VULNERABLE, adjective, susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm. As cyclists, we are very vulnerable at times. I know I have occasionally looked down at my skinny little front tire and cute little spokes while hurtling down a hill at a fast rate of speed and felt vulnerable: “If… Read More
You can probably imagine that hosting 6,000+ riders across the finish line into Portland takes a lot of work behind the scenes. That’s where members like you come in. If you are new to PBC, you are also welcome to volunteer; we will provide training and instruction for your position,… Read More
Physical Perks of Bicycling: Keep Those Joints Jumpin’ Unlike running, which pounds your joints like an overenthusiastic toddler on a drum set, cycling is a low-impact way to keep moving. It strengthens your legs, engages your core, and keeps your heart pumping without putting unnecessary strain on your body. And… Read More
We have been trying to offer a seasonal ride series that we dubbed “ROOKIE RIDES.” Developed around the notion that we (Portland Bicycling Club) needed some truly short and easy rides, it was felt that the term would resonate with cyclists looking for beginner rides. You may have seen some… Read More
I will be offering a Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30 PM. This will be part of a larger, international event held on the third Wednesday of May each year. The purpose is to honor cyclists who have been killed… Read More
You can submit two more rides for consideration, since we have eight, but can accommodate ten. For those of you who want to see the math, it is 10 – 8 = 2. See? Proof. All fact. I know that it’s been a long time since most… Read More
The City of Portland Digital Services Team is partnering with the Bicycle Advisory Committee to learn more about how bike lane issues are reported – and how the process can be improved. To better understand the… Read More
Yikes! It’s April already and our big event, the PIONEER CENTURY®, is coming up FAST! Cindy Bernert-Coppola and I (Ann Morrow, I’m writing this) have everything in hand. Doug Myers and Scott Diamond had gotten the foundation laid for our event as it bobbed along like a cork in a… Read More
