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The Fourth Annual

Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll 2026

Neighbors brought helmets, walking shoes and a sense of adventure for two miles of traffic-free coastal views along the Sakonnet shoreline.

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Presented with

  • Bike Newport
  • Portsmouth Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • Town of Portsmouth
  • Portsmouth Police, Fire & DPW

Event details

Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll

Date
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Time
9:00am to 12:00pm
Place
324 Park Ave. Island Park, Portsmouth
  • Kids and leashed dogs were welcome
  • Kids Chalk Art Zone with prizes awarded
  • Helmets were encouraged for all riders and required for children under 15.
  • Pedestrians and young cyclists exited the roadway before roads reopened at 12:00pm.
Official poster for the fourth annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll
A crowd of cyclists and bikes gathered on Park Avenue during the 2026 Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll

Event Route & Schedule

The car-free route covered Park Ave (east of Mason Ave), Point Rd, Hummock Point Rd, Hummocks Ave through the Anthony Rd railroad overpass and the separated bike lane on the Sakonnet River Bridge.

The event ran 9:00am to 12:00pm. Road closures began at 8:30am and police details ran until 12:30pm.

Community Partner: Portsmouth Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

We're proud to partner with the Portsmouth Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Appointed by the Town Council, BPAC works to enhance the safety and accessibility of Portsmouth's streets and sidewalks. Their mission's focused on creating safe, equitable travel for everyone walking, rolling or riding in town through infrastructure improvements, community engagement and local advocacy.

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