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STP Reflection
July 31, 2022

The 2022 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is in the books! About 5,500 riders signed up (read “paid $”) to ride the event this year. An estimated 1,200 riders chose to ride the 200+ miles in one day. Whether in one day or two, completing the ride is an achievement… Read More

STP Weekend
July 31, 2022

July 16 and 17 were designated as the ride days for STP (Seattle to Portland) this year. Those of you paying attention got those dates drummed into your helmeted noggins for the past several months. After a two-year, Covid-19-induced hiatus, this huge event was back! Portland Bicycling… Read More

Annual Club Picnic: Sunday, August 7
July 31, 2022

It is that time of year: when we gather and celebrate food, fun, and friendship! We will have our summer celebration on Sunday, August 7. Prior to the all-important meal, there will be a variety of club rides of varying distances and speeds. Our online… Read More

Safety: Tools
July 31, 2022

I am going to focus on the tools you need to carry on the road as opposed to tools for home before the ride. TOOLS FOR A DAY RIDE: THE ABSOLUTE MINUMUM Tire Levers. I could maybe get a tire off with a flat-bladed screwdriver, but there is nothing like… Read More

Your Club at Work
July 31, 2022

Ann Morrow, Vice President IMPORTANT NOTICE! Club meetings are held the first Thursday of each month (except August and January) at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd. The church allows us to use their lovely, bright, and roomy  ✎  meeting hall which has been… Read More

Pioneer Metric Century™ Recap
June 30, 2022

After three years, the return of the Pioneer Metric™ took place on the same day as the traditional Portland Rose Festival’s Grand Floral Parade. So, what does this mean? Possible late spring, pre-summer weather conditions are expected? Grey skies and threatening showers and a thorough drenching the day before, conditioned… Read More

Pioneer Metric Century™ Reflection
June 30, 2022

Pioneer Metric Century™ riders leave start location at Columbia Distributing in Canby. Photo by Ted Magnuson. Pioneer is back! You will find other accounts in the newsletter, but everyone’s experience is unique. My brief account is from the perspective of start/finish director. Saturday, June 11, was another of… Read More

PLEA for STP Volunteers!!
June 30, 2022

Seattle to Portland (STP), the Pacific Northwest’s largest multi-day bicycling event, is returning after a two-year hiatus, scheduled over the weekend of July 16-17. Our club sets up and takes down the finish-line chute at Holladay Park. PBC welcomes all finishers to Portland with our volunteer announcers cheering them on. Read More