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Looking Forward to STP
July 1, 2024

Well, fellow PBCers, the warm months are finally here and with that, some great riding weather!  Along with the riding, June and July are busy months for the club.  The ’24 Pioneer is in the books and next on the calendar is the 2024 STP.  The club has handled the… Read More

Keys to a Safe STP
July 1, 2024

The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is a great ride and should be a great experience. You will traverse new country, meet new people, and see things you have never seen before. One time, I pulled into the Tenino rest stop, saw a rider get off his… Read More

Sign In at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
July 1, 2024

Sometimes life and making your way through it seems to get more and more complicated. However, I find that if I understand the rationale for another step/rule/function I handle it better. At least four rides a week start at the St Matthew’s Anglican Church at 112th &… Read More

Upbeat Happening
July 1, 2024

I have an unfortunate and undesirable trait – I can be too quick to judge people and situations.  Occasionally, though, something happens that is just so magnificent it floors me and almost restores my faith in people.  One of those somethings happened on June 3. I attended the pizza party… Read More

Pioneer Century® 2024: Biggest Club Ride of the Year!
May 31, 2024

Next Saturday, come join the BIGGEST CLUB RIDE OF THE YEAR! Between riders and volunteers, the Pioneer Century® will attract 400+ cyclists to Clackamas and Marion Counties. Starting in Canby, the three routes show off the amazing scenery on rural roads very close to the Portland Metro… Read More

Bicycle Safety and the Law: Quiz #6
May 31, 2024

Do YOU know the answers? Questions: Can I do my grocery shopping on my bike? I have been running stop signs for years. ORS 811.265 says specifically that I gotta stop. Can I get a ticket for that?  ✎ Answers:… Read More

Safety & Courtesy Enhance Reputation
May 31, 2024

As we enter the season for organized riding events such as the Pioneer Century® and Ride Around Clark County, I wish to emphasize that our behavior on the road matters. Not just for our own individual safety, but the safety of those around us – the greater… Read More

News from the Gorge
May 31, 2024

                  PWTC (now PBC) bike rack dedication July 2015 I think most of us enjoy riding our bikes out in the Columbia River Gorge. It’s beautiful, some challenge, some historic relics, and diverse scenery. Our club has a lot of… Read More