Banks-Vernonia State Trail Near the end of each year, at the December board meeting, your board assesses the financial status of the club with the guidance of our treasurer and determines if there are sufficient funds to allow us (Portland Bicycling Club) to share our prosperity with the local biking… Read More
I have noted that in winter, unlike the other seasons, I often recognize many of the cyclists on the road. Our members appear to be more dedicated to cycling year-round than other northwest residents. Although safe cycling requires situational awareness in all seasons, winter presents a unique combination of hazards. … Read More
Your revered and glorious road captains are holding a workshop for ride leaders and ride leader wannabes. SAVE THIS DATE: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 7:00-9:00 PM, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland. Q&A: Why is this called a workshop? Nobody knows what to… Read More
While the December club member meeting hosted a modest number in attendance, the generosity of those present was overflowing! I always try to get to the meeting a bit early to set up the collection table, but this year I arrived to find the table already half… Read More
What, now? Yes, non-club event rides earning club mileage. It is actually a very descriptive title and means what it says. Each year PBC allots at least ten bicycle rides (that are not official club rides) the prestige of earning our club members MILEAGE credit. The precise criteria can be… Read More
PRESIDENT (Vote for one) Hi, my name is Mark Barnes. I am running for president. I recently retired and have enjoyed getting back to my passion of bike riding. I would like to transition this passion for riding into helping others get excited about biking. My background includes… Read More
The club needs a volunteer-to-recruit-volunteers for the Pioneer Century® in June and a volunteer-to-recruit-volunteers for the Seattle to Portland in July. This could be one person, a couple, or a team – one for both events, or separate for each event. Will you be that person? As the past volunteer… Read More
I have had a lot of different thoughts about the placement of bike lanes and bike paths around Portland. Some streets (like northbound Williams) have the bike lane on the left. Some (like parts of Rosa Parks) have the bike lane not only on the right side of the roadway,… Read More
