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Award Nominations Requested
November 3, 2020

This year will be forever remembered for what it lacked…opportunities to ride safely behind and beside your fellow club members, overwhelming your favorite local establishment while stopping for a hot drink, pastry, sandwich or bowl of soup, and getting out in the fresh air, and keeping those legs and lungs… Read More

New Bike Rack Sponsored by PBC
November 3, 2020

Although the executive board’s discussion regarding donations to nonprofits is typically done at the December board meeting, we were recently alerted to a need for sponsorship of a new bike rack at North Plains Veterans Memorial Park. There was some urgency regarding the board’s decision as the dedication of the… Read More

Online Ride Sign-Up
November 3, 2020

Online sign-up is now available for club members once club-sponsored rides resume. To use, you must first log in to your club member account on the portlandbicyclingclub.com website. Afterward, under the “Rides” tab, go to the ride calendar, and open the ride for which you wish… Read More

Cyclist-Friendly Restaurant
November 3, 2020

My name is Chris from Buranko Cafe & Bar. Biking is one of my passions and hobbies. I bike to work sometimes, but it is hard to find a safe parking spot in the downtown area. That is why I created 12 bike racks inside the restaurant. Buranko is a… Read More

Club Archives: Help Still Wanted
October 24, 2020

1973 Oregon Journal Article Last month, I put out the plea for scanners for the club archives, dating back to 1971 when the club was formed. I had a great response, four people came forward: Barry Emmerling, Dave McQuery, Pat McManus and Deb Boulton. You may have noticed… Read More

Club Archives: Help Wanted
September 30, 2020

Last fall, I was contacted by Patty Mooney (through the mail, of course). Her name may sound familiar to most of you, as she has been a longtime club member and wife of Jim Mooney, for which our Jim Mooney Member of the Year Award is named. Her rider number… Read More

Member Appreciation
September 30, 2020

Times are tough, but you are tougher! We cyclists loved to stay active on our bicycles with other likeminded individuals on a regular basis. We miss our routine of stopping for coffee and food. For some of us cyclists who are not yet retired, the ‘weekend warrior’ ritual is often… Read More

Reach the Beach 2020 Finale
September 30, 2020

From October 3 to October 10 The last week of Reach the Beach training will be October 3-10, and the final days for MY RIDE will be October 10-11. Training Ride Option: Over the Hills to North Plains. Saturday, October 3, leaving at 9:00 AM, Ann Morrow will facilitate a training… Read More