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Adult Learn to Ride
When
Wed & Thurs, August 12th & 13th
Start
Fern Hill Elementrary School
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Price
Free to all funded by the City of tacoma and the Climate Comitment Act
These FREE Adult Learn to Ride classes will be hosted by 2nd Cycle, the non-profit community bike shop. These classes will equip you with essential cycling skills and knowledge to help you explore Tacoma. Join us for a supportive, no-pressure, no-cost class designed specifically for adults.
Bike Rodeo
When
Friday, August 14th
Start
Verlo Playfield
4321 McKinley Ave
10am - 1:30pm
Price
Free to all
Looking for a fun summer activity for your family? Want to practice bike safety skills? We are partnering with Parks Tacoma a to host pop-up traffic gardens at three Free Summer Meal Sites:
Verlo Playfield:
4321 McKinley Ave. By the spray park
Circular Economy
When
Sunday, August 23rd
Price
Free - This program is supported in part by Tacoma Creates, a program of the City of Tacoma.
Join us for the Volunteer Open House: Circular Economy with 2nd Cycle on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the 2nd Cycle Community Cycle Center (1205 M.L.K. Jr Way)! This free event invites community members of all skill levels to discover how we strip, sort, rebuild, and recycle bicycles to build a sustainable, eco-friendly local economy. No prior experience is necessary, our team will guide you through every step, and free lunch is provided for all attendees! Come explore hands-on opportunities to give back in our Recycle Reuse Center, learn new skills, and connect with fellow neighbors. Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!
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Kidical Mass
When
Wednesday, August 19th
Start
First Creek Park
1721 E 56th St. Tacoma, Wa
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5pm Event begins
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5:30pm Speakers go on
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5:40pm Ribbon cutting
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5:45-5:50pm Ride begins
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6:20pm Ride ends
Price
Free - This program is supported in part by Safe Routes to School and the City of Tacoma
Join 2nd Cycle for a Ribbon Cutting of the newest park on the Pipe Line Trail. We will get to play on the newest infrastructure that has been built by Parks Tacoma and then go for a ride on the Pipeline Trail
Anderson Island Ride
When
Saturday, August 29
Start
Steilacoom Ferry Terminal
9am – 1:15pm
Price
Free
Come ride the Steilacoom-Anderson Island Ferry and ride your bike around the island! This is a family-friendly, slow-paced ride, welcoming to riders of all ages and abilities. No one will be left behind.
More details at Ride Together!
Kidical Mass
When
Saturday, September 12th
Start
Dune Peninsula Park
1:30pm
Price
Free - This program is supported in part by Tacoma Creates, a program of the City of Tacoma.
Join 2nd Cycle for Kidical Mass: “Physics of Motion” on September 12th at 1:30 PM, meeting at Dune Peninsula! Scan the QR code to register for this fun, family-friendly community bike ride exploring the science of cycling.
Bike and Every Day Scince
When
Sunday, September 20
Start
1205 MLK Jr. Way
11am – 3pm
Price
Free - This program is supported in part by Tacoma Creates, a program of the City of Tacoma.
This event pairs basic mechanical science instruction with real, hands-on bicycle repair mentorship. Participants gain skills in diagnosing common bike issues, understand the physics behind it, and fix it themselves.