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 on 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm at the Washington Park gazebo. Follow the Facebook page for details.

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 1st Tuesdays Ride

Join us on Saturday, Oct 5 @ 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!

To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌

You can also register on-site if preferred. The ride is FREE! At Queen City Bike, creating a caring community is a core value. Your registration enables us to reach you and your important people if needed, and also provide you with $10K of supplemental medical insurance. We've got you covered so you can focus on the bike joy!

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48647816" target="_blank">RPS_069 - 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: 14.3 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. (A "roller" means you get to blast downhill and build speed that helps carry you up the following climb! 😁)

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Robison Road (~0.4 mi; max neg ~5% grade) as we head out of 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>



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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).

Ride host MartyB and super-sweeper Joe Humpert present DisCOVeRIDE—a slow n' steady ride to explore and celebrate Covington and surrounding neighborhoods! ——— Dates: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month from April to September (we're stepping it up to TWO rides per month this year! 😁) 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 1.75 Hours Who: You and whoever you invite? It's better to ride together. We’ll have people there a lil' early to do a quick safety check and pump up tires should you need. 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: <a href="https://queencitybike.org/" target="_blank">Queen City Bike</a>, <a href="https://www.ifcdirect.com/" target="_blank">Integrated Family Care</a>, <a href="https://www.scootermediaco.com/" target="_blank">Scooter Media</a>, <a href="https://theatrehouse.com/collections" target="_blank">Theatre House</a> and <a href="https://www.ridethecov.org/" target="_blank">RideTheCov</a>. PS… Can you share this with a friend or invite a friend? Help us get the word out!

Join <a href="https://springinoursteps.com/" target="_blank">Spring in Our Steps</a> for a fun ride of public alleys in Camp Washington and Northside neighborhoods! Proudly collaborative with Queen City Bike.

Meet at 2:30 from <a href="https://momnemcoffee.com/pages/mom-n-em-locations" target="_blank">Mom n’ Em</a>
Embark at 3:00pm
End at Binski’s Bar before 5pm

Alley Ronde Micro Ride: Camp Washington & Northside Alleys!

Join key staff from Cincinnati's DOTE for an Open House  to learn about the Gilbert Avenue Complete Street project and see the latest design options.

This project aims to calm traffic and increase safety and comfort for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers. The project will right-size the street, add protected bike lanes, and reduce the length of key pedestrian crossings between Court Street and MLK Drive.

These improvements will increase safety for ALL users navigating this key transportation corridor connecting the Walnut Hills neighborhood to downtown Cincinnati.

Gilbert Avenue Complete Street Project – Open House with DOTE

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 3rd Tuesdays Ride

Cincinnati's biggest BRIGHT Ride—kicking off <a href="https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/" target="_blank">BLINK 2024</a> with a pedal-powered, smiling people, sparkly spectacle.

Open to everyone—all ages and abilities. The ride is free! All people-powered wheels are welcome, including bikes, skates, blades, and boards. The Bright Ride is a <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48782362" target="_blank">short, flat, fun route</a> around Over-the-Rhine and the central urban basin. 

To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/242718333876162" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌

Join us with your pre-decorated ride, using your own mix of lights and imagination! Or, if you prefer, you can come early for the pre-ride decorating party—where we will have a selection of free and easy-to-attach sparkly lights. 

- Place: We'll meet on the south side of <a href="https://www.findlaymarket.org/map" target="_blank">Findlay Market</a>—at the end of Pleasant Street
- Decorating Party: 6:30pm
- Welcome & Safety Talk: 7:15pm
- Wheels Rolling: 7:30pm

Before the ride, Findlay Market it is the perfect place to grab food and beverages (shops are open until 6pm). After the ride, <a href="https://www.findlaymarket.org/janes" target="_blank">Jane's</a> outdoor bar will be open until 10pm so we can continue the fun over beverages and conversation.

The overall festivities this year will also include <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blink.in.5k/" target="_blank">Bright Runners!</a> Together we will take to the streets in a glorious and people-powered preview of BLINK 2024. 🌟

SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

<a href="https://www.findlaymarket.org/" target="_blank">Findlay Market</a>
<a href="https://www.ishfestival.org/about.html" target="_blank">ish</a>
<a href="https://www.artswave.org/" target="_blank">ArtsWave</a>
<a href="https://www.devougood.com/" target="_blank">Devou Good Foundation</a>

<a href="https://www.cincynice.com/" target="_blank">Cincy Nice</a>
<a href="https://www.skatedowntowncincinnati.com/" target="_blank">Skate Downtown Cincinnati</a>
<a href="https://www.roeblingbooks.com/" target="_blank">Roebling Books & Coffee</a>
<a href="https://www.reserbicycle.com/" target="_blank">Reser Bicycle</a>
<a href="https://spunbicycles.com/" target="_blank">SPUN Bicycles</a>
<a href="https://tristatetrails.org/" target="_blank">Tri-State Trails</a>
<a href="https://www.cincyredbike.org/" target="_blank">Cincy Red Bike</a>
<a href="https://www.villagegreenfoundation.org/mobo-bicycle-co-op/" target="_blank">MoBo Bicycle Co-op</a>
<a href="https://www.ridethecov.org/" target="_blank">Ride the Cov</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063493723973" target="_blank">Licking Valley Velo</a>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/civcincy" target="_blank">Civic Cincinnati</a>
<a href="https://coratrails.org/" target="_blank">CORA</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/area513runclub/" target="_blank">Area 513 Run Club</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/riviera.run/" target="_blank">Riviera Run Club</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ubbc_cincy/" target="_blank">Urban Basin Bicycle Club</a>
<a href="https://tristatetrails.org/go-with-glo-corner-dedicates-new-covington-bike-facility-to-memory-of-beloved-cyclist/" target="_blank">Go with Glo Collaborative</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtsCincy" target="_blank">Art on the Streets</a>
🚲🌟🚲🌟🚲🌟🚲

Free safety checks and commuter consultations provided by <a href="https://www.ridethecov.org/" target="_blank">Ride the COV</a> and <a href="https://queencitybike.org" target="_blank">Queen City Bike</a>. Get your bike rolling safely and learn about more opportunities to ride! Every 3rd Saturday from April through October.

Join us on Saturday, Oct 19 @ 2:00 PM as we pedal from Pleasant Ridge to the Purple People Bridge. Along the way we'll sweep through Eden Park and Mt. Adams; enjoy Cincinnati's stunning riverfront parks; and journey from Wasson Way to its connection to the Murray Path.

Be ready to enjoy a thrilling descent down Monastery, and the fun twisties at the end of Wasson Way!

To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230406444221140" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌

You can also register on-site if preferred. The ride is FREE! At Queen City Bike, creating a caring community is a core value. Your registration enables us to reach you and your important people if needed, and also provide you with $10K of supplemental medical insurance. We've got you covered so you can focus on the bike joy!

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Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48717668" target="_blank">RPS_070 - Sat Long - Purple People Bridge</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: 25 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 route includes two notable climbs and an exciting descent down Monastery, where we quickly drop from the heights of Mt. Adams to the lows of the river valley.

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Delta (~1.4 mi; max ~4% grade)
- Red Bank Rd (~0.5 mi; max ~7% grade)
- Robison Rd (~0.3 mi; max ~4% grade)

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Lester Road (~1.2 mi; max neg 4-5% grade) as we head out of Pleasant Ridge
- Intermittent stretches of Eden Park Drive and Gilbert Ave (~0.5 mi total; max neg 4-5% grade)
- Monastery! (~0.5 mi; max neg -12% grade)

Traffic stress:
- ~80% 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.
- The second busiest traffic areas will be the pedal along Riverside Drive and the climb up Delta. The bike lanes and frequent presence of cyclists on these streets help to keep the traffic stress at a moderate level. 

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 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 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

The <a href="https://mwcdc.net/" target="_blank">Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation</a> is excited to announce their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1936846910145665" target="_blank">Bike Safety Day</a>, generously supported by the Seeds of Change Grant from the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability. Come on out for a fun, family-friendly event focused on promoting bike safety and sustainability in our local Mt. Washington community!

<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-csls5t3h1L3c6ghHI4-_ybjU5OKSa3m3F7K41jYyvZPdBA/viewform" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTRATION</a> is strongly encouraged!

1:00-3:00 PM: Bike Fair (Bike Rodeo, Helmet Fittings, Bike Repairs & Inspections, Food and Games) + Recycling Collection

3:00 PM: Family-Friendly Community Bike Ride

Free Bikes! Are you an elementary school-aged child (12 or under) who doesn’t own a bike? No problem. We will have a couple of new and gently used bikes available to use during the event. These bikes will be raffled off at the end of the event! Please note, you not already own a bike, participate in the Bike Rodeo, and be present for the raffle at 2:50 PM.

Free Bike Helmets, Locks, and Lights: We’ll be distributing these safety items to children who attend this event in person. Priority will be given to those who pre-register and whose family receives any type of food/financial assistance.

Children’s Bike Course & Safety Education: A designated area in the parking lot will feature a small bike course for kids to practice their biking skills safely. Local experts will teach safe biking practices through engaging demonstrations and activities.

Bike Repairs and Maintenance: Several community partners will be on hand offering FREE simple bike repairs and tips on keeping your bike in tip-top shape.

Limited e-Recycling Drop-Off: The Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub will be available for the drop-off of a limited number of items for recycling. Click the link below for the list of accepted items.

Note: The parking lot at Stanbery Park will NOT be accessible to cars during the afternoon of October 26 for this event. Free local parking is available on Oxford Ave and in the surrounding area.

Please click the link below to pre-register and for more details. Hope to see you there!

Mt. Washington Bike Safety Fair & Community Bike Ride

Join <a href="https://www.arrowgearandbeer.com" target="_blank">Arrow Adventure</a> and <a href="https://arrowleafco.com/" target="_blank">Arrowleaf Co</a> on Sunday October 27th for the Bikes and Brews Mason Bike Trail Ride!

Feel free to rock your favorite Halloween costume or t-shirts for this all-levels ride, designed to get you outside and enjoying fall trails with other bike and beer lovers.

Meet at <a href="https://sonderbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Sonder Brewing</a> in Mason to check in and to get your goodie bag and ride bracelet. After that, we'll hop on our bikes and head to the <a href="https://commonbeercompany.com/" target="_blank">Common Beer Company</a>, <a href="https://warpedwing.com/" target="_blank">Warped Wing Brewing</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/16lots/" target="_blank">16 Lots Brewing</a> and then end our ride back at Sonder Brewing, just in time to enjoy dinner bites. 

The ride is approximately 13 miles, and we'll spend an hour hanging out and enjoying a cold beer at each of these awesome local breweries. 

Can't ride with the group? Register for the ride and do it on your time, between 1-7 p.m.

All participants will receive a race bracelet for ride group discounts at participating breweries, a goodie bag, and a Brews and Bikes card. Get your card checked off at all four breweries and turn it in by 7 p.m. at Sonder Brewing to register for a raffle prize drawing, Ride day shirts available for an additional $20 charge. 

This adventure is primarily on bike trails, but will cross busy roads at some points. Helmets are required for the ride.

Cancellation Policy: The ride will be cancelled in the event of severe weather, but cards, bracelets, goodie bags and the raffle will still be available to all riders. Drink specials will still be available for those who wish to join at the brewery tour by car, although the schedule may be amended. Refunds of 100% are available 14 days before the event.

Bikes and Brews: Mason Bike Trail – Halloween Edition!

You are cordially invited to join the CROWN Cincinnati Capital Campaign, Xavier University, and the City Of Cincinnati Government in breaking ground on Wasson Way Phase 6B! 🎉

This long-awaited project will extend the trail across Montgomery Rd with a new signalized crosswalk 🚦 and connect to Station Way on XU's campus. 

Upon completion of the XU College of Osteopathic Medicine, the trail will be extended to Dana Ave along the former rail line.

📅 October 30, 10:00 am
📍 West side of Montgomery Road, across from Wasson Way
🚗 Parking is available at University Station (but we encourage you to 🚶‍♀️ walk or 🚲 ride a bike!)

Cycling events in Cincinnati — October 2024

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 1st Tuesdays Ride

Ride Pleasant Streets - 1st Saturday Short Edition

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

disCOVeRIDE!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Alley Ronde Micro Ride: Camp Washington & Northside Alleys!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Gilbert Avenue Complete Street Project – Open House with DOTE

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 3rd Tuesdays Ride

BLINK Bright Ride 2024

Ride the Cov + QCB Pop-Up Bike Shop!

Ride Pleasant Streets - 3rd Saturday Long Edition

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

disCOVeRIDE!

Mt. Washington Bike Safety Fair & Community Bike Ride

Open Shop at MoBo!

Bikes and Brews: Mason Bike Trail – Halloween Edition!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Wasson Way Phase 6B Groundbreaking