Bike to the Market on June 24, 2023

 

 Bike to the Market - Saturday June 24, 2023 - 

Meet-up at 10am      Roll-out at 10:30am

Meet at Franklin Park near the Splash Pad

1201 Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA

Kidical Mass bike rides encourage families to ride bikes safely in the street by following the Rules of the Road. We ride at a kid's pace and stay together in a group, stopping to regather when needed. This free event is open to riders of all ages.

Meet-up on June 24th at 10am at Franklin Park (near the splash pad and bathrooms). We'll roll-out at 10:30 am, pedaling in a group on neighborhood streets the Proctor Farmer's Market. We'll have 20-30 minutes to shop the market, then head back to the Franklin Park playground (playground, restrooms, ball fields). The neighborhood is relatively flat and the route is about 4 miles roundtrip. Expect the whole event to finish around noon.

Please note:

• -Helmets are required for all riders for your safety and our insurance. (Contact us before the event if you need a free helmet.)
• -All children must be accompanied by an adult.
• -No training wheels or balance bikes on this route
• -Dress for the weather and bring water if you need it
• -Public restrooms are available at South Park
• -Snacks provided

Contact ride leaders Matt Newport or Jami Stavlo with questions: kidicalmasstacoma@gmail.com

South Tacoma Family Ride - Sunday May 21, 2023

 South Tacoma Ramble - Sunday May 21, 2023 - Rollout at 10:30AM

Meet at South Park near the Asia Pacific Cultural Center

S. 50th Street and Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma 98409

Kidical Mass bike rides encourage families to ride bikes safely in the street by following the Rules of the Road. We ride at a kid's pace and stay together in a group, stopping to regather when needed. This free event is open to riders of all ages.

On May 21st we'll roll-out from South Park (near the playground) at 10:30am and pedal together on neighborhood streets and paved trails to Manitou Park. We'll play for a bit at Manitou Park (playground, horseshoe pits, big trees and grassy areas), then head back to the South Park playground (playground, restrooms). The neighborhood is relatively flat and the route is about 4 miles roundtrip. Expect the whole event to last about 1-1.5 hours.

Please note:

• -Helmets are required for all riders for your safety and our insurance. (Contact us before the event if you need a free helmet.)
• -All children must be accompanied by an adult.
• -No training wheels or balance bikes on this route
• -Dress for the weather and bring water if you need it
• -Public restrooms are available at South Park
• -Snacks provided

Contact ride leaders Matt Newport or Jami Stavlo with questions: kidicalmasstacoma@gmail.com

Hilltop Family Ride | April 23, 2023

 

Family Bike Hangout

We're easing back into things with a Family Bike Hangout at Swan Creek on March 25 at 10:30am! Look for a pop-up tent near the pump track and plan to ride a few 1-mile laps of the paved park trail in a group so we can get a car-free feel for riding in the road. 

This will also be a great time to jump in as a volunteer! We're looking for folks to help plan and pre-ride routes, put up flyers, and chip in for snacks. 

Keep an eye on this space for future flyers or email kidicalmasstacoma@gmail.com to get on the mailing list. 

Please share the digital flyer above with friends, neighbors, and family members that might be interested.

See you there!

-Matt Newport and Jami Stavlo

Kidical Mass Tour of Playgrounds

Kidical Mass Tour of Playgrounds

with Kidical Mass Tacoma and 2nd Cycle

Saturday May 28, 2022 | 10:30am - 12pm

Starts/Ends at Stewart Heights Park

402 E 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

After a long break, Kidical Mass is back in Tacoma! Kidical Mass rides encourage families to ride bikes safely in the street by following the Rules of the Road. We ride at a kid's pace and stay together in a group. This free event is open to riders of all ages.

For May we are partnering with Second Cycle Community Bicycle Shop to celebrate Bike Month with a Tour of Playgrounds in the South End.

We'll roll-out from Stewart Heights playground at 10:30am and pedal together on neighborhood streets to Ryan's Park. We'll play for a bit, then head over to Charlotte's Blueberry Park playground before returning to Stewart Heights. The neighborhood is relatively flat and the route is about 4.1 miles roundtrip. Expect the ride to last about 1-1.5 hours.

Please note:

-Helmets are required for all riders

-Masks are not required for this outdoor event, but we respect your choice to wear a mask

-All children must be accompanied by an adult.

-No training wheels or balance bikes on this route

-Dress for the weather and bring water if you need it

-Public restrooms are available at Stewart Heights Park

-Snacks provided

Contact Matt (ride leader) with questions: kidicalmasstacoma@gmail.com

Route: https://goo.gl/maps/N8WcvGT5Su4bHB2C9

Flume Line Trail Ride for Pierce County Trails Day 2021

 

After a long pandemic break, we're back with bikes for Pierce County Trails Day!

Co-hosts Kidical Mass Tacoma and Asia Pacific Cultural Center team up to offer a safe bike ride for kids and families on the Flume Line Trail in South Tacoma. Participants will also practice riding in the street and following the Rules of the Road. 

There are multiple playground stops (including a spray park) and refreshments at the end courtesy of the generous Asia Pacific Cultural Center, located just north of the start location on the trail.

Thanks to ForeverGreen Trails for helping us coordinate this event.

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2021 AT 10:30 AM PDT – 12 PM PDT

Start Location: South Park, S 50th and Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma 98409

Map pin for start point: https://goo.gl/maps/2JSXDx79eCdKvCY7A

Length: 4-5 miles

Rating: We ride at a kid's pace in a group. Bikes with training wheels are discouraged due to terrain and distance.

RSVP on Facebook (not required but helpful)

https://www.facebook.com/events/332945768204169

More info about Kidical Mass Tacoma

http://kidicalmasstacoma.blogspot.com/p/about-kidical-mass.html

More info about Asia Pacific Cultural Center

https://www.facebook.com/AsiaPacificCulturalCenter

List of ALL Pierce County Trails Day events:

https://www.forevergreentrails.org/pierce-county-trails-day

We shared the trail with this duck family a few weeks ago

Tacoma Cranksgiving 2019 - Ride Recap

Cheers to the friends and families who pedaled and shopped on our 5th Annual Cranksgiving Ride on Saturday. And many thanks to Kevin and Felix and the crew at St. Leo Food Connection for doing good work day-in and day-out at the food pantry.

If you missed the ride, you can donate directly to Food Connection online here, or purchase a $10 food bag at the Hilltop Safeway on S. M Street (those goods go directly to Food Connection.)

We would like to grow this event next year as the needs of our community increase. If you'd like to help out, leave a comment or contact us at kidicalmasstacoma<at gmail dot com>.

Visit Cranksgiving.org to find more food-drive bike-rides across the country or to register an event in your area.