Our club’s future, particularly our financial future, relies upon the organization and implementation of our own PIONEER CENTURY® (June 8) and the Finish Line for the SEATTLE TO PORTLAND Bicycle Classic (July 13-14). No one receives formal training, no multimillion-dollar CEO is in charge, no “team building” spa getaways are… Read More
Do YOU know the answers? Questions: Is a “kid’s bike” actually a bicycle? Here’s an interesting one. Do parents have to ensure that their kids use helmets? ✎ Answers: This question is a little tricky. It seems that the answer depends on your definition… Read More
Riding down the road while groovin’ to tunes. 🎵🎶 Ahh, Heaven! But is it safe? Well, that depends on where you are, who you are with, and how you listen to your favorite beats. Legally, you can listen to anything while biking, including nothing (via noise cancelling technology). AirPods or… Read More
RSVP: As part of our contract with Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle for STP (Seattle to Portland), we negotiated a number of years back for two RSVP registrations. RSVP is RIDE FROM SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER AND PARTY (Vancouver BC, not WA). It’s a two-day ride, not unlike STP, and your… Read More
Wow! Another month has gone by, and we still have positions open. You are soooooo lucky! Your procrastination has not deprived you of the opportunity to volunteer! Okay, I know this is the beginning of April, and the event isn’t until early June, but time is quickly running out. This… Read More
Do YOU know the answers? Questions: What should I do, if anything, about damaged or unsafe drains? What is a bicycle box? What is it for? ✎ Answers: ORS 810.150 covers the answer about the law regarding drains (or catch basins). Read More
To pass or not to pass, that is the question! It came to my attention in a recent conversation with my stepson, Anthony, that there is a problem in the outskirts of Portland. He works for a major chemical company and is in conversation with farmers and… Read More
Finally, a west side spotlight! Typically, we choose not to highlight chain coffee shops because they have a set formula, look, and level of generic service. We will deviate from that attitude because each one of the six coffee shops in this chain are vastly different. Insomnia… Read More
