Newsletters

Bike Rack Installation
October 2, 2024

Volunteers (and $$$!) from the Portland Bicycling Club have done a LOT of work on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail this year. We didn’t have as many workdays on the potholes this year as we did last year, but we did patch two on the stretch between the Manning Trailhead (milepost… Read More

Your Club at Work
October 2, 2024

PBC MERCH: Be sure and keep an eye on the club store. We still have a couple of club T-shirts left and a few club jerseys. There was one Pioneer Century® jersey left at the recent club meeting – a men’s large.   ✎  Finally, love those… Read More

Thanks for a Fantastic Finish!
July 31, 2024

A huge thanks to Eric Hendricks, STP Finish Line Coordinator, for overseeing our club’s management of the 2024 Finish Line! Thank you to TEAM LEADERS this year Ann Morrow, Chip Kyle, Cindy Bernert-Coppola, Corey Eng, Dan Larkins, Dave McQuery, Dick Weber, Joel Loh, Kathleen Hellem, Peter Kokopeli, and Scott Poindexter… Read More

STP Announcing Recap
July 31, 2024

We had 4,840 cyclists over the course of two days attend Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic in its 45th year. Portland Bicycling Club has had the honor of partnering with CBC by working the Finish Line for decades, and this year’s talent didn’t disappoint at the Finish… Read More

Safety: Senate Bill 895
July 31, 2024

SB 895, in effect since January 1, 2024, creates safer traveling conditions for cyclists. This bill clears up any confusion about when a motorist can safely pass a bicyclist, or any slow-moving vehicle, on a double yellow line. The passing driver must travel at least 5 MPH under the posted… Read More

A Gentle Suggestion
July 31, 2024

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

Portland Marathon: Call for Lead Cyclists
July 31, 2024

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

Banks-Vernonia State Trail Maintenance
July 31, 2024

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