Join Queen City Bike and Roebling Books for a special bike-&-book event! Xavier Professor Kathleen Smythe and co-author Chris Hanlin will be discussing their book, "Bicycling Through Paradise: Historical Tours Around Cincinnati". 

The event will begin at 12:30 PM with a community bike ride—visiting locations featured in the book—followed by a gathering with the authors at Roebling Books in Newport.

To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/252876158381164" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌

You can also register on-site if preferred. The ride is FREE. Hope to see you there!

Bicycling Through Paradise: Author Talk & Community Ride

Join us on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 @ 2:00 PM as we pedal north to Summit Park—the beautifully reimagined site of the former Blue Ash Airport! This route will also introduce you to two key connection points across Ronald Reagan Highway, including a "secret" pedestrian bridge! 🕵️😁

To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌

You can also register on-site if preferred. The ride is FREE! At Queen City Bike, creating a caring community is a core value. Your registration enables us to reach you and your important people if needed, and also provide you with $10K of supplemental medical insurance. We've got you covered so you can focus on the bike joy!

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53053579" target="_blank">RPS_088 - Sat Long - Summit Park</a>

As an added bonus of Queen City Bike’s sponsorship of this event, you can navigate this route for free on the <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/app" target="_blank">Ride with GPS app</a> at any time—both during the event and after!

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Departure Time: 2:00pm
- Please plan to arrive early so we can all leave in a punctual fashion
- We will meet in front of Community Happens Here
- Ride leaders will be there by 1:45pm to answer any questions

Distance: 18 miles

Difficulty:
- Advanced Beginner and above
- All riders should be comfortable with basic bike-handling and traffic skills
- We will regroup as needed throughout the ride

Terrain:
Mostly rolling with a couple bigger hills in the range of 5-7% grade

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Waxwing Drive between Hunt and Lobelia (~0.5 mi; max 5% grade)
- Cooper Road (on multi-use path) + part of Carpenter Run (~0.6 mi; max 5% grade)

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Waxwing Drive between Eldora and Hunt (~0.3 mi; max neg 7% grade)

Traffic stress:
- ~90% of this ride will be on low-traffic streets and multi-use paths

Higher-stress areas:
- The busiest area will be riding between Pleasant Ridge and Silverton on Montgomery Road on our way out, and through the center of Pleasant Ridge on our way to the finish at Nine Giant. Except for ~5 blocks, all of this stretch will be in the bike lane.
- We will be there to share traffic tips and help you feel comfortable

Post-ride:
- Let’s gather at <a href="https://www.ninegiant.com/brewpub" target="_blank">Nine Giant</a> after the ride!
- We should be done with the ride by about 4:30pm. 

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Safety Notes:
- Helmets required
- Bike must be in good working condition. Please contact me if you have any questions!


Weather Notes:
- In the event of adverse weather, I will post an update on the day of the ride—at or before 1pm
- Updates will be shared on the Facebook event page, and also via the Ride Pleasant Streets Google Group
- No message means the ride is still on!

Parking:
- Community Happens Here asks that if at all possible, we do NOT use their parking lot during our events.
- Abundant FREE parking is located at the Pleasant Ridge Community Parking Lot, behind the Walgreens at 6204 Montgomery Road. This is ONE block from Community Happens Here.

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<a href="https://queencitybike.org/" target="_blank">Queen City Bike</a> is grateful to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PleasantStreets" target="_blank">Pleasant Streets</a> and <a href="https://communityhappenshere.org/" target="_blank">Community Happens Here</a> for helping to make this bike event possible.

Ride Pleasant Streets - 3rd Saturday Long Edition

If it’s Sunday, it must be Open Shop! 
- MoBo open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- We’re setting up repair stands inside & outside 
- Pandemic protocols are evolving, but please bring your mask 
- First-come, first-served 
Thanks for your support as we continue to serve the community during the pandemic.

Hosted by: <a href="http://www.villagegreenfoundation.org/mobo-bicycle-co-op/">MoBo Bicycle Cooperative</a>

Every Monday is Kids Day at MoBo Bicycle Co-op in Northside! Kids can come learn to fix their bikes and enjoy bike-related programming all year long. Each participant will receive a free used bike and learn how to fix and maintain it! This event is geared towards people aged 5-16. 

Hosted by: MoBo Bicycle Co-op

Join us on Tuesday, October 20th, for Tri-State Trails’ Meet the Candidates Ride and help show support for better trails and bikeways. We’ve invited everyone running for Cincinnati City Council and for Mayor to ride with us, learn about the city’s bike routes, and meet community members like you. The ride will follow trails, bike lanes, and regular streets. Along the way, we’ll point out what’s working well—and what needs to be better. Before the ride begins, each candidate will introduce themselves and share their ideas for making biking and walking safer and more connected in Cincinnati. We’ll meet at 6:00 PM at the Sawyer Point Red Bike station near the Purple People Bridge. The ride will start at 6:30 PM and will be a short, slow-paced loop around downtown. All riders and all types of wheels are welcome, and volunteers will be on hand to support you and the group. More details about the route will be shared at <a href="http://tristatetrails.org/" target="_self">tristatetrails.org</a>. All participants must wear a helmet and sign a waiver before joining the ride.

An inclusive group ride for folks and bikes of all kinds! We'll roll around the urban basin with routes that focus on calm streets, local knowledge, and building confident ridership. 8-12mph avg, conversational pace, less than 20 miles, never too much climbing. No drop, very supportive, refreshments at Wooden Cask Brewery afterward. Meet at 7th and Orchard in Newport near Reser Bicycle Outfitters. Parking is available at the National Band and Tag lot on Seventh or Wooden Cask Brewery on York. Meet at 6:00pm; roll out at 6:15pm, please arrive a little early. Return to Wooden Cask by 8:00pm What to bring: yourself, your bike, some water, blinkie lights, your helmet, and maybe a spare tube for your ride (we'll have a mechanic who can help in the event of needed repairs). #ridewhatyoubrought #partypace Hosted by: QCB

The Urban Basin Bicycle Club is for those bicyclists interested in riding in the Urban Basin, such as downtown, OTR, Northern Kentucky and the Mill Creek Valley, exploring sights and scenery along the way. 

Some rides are themed (e.g. breweries, art deco etc.) and others are just rambling. Then we will rotate among various bars for a “debrief.” Sound good? 

Invite anyone and everyone. We meet every first and third Tuesday at 6:15pm at the Washington Park gazebo and roll at 6:30.  Follow the Facebook page (see URL) for details.

Ride host MartyB and super-sweeper Joe Humpert present DisCOVeRIDE—a slow n' steady ride to explore and celebrate Covington and surrounding neighborhoods! ——— Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from November to April (yes, we are riding through the winter! 😁) Time/Place: 2:00pm @ MainStrasse Village at Goose Girl Fountain (Main and 6th Streets) Distance: 7-10 Miles (we’ll take it easy on the hills) Time required: About 1.75 Hours Who: You and whoever you invite? It's better to ride together. We’ll have people there a lil' early to do a quick safety check and pump up tires should you need. Other details: - Helmets strongly suggested - We’ll be riding in a group—not experienced in this, no problem. Just follow directions that we’ll share before the ride. - Parking (paid) is available in the MainStrasse Village Parking lot. - Free Parking is available under the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge or in Theatre House’s Parking Lot. The goals of our rides are simple: Get people on bicycles, have fun, be safe and see Covington from two wheels. Thanks to community sponsors and partners: <a href="https://queencitybike.org/" target="_blank">Queen City Bike</a>, <a href="https://www.ifcdirect.com/" target="_blank">Integrated Family Care</a>, <a href="https://www.scootermediaco.com/" target="_blank">Scooter Media</a>, and <a href="https://www.ridethecov.org/" target="_blank">RideTheCov</a>. PS… Can you share this with a friend or invite a friend? Help us get the word out!

A chill morning brew with folks from around the city. No riding required! Just show up. 
Check <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coffeeoutsidecvg/">@coffeeoutsidecvg</a> on Instagram for details on where and how. Hosted by: Coffee Outside <a href="https://www.coffeeoutsidecvg.bike/" id="ow911" __is_owner="true">https://www.coffeeoutsidecvg.bike/</a>

Ride Pleasant Streets meets on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month at Community Happens Here in Pleasant Ridge. We gather at 1:45 p.m.; share a route overview and safety talk at 2:00 p.m.; and wheels are rolling by 2:05 p.m. Riders from all over the metro area are welcome! These are welcoming rides with an emphasis on group ride etiquette, bike skill development, community building, and neighborhood exploration. The "1st Saturday Short" rides are <15 miles, and the "3rd Saturday Long" rides are generally 15-25 miles. Routes are varied each month. They are designed to take advantage of low-stress streets, bike lanes, and shared-use paths as much as possible. Route details are shared in advance (~2-5 days) so you can decide if the ride will be a good fit for your fitness and experience level. Here's how you can stay in touch with Ride Pleasant Streets:<ul><li>Check Queen City Bike's online event calendar for updates as the ride approaches<ul><li><a href="https://events.queencity.bike/" target="_self">https://events.queencity.bike/</a></li></ul></li> <li>Receive email updates via the Google Group for Ride Pleasant Streets<ul><li>Join the group here – <a href="https://groups.google.com/g/ride-pleasant-streets" target="_self">https://groups.google.com/g/ride-pleasant-streets</a></li></ul></li> <li>Receive event invites and updates via the "Pleasant Streets" Group on Facebook<ul><li>Join the group here – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PleasantStreets" target="_self">https://www.facebook.com/groups/PleasantStreets</a></li></ul></ul>

Ride Pleasant Streets - 1st Saturday Short Edition

safety checks and commuter consults!
every second saturday until october!

Ride the COV pop-up bike shop @ cov farm mkt.