What better way to see visit these amazing gardens than on a bicycle? Explore the city at a pace quick enough to get around, but slow enough to take in your surroundings and enjoy your company.

Please RSVP!

Submit the Bike Tour RSVP web form to let us know you're coming.

Meet at the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op at 10:00 AM

Both bike tours will start at the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op (in the Flats at 1823 Columbus Rd.,) at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 15th.

Leaving OCBC

Choose a tour

Option I (shorter): Part of OCBC's famous Saturday Social Ride, this tour will visit two community gardens and an urban farm. It is a great opportunity for you to get out on a bike, see some great gardens, and have fun. We want everyone to enjoy the ride, so: we won’t go fast, we won’t drop anyone, and we won’t ride too far, (about 5 miles.)  This guided tour will return to the Bike Co-op by noon. See the list of gardens on Bike Tour I.

Option II (longer):  Both tours begin together at the Bike Co-op and visit the first two gardens together. Option II then continues on to visit more gardens on the East side, with a stop at one of the Cleveland Corner Store Projects in Slavic Village as well as the site of the new bike station in Downtown Cleveland. This bicycle adventure will total 15 miles, and is expected to return to the Bike Co-op around 1:45pm. See the list of gardens on Bike Tour II.

For all turns and directions for Option II, check out the Bike Tour Cue Sheet.

With Meagan at Gather Round

Bring your bike and helmet -- or borrow/rent from the Co-op

You can bring your own bike, helmet and lock or you can borrow/rent from the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op.

Rentals include a bike, helmet, and lock and are just $20 for the whole day -- returned to the Co-op no later than 4pm.

Loaner bikes are also available -- for the Option I (shorter) social ride only -- and must be returned to the Co-op at ride's end at noon.

A $200 deposit (check or cash only,) a valid ID, and a rental agreement are required for all bike rentals and loaners. The deposit will be returned in full on return of the bike in reasonable condition.

To reserve a bicycle for rental/borrow, you must complete our Bike Rental/Borrow Reservation form or contact OCBC (216-830-2667 / info@ohiocitycycles.org) by 9:00pm Thursday, August 13th. Show up at the Co-op at 9:30am Saturday to pick up your loaner/rental.

Taking a Break

Make a commitment...

Not just to yourself and to the environment: commit to a great opportunity to see a part of town you seldom visit, or a garden in your own neighborhood you never knew about!

Exploring Gather Round Farm