Ault Park Posse

While new in name, The Ault Park Posse (APP), is rich in history as a cluster within the Cincinnati Cycle Club. The APP was previously known as the Oakley-Hyde Park cluster and covers the eastern suburbs within I-275 beltway. The APP has a growing list of rides, including the always popular Tour de Sunday. Most rides start in the Hyde Park, Oakley and Newtown areas and we are often seen riding in the city, the hills of Indian Hills, down into Kentucky and out past the I-275 beltway. Below are our weekly rides

Oakley Cycles Tuesday Night Cruise

When: Tuesdayss at 6:30PM

Where: Oakley Cycles in Hyde Park

Length: 12 – 20 Miles

Route: Varies each week

DIFFICULTY RATING: Beginner/Casual ride - the average speed will be under 14 MPH and there will be limited hills.

The purpose of this ride is to introduce and teach new riders the fundamentals of cycling. This is also a good casual ride for anyone just looking to stretch their legs. Throughout the cycling season, we will be teaching different elements of cycling, such as how to ride on city streets, shifting, hill climbing, group cycling etiquette, riding in pace lines, etc. The typical distance of this ride will be approximately 12 miles, however we may alter the route based on the skill being taught during a given week. We may also lengthen the ride throughout the season as rider skills and endurance increase

For more information contract Kathy Krumme at k_krumme@hotmai?l.com or Scott Fratianne at sfratianne@gmai?l.com

BioWheels’ Tour of Indian Hills

When: Wednesdays at 6PM

Where: BioWheels in Madeira

Length: 25 to 30+

Route: Varies each week

DIFFICULTY RATING: Intermediate - speeds will average 15 to 18 miles per hour and there will be some hills. This will be a no drop ride, meaning that we will regroup at major intersections and at the top of all hill climbs

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Fratianne at sfratianne@gmail.com or call BioWheels at 513.861.BIKE

It’s Elemental

When: Thursdays 6PM

Where: Elements Cycles on Observatory

Length: 25 – 30 Miles

Speed: Multiple Speed Groups 15 – 20+ MPH

DIFFICULTY RATING: Intermediate – Speed and hills – Not for Beginners

Contact Information: Scott Fratianne 513-706-1045

Brett Hungerford 513-871-BIKE

Cancellation Policy: (Rain, temperature below 40, etc.) Wet roads or threat of rain cancels

Crazy 8

The Crazy-8 Ride is a Saturday morning ride for experienced cyclists that starts in Oakley and extends eastward into Clermont and Warren Counties as well as South into Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Pendleton and Bracken counties.

When: Saturdays – Time varies by season

Where: Dewey’s Pizza in Oakley

Length: Generally 1 mile per 1 degree in temperature

Speed: 16+

DIFFICULTY RATING: Experienced – Not for beginners or casual riders

Contact Information: Scott Goodfellow 513-378-4894

Cancellation Policy: Call to confirm if wet roads. We do not ride if the roads are wet/not expected to dry within 30 minutes of ride start. Winter rides are cancelled if ice could be present from recent precipitation, or if temperature is forecasted to be below 24 degrees Fahrenheit at ride start.

Ride to Findlay Market

Start your day off right with a casual ride to Findlay Market. Spend some time shopping, enjoy Belgian Waffles guilt-free, and then head back to the east side.

When: Saturdays at 9AM

Where: Coffee Emporium, 3316 Erie Ave, Hyde Park

DIFFICULTY RATING: Casual

Rain or wet roads cancels this ride

For more information, contact Frank Henson at frank.henson@queencitybike.com

Tour de Sunday

This is one of the more popular and well attended rides. It’s a different route each week in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky. We like scenic roads and riding in new areas. The rides are posted on the Cincinnati Ride Line email list, usually on Thursdays. We ride most every Sunday on various routes, and we use this tdsride site to plan the rides.

When: Sundays– Time varies by season

Where: Varies

Length: 25 to 50+

Speed: Two speed groups – Our regular speed group: Flat road speeds are typically around 16-17 mph, and stop lights and hills make the average speed about 14 mph. We typically don’t do much drafting or tightly spaced riding.

We always regroup at the top (and the bottom!) of the hills.

There will be a faster speed group averaging near 15 mph, with flat road speeds around 17-18 mph or so. This is also no-drop.

DIFFICULTY RATING: Intermediate

Contact Information: Jim Thomas 859-468-6825

Cancellation Policy: Rain or below freezing temperatures cancels the ride. Call or email the ride leader if you have questions.

Sunday School

Description: No….this not a religious ride! There will be no blessing of the bikes or biblical lessons. The purpose of the ride is TRAINING, thus the name “School.” This ride is for anyone that is interested in a faster paced ride and/or may have training goals that include completing a century ride, a triathlon, or a long charity ride such as the MS150, or just wants to improve their overall cycling skills.