Events

Supported Rides

The Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club offers three road touring events each year. Rider registration fees for these northwest favorites help to support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, bicycling safety and education programs, and local bicycle improvements. Surplus food is donated to a local food bank.

Learn more about these great bicycle touring events...

Daffodil Classic

This event has ended. Join us in 2009.

Sunday, April 13, 2008 in Orting, WA. Choose from 40-mile, 60-mile or 100-mile loops; or a flat, family-friendly, paved trail option of 1-30 miles. More details coming soon!

View volunteers for the Daffodil Classic.

Learn more about the Daffodil Classic.

Peninsula Metric Century

This event has ended. Join us in 2009.

Sunday, June 1, 2008 with starting points in Southworth and Gig Harbor, WA. Choose from routes of 29, 44, 62 or 100 miles.

Learn more about the Peninsula Metric Century.

View volunteers for the Peninsula Metric Century.

RAPSody (Ride Around Puget Sound)

August 23-24, 2008. With about 160 miles of rolling hills, doing RAPSody in one day is hard, two days is challenging fun. RAPSody is sponsored by five Puget Sound area bike clubs in support of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington's statewide advocacy and education.

Help make RAPSody a success—volunteer! The RAPSody volunteer list is now posted. Contact Ralph Wessels by email or phone 253-857-5658 to volunteer.

Headwaters Century

Sunday, September 7, 2008 in Enumclaw, WA. Choose from 45-mile, 65-mile, or 100-mile loops.

Learn more about the Headwaters Century.

Volunteer for the Headwaters Century.

What is a Bicycle Touring Event?

Are you new to cycling and wondering whether you can participate in one of these events? Touring events are not races and are not timed. They are organized rides featuring pre-marked routes and ride support. You can ride at your own pace alone or with a group. It's a great way to meet other cyclists and discover new routes! Not from the area? Make plans for a road trip.

Bring your bike, helmet, repair kit, other essentials, and a friendly outlook. All riders are expected to ride safely and obey the rules of the road. TWBC supplies well-marked routes, cue sheets, maps, rest stops with food, water, and restrooms, suppport vehicles (sag wagons), and dessert at the finish line.

Daily Rides

We also offer a variety of free daily rides. View the online rides calendar.

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