MoBo Bicycle Co-op – a world made healthier through the increased use of bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes.
WHO WE ARE
MoBo is a volunteer-run bicycle cooperative. We are a community of people who come together to learn from each other, promote bicycling in our city and build friendships. We maintain a fully-equipped shop where members can learn to work on their own bicycles with the assistance of experienced volunteers through our core program, Open Shop. We host workshops, social events, and advocate for bicycling in Cincinnati.
- Easily accessible to all
- Inclusive
- Fun
OPEN SHOP
Open Shop is the backbone program of MoBo. Simply put, it is a time for members to come and use the shop for working on their bikes or to adopt a bike. MoBo is equipped with six sets of tools that members can check-out on a first-come, first-service basis. Recycled parts are available for a small donation and some new supplies such as tubes and cable are sold at cost. Volunteer mechanics are available on-site to provide “hands-off” support. No one will fix your bike for you.
EVENTS/WORKSHOPS
- WTFNB – A gender-expansive space for queer & trans folks and self-identified women to wrench and learn together (re-launching Spring 2026)
- Kids Day – A free, educational program for youth 18 and under to obtain and repair transportation
- Winter Workshops – Clinics for people who like bikes to share specific skills
- Pop-Up Bike Shops – A collaborative series between Tri-State Trails, Queen City Bike, Red Bike, Major Taylor Bicycle Club and MoBo where volunteer mechanics repair bikes in neighborhoods with low car ownership!
- Want a workshop at your organization? We teach bike repair skills in the community to people of all ages. Email [email protected] with your preferred date(s), audience, budget and goals. We’ll get back to you within a week to discuss how we can help!
JOIN US!
Your first step is to become a member of the co-op. Annual memberships cost $20 (or can be earned by 2 hours of volunteering). Membership provides access to the shop, tools, cleaners, grease, knowledge and more. Members can “adopt” recycled bicycles, parts and accessories for a very modest donation. Kids under 18 are welcome to join for free. People of all ages are welcome to sign-up in person or online through this form. If you are a past member, you can check the expiration status of your membership here. Membership dues are the co-op’s primary operating revenue.