Ride Pleasant Streets - Sunday Long Edition

Join us on Sunday, Feb. 19 @ 2:00 PM as we explore multiple beautiful destinations in Walnut Hills, from the iconic to the delightfully tucked away. 😍 This route is for the long ride crew, so it DOES include some more substantial climbs. Nothing crazy and we will wait at the tops; but you will enjoy this ride more if you have good basic bike fitness. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER HERE (25 riders max) after reading the event details. Note: Pre-registration helps us with safe and smooth ride management, so please do this if you can. However, don’t avoid coming just because your schedule had been uncertain. You can also register on-site—just be extra sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early. ———— Route preview: RPS_030 - Sun Long - Five Points & Eden Park As an added bonus of Queen City Bike’s sponsorship of this event, you can navigate this route for free on the Ride with GPS app at any time—both during the event and after! ———— 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: 18.8 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: This route is mostly rolling, but does include a few longer climbs and descents around +/-4% grade. Climbs: - Art Museum Drive (~0.6 mi; max 5% grade) - Mt. Adams Circle (~0.1 mi; max ~5% grade). Short and twisty! - Eden Park Drive (~0.5 mi; max ~4.5-5% grade) - Lester Avenue (~1 mi; 4-5% grade). On our way back to Pleasant Ridge. Descents: - Montgomery Ave (~0.4 mi; max -3.5% grade). As we roll west out of Pleasant Ridge. - Fulton Ave (~0.2 mi; max -5.5% grade). As we bomb down to Eden Park. Yeehah! - Art Museum Drive (~0.6 mi; max -5% grade). On the return portion of the loop around the arts complex. Traffic stress: - ~85% of this ride will be on low-traffic streets and multi-use paths Higher-stress areas: - As usual, the busiest area will be riding through the center of Pleasant Ridge (on Montgomery) as we start and finish the ride. The multiple traffic lights, the lower traffic volume on Sunday afternoons, and our presence as a group will all help to reduce the stress in this section. - We will be there to share traffic tips and help you feel comfortable Post-ride: - Spontaneous post-ride plans are welcome! - We should be done with the ride by about 4:30pm. ———— Safety Notes: - Helmets required - Bike must be in good working condition. Please contact me if you have any questions! - If you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, please plan to wear a mask during the ride Weather Notes: - In the event of adverse weather, I will post an update on the day of the ride—at or before noon - 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. - There is PLENTY of free parking located one block from Community Happens Here at the Pleasant Ridge Community Parking Lot (behind the Walgreens at 6204 Montgomery Road). From your parking location there, simply cross Woodmont Ave and go past the Sunoco gas station—and you will be at Community Happens Here. ———— Queen City Bike is grateful to Pleasant Streets and Community Happens Here for helping to make this bike event possible.