Join us on Saturday, June 6 @ **10:00 AM** as we pedal in joyful celebration of both Pride Weekend and our beloved Pleasant Ridge neighborhood! **(Please note the earlier start time! This will be our summertime schedule until the weather cools down again in the fall.)**

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/55462310" target="_blank">RPS_100 - Sat Short - PRide 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 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 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

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

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!

Join us at the Dayton, KY Pop-Up Bike Shop on June 27 from 11 AM–3 PM at Gil Lynn Park to help us offer free bike repairs, greet neighbors, and share some bike joy with the Dayton and Northern Kentucky river city community.

Volunteers can sign up for roles like the Welcome Table, Bike Mechanic (all skill levels welcome), Event Support, Canvassing, and more. Experienced mechanics are especially helpful, and every role plays a part in creating a welcoming, empowering experience for the community.

Thank you to our partners!
The Pop-Up Bike Shop series is organized by Tri-State Trails, Cincinnati Red Bike, Major Taylor Cycling Club of Cincinnati, MoBo Bicycle Co-op, and Queen City Bike with support from REI Bike Shop, Reser Bicycle Outfitters, and many talented, big-hearted volunteers from across the region.

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:

* Check Queen City Bike's online event calendar for updates as the ride approaches
 * [https://events.queencity.bike/](https://events.queencity.bike/)
 
* Receive email updates via the Google Group for Ride Pleasant Streets
 * Join the group here – [https://groups.google.com/g/ride-pleasant-streets](https://groups.google.com/g/ride-pleasant-streets)
 
* Receive event invites and updates via the "Pleasant Streets" Group on Facebook
 * Join the group here – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/PleasantStreets](https://www.facebook.com/groups/PleasantStreets)

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