Alas, May has come to an end!  Cincinnati had a very successful Bike Month 2010, and with two of Mobo’s events featured, the co-op was bustling.  Thank you to all of the volunteers who made the fundraiser and bike/plant sale a great success! If you couldn’t make it out, both events were great fun, awesome fundraisers for the co-op, and a fantastic way to start the high season.

The Sale happened at the Village Green, and while bikes were sold volunteers, members and new bike owners (!!) enjoyed a cookout in the Open House environment.  After a super-build day attended by shop volunteers, and many hours put in by core volunteers, there were about 25 bikes ready to be adopted and taken home!  If you’re interested in helping out in future events of this kind, please send an email to shopformobo@gmail.com or sign up for shop activities on the volunteer form.  This was a great way for volunteers to get more practice working on bikes and getting to know different kinds of parts.  It was such a success, volunteers are thinking of making the bike build a tradition.

The Fundraiser on May 15th was our 4th annual party.  It was held at Mayday bar on Spring Grove, right near the Mill Creek.  A higher turn-out with a lower admission price and a boat load of help from volunteers made this fundraiser the most successful yet.  We made as much money as last year, but more people came and more people made the event happen.   A handful of great local bands kept people itching to dance all night.  Elizabeth Motter started off the party with her harp, and was followed by the Tillers, Chocolate Horse, Fishfischer and Northside Nick.  Silent auctions and raffles sent people home with great deals on bike gear and local wares, and many people joined as new members!   People had a great time, and MoBo is off to a great start on its fourth year.  Thanks to everyone who made the fundraiser such a great success!

As we head into June, don’t forget about your bike!  May is bike month, but you can ride all year long!  Keep visiting the co-op, and keep pedaling!

MoBo has a lot of small friends who like to hang around the shop.  They come by to ask us for new inner tubes, new chains, and occasionally a muffin when we get gifts from the Hostess outlet.  We let them come in, we have to yell at them some times for riding their bikes in the yard, but it’s obvious that we have a soft spot for them.

So we better be out with our porch light ON for Halloween.  Members, come on down!   Be at MoBo to help hand out treats to the next generation of Northside!  Bring a bag of candy if you can to help give out, or bring your kids by to trick-or-treat with us 6-8pm, Saturday October 31st. Wear your costumes!

We will be taking candy  donations in the next two weeks during open shop!

3rd Annual Funraiser a Success!!

Thank you all!!

MoBo’s third annual fundraising bash May 16th, 2009, was a HUGE success once again thanks to all our generous contributors and attendees. Thank you so much to all who came out to support the co-op, thanks to all the wonderful donors, our amazing sponsors, the bands, and for the awesome volunteers! It was a blast. Now come on down to the co-op, tune up your machine, and head out on the great roads of Cincinnati (see “Events” page for upcoming Mobo rides). Thanks again everyone!

MoBo Bicycle Co-op   Third Annual Fundraiser

Saturday, May 16th, 7PM-12 AM

Off the Avenue Studios 1546 Knowlton Ave

$10 for members, $12 for non-members

Presale Tickets available at Shake It and  Park + Vine

Music by Chuck and Lisa from Wussy/ Matt Shelton’s Picnic / The Read  / DJ Grover

Come out and support three years of successful programming, community building and bicycle building at MoBo’s Third Annual Fundraiser. The event features a wide variety of food from your favorite local restaurants, provided with admission.  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic food will be available for a small donation. Your favorite bicycle co-op will be selling raffle tickets and auctioning off over fifty items, baskets and surprises! Goldsprints will be there to, so be ready to race. 

If you are interested in volunteering for the event of the year or have an item you’d like to donate, email mobobicyclecoop@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

The MoBo Bicycle Co-op is a non-profit, volunteer-run collective dedicated to providing every member of the Tri-State area access to bicycles, maintenance, and education.

We aim to empower individuals and communities by providing space and tools to repair and recondition second-hand, recycled, and low-cost bicycle materials.

With a strong commitment to community, we promote healthy, sustainable transportation through bicycle-oriented programs and events, work for bicycle advocacy, and encourage creativity and the free exchange of ideas.