Newsletters

The Ballad of the Wreck of the Trail Gresham-Fairview
February 28, 2026

Sung to the tune of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot Lyrics by Doug Myers 92162   The legend lives on from the Wheelmen on down, Of a bike path they call Gresham-Fairview. With the environment in mind, it was one… Read More

CES 2026 and All Things Cycling
February 27, 2026

KEY TAKEAWAYS Daniel Payne, STP 2025 KEY TAKEAWAYS I just completed the annual Rapha 500 Challenge on Strava by cycling 869 kilometers in eight days, so it’s time to give you my recap of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (“CES”) in Las Vegas, the largest in the world,… Read More

Reciprocal Promo Code Agreements
February 27, 2026

It’s time to get out that well used plastic card in your wallet and ante up for some good 2026 riding. Your registration fees help other bike clubs, at least in this instance, and they in turn share their money with local, like-minded organizations to promote cycling. No, not cheap. Read More

To Pioneer or Not to Pioneer?
January 31, 2026

Once again, our club finds itself without a coordinator for our own event, the PIONEER CENTURY®. Is this a ride we want to continue? Let’s pull together some volunteers and get this in motion. Keep reading for contact information. Sponsoring a big bicycle… Read More

Safety: Update on Bollard Brackets
January 31, 2026

  How can a PBC member effectively advocate to improve bike safety? And, which situations warrant a PBC action to contact the trail’s facility owner to fix the safety issue? My example On August 1, 2025, I rolled over a raised bracket for a removable center post. It bent both… Read More

RTB Training Rides
January 31, 2026

We are about one month away from kicking off the Reach the Beach training series! Hopefully, you’re getting as excited as we are. Our first ride will be on Saturday, March 7, which may seem so far away, but yet it is right… Read More

Reach the Beach Team News
January 31, 2026

This year’s Reach the Beach on Saturday, May 16, features four scenic routes: 24, 43, 77, and 100 miles. There is a new start for the 100-mile route at Scappoose High School, in order to avoid Highway 30, and an improved end at Fort Stevens for all routes, ensuring a… Read More

Awards Banquet: Best Night of the Year!
December 30, 2025

Don’t miss what many refer to as the best night of the year: Portland Bicycling Club’s very own AWARDS BANQUET on Thursday, February 5, at the Hilton Garden Inn Clackamas, 12566 SE 93rd Avenue, Clackamas, OR 97015 (formerly known as the… Read More