MoBo Bicycle Co-op

BIKE MONTH '26 - THAT'S A WRAP!

Sad that bike month is winding down? Don't be! We're here year-round.

A membership with MoBo gets you access to tools and advice during our weekly programing that can help you keep your bike tuned up all year long.

Open Shop - Sunday, May 31st 11 am to 5 pm: Open Shop is for our adult members who receive guidance from our volunteer mechanics as they wrench their own bikes.

Kids Day - Monday, June 1st 5 pm to 8 pm: our weekly program for kids where they learn about bikes and how to fix and ride them.

Come by and check us out sometime soon!

HUB BIKE COLLECTION EVENT SATURDAY - RECYCLE & REUSE

The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub is partnering with Queen City Bike & MoBo to make cycling even more sustainable and affordable through this special event. They'll accept any bike in any condition alongside tires, tubes, parts and accessories. Do you have a bike that hasn't been ridden and is gathering dust in a basement or garage? Recycle it!

WHERE: the corner of Woodrow & Gest St - enter from Summer St - (across from the HUB's main location at 911 Evans St.)
WHEN: Saturday, May 30th 10 am - 2 pm
WHAT: bikes, tires, tubes, parts, accessories - if you aren't using them, bring them by so they can be recycled &/or reused.

WTFNB's 3rd OPEN SHOP THURSDAY NIGHT 5/28 FROM 6- 9 PM

Folks who self-identify as women, trans, femme & non-binary are welcome to stop by the co-op anytime between 6 - 9 pm tonight to learn to fix bikes together. Bring your bike to learn simple repairs from mechanics, teach someone else, or practice on a co-op bike.

We had a great turn out with over 15 people joining us in April - hopefully we'll see some of you again and some new faces too!

CLOSED FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - BUT LOTS GOING ON NEXT WEEK!

MoBo will be CLOSED on Sunday & Monday, so no Open Shop or Kids Day Memorial Day weekend. But check out what's coming up!!

TUESDAY, MAY 24TH 6 P.M. - KIDS DAY VOLUNTEER TRAINING
With school nearly out for the summer, come join current and prospective Kids Day volunteers of all ages to prep for our busiest kid season. In the first hour we'll cover what to expect, how to use the iPad and membership form, and how we do bike sizing, mechanical assessments / quick checks, and hands-off teaching. In the second hour we'll open the shop for mechanical practice with an emphasis on brakes.

THURSDAY, MAY 28TH 6 - 9 P.M. - WTFNB OPEN SHOP
Folks who self-identify as women, trans, femme & non-binary are welcome to stop by the co-op any time between 6 - 9 p.m. to learn to fix bikes together. Bring your bike and learn simple repairs from mechanics; teach someone else, or practice on one of our co-op bikes.

SATURDAY, MAY 30TH 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. - RECYCLING AND REUSE HUB BIKE COLLECTION EVENT - Gest St. & Summer St (across from the HUB)
This special collection of bikes in any condition alongside tires, tubes, parts and accessories is made possible through the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub along with partners Queen City Bike & MoBo! We're also looking for volunteers who can help out that day - more information on QCB's event calendar.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend - see you next week!

BIKE MONTH IS IN HIGH GEAR - AND SO IS MOBO, YEAR ROUND

Don't sit on the sidelines as bike month rolls on - join MoBo!

Membership in MoBo gets you access to all the tools and repair/tune-up guidance you need to stay cycling all year long. You also have access to our big supply of donated bikes that you can "adopt" and fix up at a reasonable cost. Come by and check us out sometime soon!

This week's hours:

Open Shop Sunday, May 17th - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the adults
Kids Day Monday, May 18th - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the younger set

17TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGE FRIDAY!

Rise and shine, friends. We’re teaming up with and presenting sponsor for the 17th Annual Breakfast on the Bridge on Friday, May 15. Join us on the Newport side of the Purple People Bridge from 7:00–9:00 AM for free coffee, breakfast treats, and community vibes before you walk, bike, or embark on a multi-modal morning to work or anywhere.

Heads up: the Cincinnati approach to the bridge is closed for repairs. Coming from Ohio? Plan to use the Taylor–Southgate Bridge to get there. Come say hi at our booth. We’d love to see you there!

MOBO IS ON THE RADIO!

Continue the good Bike Month vibes by catching Cincinnati Edition, WVXU 91.7 FM from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, May 11th.

On the show, you'll hear from Katherine Ruegger and Caitlin Sparks about the latest happenings at MoBo, updates from the City of Cincinnati on a new e-bike incentive program in partnership with The Garage OTR - and the latest news about the CROWN and Tour de CROWN from Tri-State Trails.

If you miss the live show, tune in Monday evening for the taped show or online the next day and wherever you get your podcasts.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! WE'RE OPEN TODAY - Sunday 11 to 5

Bike month happens year-round here at MoBo - we're here, open most every Sunday and Monday through every season. Won't you drop by and check us out?

Open Shop - Sunday, May 10th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - join other MoBo members and tune up your bike under the watchful eyes of our volunteer mechanics.

Kids Day - Monday, May 11th 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - kids rule in an evening of fun learning about bikes and how to ride them.

PLANT & BIKE SALE - SATURDAY 9 AM - 2 PM!

It's here! Our annual fundraiser for MoBo Bicycle Coop and Village Green Foundation. MoBo volunteers have been working hard to get everything ready for the sale.

At the sale, you’ll find organic plant starts, participate in a seed swap, browse refurbished sale bikes, and check out bicycle parts and a rummage sale.

Bike Price Range: $100 - $1000 (average price: $225)
Plants: $3 - $5
Seed Swap: FREE

Credit cards accepted. Please plan to arrive early for the best selection!

BIKES - BIKES - BIKES (AND PLANTS TOO!) SATURDAY STARTING AT 9 A.M.

Our big fundraiser of the year is almost here! Shop organic plant starts, join a free seed swap, browse ready-to-ride refurbished bikes, and dig through a bicycle parts rummage sale.

SPECIAL NOTE: we're starting at 9 a.m. with the sale, so make sure you get here in plenty of time to shop.