I’m baaaaaack! Let’s cut to the chase… We need volunteers. Lots of volunteers. We need them sooner, not later. We are very needy. “But why should I volunteer?” you ask (you have asked this before). “Because it is good for you, like broccoli, and will make you grow up (if… Read More
In last month’s QR, I explained how the Portland Bicycling Club supports the finish line for the Seattle to Portland (STP), bicycling event. For that full explanation, check out Volunteer for the STP. Many of you know the drill and have already signed up for your desired… Read More
TOP 10 LIST of Common Oregon and Washington Bicycle Laws Every PBC ride route includes some interaction with cars, trucks, and pedestrians. To that point, everyone should have an accurate knowledge of bicyclist-related laws that keep riders safe when interacting with vehicular traffic. Oregon and Washington publish those bicyclist-related laws… Read More
As you visit your local bicycle shop, you may notice a colorful, fun POSTER (hopefully in a prominent spot) that celebrates us – Portland Bicycling Club! Several of us have gotten them placed in various shops – not all, but many. It turns out that there are a lot of… Read More
The theme this year was the 1970s, to commemorate our club’s 50th anniversary (which actually snuck by during the pandemic). Members were encouraged to dress in period clothing and listen to 1971 tunes supplied by DJ Blanchard (Lynn’s husband). Nearly 70 club members and invited guests attended the… Read More
This is an easy one. The workshop was held February 8 starting at 7:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM. The session was a resounding success, though different than previous workshops. There were approximately 21 attendees of which some were wannabes, which is great. The workshop invitation promised pizza. Read More
Pioneer MARKETING PORTLAND BICYCLING CLUB President Mark Barnes continues to pursue means to promote our club. Stickers will be seen soon. Our business cards will include the QR code when they are printed again. T-shirts are being discussed. Any ideas from our members? Tell a… Read More
Our road captains are pretty awesome. They are intent on getting our ride calendar populated with bicycle rides. Click through the upcoming six months or so, and you will see the calendar already showing evidence of what we, PBC, do: bicycle… Read More
