Bike Stories 2022

Bikes are great - We love bikes - but Bike Stories isn’t just about the bike, it's about what happens to you on your journey, your story. Storytelling can be many things, but we think it’s about authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing community. When we tell stories; We bear witness to each other's lives, we understand people on a deeper level, and maybe we understand ourselves on a deeper level too. Bike stories is about connecting people through storytelling, showing the impact the bicycle has on folks and showcasing what 2nd cycle has done and can do for our community. It’s about celebrating our work and affirming support to raise the funds needed to do the work.

Join us for an evening of storytelling to help fund the important work that Second Cycle does for our community. The goal of this event is to support and continue our programs below:

• Earn a Bike - A six session earning and learning course where youth learn how to rebuild a bike
• Summer Urban Bike Camp
• Pedals for the People - a adult bike give away program
• Pedal it Forward - A free flat fix and minor repair program for folks in need
• Court involved youth Program / partnership with the Pierce County Juvenile Court
• Volunteer Programs and Recycle Reuse Operation - We provide volunteer opportunities for youth and adults in need of community connection and access to community knowledge
• Slow Social bike rides - Increases accessibility and lowers barriers for folks to get into riding a bike
• BIPOC group rides on the road and on mountain bike trails - This BIPOC led program is a place we invite BIPOC community members to ride bikes and build networks that diversify the sport of bike riding

Check out out website here to see more about the impactful work that we do.

Things to know before you go:

• The event is at ALMA (a local concert and event hall on Fawcett street in Tacoma) ALMA, 1322 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
• https://g.page/the-patio-at-alma-mater?share <<< See link for google maps directions
• The doors will open at 6 pm and the program will begin at 7 pm
• There will be a full cash bar
• We will have an 75 minute program that will include 8 to 10 speakers with an intermission beverages and connecting
• There will be a Raffle of various fun baskets of donations from local businesses
• Bring cash if you can - Checks work great to - This option has the least amount of processing fees
• We will also be taking donations online through Network for Good if you would like to give that way
• For those that prefer it for covid reasons or really any other reason there is outdoor seating available with the audio fed into the patio