17th Annual Breakfast on the Bridge

Important Purple People Bridge Information

The Cincinnati-side access to the Purple People Bridge is closed from May 4–June 8 while long-term repairs are underway. In addition, the Fourth Street Bridge has been removed to make way for a new crossing expected in 2028. Arriving at Breakfast on the Bridge by bike or on foot will require a little extra planning this year.

• From Cincinnati: Use the Taylor–Southgate Bridge sidewalks. We recommend the east side for the most direct route to Newport on the Levee and the event. View our suggested detour route from Washington Park to the event.
• From Covington: Cross via the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge and continue to the Taylor–Southgate Bridge, or use the 12th Street bike lane into Newport.

Plan ahead, give yourself a little extra time, and consider using the Low-Stress Bike Map or riding with friends.

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​​Event Schedule

7:00 AM – Coffee Served
8:30 AM – Group Photo
9:00 AM – Bike to Anywhere!
9:10 AM – Press Conference

Immediately following Breakfast on the Bridge, the City of Newport will host a press conference to share updates on the Purple People Bridge, including upcoming repairs.

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Bike and Ride the Bus! In celebration of National Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 15, bus riders who load a bike onto their bus’s bike rack will ride for FREE on Cincinnati Metro and TANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky).

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Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

• Cincinnati Metro (Bike Rack Demo)

Explorer Sponsors

• Reser Bicycle Outfitters
• City of Newport
• Northern Kentucky Port Authority (NKY Port)
• TANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky)
• Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission (KBBC)
• Cincinnati Public Radio, 91.7 WVXU
• Chris Carville, Kentucky’s Bike Lawyer
• Steve Magas, Ohio’s Bike Lawyer

Wanderer Sponsors

• Bike Walk KY
• Cancer Free Kids
• LiveWell NKY
• Newport on the Levee
• Ride Cincinnati
• The Hub at Fifty West

Coffee & Breakfast

• Trailhead Coffee
• North South Baking Co.

Community Partners

Biking & Active Transportation

• Cincy Red Bike
• Cincinnati Hardcourt Bike Polo
• CORA (Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance)
• Queen City Bike
• Ride the COV

Community & Advocacy

• All Aboard Ohio
• CROWN (Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network)
• Mill Creek Alliance
• Tri-State Trails
• WAVE Foundation

Inclusive & Youth Programming

• Cincy Girls Who
• The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation

Skate & Recreation

• Cincinnati Skate Park Project
• Social Push Cincy