Join us on Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 @ 2:00 PM as we explore the connectivity between Pleasant Ridge and five of our beautiful neighborhood parks. This is a favorite route in our collection!

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/49591247" target="_blank">RPS_077 - 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: 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: 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:
- 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. Meet at 2:00pm; roll out at 2:15pm, please arrive a little early. Return to Wooden Cask by 4:00pm 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

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

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 the Urban Basin Bicycle Club, the Mello Rollers of Reser, and Queen City Bike on a sepiatone stroll through the River Cities to celebrate the timeless brilliance of the bicycle and the rugged coziness of the nineteenth century's preferred cold weather attire.

To help us with planning and quick check-ins, please <a href="https://form.jotform.com/250365000918147" target="_blank">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a> 🙌

Wheel gather at 2pm at 14th and Elm
for a Red Bike at Washington Park
depart by 2:15, have a halfway warmup stop
at the Coffee Emporium on Central☕️ 
and return to Northern Row Brewery 🍻 
for libations by 4pm!

Tweed rides showcase the elegant history of bicycle ridership with participants dressing up in nineteenth century style—a rolling period piece!

Possible fashions include bow ties, newsboy caps, tweed jackets, knickers and kneesocks, wool skirts, sweater vests, handlebar mustaches, elbow patches, anything argyle, plenty of plaid, etc. Check out your local thrift shop for options!

Vintage bikes and period-correct parts are encouraged and admired, but not required to participate.

In the event of wet weather
waxed canvas and Wellies
would be welcome. 🦆
We'll ride rain or shine!

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 Saturdays of every month from November to April (yes, we are riding through the winter! 😁) Time/Place: 2:00pm @ 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>, 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!

Our ride this Saturday is canceled due to inclement weather. Have a great holiday weekend and give the people/pets in your lives some extra hugs! Next up for Ride Pleasant Streets is the 1st Saturday Long Edition on March 1—hope to see you there! ——————— Ride Pleasant Streets meets on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month at Community Happens Here in Pleasant Ridge. We gather at 1:45 p.m.; share a route overview and safety talk at 2:00 p.m.; and wheels are rolling by 2:05 p.m. Riders from all over the metro area are welcome! These are welcoming rides with an emphasis on group ride etiquette, bike skill development, community building, and neighborhood exploration. The "1st Saturday Short" rides are <15 miles, and the "3rd Saturday Long" rides are generally 15-25 miles. Routes are varied each month. They are designed to take advantage of low-stress streets, bike lanes, and shared-use paths as much as possible. Route details are shared in advance (~2-5 days) so you can decide if the ride will be a good fit for your fitness and experience level. Here's how you can stay in touch with Ride Pleasant Streets:<ul><li>Check Queen City Bike's online event calendar for updates as the ride approaches<ul><li><a href="https://events.queencity.bike/" target="_self">https://events.queencity.bike/</a></li></ul></li> <li>Receive email updates via the Google Group for Ride Pleasant Streets<ul><li>Join the group here – <a href="https://groups.google.com/g/ride-pleasant-streets" target="_self">https://groups.google.com/g/ride-pleasant-streets</a></li></ul></li> <li>Receive event invites and updates via the "Pleasant Streets" Group on Facebook<ul><li>Join the group here – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PleasantStreets" target="_self">https://www.facebook.com/groups/PleasantStreets</a></li></ul></ul>

CANCELED - Ride Pleasant Streets - 3rd Saturday Long Edition