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 information out there, and it’s not always easy to know where to look.

That’s why we’ve created something new: a Resources Page on our website!

Our goal is to make it easier for everyone,

from brand-new riders to long-time cyclists, to find the trusted, reliable cycling information you need, all in one place. We’ve gathered links from organizations we know and trust that cover everything from bike safety and maintenance to advocacy and community.

Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find:

Safe Riding & Bike Laws

• Washington Bikes – Rules of the Road: Learn the laws for biking in Washington and stay safe while sharing the road.

• League of American Bicyclists – Smart Cycling: A national education program to help you ride confidently and safely.

• Tacoma Mobility: Local bike maps, transportation planning, and resources for getting around Tacoma.

  Advocacy & Community

• Cascade Bicycle Club: Statewide rides, classes, and advocacy for better biking.

• People for Bikes: National nonprofit advocating for better bike infrastructure across the U.S.

Bike Repair & Maintenance

• Sheldon Brown: A classic encyclopedia of bike mechanics and knowledge.

• Park Tool Repair Help: Step-by-step guides for keeping your bike in great shape.

Ways to Ride

Explore the many ways to enjoy biking in Washington and beyond:

• Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance – Trails, events, and advocacy for mountain biking.

• MFG Cyclocross – The Puget Sound’s premier cyclocross racing series.

• Northwest Trail Alliance – Trail building and advocacy in SW Washington.

• USA Cycling – The national governing body for road, track, BMX, and MTB racing.

• IMBA – International Mountain Bicycling Association – Global advocacy and education for sustainable trails.

Local & Statewide Riding Resources

• Washington State DOT Bicycling – State bike maps and planning info.

• Tacoma Wheelmen’s Bicycle Club (TWBC) – Local rides and advocacy in Pierce County.

• Bike Works Seattle – A Seattle nonprofit empowering youth and community through bikes.

• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – Find trails across Washington and beyond.

Women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC & Body-Inclusive Cycling

We’re proud to highlight organizations that are broadening access to cycling and creating more welcoming spaces for everyone:

• Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) – Supporting women, trans, femme, and nonbinary riders through community and adventure.

• Black Girls Do Bike – Promoting cycling, wellness, and sisterhood among Black women and girls.

• Major Taylor Project – Youth cycling program centered on BIPOC and underserved communities.

• Native Women Ride – Uplifting Indigenous women through cycling and community.

• All Bodies on Bikes – Advocating for size inclusion and joyful movement for every body.

Our Goal

We hope this page helps you discover something new—whether it’s a local ride, a new skill, or a community that feels like home. Cycling is for everyone, and the more we can share knowledge and connect resources, the stronger and more inclusive our cycling community becomes.

👉 Check out the full Resources Page here: [Resource Page]

Let’s keep riding, learning, and building community, one pedal at a time.