6 mile paved course beginning at the historic Kingston Train Station, skirting the Great Swamp and the scenic Ministerial Road areas and leading to Peace Dale and Wakefield ending at Route 108. Suitable for bikers, walkers and in-line skaters. Beautiful photography opportunities. Crosses historic Main Street in Wakefield.


Washington Secondary Bike Path


East Bay Bike Path

Blackstone Valley Bikeway

Narragansett Bay Wheelmen are Rhode Island's prominent cycling club.  View interactive route maps of NBW rides.  Download Cue Sheets

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