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Your Go-To Cycling Resources Hub
At 2nd Cycle, our mission has always been to make cycling more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for everyone in our community. We love being a space where people can come to learn, share, and ride but lately, we’ve been hearing something again and again: “I want to ride more, but I don’t know where to find good information.” Whether it’s learning the rules of the road, finding a local group ride, or knowing where to start when fixing up an old bike, there’s a lot of inf
Oct 283 min read


Bike from the Dead – A New Kind of Bike Build Challenge
Before pick of winner of our employee bike build At 2nd Cycle, we’ve always believed in giving bikes a second life, whether through...
Sep 252 min read


A Safer Ride Through Hilltop
The New J Street Bike Boulevard is Here! We’re thrilled to celebrate a major win for Tacoma’s cycling community—the completion of the J...
Aug 152 min read


From Rust to Rideable – How Donated Bikes Power Our Mission
Bike Waiting to get built up At 2nd Cycle, we believe in the power of the bicycle not just as a tool for transportation, but as a vehicle...
Jul 23 min read


Volunteers Make the Wheels Turn at 2nd Cycle
From keeping our events running smoothly to making sure kids get to experience the joy of riding a bike for the first time, we truly...
May 212 min read


Bike Month 2025: Let’s Ride Together!
At 2nd Cycle, we believe that bikes are more than just a mode of transportation — they are a powerful tool for building community,...
Apr 283 min read


E-Bike Rebates Are Rolling In
Everything You Need to Know About Washington’s New E-Bike Rebate Program (and How 2nd Cycle Can Help!) Big news for Washington residents:...
Apr 83 min read


What It Means to Be a Community Cycle Center
At 2nd Cycle, we believe in building a world where the joy of bike riding is accessible to everybody. OUR MISSION To demystify and...
Mar 144 min read


Pedal Through the Grit: Tacoma’s First Alley Cat of 2025
Looking for fun in the new year What the Heck Is the Shitty Gritty? A Tacoma Alley Cat Adventure I’ve been getting a lot of questions...
Jan 242 min read


Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
As we step into 2025, we’re reflecting on the remarkable strides we made in 2024, a year of growth and impact guided by our 2024–2027...
Jan 85 min read
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