Newport Public Library
Bike4Books Bicycle Tours!
May 17 and September 27, 2025
Over the past 25 years Newport Public Library’s annual bicycle tour has been a popular opportunity for recreation, food, and much needed support for a great community resource. We are pleased to announce that we will have two bike tours in 2025! We will have an Eastern Perry County tour on May 17, and our traditional Western Perry County tour on Sept. 27, 2025.
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO SEE YOU AT REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE RIDE, WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE PRE-REGISTERED!
The cost for the May 17 ride includes rest stop refreshments and lunch. Pre-registered riders also get a short-sleeved T-shirt. We want to be clear that the only way to get a t-shirt for the ride is to pre-register for the ride by the date provided on the online registration website https://nplbike4books.itemorder.com/shop/home/ or by registering directly with Newport Public Library.
The cost for the September 27 ride includes rest stop refreshments and lunch. Pre-registered riders also get a long-sleeved T-shirt. We want to be clear that the only way to get a t-shirt for the September 27 ride is to pre-register for the ride by the date provided on the online registration website https://nplbike4books.itemorder.com/shop/home/ or by registering directly with Newport Public Library. For the September 27 ride the pre-registration deadline is to be determined. Direct registration form is here.
We want to stress the importance of signing back in after your ride. We take our riders’ safety very seriously. We want to make sure everyone is back and has a chance to eat before we leave. If all of the riders sign back in, we know when it is safe for our volunteers to pack up and go home.
There will be lots of food and whoopie pies at the rest stops. The course will be closed at 4 PM, and we will begin to pack up the lunch about that time.
We are excited to see you all again, and we thank you for supporting Newport Public Library!
| 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration |
| 7:15 AM | Course Open- All persons doing the full century must start by 7:30am. |
| 4:00 PM | Course Closed |
| (SAG will be available only from 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM) | |
| 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Lunch | Lots of options, including vegan and gluten free foods |
Photo credits John Blymier, 2019
We have a local course for everyone!
Our routes may be subject to minor changes, due to road construction. Please check a week before the ride to make sure you have the correct route.
Register online to get your free Bike4Books T-shirt.
Walk-in Registration opens 7 AM for both rides.
Participants are expected to obey all traffic regulations.
Roads are not closed,. Riders share them with automobile traffic.
We recommend you carry a cell phone with you during your ride.
Please visit our sponsor table where we recognize the many individuals and businesses that support our Bike4Books Tour!
All proceeds from every Bike4Books Tour directly benefit Newport Public Library:
- Books and magazines for children & adults
- Audio books and downloadable audiobooks
- DVDs and music CDs
- Programs of interest for children & adults
- Free wireless Internet access 24/7, hotspots for rental
- Public computers
- Meeting rooms for public use
- B&W & color printing, copying & scanning
- FAX service
- Cold lamination
- Interlibrary loans
- Reference service
The Board and staff of NPL extend heartfelt thanks to all of our donors, volunteers, and sponsoring businesses who continue to help keep the library doors open for everyone, and books in everyone’s hands!
