The <a href="https://tristatetrails.org/wasson-way-6a-ribbon-cutting/" target="_blank">newest stretch of Wasson Way</a> is open! Join us on Saturday, Jan 6 @ 2:00 PM as we take a look at the great accessibility now available from Pleasant Ridge to UC and Children's Hospital. We will also experience the smooth and fun portal this new section of Wasson Way provides to downtown Cincinnati via Gilbert Avenue.

<a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE </a>🙌 to help us with planning and quick check-ins—or you can also register on site. Registration for Queen City Bike events gives you the peace of mind of $10K of supplemental medical insurance!

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45285647" target="_blank">RPS_051 - Sat Short - Wasson Way Phase 6A</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: 14.5 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):
- 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) as we head out of Pleasant Ridge

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 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 4:00pm. 

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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 Tri-State Trails at the next Regional Trail and Bikeway Committee meeting, featuring updates from trail partners across the Tri-State region.

Meeting will be held online. Click "Find out More" below to register!

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Regional Trail & Bikeway Committee meeting

Join Adventure Crew at MadTree Brewing for their annual gear sale and donation day from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27. Sellers can register in advance to sell paddle craft, bikes, hiking equipment, outdoor apparel and other gently used adventure gear. Or just come shop the great deals!

Adventure Crew will also be accepting gear donations during the event. Warm jackets, day packs, and durable shoes are the most needed items. We’ll sell other donated gear to support our mission to connect city teens with nature. Either way, your donation makes a difference!

There’s no cost to participate as a seller (although donations are welcome!), but registration is required so we can plan the space accordingly. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bo1vz5WR7WyehMdm7wtmeCgaiZuAt0Str1Y2kumCFjs


Adventure Crew - Swap Meet, Gear Sale & Donation Day

(Event moved forward by "+1" week due to harsh weather on the original date.)

Join us on Saturday, Jan 27 @ 2:00 PM as we pedal north to Summit Park—the beautifully reimagined site of the former Blue Ash Airport! This route will also introduce you to two key connection points across Ronald Reagan Highway, including a "secret" pedestrian bridge. 🕵️

Special thanks to Hugh Walsh for volunteering as ride leader for this event. Hugh has biked thousands of miles all over the world and will take great care of our group!

<a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌 to help us with planning and quick check-ins. You will also be able to register on site. Registration for Queen City Bike events gives you the peace of mind of $10K of supplemental medical insurance!

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45360621" target="_blank">RPS_052 - Sat Long - Summit 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: 18.1 miles

Difficulty:
- Advanced Beginner and above
- All riders should be comfortable with basic bike-handling and traffic skills
- Summit Park uses a finely crushed gravel on many of its trails. This can feel a little unsteady at first, but is very rideable on all kinds of bikes—and excellent for skill development 😁
- We will regroup as needed throughout the ride

Terrain:
- Predominantly flat to rolling

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Waxwing Drive (between Hunt and Eldora). The peak grade is 6.9% (one of the steeper climbs we have done so far), but the hill is relatively short (~0.2 mi) and on a quiet street. Overall effort is probably similar to climbing up Lester (which is not as steep but is longer).

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Carpenter’s Run (~0.4 mi; max -4% grade). As we roll toward Cooper.

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 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 4:30pm. 

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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+1" Saturday Long Edition

Cycling events in Cincinnati — January 2024

Ride Pleasant Streets - 1st Saturday Short Edition

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Kids Day at MoBo!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Kids Day at MoBo!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Kids Day at MoBo!

Regional Trail & Bikeway Committee meeting

Adventure Crew - Swap Meet, Gear Sale & Donation Day

Ride Pleasant Streets - "3rd+1" Saturday Long Edition

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

Kids Day at MoBo!