Bicycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel, but it’s not without its risks. A growing concern for cyclists is the unexpected impact of curb extensions, which can force bicyclists into traffic lanes with little or no warning. These design changes, often made to improve pedestrian safety, can… Read More
A long-time favorite event ride is Reach the Beach. The route has been tweaked for 2025, no longer finishing in Pacific City and no longer finishing in Astoria. It’s been reworked a bit, so you will reach the beach of the ocean once again – not a river! For many,… Read More
The December club meeting on the 5th will include the election of the 2025 executive board. Some current board officers have expressed a desire to serve another term, and others would like to step down. However, this does not mean any incumbent can’t be challenged. All positions are available… Read More
Early in the New Year PBC always puts on an AWARDS BANQUET to celebrate the past cycling year. Thursday, February 6, 2025, is BANQUET night, and we hope you will come. Even if you are new to the club, it’s the perfect… Read More
Each year Portland Bicycling Club members nominate individuals they believe have shown exceptional effort over the course of the year. This is a reminder to send nominations for awards by email to [email protected]. Please include: Name of the member you’re nominating Title of… Read More
The board has recently received reports of, and some of us have personally observed, the unsafe practice of riders passing others who have stopped or are slowing down, especially at intersections with STOP signs. This behavior poses significant safety risks, and can be especially hazardous in high-traffic areas, though it… Read More
I know that you expect me to yammer on about irrelevant things before getting to the topic of concern, but for those of you who look forward to the yammering, this will be a disappointment, since I will get to the point after this first sentence. The Point(s): 1. Read More
Each recent December (except the Covid-19 years when we had no income to speak of) PBC Treasurer Corey Eng has produced a financial assessment to allow your board to determine what, if any, charitable contributions might be made to share our monetary success with other bicycle-focused organizations in our… Read More
