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We all know that feeling. There’s the moment of pure joy: the wind in your hair, the efficiency of getting across town under your own power, the connection to your neighborhood that you just don’t get from inside a car. But then, there is the other reality. The adrenaline spike of a close pass on a high-speed arterial. The "bike lane" that abruptly ends, dumping you into mixed traffic. The feeling that our streets were not built for us to survive on, let alone thrive on. We l

As we come to the end of 2025 and look ahead to what’s next, I’ve found myself feeling deeply grateful. Grateful for the people, the partnerships, the trust, and the countless small moments that, together, made this year one of real movement and meaning for 2nd Cycle. This year reminded me again why this work matters. Bikes are at the center of what we do, but what we’re really building is access, confidence, and connection. Everything we took on in 2025 was grounded in our b

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

Before pick of winner of our employee bike build At 2nd Cycle, we’ve always believed in giving bikes a second life, whether through...

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 Street Bike Boulevard (Neighborhood Greenway)! This newly engineered, two-mile route stretches from North 3rd Street to South 27th Street, creating a safe, designated space for people biking, walking, and rolling through our city. Even better? It now gives us at 2nd Cycle a clear, comfortable route right to our door. The Social Justice Ride o

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...

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...

At 2nd Cycle, we believe that bikes are more than just a mode of transportation — they are a powerful tool for building community,...

Everything You Need to Know About Washington’s New E-Bike Rebate Program (and How 2nd Cycle Can Help!) Big news for Washington residents:...

At 2nd Cycle, we believe in building a world where the joy of bike riding is accessible to everybody. OUR MISSION To demystify and...