News & Events

Greetings my fellow members and cyclists.  May had some great weather for riding.  We started with Tour de Cure supporting Diabetes Research and Programs.   Thanks to Tom Butler for organizing our Cycling over Sixty team.  I was cycling over 80 and fo…

Get ready for Pierce County’s premier summer ride! The Tour de Pierce is designed to be a welcoming and enjoyable day for everyone, from families looking for a fun outing to seasoned cyclists wanting to explore the best of the South Sound. Our rout…

For most of cycling's history, a helmet did one thing: absorb impact. Strap it on, ride your ride, and hope you never had to find out whether it worked. That's still the most important thing a helmet does. But something has shifted recently, …

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 Meeti…

TWBC May Newsletter News & Events TWBC Joins Cycling Over Sixty for the Tour de Cure   On Saturday, May 2nd, 28 members of the Cycling Over Sixty team — 18 of …

Get ready for a summer favorite! The Peninsula Metric Century is back for 2026, offering its signature blend of challenging climbs and absolutely breathtaking views of the Puget Sound. This ride is a must-do for anyone looking to test their leg…

Let's end the 2026 riding season on a high note! The Headwaters Century is our signature fall ride, offering a stunning journey through the foothills and forests near Mount Rainier. This is your chance to enjoy the crisp autumn air, take in the s…

On Saturday, May 2nd, 28 members of the Cycling Over Sixty team — 18 of whom are members of the Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club — rolled out together to ride the Tour de Cure PNW, the American Diabetes Association's signature fundraising event.

TWBC May Newsletter News & Events The 2026 Peninsula Metric Century: Climbs and Breathtaking Views Get ready for a summer favorite! The Peninsula Metric Century …

Join us for the fourth Ashford Bicycle Week Festival ! Enjoy scenic rides, hiking opportunities and camping under the stars at the Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp. Join us for four nights of camping at the horse camp, or make your own reservations for lo…

Greetings my fellow cyclists. April was a crazy weather month as usual, but we lucked out with some good days. Tom Butler attended the Walk and Roll Summit in Wenatchee on our behalf. He had good weather and some inspiring se…

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

Image: Bert Verhoeff for Anefo  When you've won 525 races, five Tours de France, five Giros d'Italia, and a Vuelta, you've earned the right to slow down. Most people would. But Eddy Merckx — the greatest cyclist who ever lived, now 81 yea…

On Tuesday April 28th, Tacoma City Council will be declaring May as Bike Month in Tacoma. This is a great opportunity to give public comment on the importance of investing in safe infrastructure for cyclists throughout Tacoma.   downtownonthego.com/…

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 April Newsletter News & Events April President's Report Greetings my fellow cyclists.  You still have time to sign up for our Daffodil Classic …

Greetings my fellow cyclists.  You still have time to sign up for our Daffodil Classic Bike Ride on Saturday morning.  Over 50 people are coming along so far.  We have free pizza after at Route 66 and you can stay for the Daffodil Parade after our rid…

🌼 It's time for a beloved TWBC tradition! Kick off the 2026 riding season with the vibrant colors and scenic roads of the Daffodil Classic . This ride celebrates the valley's gorgeous daffodil blooms and is the perfect way to welcome warmer d…

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

The City of Tacoma is building the successor to the Streets Initiative that ran from 2015–2025, and they want to hear from you before the package goes to City Council.

When I have a problem with my bike, I'm used to getting home before I do anything about it. Sometimes having to struggle a bit to get home. Then load my bike on the car and head to the shop.  But what if that wasn't the only option?

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 March Newsletter News & Events President's Report for March Greetings Fellow Cyclists.   February had lots of good days to get out riding if yo…

Greetings Fellow Cyclists.   February had lots of good days to get out riding if you were properly dressed as it was cold at times.

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

If you’ve ever fallen down a YouTube rabbit hole, you’ve probably encountered the belt drive bicycle. No grease, no chain lube, whisper quiet, lasting tens of thousands of miles. The promise is real — but for most cyclists, belt drives remain a curi…

The cycling world lost a true legend this week. King Liu, the founder of Giant Bicycles, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 93.

TWBC February Newsletter News & Events 2nd Cycle Call for Volunteers - Shitty Gritty   Our friends at 2nd Cycle put out the following call for volunteers. Whenever we support 2nd Cycle we are building the local cycling community.  Read More Pres…

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 .

One of the perks of riding on the Cycling Over Sixty Tour de Cure team is that our jersey sponsor, Konvergent Wealth , has made it possible to buy jerseys for the team.  As a reminder, TWBC will help five members get qualified to ride.

Our friends at 2nd Cycle put out the following call for volunteers. Whenever we support 2nd Cycle we are building the local cycling community.

Greetings Fellow members.   January has been a very dry, but cold month.   I hope you were able to get out several times.

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

As I mentioned in a previous post, we're building something special: a Cycling Over Sixty team for this year's Tour de Cure on May 2nd. My goal is simple —to get a huge turnout that makes a statement to everyone riding and watching that cycl…

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 Rolling Forward: The 2026 TWBC Ride Series This year, we're Rolling Forward!  The 2026 Ride Series is all about momentum, community, and the open road.  We're excited to offer…

This year, we're Rolling Forward!  The 2026 Ride Series is all about momentum, community, and the open road.  We're excited to offer routes for every kind of rider — from family-friendly spins to full-day challenges across the South…