Lighthouses and Legends: The igus:bike Explores Narragansett History

Jared Worth | 11. December 2025

For this next exciting portion of the tour, the igus:bike made its way back north, landing right in Rhode Island! With its rich history, beautiful coastal sights, and the fact that igus, Inc. is proudly located here, it was the perfect next stop on the tour.

The first day of riding in Rhode Island saw Caitlyn Cornell, Digital Marketing Manager at igus, Inc., brave the crisp air and take the bike right along Narragansett Beach. It was there she cruised by The Towers, an iconic, historic landmark! The Towers is all that remains of the massive Narragansett Pier Casino, originally built in the mid-1880s, and to this day, it serves as a beautiful venue for plays, weddings, and upscale dinners.

The scenic ride ended with a fantastic stop at the Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown. While the modern lighthouse was built in 1856, earlier structures on the same site date all the way back to 1749! That original structure was known as the Newport Light, and was the third-ever lighthouse established in the original Thirteen Colonies. Talk about history standing tall!

This is just the start of our time exploring the incredible sights of the Ocean State! Stay tuned as the igus:bike continues to roll through Rhode Island, heading toward even more incredible landmarks.

Caitlyn joined igus in June of 2024 as the Fast-Growing Business Units Digital Marketer, and in June of 2025 became Digital Marketing Manager. As a lifelong Rhode Island resident, she jumped at the opportunity to ride the igus:bike and show off the gorgeous views and historical sites of her home state.