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Columbia River Gorge Rides
February 28, 2026

There are some construction projects in the Columbia River Gorge you will want to know about as you plan your upcoming bicycling routes. Multnomah Falls: Historic Columbia River Highway east of the Historic Lodge remains closed for viaduct repairs until later this spring. The 100-year-old elevated highway… Read More

Save the Dates!
February 28, 2026

It’s a new year, and our PBC ride calendar is filling up. Already some of our ride leaders have training rides rolling: Michelle Kirsch for Reach the Beach and Dave McQuery for Seattle to Portland. They know that time in the saddle gets us ready for a small Northwest summer… Read More

Member Spotlight: Dionne Philipp
February 28, 2026

Dionne Philipp began her adult cycling career almost 25 years ago. She and her late husband enjoyed riding together. When illness halted his riding, Dionne’s fell off as well (no pun intended), although she continued to commute to work by bike. After he passed away, Dionne saw others enjoying the… Read More

Farewell from Esahu Fernando
February 28, 2026

“¡Gracias, Portland Bicycling Club! Fuí miembro de PBC por tres años. Me sentí muy bien recibido. Yo no tenía experiencia de la bicicleta o de pertenecer a un club antes, y para mí fué una experiencia muy bonita. Los compañeros de rides me trataron muy bien, como… Read More

Awards Banquet: Highlights from 2025
February 28, 2026

The annual Portland Bicycling Club awards banquet was held on Thursday, February 5, at the recently renovated Monarch ballroom under the new ownership of the Hilton Garden Inn. The revamped setup was large, with plenty of room to accommodate nearly 100 guests. Our newly elected club president, Doug Myers, once… Read More

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