Attention commuters, To help you prepare for a wet ride this rainy season, Tacoma Bike<http://www.tacomabike.com/> and Pierce Trips<http://www.piercetrips.com/> will be offering two evening bike classes that will teach you how to "ride in the rain." Topics include: staying visible and dry, safety considerations and riding skills, and basic bike maintenance. Classes will be taught by Eamon Stanley, Tacoma Bike's foul-weather riding specialist and skilled bike mechanic. Register now<mailto:ksiroky@piercetransit.org> for one of the two sessions listed below: Riding in the Rain: How to Stay Safe, Dry & Visible (Register for the day that works for you. The same topics are covered in each class) Monday, November 15 or Thursday, November 18 5:30-7:30pm | Tacoma Bike, 309 Puyallup Ave Tacoma Bike is also offering a "Pre-Rain Season Tune Up Special" with discounts on rain-related bike tune ups. RESOURCES Need additional information on bicycling in Tacoma-Pierce County? Check out these great resources: * Pierce Trips<http://www.piercetrips.com/> - log your rides here and you'll be entered to win additional prize drawings * Pierce Trips Bicycle Page<http://www.piercetrips.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16> - the most comprehensive resource for bicycling in Pierce County * Rideshareonline<http://www.rideshareonline.com/> - register here and to find a bike buddy to ride with * Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club<http://www.twbc.org/> - promoting cycling in Tacoma since 1888 Have a great ride! Karly Siroky Marketing Communications Specialist / Pierce Transit 3720 96th St SW Lakewood, WA / ksiroky@piercetransit.org / 253.983.3647