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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 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

Kids, Teens and Adults are welcome to meet up at the Sayler Park Rec Center, decorate their bikes and ride in the parade. After the parade finishes at the park there will be an opportunity to join in the Pledge of Allegiance, enjoy light refreshments, and find out who wins the prizes for the best decorated bikes!

Sayler Park Fourth of July Bicycle Parade

Join us on Saturday, July 6 @ 8:30 AM as we explore the connectivity between Pleasant Ridge and five of our beautiful neighborhood parks. This is a favorite route in our collection!

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/47158674" target="_blank">RPS_063 - 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: 8:30am (<— Please note the earlier start time!)
- 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 8:15am to answer any questions

Distance: 12.2 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:
- Let’s gather at <a href="https://www.cafealmacincy.com/" target="_blank">Cafe Alma</a> after the ride!
- We should be done with the ride by about 10:00am. 

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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 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!

The <a href="https://www.cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Reuse & Recycling Hub</a> is hosting a special bike collection in partnership with Queen City Bike for <a href="https://queencitybike.org/mobility-together/" target="_blank">Mobility Together</a>. This program empowers newly arrived refugees with bikes for transportation—while sharing in bike repair skills and community along the way.

Do you have a bike gathering dust in your garage or basement?

A bike donated to Mobility Together is guaranteed to be ridden, used, loved, and appreciated. We will accept bikes that are old or new; bikes from Walmart, specialty shops, or anything in between; bikes that are big or little; and even bikes that are broken. Two wheels good. Parts and wheels are also accepted. Queen City Bike will refurbish and fix what we can, and any unusable items will be recycled at the Hub.

Do you have spare tools that aren't being used? We are also accepting these items!

Ownership of tools is enormously important to equip folks to work on their own bikes. Most appreciated are donations of metric wrenches, hex wrenches, chain removers, bottom bracket tools, headset wrenches, and other simple hand tools.

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>

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 3rd Tuesdays Ride

Queen City Bike is delighted to be part of the <a href="https://www.greatparks.org/calendar/special-events/outdoor-adventure-expo" target="_blank">Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo</a> hosted by Great Parks! Stop by QCB's exhibit to practice road safety and biking skills in a safe and fun environment!

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!

Kids Expo with Great Parks at Winton Woods

Join us on Saturday, July 20 @ 8:30 AM as we pedal from Pleasant Ridge to Findlay Market!

Along the way we will explore bike-friendly access to Mount Lookout, Riverside Drive, multiple stunning Cincinnati parks along the Ohio River, Washington Park, the Prospect Hill and Mount Auburn Historic Districts, Eden Park, Xavier University, and more.

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/47638390" target="_blank">RPS_064 - Sat Long - Findlay Market</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: 8:30am (<— Please note the earlier start time!)
- 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 8:15am 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:
- This route presents an enjoyable mix of rolling terrain and long, gentle descents; a few climbs on the more challenging side; and a flat stretch in the middle as we pedal along the Ohio River.

Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):
- Schiller Street + Milton Street - Heading up Prospect Hill (~0.5 mi; max 9% grade)
- Slack Street to the top of Prospect Hill! (~0.2 mi; max ~6% 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
- Delta (~1.4 mi; max neg ~4% grade)
- Gilman + McGregor (~0.5mi; max neg ~5.5% grade)

Traffic stress:
- ~85% of this ride will be on low-traffic streets and multi-use paths

Higher-stress areas:
- The busiest area will be heading north on Elm Street after we turn off the Ohio River Trail. Although this is full-on urban riding, this tends to be more manageable than one might expect because the multiple stop lights keep traffic speeds down.
- The second 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 remaining roads that may have moderate traffic volume (Delta, Riverside Drive, Delta, and Montgomery back toward Pleasant Ridge) all have bike lanes in the sections we will be riding on. This makes a big difference in drivers respecting our space and giving us adequate room.

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 11:00am. 

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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

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.

Come one, come all, to the Norwood Slow Roll! This ride is held every 4th Thursday and 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. 

To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/241085710102139" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌

The ride will be 8-12 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 <a href="https://www.factory52.com/"target="_blank">Factory 52</a> 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.

Cycling events in Cincinnati — July 2024

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 1st Tuesdays Ride

Sayler Park Fourth of July Bicycle Parade

Ride Pleasant Streets - 1st Saturday Short Edition

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Mellow Rollers

disCOVeRIDE!

Bike Collection at the Hub!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

Urban Basin Bicycle Club - 3rd Tuesdays Ride

Kids Expo with Great Parks at Winton Woods

Ride Pleasant Streets - 3rd Saturday Long Edition

Ride the Cov + QCB Pop-Up Bike Shop!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers

disCOVeRIDE!

Norwood Slow Roll - Season 2 Ride 3

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mellow Rollers