Physical Perks of Bicycling: Keep Those Joints Jumpin’ Unlike running, which pounds your joints like an overenthusiastic toddler on a drum set, cycling is a low-impact way to keep moving. It strengthens your legs, engages your core, and keeps your heart pumping without putting unnecessary strain on your body. And… Read More
We have been trying to offer a seasonal ride series that we dubbed “ROOKIE RIDES.” Developed around the notion that we (Portland Bicycling Club) needed some truly short and easy rides, it was felt that the term would resonate with cyclists looking for beginner rides. You may have seen some… Read More
I will be offering a Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30 PM. This will be part of a larger, international event held on the third Wednesday of May each year. The purpose is to honor cyclists who have been killed… Read More
You can submit two more rides for consideration, since we have eight, but can accommodate ten. For those of you who want to see the math, it is 10 – 8 = 2. See? Proof. All fact. I know that it’s been a long time since most… Read More
The City of Portland Digital Services Team is partnering with the Bicycle Advisory Committee to learn more about how bike lane issues are reported – and how the process can be improved. To better understand the… Read More
Yikes! It’s April already and our big event, the PIONEER CENTURY®, is coming up FAST! Cindy Bernert-Coppola and I (Ann Morrow, I’m writing this) have everything in hand. Doug Myers and Scott Diamond had gotten the foundation laid for our event as it bobbed along like a cork in a… Read More
The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic will occur the weekend of JULY 12-13. The STP is the Pacific Northwest’s largest multi-day bicycling event, and our club manages the Finish Line at Holladay Park, providing a significant source of revenue for our club. Portland Bicycling Club is committed to join with Cascade… Read More
Are you a fair-weather rider? You don’t have to be. You may be missing out on some fun rides. Don’t let a light sprinkle keep you from spending time in the saddle! There’s clothing that will keep you dry in even the most inclement of weather. First, for a spring… Read More