Hello and thanks for checking out our post that will discuss everything we know about biking in Tacoma. If you are looking to buy a new bike, for trails to explore, or want to learn about motorcycling in your area this blog should give you a clearer understanding of what is available.
The best bicycle shops near you will get us going because they should help more of you out than any other topic we are getting into. These stores should sell all kinds of standard pedal and electric bikes in addition to helmets and other gear that you may be after.
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The best off-road and paved bike trails in Tacoma will also get a mention for anyone who is ready to get some exercise right now. As things move forward we will pivot more towards where to buy motorcycles and scooters as well as some local parts, gear, rental, and repair shops.
Expect to find a map for the area that can help you figure out which spot is closest to your current location, and anyone is interested can look through all of our posts on the Pacific Northwest right there.
Best Bike Shops In Tacoma
If you want to buy a new bike near you, get a helmet, or need some repairs done one of these stores should be able to handle any of the above:
- Tacoma Bike at 3010 6th Ave
- Old Town Bicycle at 3009 N, McCarver St
- 2nd Cycle at 1205 M.L.K. Jr Way
- Pennybikeco at 6419 24th St NE
- REI at 3825 S Steele St
Tacoma Bike is Pierce County’s largest full-service bicycle shop, servicing almost any bicycle and selling children’s and adult bicycles, including e-bikes from BMC, Cervelo, Giant, Liv, Moots, and Norco. They are open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, and on Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
Old Town Bicycle sells a wide range of bicycles, e-bikes, clothing, and accessories, as well as bicycle repair, maintenance, and fitting. Old Town Bicycle is usually open from 10am to 6pm, but opens at 12pm on Sunday.
2nd Cycle is a community bike shop with recycle reuse efforts, a full-service bike shop, and a variety of programs for adults and youth, and they accept bike and money donations to repair used bikes and redistribute them to the community, sometimes for free.
Pennybikeco is a family-owned company that specializes in all types of bike repair, from road bikes to mountain bikes and e-bikes, with experience in electrical and mechanical installation, diagnosis, and repairs. They are open daily from 9am to 6pm.
REI is a full-service bicycle retailer, carrying a wide range of bicycle brands, components, and accessories, and their repair shops are staffed by some of the industry’s best-trained professionals.
Best Local Bike Trails
These Tacoma bike trails are great places to go cycling around the region:
- Swan Creek Park
- China Lake Loop
The Swan Creek Park trail is 5.3 miles long and includes both mountainous and paved sections.
China Lake Loop is 0.8 mile long and has easy, wide, and well-maintained trails, as well as a lake ideal for rock-skipping.
Motorcycle & Repair Shops In Your Area
Visit a motorcycle shop when you need to buy a new one, are trying to find new parts and gear, or are searching for a high quality mechanic to do repairs:
- Tacoma Motorsports at 4701 Center St
- SoSo Cycles Tacoma at 3605 20th St E
- Destination Harley-Davidson at 2302 Pacific Hwy E
- Cycle Gear at 2501 S 38th St
- South Sound Motorcycles at 3605 20th St E
- Streetscenes Moto Garage at 2200 109th St S #302
- Eagle Leather at 10222 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood
Tacoma Motorsports is your local dealer with a wealth of product knowledge; they sell a wide range of new and used motorcycles, scooters, and UTVs, as well as parts, repair, and maintenance. Tacoma Motorsports is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, and on Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
SoSo Cycles Tacoma has a large inventory of new and used BMW, Ducati, and Zero motorcycles for sale, as well as parts and accessories, as well as motorcycle repair and service.
Destination Harley-Davidson is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer that sells new and used motorcycles, as well as parts, accessories, and services.
Cycle Gear is the nation’s largest retailer of motorcycle apparel, parts, and accessories, serving all types of riders and providing the best customer service in the industry. They are normally open from 10am to 8pm, but closes at 7pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday.
South Sound Motorcycles is a BMW motorcycle dealer that offers new and used motorcycles as well as a large selection of parts, accessories, and apparel.
Streetscenes Moto Garage provides qualified service, aftermarket and OEM parts, accessories, lighting, and audio installation.
Eagle Leather is the premier destination for bikers looking for high-quality motorcycle gear, parts, and accessories. Eagle Leather is usually open from 10am to 6pm, but closes at 5pm on Sunday.
By the way we have also covered:
- Bicycle Stores in Spokane
- Bicycle Stores in Portland
- Bicycle Stores in Boise
- Bicycle Stores in All-Pacific NW
Have Fun Cycling In Tacoma
That is all we have for now but we plan to update this often. All of those local bike shops, trails, and places to buy motorcycles or get repairs done near you are ready whenever you need them.
Feel free to use the comments to let us know if we got anything incorrect or to share any tips or tricks you might have on what is available in the region. Now go have fun buying a new bike or motorcycle at a shop or cruising around one of the trails in your area.
