<a href="https://www.themillcreekalliance.org/" target="_blank">The Mill Creek Alliance</a> and partners invite you to the 5th Annual Canoes & Conversations, as they welcome elected officials, neighbors, and friends to experience the value of the Mill Creek, trails, parks and the simple joy of spending time outdoors.

Guests may choose from the following free adventure(s): 

<ul><li>Guided canoe ride on the West Fork Mill Creek</li><li>Bike ride along the existing and proposed Triangle Trail</li><li>Guided nature walk</li><li>Archeology adventure</li><li>Highfield Discovery Gardens adventure for kids</li><li>Walking tour of the Winton Dam</li></ul>The event also features a program with lunch as well as shaved ice, live music, colorful kites, dancing, booths, posters and maps of trail plans, and lots of activities including fishing, crafts, gardening and more!

Join us on Saturday, June 1 @ 2:00 PM to explore bike connections from Pleasant Ridge to Madisonville, the Murray Path, and the beautiful Wasson Way!

We will also pedal through—or close to—areas with numerous dining and retail establishments. Add to your list of options for fun bike-commuting destinations! 😊

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/46877616" target="_blank">RPS_061 - Sat Short - Madisonville, Murray Path, & Wasson Way</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: 14.6 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, with one longer climb.

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Lester Avenue (~1 mi; max 4-5% grade)—on our way back to Pleasant Ridge

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Stewart Avenue (~1mi; max neg 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 weekend afternoons, and our presence as a group will all help to reduce the stress in this section.
- The lower section of Stewart Ave (south of the Mini dealership) has a one long curve where drivers sometimes get impatient. Good alertness and group communication will counteract this.
- 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

Ride in DRAG in the <a href="https://nkypridecenter.org/nky-pride" target="_blank">NKY Pride Parade!</a>

Join <a href="https://queencitybike.org/" target="_blank">Queen City Bike</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lilsbagels/" target="_blank">Lil's Kitchen</a> and <a href="https://www.ridethecov.org/" target="_blank">Ride the Cov</a> as we take our wheels to the streets in whatever DRAG means to YOU.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Parade line-up starts at 10:00am on West 6th Street in Covington between Madison Avenue and Washington Street.

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 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

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>

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!

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, June 15 @ 2:00 PM as we enjoy a pedal through the <a href="https://www.greatparks.org/about/projects/beechmont-bridge-connection-project" target="_blank">Beechmont Bridge Connector</a>! This is an essential and relatively new connection point in our bike network that represents literally decades of planning and advocacy.

Along the way we'll pop in for a visit at the <a href="https://www.tusculumstreetfest.org/" target="_blank">Tusculum Street Fest</a> on Eastern Avenue between Tennyson and Carrel. This will be a fun little break before we climb back up the hill to the Ridge!

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!

Route preview: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47070952" target="_blank">RPS_062 - Sat Long - Beechmont Bridge Connector</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 is a mix of flat and rolling, with two notable climbs and a long, gentle descent down Camargo.

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Delta (~1.4 mi; max ~4% grade)
- Lester Avenue (~1 mi; max 4-5% grade)—on our way back to Pleasant Ridge

Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):
- Wooster Pike (~0.4 mi; max neg 5% grade)—as we roll from Mariemont toward Newtown

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

Higher-stress areas:
- The busiest area will be on Euclid as we head toward Madeira. This is an unfortunate example of a pinch point where there is no alternative route across I-71. We will take the lane and stay alert.
- The second busiest area will be rolling down Wooster Pike toward the Little Miami Trailhead. We will take the lane, stay alert, and maintain good speed due to the downhill gradient. The lower, flat portion of Wooster Pike includes a bike lane.

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 soon-to-be legendary Alley Ronde bike ride of 100+ public alleys has a few more little cousins we’d like you to meet. Next up, join <a href="https://www.instagram.com/springinoursteps/"target="_blank">Spring in our Steps</a> and <a href="https://queencitybike.org/" target="_blank">Queen City Bike</a> on Sunday the 16th for a shorter neighborhood ride of alleys in Bellevue and Dayton in Northern KY! We’ll embark at 10:30am and conclude at <a href="https://darknessbrewing.beer/" target="_blank">Darkness Brewing</a> with a beer or two.

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 3rd Tuesdays Ride

Enjoy the beauty and challenge of riding the ridge tops and valleys of Northern Kentucky. You will enjoy beautiful valleys and amazing vistas while pedaling along roads with very little traffic. Ride distance options are 44, 65 and 102 miles.

The Licking Valley Century 2024 is presented by the <a href="https://www.cincinnaticycleclub.org/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Cycling Club</a>. It is the third ride of the five-part <a href="https://bikewalk.ky/kentucky-cycling-challenge" target="_blank">Kentucky Challenge Series</a>.

Saturday morning there will be live music playing in the morning to get everyone ready to roll and <a href="https://www.reserbicycle.com/" target="_blank">Reser Bicycle Outfitters</a> will be on hand to make sure your bike is tuned and ready.

If you have never been on these roads before you are in for a real treat. 

Register early at the "Find out more" link below! There is a rider limit of 800.

Enclave for Dayz!! Come explore Norwood with us!

We are meeting at Factory 52, at 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.

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To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/241085710102139" 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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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. There are also a growing number of food options available at Factory 52.

Join Hue Yoga Studio, local nonprofit TreeHouse Cincinnati, and numerous other local organizations and artists to take queer joy and queer pride to the streets with a mini 15 min - 20 min bike parade through Corryville, Mt Auburn, Walnut Hills, and into Eden Park. A Sound Bath, Chakra Nidra, and poetry offerings will all be featured. All neighboring organizations are invited to join in, so come one, come all; horns, bells and whistles are welcomed too. This event is exclusive to none! 

This is a fundraiser to support the mission of <a href="https://treehousecinci.org/" target="_blank">TreeHouse Cincinnati</a> to cultivate space, give voice, and grow leaders for LGBTQ organizations in the greater Cincinnati region. Please donate what you can, recommended between $5-50.

Snacks, a map with locations, and contact information will be provided. A variety of decorating materials will also be available, such as bike lights, eco friendly glitter, and streamers.

Event details:

4:00pm – Meet at Hue Yoga - Introductions/Intentions/Group Affirmation 
4:15pm – Bike decorating. Pre-decorated Bikes encouraged. We will provide safety instructions, bike lights, eco friendly glitter, and streamers. Anything that may fall off your person or bike should be eco friendly.
4:45pm – Bike to Eden Park ETA 5:05pm via Highland>McMillian>Victory Parkway> Eden Park Overlook
5:20pm – Sound Bath + Chakra Nidra - Yoga mats in shade. Finish with Meditation with Hannah 
6:15pm – Poetry With Alice Teller 
7:00pm – Option to ride back with the group, stay at the park, or be on your merry gay way any which way