You are invited to come and enjoy pizza at the next club member meeting on Thursday, November 7. The next executive board meeting occurs on the same date two hours earlier: PBC Member Meeting, 7:00 PM PBC Board Meeting, 5:00 PM… Read More
There are two major considerations regarding tires and safety. The first is short-term tire integrity. A blowout, especially a front wheel blowout, can cause broken bones and broken bikes. The second is long-term comfort and efficiency. A comfortable and efficient rider goes a long way toward being a safe rider. Read More
I was on a club ride the other day . . . well, I was almost on a club ride the other day. To save on driving and gasoline, and inspired by Lynn Thompson and Jan Oestereich who rode to the start of a Wednesday Morning Explorer ride from east… Read More
Something to think about . . . As a club, we not only experience great rides and adventures but also have the chance to give back to the community through service and charitable donations. This is where you come in! As a club member, you have… Read More
With all of the uncertainty about the coming summer due to COVID-19, Bud Rice has cancelled this event. If people have made camping reservations, they are encouraged to cancel them. The camping weekend for 2020 will be at Bullards Beach State Park, two miles… Read More
We will be returning to northern Idaho in 2020 to ride two world-class, rails-to-trails bike paths: the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes and the Route of the Hiawatha. Dates are Monday through Friday, August 3-7. Day 1: You drive to Wallace, Idaho,… Read More
It’s time to think about nominating your deserving fellow riders for some special awards! AND THE WINNER IS . . . Each year Portland Bicycling Club members nominate individuals they believe have shown exceptional effort on the club’s behalf over the course of the year. The nominations are made prior… Read More
Starting Thursday, October 10, Pete & Elaine Schmidt and I will be leading a Thursday morning bike series. The pace will be slow, and the length generally under 25 miles – perfect for the darker, colder, wetter months. Except for Thursdays that coincide with holidays, these 10:00 AM rides will… Read More
