It’s only August, but I encourage you to start thinking about our upcoming Portland Bicycling Club banquet in early February 2025. Look around for exceptional. There are many club members who are exemplary. Make some notes to yourself. The awards committee will want a name and to know your rationale… Read More
The Portland Marathon has once again invited PBC to partner with them on Sunday, October 6, to provide lead out cyclists for marathon elite runners. Runners follow and rely on the cyclists to accurately lead them through the course. We are looking for up to 20 riders to serve in… Read More
Your club has done impressive work over the last year on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Last year, club members put in almost 100 hours, mostly fixing potholes, and we have had three workdays in July this year. Your club’s $5,000 donation helped repair the worst bridge on the entire trail. Read More
This month the award goes to Banks Bicycle Repair and Rental. Banks Bicycle Repair is a full-service bike shop, so you can get anything done on your standard bicycle. They rent bikes, too. They do not service or rent e-bikes (but as you will recall from “… Read More
The presidency. Power. Authority. I’m in my element. Club mileage, no doubt accruing for someone as you read this, is in question. Are those great big numbers really valid? I mean, one of our club members is closing in on 300,000 club miles. WHAT? Let’s ensure that member mileage is… Read More
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
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
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
