In 2008 a group of cyclists, mechanics, and bike messengers who wanted to see more people on bikes started a small community bike shop called 2nd Cycle. When Matt first visited them in 2011 they were in a small storage space with no windows tucked behind a Pho shop in the heart of Tacoma's Hilltop area. There were dozens of crates full of parts and partially disassembled bikes. Today, they have a permanent shop-front location, serve a large community of cyclists, host a repair events and kids camps, and run a bike-shop at IDEA, a local high school. At a fundraiser this week, Matt was able to hear stories about how lives have been changed by the shop and its outreach and was inspired to reflect on how his life has been changed by cycling. It forced a moment of thankfulness for Danny and Matt and a needed reminder that cycling is amazing!

We invite you to donate to 2nd Cycle's efforts here: https://www.2ndcycle.org/copy-of-open-shop-1