Ask not what your bike club can do for you, ask what you can do for your bike club. There are plenty of opportunities mentioned throughout the Quick Releases, and hopefully you see something that jibes with your skills and abilities, and reach out to a board… Read More
In case you haven’t heard, many of our club’s board members are retiring or taking a break from their current PBC board roles after years of devoted service. This leaves vacancies that need other similarly devoted members, such as you, to step in and help out. Portland Bicycling Club… Read More
Once again it is time to start thinking about Portland Bicycling Club’s commitment to organizing and staffing the Seattle to Portland finish line, scheduled for July 13 & 14, 2024. The STP bicycle classic began in 1979, was cancelled in 1980 due to the eruption of Mount St. Helens,… Read More
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 to the end of December, and the awards banquet is held early in the subsequent year. The awards committee,… Read More
Riding on multiuse paths (bike paths) is fun! The paths are usually in a pleasant park-like atmosphere, nicely separated from cars and usually not too crowded. They are relaxing for a club ride. However, there are still some safety precautions a rider should take while enjoying… Read More
Long-standing traditions can be broken – even by PBC (in fact, even the Club’s OGs approved of the change). Our Monday Morning Meander was previously described as leaving the Gateway Transit Center and going to Gresham. The route description referenced the fact that there are many ways to Gresham, and… Read More
As a longtime member, I have a lot of Portland Wheelmen Touring Club gear. We have been Portland Bicycling Club since 2019. Rebranding takes time, but I don’t want PWTC stuff anymore! I want PBC. We have a couple of jerseys and our new club T-shirt. We are re-establishing… Read More
Showers Pass has a discount program that should interest all of us who will be riding any time during the next five months. They offer a 40% discount on “eligible” items. Talking with them, it seems that virtually all items that are not-on-clearance are eligible. Complete a… Read More
