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Columbia Gorge: Get Up Close & Personal – See it by Bike!
January 31, 2024

Announcing the Jim O’Horo Memorial Columbia Gorge Explorer, May 24-27. Are you tired of watching the Columbia Gorge go by in a blur? Try enjoying it at 10 MPH on your bike! Combine your love of cycling with your love of travel! Dip your toe into the world of bike… Read More

Non-Club Event Rides Earning Club Mileage
January 31, 2024

I know you slammed on those disc brakes when you saw CLUB MILEAGE in the title. You want mileage, you’re scheming on mileage, you can’t get enough mileage!! Well, your bike club looks out for you. We are your enabler. When you go to therapy or join a self-help group… Read More

Awards Banquet: Thursday, February 1
December 29, 2023

PARTY! PARTY! PARTY! What’s your favorite part of a fun get-together with your peeps? Dessert? You’ll have it! Adult beverage? It’s yours, with a no-host bar! A delicious sit-down dinner with someone other than your significant other to talk to? Yes! That same delicious meal paid for in large part… Read More

Ride Leader Workshop Teaser
December 29, 2023

RIDE LEADERS AND RIDE LEADER WANNABES ONLY!!! This is an exclusive event for only the crème de la crème of the club, which of course, are the ride leaders and the wannabe creme. Here’s the event that you have all been waiting for, particularly those of you who wanted two… Read More

Which One of These Is Waiting for You?
December 29, 2023

The Seattle to Portland will be the weekend of July 13-14, 2024. We still need at least three and a half more team leaders, and we’d like to have them in place by February before we start adding members to the teams. Thank you to those who’ve signed up already… Read More

Bicycle Safety and the Law: Quiz #1
December 29, 2023

Some people have told me I am excessively rule-oriented. “Obsessive-compulsive” is one of the kinder words. A company vice president once said to me, “Your problem is that 99.9% of the time, you’re right. Unfortunately, 98% of the time, nobody cares” (or words to that effect). I think I understand… Read More

Riding Safely with Trikes
December 29, 2023

I am new to riding in groups with PBC as well as riding recumbent trikes. As such, I have several observations to share with everyone. My, oh my, aren’t our flags pretty? Now, now, no touching or grabbing! We do know that they can be very distracting… Read More

Your Club at Work
December 29, 2023

PBC MERCH: Be sure and keep an eye on the club store. We have T-shirts (limited sizing) and may soon have some jerseys. A jersey order is developing, and we will order a few extra to meet the minimum order  ✎  requirements. Also, right now the “store” is… Read More