Join us on Saturday, Mar 7 as we swing by MadTree to check out the **<a href = "https://coratrails.org/expo" target="_blank">CORA Expo</a>**! This is an incredible annual event put on by our friends at the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance. There will be bikes, bikes, bikes; vendors; raffles; resources; and loads of awesome bike folks! Free admission and open until 3pm.

After our stop at the CORA Expo, we'll head to Wasson Way via a bike-friendly connection, enjoy the trails on Xavier's campus, and wend our way back to PR via Norwood.

**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/54165612" target="_blank">RPS_095 - Sat Short - CORA Expo at MadTree</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 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:**
- Mostly flat to rolling with a couple moderate climbs

*Climbs (steeper than +4% grade):*
- Cathedral Ave. (~0.2 mi; max 4% grade) on the approach to Mount St. Mary Seminary
- 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

**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.
- The second busiest area will be around MadTree and Madison Road. We will be in these busy areas for short stretches and with no uphill climbs or left turns across traffic.
- 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!
- Allowing extra time for the CORA Expo stop, we should be back 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 - 1st Saturday Short Edition

Discover ride led by Ride the Cov. 

  
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**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**: [Queen City Bike](https://queencitybike.org/), [Integrated Family Care](https://www.ifcdirect.com/), [Scooter Media](https://www.scootermediaco.com/), and [RideTheCov](https://www.ridethecov.org/).  
  
**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>

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!

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