Rhode Island Coast Bike Vacation

• Cycle on Rhode Island’s first multi-town bike path – the paved East Bay Bike Path that hugs the shoreline of Narragansett Bay
• Ride on the railway tracks using a fleet of pedal-powered rail-bikes
• Stroll along Newport’s Cliff Walk, rated the #1 attraction in Rhode Island
• Sample fresh local seafood, including lobsters, quahogs, and “chowdah”
• Cycle along Newport’s famous Ocean Drive, known for its jaw-dropping splendor – from the opulent mansions of the Gilded Age, to the spectacular views over Narragansett Bay
• Tour Newport’s Breakers mansion, once owned by the Vanderbilt family, and considered the grandest of all Newport’s Gilded Age mansions

• Enjoy a breathtaking boat ride on a restored 1929 rum runner boat, and relive the “thrill of the chase” of the smuggler boats from the days of Prohibition – all while sipping on our own rum punch
• Set sail on our 80-foot schooner, which we’ve chartered to take us out on the waters around Newport, which is known as “the sailing capital” of the United States
• Stay at a resort island (Block Island) that was deemed one of the “Last Great Places” by the Nature Conservancy – there are no traffic lights; all 17 miles of beach are open to the public; and all the Island’s power is provide by an offshore wind farm
• Enjoy the cooler weather in late May (average max temp is 70 degrees), before it gets too hot, and before the crowds arrive

• 6 days of cycling, boat trips, a rail-bike excursion, and other activities
• 5 nights of lodging overlooking the water (one night at Bristol Harbor Inn, three nights at Newport Harbor Island Resort, and one night at Hotel Manisses on Block Island)
• 9 meals (5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners), catering to all dietary needs
• Free use of our bikes, along with a helmet, rear rack bag for your personal items, rear safety light and triangle, water bottle, and T-shirt. E-bikes available (limited supply)
• Superior level of support throughout your stay (each trip comes with two 15-passenger vans and three professional bike tour guides)
• Ride with GPS navigation (using your own phone) or paper route notes
• Exclusive GBT activities, including: our rail-bike excursion; guided tour of a Newport Mansion; and three boat trips (rum runner, sailing schooner, and fast ferry)
• Full access to our online photo gallery with photos/videos from your trip
• Small group size of 15-20 people (or organize your own private trip)

Starting in Providence, we head south on a 15-mile paved bike path on our way to exploring the many bike-friendly islands in the Narragansett Bay. We promise you breathtaking rides along the shore, where the road curves and bends around headlands, with ever-changing views of picturesque coves, crashing waves, lighthouses, and waterfront estates clinging to rocky outcroppings.

At other times we’ll be riding on quiet back roads through rolling farmland, meadows, wildlife refuges, and seaside towns – all framed by the sparkling waters of the Narragansett Bay.

Even though it’s the smallest state in the country (only 37 miles wide), Rhode Island boasts over 400 miles of shoreline to explore, thanks to the Narragansett Bay – New England’s largest estuary.

Rather than thinking of the water as a barrier (to our cycling), we relish the opportunity to venture out on the protected waterways that are a treasured part of everyday life here. During the week we’ll take several boat excursions – via sailboat, rum runner, and ferry – to explore the Bay and its 30 islands and 29 lighthouses.

Besides biking and boating, we will also explore the scenic beauty of Rhode Island in a totally new and exciting way, aboard a fleet of pedal-powered rail-bikes.

Utilizing a six-mile stretch of historic track not used by trains (thankfully), our excursion will “ride the rails” along Aquidneck Island with spectacular views of the water.