Shiny and New Ride - Sept 30, 2023

SHINY AND NEW RIDE

Saturday September 30, 2023

Stewart Heights Park, Tacoma, WA

Meet up at 10am     Roll Out at 10:30am

Return Around 12pm

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.

This month we are exploring a few spots in Tacoma's South End that have been recently renovated: Gas Station Park and Fawcett Elementary. Plan to play for a bit when we stop at both spots.

Here is a rough version of the 3.3 mile round-trip route, which we will ride clockwise starting from Stewart Heights Park. We'll be crossing Pacific Avenue at S 64th by using the new bicycle infrastructure and again at S 50th Street by using the flashing crosswalk beacon at Stewart Middle School.

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 Stewart Heights Park before and after the ride
• Snacks provided

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

Pedal to Porchfest with Kidical Mass on August 5

Pedal to Porchfest - Saturday August 5, 2023

Meet-up at 12pm      Roll-out at 12:30am

Meet at Wright Park Playground

501 South I Street, Tacoma, 98405

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.

This month we are encouraging families to Pedal to Porchfest, a free, walkable music festival in Central Tacoma where front porches become musical stages for one magical afternoon. The Porchfest event runs from 1pm-6pm with music acts playing throughout the neighborhood. There's also a non-motorized parade at 3pm.

Venues will be located in two walkable zones of Central Tacoma

To ride with us to Porchfest, meet-up on August 5th at 12pm at Wright Park (near the splash pad and bathrooms). We'll roll-out at 12:30pm, pedaling in a group on neighborhood streets. The route to Central Tacoma is 2 miles. Families can choose which music venues to visit and head home individually whenever they like. If you're still there at 3pm, you can join us for the parade as a spectator or participant. Details about venues are available at www.tacomaporchfest.org.

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 Wright Park before the ride and Portable Toilets will be available in the Central Tacoma neighborhood.
• -Snacks provided at Wright Park

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

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