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Find a Ride

Three ways to find a club ride:

• Online Rides Calendar (updated daily)
• RideLine: 253-759-2800 (updated twice weekly)
• Newsletter (updated monthly)

Mark your calendars...
Northwest Event Ride Schedule
(from Vancouver Bike Club)

Check the Weather

Lead Rides

• Decide to Ride Explained
• Ride Leader Information
• Ride List (participant release form)

Contact Us

E-mail: comments@twbc.org

Snail-mail:

Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club
PO Box 112078
Tacoma WA 98411

Rideline: 253-759-2800

More detailed contact info is available in the list of Officers and Volunteers

Membership Information

Become a TWBC Member

TWBC welcomes riders of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Founded in 1888, TWBC serves to promote and develop safe bicycling for recreation, health, and alternate transportation. Club rides occur year-round with the focus being on camraderie, enjoyment, and adventure. Longer excursions of a week or more occur during the summer. TWBC hosts three organized events, the Daffodil Classic, Peninsula Metric Century, and Headwaters Century. Join or renew now!

• Family Membership: $20.00
• Individual Membership: $15.00

Note: There is a one-time $5.00 initiation fee for new members in addition to the membership fee.

How to Join

There are two easy ways to join—online or by mail:

• Online: preferred method
• By mail: Printable Club Membership/Renewal Form

Benefits

Tacoma Wheelmen are entitled to the following benefits:

• Rides: Attendance on guided rides throughout the year.
• Bicycle boxes: Suitable for carrying bicycles in reserve in advance.  Contact equipment@twbc.org
• Bicycle trailer: single-wheeled bob trailer.  Contact equipment@twbc.org
• Camping fees: For club rides (check for stipulations).
• Ferry fees: Paid for all riders in the Rilly Hilly ride on Vashon Island as an alternative to the Chilly Hilly Ride on Bainbridge Island.
• Picnic: All you can eat catered picnic at the middle or end of summer.
• Banquet: Subsidized annual awards and social event.
• Newsletter: Monthly PDF publication with updates on rides and information about bicycling in Tacoma and Pierce County.
• Bike Shop Discounts: See details below.

Bike Shop Discounts

The following bicycle shops offer a 10% discount on parts and accessories for current TWBC members. You must present your valid membership card before the sale is rung up. The discount applies only to cash or check sales, no credit cards. Sale items may be excluded.