News & Events

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…

We would like to acknowledge our new and returning members who have recently joined or renewed their club membership.

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…

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 annual celebration of cycling as a perfect activity to stay healthy later in life. The plan i…

Hi TWBC Members, Here's a great opportunity to advocate for better bike infrastructure while enjoying a casual ride through downtown Tacoma.

I hope you all had a great bike month in August,  usually our best weather.   We were able to go on a ten day camper trip to Bayview, Birch Bay and Rasar State Parks.   There are excellent bike rides at these parks.

You have heard that it takes a Village to build a Trail.  I want to tell you about my Trail journey these past 35 years.

We would like to acknowledge our new and returning members who have recently joined or renewed their club membership.

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 .

Wheels in Motion: Ride Into Fall with the 2025 Headwaters Century!

News & Events Spiketon Ditch Bridge Update: Nearing Completion We recently received word from Pierce County Parks that the long-anticipated Spiketon Ditch Bridge replacement project is finally moving forward …

We would like to acknowledge our new and returning members who have recently joined or renewed their club membership.

We recently received word from Pierce County Parks that the long-anticipated Spiketon Ditch Bridge replacement project is finally moving forward smoothly and is expected to be completed by mid-September.

The 2025 Tour de Pierce was a relaxed and scenic celebration of community cycling, even if the turnout was a bit smaller this year. Riders gathered once again at Fat Zach’s Pizza in Puyallup, which continues to be a fan-favorite starting point—and, of…

We have a new board member at TWBC. Tom Butler has volunteered to be the Community and Government Relations Director. TWBC has benefited immensely from the work that has been done by Bob Myrick over the years. Tom looks to keep current initiatives mov…

Join us for a special community ride in support of Pierce County Trail Days , hosted by ForeverGreen Trails . The Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club is proud to lead this casual-paced ride showcasing recent trail improvements in South Tacoma.

Dear TWBC Family, There is something special about riding on a quiet trail — whether we are putting in miles with our pals or pedaling alone, trails are a pleasant respite from our busy roadways.  ForeverGreen Trails  (FGT) is working hard to extend a…

We are suspending the General meeting in August.  Board Meetings will still take place virtually.  Members are invited to attend the Board Meetings.

News & Events President's Report for July Greetings Fellow Cyclists.  I hope your riding went well in June.  I heard the PMC was a good success with over 45 riders including several new members.   Charlene…

Greetings Fellow Cyclists.  I hope your riding went well in June.  I heard the PMC was a good success with over 45 riders including several new members.   Charlene and I were riding Ebikes in Slovenia with a Cross Canada Cycle Touring Society guided t…

June 28, 2025  — Fourteen riders joined TWBC on Saturday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the  Pipeline Trail extension . We rolled out from  Campfire Coffee  in downtown Tacoma with clear skies, good energy, and a few new faces.

We’re making some behind-the-scenes changes to how we manage TWBC Club Rides , and we want to keep you in the loop.

We would like to acknowledge our new and returning members who have recently joined or renewed their club membership.

Join us for a celebratory ride marking the grand opening of the Pipeline Trail! We'll roll out from Campfire Coffee in downtown Tacoma at 9:30 AM and ride to the Eastside Community Center via the newly completed Pipeline Trail. This is a relaxed…

Wheels in Motion: Join Us for the 2025 Tour de Pierce!

We are suspending the General meetings in July and August.  Board Meetings will still take place virtually.  Members are invited to attend the Board Meetings.

News & Events Post-Ride Recap: Peninsula Metric Century – June 1, 2025 What a ride! On Sunday, 65 riders checked in for this year’s Peninsula Metric Century , part of our 2025 Wheels in Motion ride series. Wi…

What a ride! On Sunday, 65 riders checked in for this year’s Peninsula Metric Century , part of our 2025 Wheels in Motion ride series. With 76 riders registered, we were thrilled to see so many turn out for a beautiful day of riding across the scenic…

We would like to acknowledge our new and returning members who have recently joined or renewed their club membership.

Greetings Fellow Cyclists from Piran, Slovenia.   Charlene and I have been on a great trip with Sitnita Bike Touring Company.

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 .   This is our Annual Officer Election M…

Celebrate National Trails Day by joining Bob Myrick and the Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club for a relaxed, enjoyable ride starting from Campfire Coffee and including a sweet stop at Brown and Haley  store in Fife.

News & Events What’s New, What’s Next, What’s Now.

Greetings Fellow Cyclists and Club Members: April was a good month for us.  We have set up an online store until May 15 so you can order  jerseys  and shorts.

Summer is here, and the  TWBC 2025 Ride Series  continues with the  Peninsula Metric Century !

We would like to acknowledge our new and returning members who have recently joined or renewed their club membership.

We’re excited to announce that the Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club (TWBC) online store is now open for jersey, shorts, and bib orders!