TWBC October Newsletter News & Events A Welcome to Bike Streets The Pierce County Bike Advocates recently met with Bike Streets to talk about creating a "Low-…
The Pierce County Bike Advocates recently met with Bike Streets to talk about creating a "Low-Stress Bike Map" for Tacoma. Here is a post welcoming our community to the platform.
Ever wonder why low gears feel "easier," or how your brake pads actually bring you to a stop? Your bike runs on physics you already understand — you just may not have connected the dots yet. This Sunday our friends at 2nd Cycle are putting…
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 .
We had very nice weather for about 20 riders on Sept 12, cool, then moderate conditions. Four riders went on the nice 41 mile loop to Auburn. The peleton went to Black Diamond for a rest break and then on to the Green River Gorge where they climbed…
Five of us (Steve Brown, Thomas Harrison, Fred Johnstone, Bob Myrick and Charlene Dorward) camped at the Sahara Creek Horse Camp from August 3 to 6 for the Ashford Bicycle Week. We arrived on Monday August 3. On Tuesday we rode up Skate Creek Road and…
Greetings my fellow cyclists. I hope you had time to get out and ride in August. We started with Ashford Bicycle Week at the Sahara Creek Horse Camp. Fred Johnstone rode to camp from Tacoma. Thomas Harrison and Steve Brown joined Charlene and I.…
FGT has been working hard to help our local government partners’ trail grants be more competitive. Specifically, we contributed to the applications and presentations for Pierce County’s Wilkeson to Carbonado extension of the Foothills Trail and the Ci…
These days I'm frequently thinking about how TWBC can expand our impact in the community beyond doing group rides. There is a lot of advocacy work going on, and I believe we should look for opportunities to show up and help with it. One of these o…
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 Cycling Over Sixty Annual Ride Get ready for the first annual Cycling Over Sixty Annual Ride ! This event is designed to be a welcoming and enjoyable day for every…
Get ready for the first annual Cycling Over Sixty Annual Ride ! This event 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 scenic Foothills Trail. Our r…
Greetings my fellow cyclists and club members. July has been a good month for us with lots of people out on our weekly rides. The Tour de Pierce went well with over 40 people including a family riding our shorter route and having a great time.
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…
Greetings my fellow cyclists and club members. June was a good month for riding and it included our Peninsula Metric Century Ride. I was so pleased to see so many of you trying the 60 mile route and stopping by for Round Table Pizza.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
