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Bike Month

Join with partners across Tacoma-Pierce County to celebrate the many benefits of bicycling for transportation and recreation this May. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for Bike Month updates and events.

2026 Bike Month Events & Activities

Partners across Tacoma-Pierce County are celebrating Bike Month with events and activities – we hope you’ll join the fun! Events are being added regularly – check back here for the latest details. 

Are you planning a bicycling event in Pierce County you’d like to see added to this calendar? To have your event considered for the Tacoma-Pierce County 2026 Bike Month event calendar, please add your event details using the form below. Email Jkaiser3@tacoma.gov with any questions. Not all events may be listed and answers may be edited for brevity and clarity before posting. Please fill out one form for each event you are hosting.

Important Disclaimer: The rides and events listed on this page are organized and led by independent third parties, not by the City of Tacoma – unless marked with an asterisk with the City of Tacoma is listed as the host. Inclusion of an event or ride is for informational purposes only and does not constitute City endorsement or sponsorship. The City is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from attendance at or participation in any listed event or ride. Participants are solely responsible for their own decisions and assume all risks associated with bicycling and participation.

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Bike Month 2026 Events

Are you planning a bicycling event in Pierce County you'd like to see added to this calendar? To have your event considered for the Tacoma-Pierce County 2026 Bike Month event calendar, please add your event details using the form below. Email Jkaiser3@tacoma.gov with any questions. Not all events may be listed and answers may be edited for brevity and clarity before posting. Please fill out one form for each event you are hosting. Important Disclaimer: The rides and events listed on this page are organized and led by independent third parties, not by the City of Tacoma - unless marked with an asterisk with the City of Tacoma is listed as the host. Inclusion of an event or ride is for informational purposes only and does not constitute City endorsement or sponsorship. The City is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from attendance at or participation in any listed event or ride. Participants are solely responsible for their own decisions and assume all risks associated with bicycling and participation. Please fill out one form for each event you are hosting.
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    March 30, 2026 – March 29, 2027  

    E-Bike Rebate Program 

    Organizer: WSDOT  

    Pre-registration required? Yes, application required to be eligible for a chance of an instant rebate. 

    Event Description: Kick of Bike Month by applying for an e-bike rebate.  The WE-Bike program offers people living in Washington a rebate to help lower the cost of buying an eligible e-bike. People age 16 and older can apply, with rebates of $300 or $1,200 depending on household income. Applications open March 30, 2026, and selected applicants will be asked to provide documents to confirm eligibility.
 

    Important Details: This program is not first-come, first-served. Anyone who is eligible and applies before the deadline will have an equal chance at being selected. Random selections start Monday April 13th and are made the second Monday of each month. If you applied during the pilot round in 2025, you will need to reapply. 

    Saturday, April 25, 2026  

    15th Annual Bike Swap  

    Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  

    Location: Tacoma Community College, Parking Lot A  

    Organizer: Pierce County – Sustainable Resources 

    Pre-registration required? No 

    Event Cost: Free  

    Event Description: The 15th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap is a FREE family-friendly community event put on by Ride Together Pierce, where anyone can sell or buy used bicycles and bicycle parts. The event will have activities for all ages! We encourage you to bring a helmet if you plan on test-riding bikes. 

    May 1-31  

    The Bike Everywhere Challenge  

    Organizer: Washington Bikes  

    Pre-registration– Required and opens in April.  

    Link to registration – The Bike Everywhere Challenge – Washington BikesWashington Bikes 

    Event Cost: Free  

    Event Description: Challenge yourself and others to ride as much as possible each year from May 1 to 31, 2026 in this fun and free trip-tracking contest. Join on your own or as a team, invite friends, log miles, and earn prizes. It’s simple and fun! 

    You can ride solo or form a team of coworkers, friends, or neighbors, and log your trips on the user-friendly (we will share the platform info soon). Invite a friend to join your team and help a newbie get started biking. You could be the one who makes them fall in love with two-wheeled transportation. 

    Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (and all month long)  

    National Bike & Roll to School Day 

    Location: Various Tacoma Public Schools 

    Event Description: Schools across the country will celebrate biking, walking, and actively rolling to school on May 6 , 2026, and throughout the month. Bike, walk, scoot, or skate to school in May from home or by parking a few blocks away from school. Plan a celebration with your school using posters, promotions, and incentives. 

     Visit tacoma.gov/walkandroll for ideas and resources. 

    Saturday, May 16, 2026  

    Bike Everywhere Day with Tacoma on the Go  

    Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  

    Location: Peoples Park (900 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405) 

    Event Cost: Free 

    Pre- registration required? Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and a signed waiver is needed to participate in Bike Everywhere Day. More information and registration link coming soon.  

    Event Description: While the entire month of May is dedicated to celebrating Bike Month, Bike Everywhere Day is our flagship celebration! Whether you’re commuting to work, running an errand, or just riding for the joy of it, join us and a few of our community partners at celebration stations in People’s Park for free snacks, bike maintenance workshops, group ride, and a shared sense of pedal-powered pride. 

    Saturday, May 16, 2026  

    Destiny Dozen 2026  

    Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with after party 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  

    Location: Second Cycle, 1205 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma   

    Organizer: 2nd Cycle  

    Pre-registration required? Yes  

    Event Cost: $60, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.   

    Event Description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Destiny Dozen ride! The Destiny Dozen is a fundraiser for Second Cycle that will take you roughly 40 miles around Tacoma, going up 12 of our toughest hills from Fairbanks to Owen Beach, climbing 4,200 feet. 

    Whether you’re racing against the clock or enjoying the journey with fellow cyclists, every pedal stroke contributes to our shared goal of supporting Tacoma’s only non-profit community bike shop. 

     

    Contact

    (253) 363-1135

    Contact

    (253) 363-1135