Newsletters

Help Us Cross the STP Finish Line: Volunteers Needed
May 28, 2026

By Lynn Thompson Blanchard, STP Volunteer Coordinator Volunteering for the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is genuinely fun and exciting. It’s a chance to work side by side with other club members, meet new people, and be part of the energy of 6,000+ riders rolling into… Read More

Save the Date: STP Volunteer Pizza Party!
May 28, 2026

By Lynn Thompson Blanchard, STP Volunteer Coordinator Mark your calendar for a night of celebration and great pizza: Flying Pie Pizzeria, Monday, July 6, the Monday before the STP weekend ride. This party is exclusively… Read More

PBC Annual Summer Celebration Picnic
May 28, 2026

It’s that time of year – when we gather and celebrate food, fun, and friendship!  We will have our annual summer picnic on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Prior to the all-important meal, there will be rides available – for several skill levels. Our… Read More

Seattle to Portland (STP) Update
May 28, 2026

By Richard Rosenberg, STP Coordinator We’re just over a month away from the July 11-12 Seattle to Portland bike ride, and pieces are falling into place. With the brilliant thinking of team members, particularly Lynn Blanchard, we’re planning for our volunteers to get a decent meal… Read More

Pioneer Century: [Avoid] REGRET
May 28, 2026

By Ann Morrow, Club Member Verb  Feel sad or disappointed over something that has happened or been done like a missed opportunity: They regretted not signing up for the PIONEER CENTURY before the pre-registration cutoff and getting the… Read More

Summer Multi-Day Rides 
May 3, 2026

submitted by Ann Morrow, Club Member I am planning some summer multi-day rides and wanted to give you an opportunity to save some dates if you want to join me. I continue to work on getting them on the calendar (Pioneer and QR are taking my attention!) but… Read More

Last Call for the 2026 Columbia Gorge Explorer
May 3, 2026

submitted by Mike Faden and Kim Allen, Ride Leaders Join us for the Jim O’Horo Columbia Gorge Explorer, May 22-25! Registration closes May 15. This is a self-supported loaded bikepacking tour, no SAG (support and gear vehicle), with three nights of camping, open to all levels. Read More

Member Spotlight – Cheryl Conrad
May 3, 2026

Submitted by Julia Surtshin, Club Member Do you know which PBC member sews fleece post-surgery sweaters for cats and small dogs? If you guessed Cheryl Conrad, you likely know our featured member for this month. Cheryl has a profusion of hobbies, only one of which is cycling. Twenty… Read More