Please join us for the ribbon-cutting of the first Netherland-style bicycle room in our region! Let's celebrate this new innovative bike room! Community leaders, developers, architects, and bicycle and active transportation advocates, this is for you!&nbsp;
As we see cycling increase, especially in residents choosing to live in the urban core where cars are not always needed, we responded with innovation to demonstrate new bicycle infrastructure.&nbsp;
See how two parking spaces were converted into 48 secure bicycle parking spaces with a repair station included!
Cake and refreshments will be served. Bring your bike to try it out. Children and families welcome! Enter through the garage entrance located on Saratoga Street.
Please register (for free) at the "Find out More" link below so we're sure to have enough cake for everyone! 😁

*** Please Note: With the return of longer daylight hours, the start time has also returned to 3:00pm! ***

Join us on Saturday, Mar 4 @ 3:00 PM as we explore the connectivity between Pleasant Ridge, Xavier, and numerous destinations in Norwood!

This is a beginner-friendly route that takes advantage of the bike lane on Montgomery Road, the wonderful Wasson Way, and quiet neighborhood streets.

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 was uncertain. You can register on-site if you need to—just be extra sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early.

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42092764" target="_blank">RPS_031 - Sat Short - Connections to Norwood</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: 3:00pm
- 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: 11.1 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 (steeper than +4% grade):
- Montgomery Road as we head back to Pleasant Ridge (~0.6 mi; max ~4.5-5% grade).

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Lester Road (~1.2 mi; max neg 4-5% grade)

Traffic stress:
- ~80% of this ride will be on low-traffic streets

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 Saturday afternoons, and our presence as a group will all help to reduce the stress in this section.
- The second busiest area will be the climb up Montgomery on our way back to Pleasant Ridge. The majority of this section includes a bike lane.
- 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. 

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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 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.
- 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 - 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).

*** Mellow Rollers returns to Tuesday evenings! Spring is here! *** 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 5:30pm, 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

Join us for Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance’s 
Inaugural CORA Bike & Trail Expo 
at MadTree Brewing in the early spring of 2023!

Mountain, Road, Gravel & Electric Bikes, Outdoor Gear, Adventure Travel Destinations

Come out and connect with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts just before the spring weather really begins to beckon us outside for the warmer months.

Shake off winter while you dream about experiencing new cycling and hiking adventures in 2023. And be sure to pick up the necessary gear for your journeys ahead while you do!

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 5:30pm, 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

The Active Transportation Coalition is hosting a spokesperson training to equip advocates and residents to represent their communities or organizations on active transportation issues.  Our three excellent speakers include Pat LaFleur and Cam Hardy from Metro and Elese Daniel from Red Bike. They'll share their active transportation advocacy stories and share opportunities for you to take action!

The class will take place in room 140.

*** Important Advocacy Opportunity – By <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090122268668&__cft__[0]=AZU9xy23RcnwBwfzZh9uUwdgVhvdJdIoMYQFo-jvvQ2SNpVrjuh4TGTRoAZQk9tE0yUSVdES74vLt-oaQIylTfgtw4lZUEPMcIuie-N2YF0azO6ZGAq5QciKnDrpMcQPDRr_BRaMCzjR-h9FhXrkNovD&__tn__=-]K-R" target="_self">EnVision Zero</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/devougood?__cft__[0]=AZU9xy23RcnwBwfzZh9uUwdgVhvdJdIoMYQFo-jvvQ2SNpVrjuh4TGTRoAZQk9tE0yUSVdES74vLt-oaQIylTfgtw4lZUEPMcIuie-N2YF0azO6ZGAq5QciKnDrpMcQPDRr_BRaMCzjR-h9FhXrkNovD&__tn__=-]K-R" target="_self">The Devou Good Foundation</a> and other area organizations ***
The areas in and around the University of Cincinnati are some of the most dangerous in the city for pedestrians. With 21 traffic crashes involving pedestrians, 654 traffic crashes in the last six months and most recently, the tragic death of UC freshman Cayden Turner, the streets are unfit to safely serve the students, bikers, walkers, joggers, people using mobility devices, and families living and working in these areas.
T﻿he students of UC are organizing to call attention to these preventable crashes by calling on the UC administration to work with the city to make the streets safe for all.
P﻿lease join this rally and walk/roll to support the students and the uptown neighborhoods as they advocate for improved transportation infrastructure.

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

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 Tuesday night at 6:30 pm at the Washington Park gazebo. Follow the Facebook page for details.

Join us on Sunday, Mar. 26 @ 3:00 PM as we revel in the beauty of Wyoming in spring!

Along the way we’ll enjoy incredible hilltop views over Reading, the deep lock channel of the historic Ohio to Erie Canal, part of the Wyoming Hike/Bike Trail, a couple semi-secret connectors, the bike lanes on Montgomery and Langdon Farm Roads, and many, many peaceful neighborhood streets.

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 was uncertain. You can register on-site if you need to—just be extra sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early.

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42244987" target="_blank">RPS_032 - Sun Long - Wyoming in Spring</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: 3:00pm
- 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: 20.1 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 one steep descent.

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Langdon Farm Road in the final legs of the ride (~0.2 mi; max ~5.5% grade).

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Keith Drive (~0.2 mi; max neg ~8.5% grade)

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 between Pleasant Ridge and Silverton on Montgomery Road. Except for ~3 blocks, all of this stretch will be in the bike lane.
- The second 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.
- We will have ONE block on Ridge Road as we bridge over the Cross County Highway. The traffic lights in this section keep traffic speeds down. We will turn right after the bridge for a low-stress exit. 
- 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 5:30pm. 

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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 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.
- 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 - Sunday Long Edition

It’s that time of year again—where you and all your bike homies gather for a drink and to talk about the cool things you’re planning for Bike Month. May is just around the corner!
Join us at MOTR Pub for a Casual Spring Gathering of Bike Friends who organize bike things for people to enjoy together.
This event is hosted by a few of your fav bike baddies: Elese from Red Bike, Claire from MoBo Bicycle Co-op, Caitlin from Tri-State Trails, and Kathy from Queen City Bike.
Now all we need is you!
Let's talk about what you’re hosting, what you're dreaming about, what you need help with, and how much we are all looking forward to the season ahead. Bonus if you spot yourself in the photo slideshow during the event. 🙂
If you are ready to roll and want to get a head start with your event listing, <a href="https://www.jotform.com/build/230744214150141" target="_blank">share your event info</a> via QCB's easy-to-use form!

Cycling events in Cincinnati — March 2023

Bike Zone ribbon cutting!

Ride Pleasant Streets - Saturday Short Edition

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

CORA Bike and Trail Expo

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Spokesperson Training - TST ATC

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Uptown Walk Around - Safer Streets

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Ride Pleasant Streets - Sunday Long Edition

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club

Bike Homie Happy Hour!