Newsletters

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

Join Our Team: STP Volunteers Needed
May 3, 2026

Submitted by Lynn Blanchard, STP Volunteer Coordinator No experience required; we will train you. We need all members — long-term, new, experienced, and inexperienced — to consider volunteering at the STP finish line. Working together on a common cause makes our club strong financially, builds our community, and… Read More

Pioneer Century®: Ride or Volunteer!
May 3, 2026

submitted by Ann Morrow, Club Member Yikes! It’s May already, and our big event, the PIONEER CENTURY, is coming up fast! The Pioneer Century, Portland Bicycling Club’s own event ride, is on Saturday, June 13. Go to our web page… Read More

Want to Join Our Team? STP Volunteer Opportunity
April 1, 2026

Do you prefer to ride uphill or downhill? Choosing to volunteer for a safety position is kind of like that – it’s not for everyone, but I encourage you to check it out for yourself, because it may be for you! If you like to be where the action is,… Read More

Member Spotlight: Travis Lopez
April 1, 2026

Travis Lopez is one of PBC’s newest and most enthusiastic members. His energy and curiosity were evident from the moment I first emailed him about the possibility of connecting and became more infectious when we met for coffee a couple of weeks ago. When he moved to Portland from… Read More

Summer Riding: Hub & Horizons
April 1, 2026

I am planning some summer hub-and-spoke club rides and wanted to give you an opportunity to save some dates if you want to join me on a mini-cycling-vacation with daily rides. A hub‑and‑spoke ride is a multi‑day cycling getaway where we stay in one central location (the hub) and… Read More