Tacoma-Pierce County Bike Month
Join with partners across Tacoma-Pierce County to celebrate the many benefits of bicycling for transportation and recreation this May. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for Bike Month 2025 updates and events.
2025 Bike Month Events & Activities
Partners across Tacoma-Pierce County are celebrating Bike Month with events and activities - we hope you'll join the fun! Planning a bicycling event in Pierce County you'd like to see added to this calendar? Submit your event details here. More events being added regularly - check back here for the latest details!
April 2025 - stay tuned for registration dates!
E-Bike Rebate Pilot Program
Kick off Bike Month by applying for an e-bike rebate! Depending on your household income – you could be eligible for a $300 or $1,200 rebate. Learn more and sign up for updates at www.cityoftacoma.org/ebikes.
Saturday, April 19th
14th Annual Bike Swap
Location: Tacoma Community College, Lot A
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Organizer: Pierce County - Sustainable Resources
Pre-registration required? No
Event Cost: Free
Important Details: Helmets are required to ride on the Bike Skills course
Event Description: The 14th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap is a FREE family-friendly community event put on by Ride Together Pierce, where anyone can sell or buy used bicycles and bicycle parts. The event will have activities for all ages! We encourage you to bring a helmet if you plan on test-riding bikes.
May 1 – 31st
Bike Everywhere Challenge
Location: Countywide
Time: All Month Long
Organizer: Ride Together Pierce
Pre-registration required? No
Event Cost: Free
Event Description: Ride Together Pierce is hosting the Bike Everywhere Challenge, May 1-31, encouraging folks to log their bicycle trips on the trip calendar at RideTogetherPierce.com. You can participate as an individual or form a bike team with your friends or coworkers. Those who take and log at least 10 bike trips in the trip calendar are automatically entered to win prizes, including gift cards for individuals, and a pizza party for the top performing bike teams. To join the Bike Everywhere Challenge, create an account or login to the trip calendar and log your bike trips during May. Log your bike trips before June 6 to qualify for prizes!
Friday, May 2nd
Bike Love
Location: 2nd Cycle – 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Organizer: 2nd Cycle
Pre-registration required? No
Event Cost: This is a fundraiser for 2nd Cycle, helping us continue our work supporting Tacoma’s bike community. Suggested cover at the door, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Event Description: A night of storytelling, community, and all things bikes! Join us for an evening of bike-inspired storytelling! Hear tales of adventure, connection, and the joy of life on two wheels. Want to share your own story? Step up to the open mic and tell us what bike love means to you. Open Mic – all are welcome to share! Come for the stories, stay for the community!
Saturday, May 10th
Tacoma Social Justice Tour
Location: 2nd Cycle – 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Organizer: 2nd Cycle
Pre-registration required? No
Event Cost: Free
Event Description: Join us for a powerful and engaging ride through Tacoma’s history and ongoing social justice movements. This 2-3 hour guided tour will start at 2nd Cycle and take participants through Hilltop, downtown Tacoma, and the Chinese Reconciliation Park before returning to 2nd Cycle. Along the way, we’ll make a dozen stops, each featuring brief but impactful storytelling moments that highlight Tacoma’s rich and complex history of resilience, activism, and community strength. This is more than just a ride—it’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect. This will be a slow and social ride we will be riding approximately 5 miles. This ride will be hosted by Richard Woo and Lyle Quasim.
Sunday, May 18th
Destiny Dozen
Location: 2nd Cycle – 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 9 AM - 4PM
Organizer: 2nd Cycle
Pre-registration required? No
Event Cost: This is a fundraiser for 2nd Cycle, helping us continue our work supporting Tacoma’s bike community. Suggested cover at the door, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 3 available options: fast, fun, and views only.
Event Description: The Destiny Dozen is a fundraiser for Second Cycle that will take you roughly 40 miles around Tacoma, going up 13 of our toughest hills from Fairbanks to Owen Beach, climbing 4200 feet. There are three available ride options: fast, fun and views only. The new Views Only option offers a unique perspective for participants who prefer a more leisurely experience or want to cheer on fellow riders. This scenic tour spans the first 10 hills of our main route, providing breathtaking views and opportunities to support our cyclists as they conquer the ascent. Additionally, it serves as a safety net for those who may need assistance or decide not to complete the full journey after reaching the hilltops. Our Sag Wagon will be on standby to provide support whenever needed.
Sunday, June 1st
Peninsula Metric Century
Location: War Memorial Park by Narrows Bridge
Time: 9 AM
Organizer: Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club (TWBC)
Pre-registration required? Yes
Event Cost: TWBC membership is required ($30/year)
Event Description: Short and long routes available for this hilly ride – pizza will be provided afterwards. You should be familiar with using Ride with GPS for directions or ride with a friend or a leader.