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Safety Spotlight: When Is Helping Not Helping?
January 31, 2025

When riding in groups on two-lane country roads (i.e., one lane in each direction) and traffic backs up, we might be tempted to wave and signal cars behind us to pass when it appears to be safe for them to pass. Our club used to do this, and some clubs… Read More

Ride Leader Workshop
January 31, 2025

This is only for active ride leaders and club members who are sincerely interested in becoming ride leaders. I was going to explain how our “skilled customer relations team” will intervene if someone who shouldn’t be there tries to get in, but I’ll leave that to your imagination. So…you were… Read More

Submit Your Non-Club Event Rides for Mileage Approval
January 31, 2025

Long, long ago, when this club was known by another name, our executive board members determined to encourage our club members to venture out and try something new. Support another bike club or charity. Mingle with other cyclists who were not sporting our club jersey. Some… Read More

Awards Banquet: PARTY! PARTY! PARTY!
December 31, 2024

What’s your favorite part of a fun get-together with your peeps? Dessert? Ummm… Well… We’re working on it! We KNOW how important that is to you. Adult beverage? It’s yours, with a no-host bar! A delicious sit-down dinner with someone other than your significant other to talk to? Yes!… Read More

STP Finish Line Coordinator Needed
December 31, 2024

  The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic will be the weekend of July 12-13, 2025, and Portland Bicycling Club will once again join with Cascade Bicycle Club of Seattle to manage the Finish Line in Portland for an anticipated 6,000 cyclists. We are urgently looking for a Finish Line Coordinator. Read More

Safety: The Hidden Risks of Curb Extensions
December 31, 2024

Bicycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel, but it’s not without its risks. A growing concern for cyclists is the unexpected impact of curb extensions, which can force bicyclists into traffic lanes with little or no warning. These design changes, often made to improve pedestrian safety, can… Read More

Reach the Beach Training Ride Series Open to All
December 31, 2024

A long-time favorite event ride is Reach the Beach. The route has been tweaked for 2025, no longer finishing in Pacific City and no longer finishing in Astoria. It’s been reworked a bit, so you will reach the beach of the ocean once again – not a river! For many,… Read More

PBC Elections
December 1, 2024

The December club meeting on the 5th will include the election of the 2025 executive board. Some current board officers have expressed a desire to serve another term, and others would like to step down. However, this does not mean any incumbent can’t be challenged. All positions are available… Read More