Newsletters

San Juan Islands September 2026
July 29, 2026

By Ann Morrow I am continuing to plan a San Juan Islands trip this September. Typically, these rides have been group/semi-group format as riders make choices independently on each island to stop at some locations for more sightseeing or to pedal on to the… Read More

Bend Ride Report
July 29, 2026

By Ann Morrow I have found it to be a lot of fun to head out to other parts of the Northwest to ride. Just like any other travel, it’s exciting to see new places, eat good food, hang with cycling buddies and get to know… Read More

STP Reflections
July 29, 2026

By Richard Rosenberg, STP Finish Line Coordinator Months of preparation and zillions of emails resulted in another wild and crazy STP finish line. I continue to be in awe of how all of the pieces come together at the end. That’s thanks to so many of… Read More

Fixing Potholes in the Banks-Vernonia Trail
July 29, 2026

By Dave McQuery On July 6, four club members worked with rangers from the L.L. “Stub” Stewart State Park to fill four potholes on the Banks-Vernonia Trail about 3 miles from Vernonia.  Glenice Naslund, Mike Schulte, Jim Harness, and Dave McQuery continued a 3-year tradition of… Read More

Portland Marathon 2026: Call for Lead Cyclists
July 29, 2026

By Todd McCollum and Ronda McKenzie, Lead Cyclist Coordinators  The Portland Marathon has once again invited PBC to partner with them on Sunday, October 4, to provide lead-out cyclists for marathon lead runners.  Runners follow and rely on the cyclists to accurately lead them through the… Read More

2026 Award Nominations
July 29, 2026

By Ann Morrow I do this every year, but if you are like me, you need this nudge: It’s only August but I encourage you to look around and start thinking about nominating people to receive awards at our upcoming Portland Bicycling Club Banquet in early… Read More

July Miscellany & Reminders
June 30, 2026

Save the Dates: STP and Club Picnic Portland Bicycling Club has events and activities that are part of our history, our image, our unified membership. You will want to use your red sharpie to enter these dates on your calendar as you won’t want to miss out: July… Read More

2026 O’Horo Columbia Gorge Explorer Report
June 30, 2026

By Mike Faden and Kim Allen, CGE ride leaders  This year’s O’Horo Columbia Gorge Explorer loaded tour almost didn’t happen, due to an unprecedented set of obstacles – including a lengthy viaduct repair at Multnomah Falls as well as trail closures caused by an… Read More