Join us on Saturday, July 1 @ 3:00 PM as we explore the connectivity between Pleasant Ridge and five of our beautiful neighborhood parks. This is a favorite route in our collection!

Special thanks to our friend Hugh Walsh for volunteering as ride leader for this event. Hugh has logged countless miles all over the globe and is a trusted and experienced guide.

*** Air quality will be improving around Cincinnati by Saturday, but particulates from the wildfire will still be lingering above normal levels. People with sensitive lungs or other health conditions should check the day-of AQI and decide whatever is best for their own situation. ***

PLEASE <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> (25 riders max) after reading the event details.

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43440351" target="_blank">RPS_039 - Sat Short - Parks & Rec Quintet</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: 12.1 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)
- We will regroup as needed throughout the ride

Terrain:
- Predominantly flat to rolling

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- There are no climbs over 4% on this route… a rarity for Pleasant Ridge! The steepest uphill section is about a 3.5% grade.

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- There are no descents over 4%… another rarity for Pleasant Ridge! This is a very friendly route for people who are still getting used to hills.

Traffic stress:
- ~95% 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.
- We will also have ~1 block on Woodford Road, and <1/2 block on Section Road.

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>

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. Each participant will receive a free used bike and learn how to fix and maintain it! This event is geared towards people aged 5-16. 

Hosted by: MoBo Bicycle Co-op

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.

A chill morning brew with folks from around the city. No riding required! Just show up. 
Check <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coffeeoutsidecvg/">@coffeeoutsidecvg</a> on Instagram for details on where and how. Hosted by: Coffee Outside <a href="https://www.coffeeoutsidecvg.bike/" id="ow911" __is_owner="true">https://www.coffeeoutsidecvg.bike/</a>

Join MoBo to empty the Magnificent Older Bike Observatory! We’ll take every bike out of the shed and sort the wheat from the chaff. Pizza will be provided. Join us for the swimming after party at McKie Rec center, $5 admission to the pool. Happy summer!

Queen City Bike is delighted to be part of the <a href="https://www.greatparks.org/calendar/special-events/kids-outdoor-adventure-expo" target="_blank">Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo</a> hosted by Great Parks! Stop by QCB's exhibit to experience our pop-up traffic garden—a miniature streetscape for learning road safety and biking skills in a safe and fun environment! More event details from Great Parks: Get moving, explore and make a splash in the great outdoors! Join Great Parks for the largest free outdoor education event for children in the Midwest. This unique opportunity will encourage kids’ interest in the natural world and recreational activities. Explore Winton Lake on a raft, reel in a fish, pet farm animals, dig up dino bones, meet a shark, and join in on the many interactive activities our local exhibitors have to share. This is the perfect opportunity to discover all that Great Parks' Big Lands have to offer! Date: Friday, July 14, 2023 Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm Location: Winton Woods Harbor Ages: K-8 children and their families Admission is free!

Join us on Sunday, July 16 @ 3:00 PM as we explore multiple beautiful destinations in Walnut Hills, from the iconic to the delightfully tucked away. 😍 

Fraser and I are back in town and we are excited to ride with y’all again!

PLEASE <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140">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/43670842">RPS_040 - Sun 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">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 1:45pm to answer any questions

Distance: 19 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):
- 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 (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:
- 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 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 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 - Sunday Long Edition

Come one, come all, to the 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! 
We are meeting at Factory 52, at the new Green Park right behind Hi-Wire and the old tower. 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 Factory 52 at 6:00pm, and plan on rolling out at 6:20pm. You can plan on being back at the parking lot by 7:30, and we invite you to stick around and enjoy a beverage and a meal. There are a growing number of food vendors located at Factory 52

Free safety checks and commuter consultations provided by Ride the COV and Queen City Bike.  Get your bike rolling safely and learn about more opportunities to ride!

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;

This is your host, MartyB and super-sweeper, Joe Humpert. Join us for our slow n' steady ride in June. We're going to do some of our favorite photo opps here in Covington! 

Hint: Bring your camera. 

The route: TBD

The details: 
When: June 28
What time: 6PM MainStrasse Village at Goose Girl Fountain @ 6pm (Main and 6th Streets)
How long? 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 2-wheels. A couple of the rides we have planned this year, a "Photog Ride" (June) with three of the most memorable photo spots in NKY and a destination brewery ride as well (July). 

Thanks to community sponsors and partners: Queen City Bike, Integrated Family Care, Scooter Media, Theatre House & RideTheCov. 

PS... Can you share this with a friend or invite a friend? Help us get the word out. 

Come join Red Bike, DJ Monet and the rest of the community for a fun block party in Walnut Hills! We're launching our new stations and it's going to be a blast! Best of all, this event is free and open to all ages. 

Red Bike will have a DJ spinning tunes, popsicles to cool you down, games to play and, of course, bikes to ride! See you there!

We're having a big Kids Day party the last Monday of July! August and the return of school days are just around the corner, so let's whoop it up while we can still celebrate summer break.

- What: MoBo's Kids Day Summer Celebration
- When: Monday, July 31st    5 - 8 pm
- Where: 1415 Knowlton St., Cincinnati, OH 45223 (Northside)

P.S. Don't despair! Monday nights are Kids Day nights all year long - we're just saying goodbye to summer break.

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