Newsletters

Reach the Beach: Thanks to the PBC Major Players
June 30, 2026

By Ann Morrow Although Reach the Beach was back in May, a quick shout-out to the major players for PBC is in order. First of all, Michelle Kirsch, Member-at-Large, stepped up to lead a training ride series. That was a huge commitment of 10 weeks, offering… Read More

We Did It! A Successful 2026 Pioneer Century
June 30, 2026

By Ann Morrow WE DID IT! Yes, the 2026 Pioneer Century is now past tense. Whew! Seriously, we were missing multiple volunteers – some positions garnered no interest from our members and so went unfilled. I kept saying, “This event does not have a coordinator, so… Read More

Tired of Potholes on the Banks-Vernonia Trail? Here’s How to Help.
June 30, 2026

By Dave McQuery The B-V Trail clearly has some rough spots. If you can help, L.L. Stub Stewart State Park rangers and volunteers from Portland Bicycling Club will have a series of workdays to improve the ride. There are lots of potholes to be filled, and… Read More

Club Member Celebration of Life: Bob Sahleen
June 30, 2026

By Ann Morrow Doug Myers shared that long time club member Bob Sahleen passed away on May 26. At the time of his death his family requested time to mourn privately. Bob’s family has announced a Celebration of Life to be held on Friday,… Read More

STP Pizza Party: Monday, July 6
June 30, 2026

Calling all STP volunteers! PBC is hosting a pizza party at Flying Pie Pizzeria, 7804 SE Stark Street, on Monday, July 6, at 6:00 PM, and you are invited! The Monday before the STP weekend!  It’s OK if you can’t be there right at 6; come when you… Read More

Watch Out for These Toxic Plants!
June 30, 2026

By Lynn Blanchard At the end of a bike ride one day in June, I noticed new blisters on the tips of my index finger and thumb. I thought, “That’s odd. They weren’t there this morning. Where did they come from?” Later, when posting my photos… Read More

PBC Donates Pioneer Excess to Local Food Pantry
June 30, 2026

Submitted by Ann Sandvig, Member For the second year in a row, the Portland Bicycling Club donated unopened leftover food from the Pioneer Century to Love Our City Community Food Pantry in Northeast Portland. Rather than letting good food go to waste, club members… Read More

WEDNESDAY WATERFALLS SERIES
May 28, 2026

By Lynn Blanchard, Ride Leader This midweek series features waterfalls on every ride. Please join me for the Wednesday Waterfalls Series: Theme & Variations. Routes will vary, with multiple options each week. We’ll have a rest stop midway, but the official coffee stop will usually be at… Read More