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, Instagram, and Twitter/X for Bike Month 2024 updates and events.
2024 Bike Month Events & Activities
Partners across Tacoma-Pierce County are celebrating Bike Month with events and activities - we hope you'll join the fun!
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Bike Talk (Sponsored by Pierce County)
Location: Virtual (link)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
May is Bike Month in Pierce County! Get excited by learning about upcoming events, programs and infrastructure updates from the Pierce County team and nonprofits including ForeverGreen Trails and Second Cycle.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Adult Bicycle Mechanics 101 (Second Cycle)
Location: 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 6:00 PM
Ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of bike mechanics? Don't miss our first-ever Adult Bicycle Mechanics 101 class on Thursday, April 18th! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this class is for you! No experience or knowledge required – just come hang out, ask questions, and maybe even learn a thing or two.
Free or Paid Event: Free (Suggested Donation: $20) (No one turned away due to financials)
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Daffodil Classic Bike Ride (Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club)
Location: Bell Tower on the Orting Trailhead
Time: 9:00 AM
Please join us on April 21 for the 2024 Daffodil Classic. Meet around 9:00 am at the gazebo next to the Foothills Trail in Orting.
Free or Paid Event: Paid
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: Yes
Other Details to Know: Helmets are required.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
City of Tacoma Bike Month Proclamation (City of Tacoma)
Location: Virtual (Passcode: 349099) or in person at 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Council Chambers
Time: 5:00 PM
Join Mayor Woodards and Tacoma City Council for their annual proclamation celebrating Bike Month! The proclamation recognizes the benefits of bicycling for our community, reiterates the City of Tacoma's support for increasing bicycling safety and achieving Vision Zero, and recognizes the City's goal to build a community where all people can safely ride!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
13th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap (Sponsored by Ride Together Pierce)
Location: Tacoma Community College - Lot A (facing S 19th St)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Pierce County Bike Swap will bring the bicycling community together to buy, sell bikes and bike parts, to test ride their future bike, practice bike riding skills, purchase low-cost helmets, discuss best cycling routes, and much more.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
May (All month long)
Bike Everywhere Challenge (Sponsored by Ride Together Pierce)
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.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
May Flowers to Kick Off Bike Month (Velofemmes)
Location: Wright Park, N Yakima and Division (by the ladies)
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Ride your bike this morning and stop by the ladies in Wright Park for some flowers for your bike and a treat for you.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Bike 101 Maintenance College Night (Second Cycle)
Location: 1207 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This is a basic bike mechanics class targeted for college-age individuals.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Fem Trans Women Bike Night (Second Cycle)
Location: 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This event aims to bring together individuals from our community who identify as women, transgender, femme, or non-binary, to celebrate and promote cycling as an empowering and inclusive activity. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, there's something for everyone at the Women, Trans, and Fem Cycling Open House.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Monday, May 6, 2024
Velofemmes Goes to the Movies (Velofemmes)
Location: 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Meet at the Grand Cinema for a screening of two films, Women Don’t Cycle and A B*tch of a Ride, followed by a panel discussion.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: Yes
Other Details to Know: Free inside bike parking is always available at the Grand.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (and all month long)
National Bike & Roll to School Day (City of Tacoma)
Location: Various Tacoma Public Schools
Schools across the country will celebrate biking, walking, and actively rolling to school on May 8, 2023, and throughout the month. Bike, walk, scoot, or skate to school in May from home or by parking a few blocks away from school. Plan a celebration with your school using posters, promotions, and incentives. Visit cityoftacoma.org/walkandroll for ideas and resources.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Intro to Bike Polo (Second Cycle)
Location: Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center Parking Lot
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come try out Bike Polo. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or brand new to the sport, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Our experienced instructors will teach you the basics of bike polo, from mastering your bike handling skills to learning the rules of the game. Plus, you'll have the chance to practice your moves and compete in friendly matches against other players.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Bike Story Time with Arts & Crafts (Tacoma Public Library)
Location: Swasey Tacoma Public Library branch
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Enjoy this family-friendly event with a bicycle-themed arts and crafts, bike stories, and safety activities at the Swasey Tacoma Public Library branch from 11am - 12pm.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: Masks are welcomed.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Bike to Work Day (Downtown on the Go)
Location: Campfire Coffee
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
If you missed out on Bike Swap, don't worry – we've got another exciting event lined up for you! Join us for Bike to Work Day on May 17th! Start your day right by biking to Campfire Coffee (1554 Market St, Tacoma WA) from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Enjoy complimentary coffee and connect with fellow cyclists before heading to your destination.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Destiny Dozen Second Cycle Fundraiser Bike Ride (Second Cycle)
Location: 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This is an annual fundraiser for Second Cycle Programs.
Free or Paid Event: Paid
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: Yes
Other Details to Know: N/A
Friday, May 24, 2024
Friday Fiddy Ride (Second Cycle)
Location: 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: 6:00 PM
This will be a group bike ride to explore Tacoma. This will be the first of an ongoing series we will hold this summer here at Second Cycle.
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Public Open House for the Puyallup Avenue Corridor Project (City of Tacoma)
Location: Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street (Enter from Parking Lot H)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Please join City of Tacoma staff for a public open house for the Puyallup Avenue Corridor project. The project includes significant active transportation improvements. The project is currently in design and anticipated to go to construction as soon as 2027 (pending funding availability.)
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Bike to the Market (Downtown on the Go)
Location: Broadway Farmers Market, Downtown Tacoma
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On May 30th, pedal your way to the Broadway Farmers Market in Downtown Tacoma for Bike to the Market. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit the Downtown On the Go booth to get more information about bike resources and details for the events we have planned for the summer. Plus, don't forget to submit your Bingo card for a chance to win a bike prize pack!
Free or Paid Event: Free
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: No
Other Details to Know: N/A
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Peninsula Metric Century (Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club)
Location: War Memorial Park at the Narrows Bridge
Time: 9:00 AM
Free pizza after at Roundtable in Gig Harbor about three miles from the finish line.
Free or Paid Event: Paid
Pre-Registration/Tickets Required: Yes
Other Details to Know: Helmets are required.