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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