Join Tri-State Trails for a slow-paced community bike ride to explore routes proposed in the Covington + Newport Bike Plan. 

Arrive at 5:00pm on the Newport side of the Purple People Bridge for a prompt 5:30pm departure. All participants must sign a waiver and wear a helmet to participate. 

Bring your own bike or rent a Red Bike from one of the nearby stations. 

The route will be approximately 8 miles on streets around Covington and Newport.

Covington + Newport Bike Plan Community Bike Ride

Please note the new fall/winter start time!

Join us on Saturday, Nov 4 @ 2:00 PM as we explore low-stress connectors between Pleasant Ridge and several of our nearby dining, retail, and recreational areas. We will also head up into Dillonvale to enjoy some fun rollers!

PLEASE <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> (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: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44904872" target="_blank">RPS_047 - Sat Short - Low-stress Connectors & Rollers</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: XX 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)
- We will regroup as needed throughout the ride

Terrain:
Predominantly flat to rolling.

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
There are no major climbs on this route. The steepest uphill section (3.1% grade) is part of the roller on Wicklow Avenue. "Roller" means you get to blast downhill and build speed that helps carry you up the following climb!

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
There are no major descents on this route. There are two moderate and fun downhills: the descent into the roller on Wicklow Ave (neg ~3.5% grade); and the sweep down Montgomery Road (neg ~2.5% grade) as we come back into Pleasant Ridge.

Traffic stress:
- ~85% of this ride will be on low-traffic streets

Higher-stress areas:
- The busiest area will be riding between Pleasant Ridge and Silverton. Except for ~2 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 4:00pm. 

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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 - 1st 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 6:15pm, 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).

Join the local cycling community on Saturday, November 11th for a fundraising bike ride to support our friend Mitch Graham in his fight for his own life.
 
Mitch Graham, owner of Biowheels and past CORA Board President, is facing unimaginable health challenges currently and will be for the foreseeable future. 

The cycling community in Greater Cincinnati is united and together organizing a fundraising ride for Mitch! The Cincinnati Cycle Club (CCC), Queen City Wheels (QCW), Cincinnati Tri Club (CTC), Gears for Beers, Bulldogs, the Bike Lawyers, Tri-State Trails, and several area bike shops are ALL working together.

When: Saturday, November 11, 2023 (start times from 9am to 10am, depending on route distance chosen)

Where: 50 West between the burger bar and Fleet Feet store (7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227)

Distance: Three route options of 24 mi, 43 mi, and 62 mi (metric century)

Required: Please check in at the registration table and sign the ride waiver pre-ride.

Click "Find Out More" below for registration, route details, and a donation link.

Stop by Thursday night at Mariemont Elementary Cafeteria to chat with the traffic engineers developing concepts for the Miami Connector intersection with Miami Road.

The Village is studying how to optimize the Miami/Indianview/Hiawatha/Rembold/
Murray/Lytle Woods intersection for traffic calming and user safety for the
Mariemont Connector crossing.

You can offer suggestions during the open house, or email them later to the Village (click "Find Out More" below for more details).

Can’t make it? Watch for the concept drawings and a description posted on the <a href="https://mariemont.org/" target="_blank">Mariemont Village</a> website after the Open House.

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 18 @ 2:00 PM as we explore multiple beautiful destinations in Walnut Hills, from the iconic to the delightfully tucked away.😍 

PLEASE <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> (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.

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44984528" target="_blank">RPS_048 - Sat Long - Five Points & Eden 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: 18.8 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 (steeper than +4% grade):
- Mirror Lake to Art Museum Drive (~0.2 mi; max 6.5% grade)… steep but short!
- Mt. Adams Circle (~0.1 mi; max ~5% grade)
- 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 (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- 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:
- The busiest area will be riding through the center of Pleasant Ridge (on Montgomery). The multiple traffic lights, the lower traffic volume on weekends, 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:
- 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

Celebrate another year of progress with Tri-State Trails! As part of their annual event, Tri-State Trails will be bringing you you two trail adventures that highlight recent connections between Lebanon and Mason and from the Countryside YMCA to the Premier Health Atrium Medical Center Bike Park. A happy hour, light bites, and a brief presentation will follow the rides. Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or a newbie eager to embrace the outdoors, this event is your ticket to another community-filled and insightful trail experience. The paved trail ride will be roughly 13 miles to Mason Sports Park and back. It's about a mile one-way from the YMCA to the Bike Park, and once we're there you can experience as many of the features as you like. Click "Find out More" for additional event details and registration!

Tri-State Trails Annual Meeting & Fundraiser

Cranksgiving Cincinnati is back for another year! Bikes plus the generosity of the season come together in this donation drive on two wheels.

Cranksgiving Cincinnati includes something for everyone: a freeform Scavenger Hunt for experienced urban riders; a guided Casual Ride (9 mi) for people who are newer to biking on city streets; a bit of local shopping for items to donate—and a party for all at Wooden Cask afterwards!

All you need is the <a href="https://cranksgiving.org/" target="_blank">Cranksgiving spirit</a>, a bicycle, a helmet, a lock, and a way to carry a few items by bike. (Backpacks, messenger bags, duffel bags, milk crates, bungee cords, panniers and cargo bikes all work great.)

This event is FREE. Just bring along $15-20 for purchasing items to donate. All amounts are welcome and every donation helps.

Once you've collected your items and arrived at the finish, all items raised by Cranksgiving will be donated to <a href="https://www.brightoncenter.com/" target="_blank">Brighton Center</a> and the <a href="https://sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org/" target="_blank">Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank</a>.

PLEASE <a href="https://form.jotform.com/233158001913144" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to RSVP. This helps us plan and speeds up check-in. We will have on-site registration as well.

Come on down and enjoy the beauty and history of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky on two wheels; helping those in need; and the company of folks who share your love for the joy of bikes.

Brought to you by <a href="https://queencitybike.org/" target="_blank">Queen City Bike</a> with support from <a href="https://www.reserbicycle.com/" target="_blank">Reser Bicycle</a> and <a href="https://www.woodencask.com/" target="_blank">Wooden Cask Brewing Company.</a>

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FAQs

What is Cranksgiving? <a href="https://cranksgiving.org/" target="_blank">Cranksgiving</a> is a national event that occurs in over 100 cities across the United States and Canada. It combines the delight of biking and urban exploration with the joy of giving. Participants stop at one or more grocery stores during their ride to pick up items for charity.

What is the route? Riders on the Scavenger Hunt make up their own route, based on urban knowledge and the list of checkpoints! For the <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44987805" target="_blank">Casual Ride</a>, experienced leaders will guide you on a <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44987805" target="_blank">9 mile route</a> that includes numerous points of interest, as well as the opportunity to pick up donation items at a local grocery store.

Is there an entry fee? Cranksgiving is free! Come join us for the fun of urban exploration and riding. Purchase of donation drive items is optional, but a big part of the meaning of the event. A typical spending range is $15-20, but every amount helps! We'd rather you come and donate $2 than not come at all. :)

Where can I park? For those who are driving, there is typically plenty of parking at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/B7zoByJjhCboiifq6" target="_blank">Wooden Cask</a>. If needed, an overflow lot is also available on Sundays at National Band & Tag Company. This lot is one block south of Wooden Cask—on the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/WD2XJbRZNSduQmyn9" target="_blank">south side of 7th Street</a>, in between York St and Orchard St.

What items are needed for the donation drive? Cranksgiving Cincinnati 2023 is gathering items to donate to <a href="https://www.brightoncenter.com/" target="_blank">Brighton Center</a> and <a href="https://sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org/" target="_blank">Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank</a>. 

Here are suggestions from each charity (we will hand out these lists at the event for easy reference):

<ul><li>Brighton Center Holiday Meals - Mashed potatoes, Stuffing, Canned corn, Canned green beans, Gravy, Jiffy Cornbread</li></ul><ul><li>Brighton Center <a href="https://www.brightoncenter.com/get_involved/wishlist" target="_blank">Wishlist</a> - These items help all year long</li></ul><ul><li>Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank - You guessed it… diapers!</li></ul>
Is the Scavenger Hunt a race? Sort of… it's a vibrant challenge to test your local knowledge of landmarks and bike routing. Points are awarded for checkpoints + donations. That said, Cranksgiving at heart is about having a good time together and enjoying our local streets and culture. Safe riding, obeying the rules of the road, being considerate to all other road and path users—these are all expectations of this event. 

How do the points and scoring work? Scavenger Hunt riders need to bring a camera or camera phone to officially record checkpoints and score points. At each checkpoint, take a photo WITH yourself/your team included in the view. When you make grocery stops to purchase donation items, keep your receipts! Points and winners will be determined at the afterparty, based on a combination of checkpoints and value of donated items.

What happens if my bike breaks down? We will provide a phone number to call in the event you need a volunteer to scoop you up with their SAG vehicle. There will also be experienced mechanics on hand BEFORE the ride to provide FREE safety checks, tire inflation, and minor adjustments.

When do Scavenger Hunt riders get to see the manifest? The list of checkpoints will be shared to all Scavenger Hunt riders at the same time, after everyone is checked in and after the opening remarks. Checkpoints will be a mix of landmarks around northern Kentucky and the urban basin, along with one or more grocery stops to pick up items for the donation drive.

How long does the Scavenger Hunt last? After everyone has a copy of the manifest, riders will have two hours to complete the Scavenger Hunt. This ensures that everyone can be back in time to enjoy the afterparty. Remember, this is two hours of safely riding the streets and challenging your local knowledge and navigation skills. It is not meant to be a pell-mell race that puts yourself or other people at risk.

Can I do the Scavenger Hunt with a team? Yes, please… teams are encouraged! Recruit your friends in advance, or we will help team you up with other riders on the day of. 

What if I want to bring a friend who doesn't have a bike? <a href="https://www.cincyredbike.org/" target="_blank">Cincy Red Bike</a> to the rescue! There is a Red Bike station at 707 Monmouth—<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=736534378500677&set=gm.1067416124687666&idorvanity=1066402978122314&__cft__[0]=AZWl-MsaeG8HFHr7AdEhaVRTLdeSxrf1SxYe7XgS3zjVda1Mf14sHGbFhcwEsis_WnR-4sKMfH0OhKm2tCnQLA90Cgm5wyBITeqY74W4ElS80WmhvSzxxsOkIT3cjIDjw7ZxvfyfHt9CJlKvGMH-G2URV6qQOu4MGAOc8E-voBUpXNbSQX02om_b4QTWdDB2aik&__tn__=EH-R" target="_blank">less than 2 blocks</a> from our event HQ at Wooden Cask Brewing Company. Cincy Red Bike will have the station stocked and ready to roll!

Cycling events in Cincinnati — November 2023

Covington + Newport Bike Plan Community Bike Ride

Ride Pleasant Streets - 1st Saturday Short Edition

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Kids Day at MoBo!

Fundraising Ride for Mitch Graham

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mariemont Connector - Open House

Ride Pleasant Streets - 3rd Saturday Long Edition

Tri-State Trails Annual Meeting & Fundraiser

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cranksgiving Cincinnati 2023

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers - Cranksgiving!

Kids Day at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers