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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 most memorable ride was 82km past Enumclaw to King County single Track and back by their dog par…

November Membership Updates

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

TWBC Supports the Cycling Over Sixty Tour de Cure Team

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…

Giving Back: TWBC's Support for Bikes for Kids

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 …

Cranksgiving 2025

I did my second Cranksgiving this year and it continues to be one of the best things I do on a bicycle.

Trek Bicycle Recall

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.

A New Tire Width Test

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 …

December General Meeting - December 9th

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 .

TWBC November Newsletter

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…

Giant Bicycles Faces US Import Ban

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.

A Bike Attorney’s Perspective on Bike Safety

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…

How Does Tacoma Ranks Among Most Dangerous Cities for Cyclists?

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 (…

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 Puyallup Trailhead.  He was suffering from heart failure with no more Care options.  Rich was a m…

October Membership Updates

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

From Rails to Trails

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…

Tacoma on the Go and Celebrations Next Week

In case you missed it, Downtown on the Go is now Tacoma on the Go.  The change represents a move to align the name with the focus on all of Tacoma.

November General Meeting - November 18th

*** 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…

TWBC October Newsletter

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 Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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…

September Membership Updates

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

President's Report for October

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.

Federal Bike and Trail Grants Canceled: Time to Take Action

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…

Ride with Me on the Foothills Trail!

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…

Join TWBC for a Ride to the Parkland Community Trail Groundbreaking

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 in the Community: A Week of Connection and Advocacy

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…

October General Meeting - October 14th

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 .

New Spiketon Ditch Bridge Opening Ride

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…

TWBC September Newsletter

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…

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

President's Report for September

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.

The Village People

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.

August Membership Updates

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

September General Meeting - September 9th

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 .

TWBC August Newsletter

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 …

July Membership Updates

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

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