Join us on Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 2:00 PM as we explore Quiet neighborhood streets, a new area of traffic Calm in Deer Park, and some bike-only paths that will make our journey Connected.

This is a beginner-friendly route that takes advantage of the bike lane on Montgomery Road and quiet neighborhood streets. Newer riders will also enjoy the mild terrain—no big climbs and one of our gentlest routes yet!

PLEASE <a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ml4nJ5Zos_Jl9RXlOj0ilA">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> (25 riders max) after reading the event details.

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41532902">RPS_025 - Sat Short - Quiet, Calm & Connected</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">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 2:45pm to answer any questions!

Distance: 10.1 miles

Difficulty:
- Mid-level Beginners and above
- All riders should be comfortable with basic bike-handling and traffic skills
- Route is not suitable for young children, but may be a good match for proficient teenagers (per discretion of parents)

Terrain:
- Predominantly flat to rolling
Climbs:
- Climbs: There are no major climbs on this route. The steepest uphill section is about a 3.2% grade.
Descents:
- There are no major descents on this route.

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

Higher-stress areas:
- The busiest area will be riding between Pleasant Ridge and Silverton on Montgomery Road. Except for ~3 blocks, all of this stretch will be in the bike lane.
- There will be a couple street crossings and turns that will require good attention and communication within the group. In other words, normal bike riding skills!
- We will be there to share traffic tips and help you feel comfortable

Post-ride:
- Given the turn to cold weather, our outdoor post-ride gatherings will be on hold for a while.
- Let’s talk amongst ourselves during the ride, however, and see if there is interest in warming up afterward at a local eatery!
- Whatever the spontaneous plan, please know that additional family members/friends are always welcome to join in for the après-bike relaxation! 
- We should be done with the ride by about 4:00pm. 

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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, however, 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.

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

Ride Pleasant Streets - Saturday Short 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>

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 Trailhead Coffee inside Reser Bicycle.  Parking is available at the National Band and Tag lot on Seventh or Wooden Cask Brewery on York.
Roll out at 2:15pm, please arrive a little early.

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



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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. Kids will sign up for a free annual youth membership, which includes *one free used bike a year* to learn to fix and maintain. Members can then come to the co-op year-round to repair their bikes, learn mechanical skills, and help other kids learn to use tools.

**Do it yourself:** MoBo is not a "free bike giveaway," but a space for youth to repair and reuse secondhand bikes with the support of volunteer mechanics. 

Kids Day is first-come-first-served and we generally stop taking new projects an hour before close. If you're coming for a bike, arrive early and expect to spend at least one hour learning to fix it. Come in throughout the night with repairs and projects. Kids Day utilizes 5 workbenches, 2 tool buckets, and at least 3 mechanics.

**Youth Membership:** Sign up in-person or [online](https://www.jotform.com/form/231715389904059) or a free youth membership, which is good for the calendar year. A youth membership always includes one free used bike, along with locks, lights, and adjustable helmets as long as funding allows.

Have questions, plan to bring a group, or want to volunteer? Contact us using the "Email Organizer" link above.

Want to donate to support this program? Share used bikes and parts during open hours and [share funds here](https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1720056).

The annual Holiday BRIGHT Ride will be on December 10th! We'll meet at 5:30 and ride out at 6 PM.

This will be a short, slow, flat, fun ride for everyone—kids encouraged!

Decorate yourself and your wheels with your shiny, sparkly finest. We'll create a moving holiday spectacle and smiles. 

Join us on Sunday, Dec. 18 @ 2:00 PM as we pedal to Madisonville and Mariemont to enjoy the holiday decorations and beautiful ambience of these neighborhoods as they dress up for the season.

PLEASE <a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/0Zp-gt6C-J2iOOfo_DGiww">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> (25 riders max) after reading the event details.

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41591905">RPS_026 - Sun Long - Holiday Merriment in Madisonville & Mariemont</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">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: 18.5 miles

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

Terrain:
The route is primarily flat to rolling, with two notable climbs and one long descent.

Climbs:
- The two hardest climbs will be: 
i) The fun serpentine where the Wasson Way trailhead winds west into Ault Park (max 3.7% grade); and 
ii) The return journey up Lester Avenue (max ~4.5-5% grade) on our way back to Pleasant Ridge.

Descents:
- Descents: On our way out, we will have a long, relatively gentle descent down Stewart Road. This is a manageable grade (4-5%) and a fun downhill for building your confidence!

Traffic stress:
- ~95% of this ride will be on low-traffic streets and multi-use paths!

Higher-stress areas:
- The busiest area will be riding through the center of Pleasant Ridge (on Montgomery) as we 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.
- The lower section of Stewart Road (south of the Mini dealership) has a one long curve where drivers sometimes get impatient. Good alertness and group communication will counteract this.
- We will be there to share traffic tips and help you feel comfortable

Post-ride:
- Given the turn to cold weather, our outdoor post-ride gatherings will be on hold for a while.
- Let’s talk amongst ourselves during the ride, however, and see if there is interest in warming up afterward at a local eatery!
- Whatever the spontaneous plan, please know that additional family members/friends are always welcome to join in for the après-bike relaxation! 
- 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!
- 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, however, 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.

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

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