Monday, February 8, 2010

City of Tacoma's Mobility Master Plan

You are invited to two presentations on the City of Tacoma’s Draft Mobility Master Plan on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Come to learn about the draft plan and to provide recommendations for improving Tacoma’s bicycling and walking networks and their connections to transit.


Mid-Day:
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Presentation at 12:00 PM sharp)
Carwein Auditorium in the Keystone Building
University of Washington-Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402

Evening:
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Presentation at 7:00 PM sharp)
Rasmussen Rotunda in Wheelock Student Center
University of Puget Sound
1500 N. Warner Tacoma, WA 98416

Draft Plan
Sunday, January 24, 2010

Two events for February


Community Bicycle Fair
Feb. 24, Weds starting at 7:00 PM
at the Hub's Event Space
City of Tacoma Mobility Plan Presentation at 7:30 PM

Are you a bicyclist?

Check out the growing cycling culture and bike movement in

Tacoma and Pierce County!


Laugh at the Weather Bicycle Ride
Feb. 28, Sunday starting at Noon.

A Social ride open to everyone and it is FREE!!!
Refreshments before and after the ride.
The route is about 10 miles and flat.
Bring a friend.


Sponsors for this event includes
Tacoma Bike, Infinite Soup, Corina Bakery, Mad Hat Tea Company and Valhalla Coffee.

Bike and Buy Locally ! ! !


Saturday, January 2, 2010

TWBC Events for 2010

Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club
is proud to announce the dates for
the Daffodil Classic and Peninsula Metric

The Daffodil Classic-April 18, 2010

Peninsula Metric-June 6, 2010

The Headwater Century will be offered in September for TWBC members only.

The website will be updated in a week with information
to register by mail for our events.
Also, consider being a volunteer.

Hope to see everyone on the
First Annual "Laugh at the Weather Ride"
on February 28th.
This ride will be a FREE short social ride and everyone is invited!

Happy Cycling!
Thursday, December 17, 2009

Annual Banquet - Jan. 30, 2010

TWBC Annual Banquet

By Bob Myrick


Each year our Club sponsors a Banquet to reflect on the past year's activities and accomplishments. It is a great time for fellowship and to honor significant achievements. You are cordially invited to attend. The Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Wild West VFW Post 91, 2000 Union Avenue. This fun event starts at 6:00 p.m. for socializing with dinner to follow at 7:00 p.m. There may be another jam session starting around 5:00 p.m., if I can find some TWBC musicians or friends brave enough to show up again. The cost of the banquet $20 for adults and $15 for children.


Please look in the December Newsletter for the 2010 Banquet Reservation Form (page 6). Mail your reservations to the Club address: TWBC Banquet, PO Box 112078, Tacoma, WA, 98411. You will not receive any confirmation so just trust us to do the right thing as long as you address your envelope correctly. If you absolutely, positively want to verify, call Dena Wessels at 253 – 857 - 5658 because she is the official name-tag provider. We generally limit attendance to 88 people so think about signing up as early as possible.

Please send in your registration for the banquet by Jan. 26.


Dress at this Banquet ranges from your old cycling clothes to your best eveningwear.


Please provide any digital image to Carla Gramlich, ca_gramlich@yahoo.com by Jan. 1, 2010.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Cushman Power Trail Extension Dedication

On December 16 at 2:30 PM, the City of Gig Harbor will dedicate a new portion of the Cushman Power Trail. The dedication will be held at the Grandview Street trailhead Parking log. (See link for a map)

Hope some TWBC members can attend and see this wonderful 2.5 mile extension!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Un-Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 12

Un-Christmas because the hostess no longer decorates for Christmas—and Party because you will wear festive Christmas attire and be in a party mood. Fancy or frumpy—both are welcome. Just be red or green all over and have on your Christmas tie, holiday sweater or sparkling jewelry.

Noted chefs (you) provide delicious food and a talented oenophile (Carol Davis) selects the wines. Other beverages also available. At the hostess’ pleasure, there may be fun and, perhaps, memorable games.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 12th, 5:30 p.m. at the Hammer’s, 4116 N 39th St., Tacoma. Be sure to come as we want to see you sans helmet hair! In the meantime, enjoy Thanksgiving Day.

P.S. The Hammers live on a short, dead-end street--not much parking. Please carpool or park on adjoining streets and do a bit of walking.
Saturday, November 7, 2009

Where Are Your Ride Logs?

Club members--The deadline for submitting ride logs is December 1. Receive an award at the annual banquet in January for riding 250, 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 and over club miles between Nov. 1, 2008 and October 31, 2009. Keep separate tallies for club and commuter miles. Here is the sheet to record club miles. Here is the sheet to record commuter miles.

Do you want your fabulous award? I thought so! Mail in your ride log today to TWBC, PO Box 112078, Tacoma, WA 98411
Friday, November 6, 2009

Halloween Party a Hoot!

Lou and Karel Vance hosted the annual Halloween Party. Prior to the party, Lou lead a group ride around his neighborhood, scaring them with his band of costumed cyclists. Numerous appetizers waited to be consumed on the Vance’s spacious dining room table--deviled eggs, bean curry, chips and desserts. A big treat was Karel's homemade doughnuts. Joyce Clifford brought pickled eyeballs, which went well with her ghoulish costume as a one-eyed flying purple people eater. Attendees voted on the Cutest, Hottest, Scariest and Most Creative costumes.

The winners were:
  • Cutest--Linda Walters as a kittycat
  • Hottest--Jan Brame as Cher
  • Scariest--John Selby as an ugly monster
  • Most Creative--Joyce Clifford as a ghoul
We thank the Vance’s for their hospitality and kindness in putting up with the creatures that descended upon their home that day.

Pierce County Bike Map


The Pierce County Bike Map is available for free in print and online versions. Thanks to the folks at Pierce County Public Works for delivering a great resource using GIS technology. Note that the online version has been updated to reflect recent improvements and is more accurate than the printed version you may have. Learn more about Bicycling in Pierce County.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Special Introductory Membership Offer

Buy a new bicycle at participating area cycle shops and receive free one-year special introductory memberships in the Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. This exciting offer applies to new members only. Find out more.

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