As a cyclist, I spend a lot of time thinking about bikes—which ones I’d like to buy, where to ride them, and how to maintain them. I’m aware that most American cyclists probably got their bike from Taiwan or China, even if the logo on the frame says…
Greetings Fellow Cyclists and Happy New Year. December was a most challenging month with the floods and nasty weather. Charlene and I were able to ride to Pacific from Orting for Fish Tacos in spite of the closed Sumner Link Trail. The next day we …
News & Events President's Report for December News Greetings Fellow Cyclists and Club Members. I hope you got out to ride in November as it is our wettest month. I got out on several dry clear days. My…
Greetings Fellow Cyclists and Club Members. I hope you got out to ride in November as it is our wettest month. I got out on several dry clear days. My most memorable ride was 82km past Enumclaw to King County single Track and back by their dog par…
Great news for Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club members! TWBC has become a Platinum Sponsor of the Cycling Over Sixty team for the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure on May 2, 2026 – and that means support for our members who want to parti…
We're proud to be a part of a community that cares about giving back, and we're grateful for the opportunity to partner with Bikes for Kids at Marine View Presbyterian Church. Last year, they distributed 606 bikes, and this year, they had a …
Public Comment Period Open Through December 5 Pierce County Parks is asking for your input on the future of our local parks, trails, and open spaces, and this is a crucial opportunity for cyclists throughout our region to make our voices heard.
The Recall Overview Trek has issued a major recall affecting over 75,000 bicycles due to a defective coaster brake system. The recall includes 68,000 bikes in the United States and 6,820 in Canada, with an additional 2,196 bicycles in Europe.
After nearly three decades away from serious cycling, I returned to find the cycling world transformed. Sure, I'd kept a bike around for the occasional coffee shop run or library trip, but I hadn't been pushing myself on rides. When I decided …
Gre etings to all Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club members and enthusiasts! We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming General Meeting, which will be conducted both in-person and virtually via Google Meet .
News & Events President's Report for November I'm sad to report that Rich Walter passed away on October 29. Rich joined us 50 years ago. Rich entered a Hospice Care facility in October near the Puyal…
The Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club is a valuable partner in helping grow the local Cycling Over Sixty community and there is an event this spring that is another opportunity to showcase what we're building together. The more riders we have, the st…
The bicycle industry faced significant news in late September when U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an import ban on products manufactured by the Giant Group, one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers.
source:FREEPIK In a recent article on Streetblog NYC , Brandon Chamberlin, an attorney specializing in representing injured pedestrians and cyclists in New York City, argues that NYC traffic laws should treat bicycles differently from cars. Chamberl…
A new report from Wagner Reese law firm provides a ranking of the most dangerous cities in the United States for cyclists and pedestrians. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (…
I'm sad to report that Rich Walter passed away on October 29. Rich joined us 50 years ago. Rich entered a Hospice Care facility in October near the Puyallup Trailhead. He was suffering from heart failure with no more Care options. Rich was a m…
From Rails to Trails on PBS, narrated by Edward Norton, explores the social movement to transform thousands of miles of abandoned railroads into public trails for cycling and walking. This effort has led to the creation of a national network of scen…
This year's Annual Pierce County Trails Conference, hosted by ForeverGreen Trails (FGT) on September 25 th , proved to be both an inspiring celebration of our region's active transportation achievements and an eye-opening educational experienc…
*** Note: Date changed - Library is Closed on Veteran's Day *** Gre etings to all Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club members and enthusiasts! We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming General Meeting, which will be conducted both in-person and v…
News & Events TWBC President Bob Myrick Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award TWBC President Bob Myrick received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ForeverGreen Trails Conference on September 25 in recognit…
TWBC President Bob Myrick received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ForeverGreen Trails Conference on September 25 in recognition of his decades of dedication to active mobility in Pierce County. His leadership and advocacy have inspired countless…
Greetings Fellow Cyclists. I truly hope you enjoyed the fine weather we enjoyed in September. October brings the rain, but I hope you can find some dry times to ride.
The League of American Bicyclists sent out a call to action today via email. They are asking anyone who values safe bike infrastructure to reach out to your senators. Communities across America are receiving troubling news: hundreds of millions o…
Ready to chase a new personal record? My name is Marika and I'm a new cyclist working on my strength and endurance, with a goal of doing a 75 mile ride this summer. This Saturday, September 20 , I'm tackling a personal best: a 63-mile ri…
When : Saturday, September 27th Ride time : 10:30 AM Starting point : Fern Hill School (8442 Park Avenue) TWBC President Bob Myrick is organizing a group ride to celebrate a milestone in our community's cycling infrastructure. We'll be riding …
TWBC Members at the Spiketon Ditch Bridge Ribbon Cutting Last week was very active for the Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club! From our monthly general meeting to multiple community events, TWBC members have been out and about, demonstrating our commitmen…
Gre etings to all Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club members and enthusiasts! We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming General Meeting, which will be conducted both in-person and virtually via Google Meet .
ATTENTION: ROUTE CHANGE: In order to accommodate another event happening on the 13th, we have moved the start of the route to McMillin Trailhead A day that I've been waiting for since November 2023 is almost here. On Saturday, September 13th, the…
News & Events Celebrate Cycling Later in Life TWBC is partnering with Cycling Over Sixty to launch their first live group event. This minimally supported, free group ride is meant to be the first of an annua…
