Join us on Saturday, Apr 1 @ 3:00 PM as we make our way from Pleasant Ridge to beautiful Ault Park. The cherry trees will be in full bloom! We will also visit the site of the historic Cincinnati Observatory as an added treat.

This ride features an out-and-back on Montgomery and Lester Roads, combined with low-stress streets in Norwood and a segment of the Wasson Way. The middle of our route takes us on a loop through Mt. Lookout—moderately hilly, but also where we are rewarded with the beauty of Ault Park and the Cincinnati Observatory. 

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/42369347" target="_blank">RPS_033 - Sat Short - Ault 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: 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: 15 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:
The route is predominantly rolling, but has fewer flat stretches and more harder climbs than our typical “Sat Short” events. 

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Observatory Ave. (~0.7 mi; 4-5% grade) as we head out of Ault Park
- Lester Avenue (~1 mi; 4-5% grade). On our way back to Pleasant Ridge.
- A handful of smaller climbs are also scattered amidst our loop through Mt. Lookout.

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Lester Road (~1.2 mi; max neg 4-5% grade) as we head out of Pleasant Ridge
- Observatory Drive (max neg 6.5% grade) as we sweep out of Ault Park
- Both of these are moderate descents that are great for building your confidence!

Traffic stress:
- >90% 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 rolling down Erie Ave. toward Marburg Ave. We will be carrying good speed in this section, however, so not many cars will need to pass us. When we arrive at Erie and Marburg, we will do a special turn-around loop that will reduce stress at this often-busy junction. 

Post-ride:
- Spontaneous post-ride plans are welcome!
- We should be done with the ride by about 5:00pm. 

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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 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>



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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).

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.

The Cincinnati Bike Show returns with the 7th Annual event! Stop by to hang out with UC Sustainability, local bike shops, bike advocacy groups, your fellow biking Bearcats, and cyclists of all types from our local community. Check out some sweet bikes and bring your own bike to compete for cool prizes.

Join us on Sunday, Apr. 16 @ 3:00 PM as we pedal to ELEVEN neighborhood parks, in a rolling celebration of Cincinnati's abundant public green spaces and the glory of spring!

This approximately 17-mile ride is a good match for Advanced Beginners and above. 

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/42510406" target="_blank">RPS_034 - Sun Long - Park Palooza!</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: 16.4 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:
The first half of this ride is gently rolling. The second half includes a fast descent down Section Road, then some climbing as we make our way back to the Ridge. 

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- East Beechlands Drive to Ridge (~0.6 mi; max ~5.5% grade)
- Fairway Drive followed by a brief portion on Montgomery (~0.2 mi; max ~4.5% grade)

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Section Road (~0.8 mi; max neg 7% grade)
- Vera Avenue (~0.2 mi; max neg 4% 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 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 second busiest area will be riding west down Section Road toward French Park. The majority of this stretch we will be going downhill and carrying good speed. Guidance on grouping and lane positioning will be provided just before we turn onto this street.

Post-ride:
- Spontaneous post-ride plans are welcome!
- We should be done with the ride by about 5:15pm. 

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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

Come one, come all, to the first ever Norwood Slow Roll! Queen City Bike is kicking off a monthly event this year in the city of Norwood! Please click <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230965048108154" target="_blank">HERE</a> to pre-register! (25 riders max) This ride is an opportunity to see the city of Norwood from a new perspective, pass by historic landmarks, and find new and unique cut-throughs and roads less traveled. The ride will be 10-15 miles long and "party pace". This isn't a pace group or a training ride, but a leisurely wander across under-appreciated pavement. We'll meet at Listermann's at 6:00pm, and plan on rolling out at 6:30pm. You can plan on being back at the parking lot by 7:30, and we invite you to stick around and enjoy a beverage or burger (vegetarian options available).

Join us for a bike ride around Westwood! We will meet at Westwood Town Hall for about a 3 mile ride. Bring your own bike &amp; helmet!
This ride is welcoming and accessible to all skill levels, and children. We will be riding on the road, but safety will be a priority.
The goal of this and future rides in Westwood is to increase awareness of the need for bike infrastructure on the West side.
Many thanks to Judi LoPresti of <a href="https://spunbicycles.com/" target="_blank">Spun Bicycles</a> for her help in organizing this event!
Event Host: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestwoodCivic/" target="_blank">The Westwood Civic Organization</a>&nbsp;

Ride host MartyB and super-sweeper Joe Humpert present DisCOVeRIDE—a slow n' steady ride to explore and celebrate Covington and surrounding neighborhoods! ——— Date: 4th Wednesday of every month from April to September Time/Place: 6:00pm @ 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 1.5 Hours Who: You and whoever you invite? It's better to ride together. We’ll have people there about 1/2 an hour early to do a quick safety check and pump up tires. You can always rent a Red Bike to participate too. 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: Queen City Bike, Integrated Family Care, Scooter Media, Theatre House &amp; RideTheCov. PS… Can you share this with a friend or invite a friend? Help us get the word out!

Description:

Join Tri-State Trails for a fun-filled trail experience in Hamilton, Ohio. We’ll feature options to explore the newly expanded Great Miami River Trail by bike and Hamilton Beltline by bike or foot. The activity will be followed by a happy hour with light bites at Municipal Brew Works. See the progress for yourself, hear about future plans for trail expansions, and support Tri-State Trails!

Registration is required to attend. Waiver is required to participate in the trail adventure. Bring your own bike. Rental bikes are not available for this event.

Choose your adventure options:

1. Great Miami River Trail: Starting at Municipal Brew Works, we’ll bike north to MetroParks of Butler County’s recent extension of the Great Miami River Trail through Rentschler Forest to Camp Timberhill. ~12 mile round trip along mostly flat multi-use trail, with a decent hill in Rentschler Forest.

2. Hamilton Beltline: Hike or bike the newly extended Beltline trail through west Hamilton. Optional stop at Flub’s Ice Cream at the turnaround point (not included in registration cost). ~3.5 mile round trip along mostly flat multi-use trail.

Agenda:
<ul><li>3:00 – 4:30 PM – Guided trail tours along Great Miami River Trail and Hamilton Beltline</li>
<li>4:30 – 6:00 PM – Happy hour with light bites and brief program</li></ul>
Registration options include:
<ul>
<li>Member Registration ($45) – includes 1 admission, 1 beer ticket, and food</li>
<li>Adult Registration ($50) – includes 1 admission, 1 beer ticket, and food</li>
<li>Youth Registration (Age 16 and younger) ($10) – includes 1 admission and food</li>
<li>Trail Advocate ($150) – includes 1 admission, 2 beer tickets, food, and Tri-State Trails branded reflective vests</li>
<li>Explorer Sponsor ($500) – includes 2 admissions, 4 beer tickets, food, and your promotional materials on a shared table if desired</li>
<li>Pathfinder Sponsor ($1,000) – includes 4 admissions, 8 beer tickets, and exhibitor table if desired</li>
<li>Trailblazer Sponsor ($2,500) – includes 6 admissions, 12 beer tickets, and exhibitor table if desired</li></ul>
Can’t make it but want to support Tri-State Trails? Become a sponsor and send some friends to attend in your place!

Spring Trail Adventure by Tri-State Trails

Cycling events in Cincinnati — April 2023

Ride Pleasant Streets - Saturday Short Edition

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club

7th Annual Cincinnati Bike Show

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Ride Pleasant Streets - Sunday Long Edition

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club

Norwood Slow Roll - Inaugural Event!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Westwood Slow Ride

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club

disCOVeRIDE!

Spring Trail Adventure by Tri-State Trails

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo