Newsletters

Instagram Update
July 30, 2026

By Ronda McKenzie Our Instagram continues to grow…we are currently at 975 followers! There are lots of recent posts on our Instagram site lately, thanks to club members sending me photos and a quick blurb about the ride…thank you!! This month’s featured ride leader is … Read More

Do Bike Helmets Really Expire?
July 30, 2026

By Michelle Kirsch I’m just like you—I don’t like to replace something if I don’t need to. So do bike helmets really expire and need replacement? Well, they don’t per se have an expiration date by which they’re just not going to work anymore. I think… Read More

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