By Jim McGaw

PORTSMOUTH — Despite brisk winds and a post-Halloween chill, several hundred cyclists and pedestrians turned out early Saturday for the 3rd Annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll, transforming a scenic stretch of Island Park and the Hummocks into a car-free playground by the sea.

From 8:30 a.m. to noon, the town closed portions of Park Avenue, Point Road, Hummocks Avenue, and Anthony Road to motorized traffic, creating a safe, continuous route that also connected directly with the shared-use path on the Sakonnet River Bridge. The setup invited walkers, runners, and riders from Tiverton and beyond to join in the relaxed, family-friendly event.

Hosted by the Island Park Preservation Society (IPPS) and Bike Newport , the free event highlighted the growing local commitme

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