TWBC December Newsletter

News & Events

President's Report for December News

Greetings Fellow Cyclists and Club Members.   I hope you got out to ride in November as it is our wettest month.  I got out on several dry clear days.  My most memorable ride was 82km past Enumclaw to King County single Track and back by their dog park to celebrate my birthday. 

November Membership Updates

We would like to acknowledge our new and returning members who have recently joined or renewed their club membership.

TWBC Supports the Cycling Over Sixty Tour de Cure Team



Great news for Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club members! TWBC has become a Platinum Sponsor of the Cycling Over Sixty team for the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure on May 2, 2026 – and that means support for our members who want to participate.

Giving Back: TWBC's Support for Bikes for Kids

 

We're proud to be a part of a community that cares about giving back, and we're grateful for the opportunity to partner with Bikes for Kids at Marine View Presbyterian Church. Last year, they distributed 606 bikes, and this year, they had a record-breaking giveaway of 80 bikes to the Tacoma Police Department's Health and Safety Fair. 

Cranksgiving 2025

I did my second Cranksgiving this year and it continues to be one of the best things I do on a bicycle.  

A New Tire Width Test


After nearly three decades away from serious cycling, I returned to find the cycling world transformed. Sure, I'd kept a bike around for the occasional coffee shop run or library trip, but I hadn't been pushing myself on rides. When I decided to get back into pushing myself on a bike, one change stood out: wider tires. And I’ve become interested in the discussion about tire width and speed.

December General Meeting - December 9th

Greetings to all Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club members and enthusiasts!

We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming General Meeting, which will be conducted both in-person and virtually via Google Meet.

Giant Bicycles Faces US Import Ban



The bicycle industry faced significant news in late September when U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an import ban on products manufactured by the Giant Group, one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers.

A Bike Attorney’s Perspective on Bike Safety

 

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In a recent article on Streetblog NYC, Brandon Chamberlin, an attorney specializing in representing injured pedestrians and cyclists in New York City, argues that NYC traffic laws should treat bicycles differently from cars. Chamberlin was honored as Transportation Alternatives' Citywide Activist of the Year in 2023 for his work tracking NYC's protected bike lane installations. Here he draws on his legal expertise and advocacy experience to challenge the approach of applying motor vehicle rules to cyclists. 

How Does Tacoma Ranks Among Most Dangerous Cities for Cyclists?

 


A new report from Wagner Reese law firm provides a ranking of the most dangerous cities in the United States for cyclists and pedestrians. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for the first half of 2024, the analysis paints a concerning picture for those of us who commute, recreate, or simply live our daily lives on two wheels.