Newsletters

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

Spare Parts (Tidbits of Important Information)
May 3, 2026

submitted by Ann Morrow, Club Member Tidbit Topics: Save the Dates! June board Elections PBC merch Thank You (from a donation recipient) Save the dates!  Portland Bicycling Club has events and activities that are part of our history, our image, our unified membership. Read More

Reach the Beach is Almost Here!
May 3, 2026

submitted by Michelle Kirsch, Reach the Beach Ride Leader What once seemed so far away is almost here! On May 16th you will be able to show others that hard work really does pay off, whether you’re doing the 100-mile or 77-mile Reach the Beach route. Kudos to… Read More

The Future of Your Club Newsletter
May 3, 2026

submitted by Ann Morrow, Club Member A club. A mission. A group of club members. A calendar of bicycle rides. A means to communicate. One of the pieces of the above puzzle is in flux right now, which is why your PBC newsletter, fondly known for years… Read More