This article is only about things that are peculiar to e-bikes. All of the safe riding rules and considerations of regular bikes apply to e-bikes. You should know them and apply them, including the checklist for inspecting your bike before you start a ride. These are the major “impacts” of… Read More
REACH the BEACH Our weekly training series continues and we welcome club members to join in whether or not you plan to ride Reach the Beach. Check out the weekend rides 0n our ride calendar, and see if any of the rides are what… Read More
Salem Bicycle Club puts on the infamous MONSTER COOKIE ride on Sunday, May 7. I want to challenge you all to come out for this metric century (100 kilometers = 62 miles). Wear your club colors – those PBC jerseys or your new red vest or both!… Read More
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
