Our ride this Saturday, Aug 1 @ 10:00 AM is on the same day as the annual Ridge Day celebration. Let's make the most of our wonderful Pleasant Ridge!

We'll stay close to home and ramble along the ridgetop, exploring peaceful and beautiful streets in Pleasant Ridge, as well as those nearby in Kennedy Heights, Silverton, and Golf Manor.

**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/56329141" target="_blank">RPS_104 - Sat Short - Ridge Day Ridgetop Ramble</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: 10:00am**
- 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 9:45am to answer any questions

**Distance: 15 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):*
- Tulane/Montgomery (~0.3 mi; max ~4.5% grade)
- Pandora (~0.3 mi; max ~4% grade)

*Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):*
- Robison (~0.3 mi; max neg 5.5% grade)

**Traffic stress:**
- >90% of this ride will be on low-traffic streets

*Higher-stress areas:*
- This route is almost entirely on quiet streets (or streets with bike lanes). HOWEVER, there will be three situations where we will turn right onto a busier non-bike-lane street (Ridge or Losantiville), roll downhill for half a block, and then turn left. We will be able to choose our moment to turn onto the busier street, we will be carrying good speed, and we will take the lane to control traffic behind us. Taken together, this provides for a manageable situation, but I do want to mention just so everyone is aware of this aspect of the route.

**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 11:45am.

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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

Discover ride led by Ride the Cov.  ——— Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from November to April (yes, we are riding through the winter! 😁) Time/Place: Winter rides happen November, February and March on the 2nd and 4th Saturday. We gather at the Goosegirl fountain at 2pm. 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!

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).

Drop by Kids Day on Monday, August 10 between 5-8pm to help prepare for MoBo's annual back-to-school block party! Anna [(The Creative Authentic)](https://www.instagram.com/the.creative.authentic/) will guide children through painting street signs, making a big welcome banner, and designing a temporary traffic garden.

Stick around to become a MoBo member (free for kids!) and work on your bike with the support of volunteer mechanics. Join us at the end of the week on Saturday, August 15 to enjoy MoBo's block party. 

![[Find out more about Kids Day at MoBo](https://villagegreenfoundation.org/kids-day/)] and fill out your annual MoBo membership form [here](https://pci.jotform.com/form/231715389904059).

Join us on Saturday, Aug. 15 @ 10:00 AM as we venture to Five Points and the iconic Eden Park. We'll then reconnect with Wasson Way and head back to PR via Oakley!

**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/56650632" target="_blank">RPS_105 - Sat Long - Five Points, Eden Park & 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: 10:00am**
- 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 9:45am to answer any questions

**Distance: 22 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 is mostly rolling, but does include a few longer climbs and descents around +/-4% grade.

*Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):*
- Art Museum Drive (~0.6 mi; max 5% grade)
- Mt. Adams Circle (~0.1 mi; max ~5% grade)
- Eden Park Drive (~0.5 mi; max ~4.5-5% grade)
- Lester Avenue (~1 mi; 4-5% grade). On our way back to Pleasant Ridge.

*Descents (steeper than neg 4% grade):*
- Fulton Ave (~0.2 mi; max neg 5.5% grade). As we bomb down to Eden Park. Yeehah!
- Cut through the park to Mirror Lake (~0.2 mi; max neg 6.5% 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 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 12:30pm.

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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 Saturday Long Edition

When? Saturday, August 15 from 5-8pm (with bonfire after!)

Where? Knowlton St between Mad Anthony and Chambers

Who? Kids, families, MoBo members, neighbors of all ages

For one day only, the street will be closed for a safe space to bicycle. Learn the rules of the road in a traffic garden, challenge your skills in an obstacle course, and experience bike joy with riders of all ages. Come enjoy a cookout, prepare to commute to school or work, participate in a community art project, and swap with neighbors at a Really Really Free Market.

Want to participate in the Really Really Free Market? Please bring no more than two boxes to exchange plus a way to display your items: tarp, blanket, table etc. We especially encourage school supplies and bicycle commuting gear for this event.

{Clean, nothing broken, parts secured together, never furniture or food-What would you give as a gift? Free Bench rules!}.  

Hosted by The Village Green Foundation with tours of the various spaces and programs. Join us in over a decade of empowering children while building community. From the initial seed of intent, we grew through participation in creating environments of respect, mutual aid and community interest. We have grown a model worth replicating.  Come and look, stay for the growth in self, family and community.

Find more information on our website at villagegreenfoundation.org/mobo-events/ or email mobobicyclecoop@gmail.com with questions.

MoBo Block Party (and Really Really Free Market)

Join students, parents, and friends of Pleasant Ridge Montessori for the return of the PRM Bike Bus! This is an incredibly fun and empowering opportunity for your student at PRM to be an active participant in their travel to school. 

Held weekly on Fridays starting on August 21 and up through (and including) November 20. Helmets are required and all are welcome!

Click here to register and for additional route details: [https://bit.ly/PRM-bike-bus](https://bit.ly/PRM-bike-bus) 
*(Advance registration helps with planning, but day-of registration will also be available if needed.)*

Joining the ride is easy—just take a look at the available neighborhood routes, and hop on the PRM Bike Bus at the location that works best for you and your student! 

Hope to see you there!

Queen City Bike is hosting Cincinnati’s Bike Bus Summit! 

Bike Busses are sweeping the nation as a unique opportunity to promote active lifestyles for kids, improve cycling culture in a neighborhood, and reduce parents’ dreaded feelings of rushing to school in order to wait in a long pickup or drop-off line. Bike Busses are cheap and easy, but take a community to plan, organize, and activate. Come to the Bike Bus Summit and hear from residents of Pleasant Ridge about how they organized the Pleasant Ridge Montessori Bike Bus, and come up with strategies, tips, workbooks, and yard signs so you can bring a bike bus to your neighborhood!

Come hear about the innovative Bike Bus Launched in Pleasant Ridge, and learn tools, strategies, and policies so YOU can start a bike bus in your neighborhood! **To help us with planning, please [PRE-REGISTER HERE](https://www.jotform.com/262096628668169)** 🙌

Join Mill Creek Pathfinders for a Romp Around the Valley! The pace will be beginner-friendly and no rider will be left behind. Hope to see you there!

*Please [become a MoBo member or renew your annual MoBo membership](https://pci.jotform.com/form/231715389904059) to attend this event!* You can do this in-person or online.



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**Open Shop** is a time for you to use MoBo’s bike shop space to learn & work on your own bike.

This Open Shop is specifically for people who identify as **women, trans, femme, and non-binary**. Please respect the integrity of this space and refer to MoBo’s [website](https://villagegreenfoundation.org/mobo-faq/) for workshops and opportunities for other community members.

If your bike needs work, we’ll be there to help you. If you’d like to learn basic skills but don’t have a bike or don’t need yours tuned up, come anyway and we’ll fix you up with a kid’s bike or pair you with someone else.

We’ll help folks on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 5 bike stands and at least 2 trained volunteer mechanics. Mechanics will help guide and teach you, but not do the work for you! Usually 10-20 people show up. Doors open at 6pm.

**MoBo has most of the tools necessary to work on basic bike repairs and tune-ups. We are all volunteers and will do our best to show you how to get your bike safely up and running but may not have the time to work on every problem. If your bike needs more substantial work, we will help diagnose, but will refer you to a local shop for repair.**

MoBo Bicycle Co-op is a project of the Village Green Foundation located at [1415 Knowlton St](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//MoBo+Bicycle+CoOp+%2F+Village+Green+Community+Gardens,+1415+Knowlton+St,+Cincinnati,+OH+45223/@39.1612085,-84.5372672,644m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8841b48fd751df4b:0x87748662ffe7d5c5!2m2!1d-84.5346738!2d39.161249!3e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) in Northside.

Free street and bike parking available, accessible by Metro routes/from downtown, Metro Buses #16, #17, #19, #20, and #27 stop conveniently close to the co-op. The nearest Red Bike stations are at the Transit Center and on Vandalia Point.

Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary Open Shop

The Tour de CROWN returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026!

Presented by Great Parks and Tri-State Trails, this community bike ride is open to all abilities and highlights both existing and future trails in the expanding Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network (CROWN), a vision for Cincinnati’s first-ever urban trail loop that connects our city’s neighborhoods and brings people together across the region.

Over the past three years, hundreds of riders have experienced the growing CROWN firsthand, pedaling through newly completed segments, learning about future connections, and helping build momentum for a more connected Cincinnati.

Choose from three distance options, all starting and ending at Fifty West Brewing Company, located just off the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Each route features rest stops and rider support from Tour de CROWN volunteers.

Your registration includes a post-ride burger and beverage (beer, soda, or milkshake), plus access to the Tour de CROWN Expo.

Best of all: Proceeds support Tri-State Trails’ advocacy for a more connected regional trail and bikeway network.

Cycling events in Cincinnati — August 2026

Ride Pleasant Streets - 1st Saturday Short Edition

disCOVeRIDE!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

MoBo Kids Block Party Prep

Ride Pleasant Streets - 3rd Saturday Long Edition

MoBo Block Party (and Really Really Free Market)

disCOVeRIDE!

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

PRM Bike Bus - Fall 2026

Open Shop at MoBo!

Bike Bus Summit 2026

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!

Mill Creek Pathfinders

Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary Open Shop

PRM Bike Bus - Fall 2026

Tour de CROWN

Open Shop at MoBo!

Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo

Kids Day at MoBo!