Say, do you know who’s “on your left” when you’re on a club ride? For some of you OGs, maybe the answer is yes; but for a lot of us, we might strike up a conversation with the person pedaling down the road beside us, but we don’t really know… Read More
Summer is that time of year when we gather and celebrate cycling, food, fun, and friendship! We will have our annual summer picnic on Sunday, August 3. Prior to the all-important meal, there will be group rides, in which riders will all stay together, available for different skill… Read More
When I (with some gentle pushing from my wife) decided to get more involved with the PBC, I hadn’t intended to go from zero to 60 in one step. The club’s need for a finish line coordinator (thanks to Eric Hendricks’s decision to ride the STP this year – the… Read More
Yet another successful finish-line event! We were so lucky to have some of our top talent from last year and previous years return along with some new talent too. Being an emcee is no easy task! It’s downright tough work and not for the faint of heart. While we typically… Read More
I’m so proud of all our volunteers! Who were they? We had a nice mix of long-term members and new members. For a significant number of them, it was their first STP as volunteers – even our Finish Line Coordinator, Richard Rosenberg (2019); and team leaders: Dionne Philipp (2020), Sunday Return… Read More
It’s only August, but I encourage you to look around as you ride and start thinking about our upcoming Portland Bicycling Club awards banquet which will be in early February 2026. Summer’s warm weather and many activities give our club members an opportunity to shine. Who is your favorite ride… Read More
Hey Fellow Cyclists, my name is Julia Surtshin. I’m a fairly new PBC member, joining just last season. I’m planning to write a regular column of member spotlights and thought I’d start with a selfie. I joined PBC because, quite frankly, I don’t like to ride alone. I’m more comfortable… Read More
Back row (l to r): Kurt, Tom, Chip, Mandy, Dennis, Bud; Middle row: Barry, Marci, Karyn, John, Julia, Jan, Lynn, Denise, Scott, Dick, Kathleen; Front row: Karen, Ann, Martha, Michael. Not pictured: Arden (photographer), Jim, Glenice, Dee. Thanks to venerable PBC member, Bud Rice, 25 members enjoyed a weekend of… Read More
