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Bike Events in Tacoma
We all bike Tacoma. And Tacoma has a lot to offer when it comes to cycling. This website is meant to be a gathering space for all organizations and people who ride bicycles or would like to learn more about how to get around Tacoma and Pierce County on two (or three) wheels. Whether you live here, are thinking about moving, or are just passing through, you’ll find plenty to do on your bicycle. This is a publicly populated website so if you have a bicycle-related event – ride, advocacy, educational or celebratory – in Tacoma, add it here!
How to Mountain Bike Like a Pro
Looking for a new hobby? Get started with mountain biking by learning quick tips from a pro, Eric Porter!
How to Set Up Your Own Indoor Cycling Studio
Besides a bike and a trainer or rollers, you're going to want a few key things when you post up in the pain cave
7 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Bike
Neither snow, nor rain, nor gloom of night will stay you from completion of your winter rides
What was your first mountain bike?
How To: Turn Your Road Bike Into A Gravel Bike
Riding drop bar bike off-road is all the rage right now. But do you really need a dedicated gravel or adventure bike?
Ultimate Bikers' Guide to Motorcycle Helmets
As a biker, safety is important. Taking proper precautions can make a life or death difference. One very important part of motorcycle safety is your helmet.
How is a carbon bike frame made?
How is a carbon road bike frame made? Check out this video to see a step-by-step rundown of the process.
How To Keep Your Skirt Down While Riding A Bike
We love bikes. We love skirts. But sometimes these two don't mix well.
Recumbent Stationary Bike Workout Tips
Stationary recumbent bikes allow you to get medium or high intensity exercise in a gentle manner with little or no impact on your joints. This is especially helpful if you’ve suffered a lower ...
I tried SoulCycle's At Home Smart Bike: How does it compare to Peloton?
SoulCycle wants to replicate the spin class at home, now with its own bike.
10 Mistakes We Made When We Started Mountain Biking
Antony brings us some tips for new mountain bikers (and perhaps old hands too) that he thinks will help add fun to your off road rides.
How A Volume Spacer Changes Your Mountain Bike Suspension
Volume spacers can be used to tune and improve the feel and performance of your mountain bike suspension fork or shock.
How to Make your Mountain Bike More Capable and Aggressive Through Key Upgrades
Level up your mountain bike and make it a more confident, aggressive descender with these upgrades.
How to Approach Technical Mountain Bike Terrain
When a technical feature forces you off your bike, don’t skip it! Challenging sections of trail provide you an opportunity to progress your bike handling skills, build confidence in your abilities and identify potential areas for improvement. You can safely and confidently approach challenging t ...
Mountain Bike Build Kits and Pricing: An Inside Look at How it all Works
What goes into differentiating mountain bike builds and choosing component specs? We spoke with three different brands to find out, and analyzed builds to spot any trends.
Watch: How I learned to Jump a Mountain Bike in 5 Steps
If you are working to improve your hang time, or want to get started on some basic jumps, this video has some great tips for beginner to intermediate mountain bikers.
How to Ride Clipless Mountain Bike Pedals: Transitioning from Flats
Want to make the move from flat pedals to clipless? Don't worry, it's easy. This article covers the basics from pedal and shoe selection to learning how to clip in and out like a pro.
Why Bike Lanes With Lots of Bike Traffic Can Still Appear “Empty”
Wherever there is a bike lane, there is probably an angry driver complaining that it is always empty. That tends to be the case even when plenty of people do use the bike lane. And there are reason…
Things You Should Know if You Are New to Riding
As the weather warms, we know new motorcycle riders are anxious to get on the roads and test out their new bikes. Before you do, though, we have compiled some basic things you should know before yo…
Motorcycle Passenger Tips for Spring
As the weather heats up, motorcycle enthusiasts across the U.S. prepare their bikes for the first ride of spring. Whether you're the operator dusting off your favorite ride, or you need tips for riding on the back of a motorcycle, we've got you covered.
