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BIKE PATHS

Bellevue Avenue & Ocean Drive, Newport: Cycle past world-famous mansions and continue on the curvy road that hugs the Atlantic Ocean. About 15 miles.

Blackstone River Bikeway, Northern Rhode Island: The first 3-mile section is open now. Eventually, the 19-mile path will connect the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor between Providence and Worcester.

Block Island: The whole island is ideal for cycling.

Colt State Park, Bristol: Ride through the grounds of the former Colt family estate and along the Narrragansett Bay shoreline. About 3.2 miles.

Conanicut Island (Jamestown): About 20 miles over and across the rolling landscape of the Narragansett Bay island.

East Bay Bicycle Path: A 14.5-mile path that leads from Providence to Bristol. It provides access to several state parks and follows Veteran's Memorial Parkway in East Providence.

Goddard State Park, Warwick: About 8 miles throughout the park.

Greenville Area, Smithfield: About 20 miles in and about this quaint village in the heart of Rhode Island's apple country.

Tiverton & Little Compton: About 25-35 miles of quiet routes through Rhode Island's southeasternmost corner.

West Kingston: Train station to Rodman Street in Peace Dale (about 31/2 miles), but in a few more years will go all the way to Narragansett Town Beach. Wilson Park Bikeway, Wickford. A 1.5-mile loop circling the 75-acre Wilson Park.

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