Pedals & Pride: Juneteenth Community Bike Ride (Bike Your Neighborhood)

Join us as we kick off Bike Your Neighborhood’s fourth season with purpose, movement, and celebration. Pedals & Pride is a Juneteenth community bike ride co-hosted by the , with special guest Mayor Justin Bibb.

In honor of Juneteenth, we’ll celebrate Mt. Pleasant’s rich Black history and legacy with a leisurely 9-mile bike ride through Buckeye-Shaker and Mt. Pleasant. Along the way, we’ll uplift stories, landmarks, and the cultural impact of African Americans in Cleveland—guided by and the .

We’ll ride at a relaxed pace (no rider left behind), with two featured stops, including the Thea Bowman Center, creating space to gather and reflect.

More than a bike ride, this free event will include multiple bike giveaways, food, art, and opportunities to connect with friends, neighbors and partners.

NEED A BIKE? We’ve got you covered. Free rentals are available thanks to our sponsors and partners. Arrive starting at 10:30 AM to secure one and get fitted. First-come, first-served. .

BIKE GIVEAWAY: Anyone who rents a bike will be entered into a raffle drawing to win a bike from Joy Machines Bike Shop, the Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op, or another partner.

RIDE DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, June 13
• Meetup / Roll Out: 10:30 AM / 11:30 AM (arrive early for rentals and fittings)
• Start/End Location: Amos Norwood Park (12805 Drexmore Rd., behind Dave’s Shaker Square)
• Distance: ~9 miles through Buckeye-Shaker & Mt. Pleasant

WHAT TO BRING

Hydration of choice, a helmet (strongly encouraged), and a bike in good working condition if you’re bringing your own. We’ll have an air pump on hand.

REMINDERS

• Free bike rentals available with a valid I.D. starting at 10:30 AM (first-come, first-served)
• Sign the before or at the ride
• Weather updates will be shared via social media

WHAT TO WEAR, WHAT NOT TO WEAR

• Wear your favorite Juneteenth gear or cultural athletic attire (shorts/leggings, t-shirt, moisture-wicking tee/tank, sneakers).
• Avoid wearing open-toe shoes, rigid fabrics like jeans, or anything flowy or baggy that can snag

Saint Luke's Foundation, Huntington, Key Bank, Morelands Group, Anonymous Donor, NP3, Shaker Square LLC, and Neighborhood Connections

Syatt, DMC, Bike Cleveland, Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op, RLR III & Associates, and Doan Brook Watershed Partnership.

Info: People Begin Arriving & Bike Rentals Begin
Volunteers help with bike rentals, bike fittings and putting air in tires
Browse vendor tables and get snacks
Complete ride waiver

Info: Welcome, thank sponsors, safety reminders, route + stops
Group photo

Info: There will be 2-3 stops, including the Thea Bowman Center.

Info: Ride arrives back at Amos Norwood Park
Return rental bikes
Bike Raffle & Give Away
Free Lunch: grilled beef hot dogs, burgers + veggie burgers; corn on the cob, chips, water/soda), browse partner tables

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