Portland Velo Club News

When I first joined Portland Velo, I’d see Bob at the start of rides, and at Longbottom’s after rides, and occasionally on what was a recovery ride for him. I figured I must be riding well to be able to keep up, or he must be riding really slow. I’ve heard tales of him taking other riders under his wing to school them on racing, not bonking, and how...   Read More...

On your left… First and foremost a huge thanks to all members who attended and enjoyed themselves at our recent Portland Velo Winter Party! It was a great evening of good food, laughs and club camaraderie. It was a chance to strip off the lycra, don some “real” clothes and mix it up indoors for a change. The only problem for many of us was recognizing...   Read More...

As reported last month, the BICYCLE MASTER PLAN FOR 2030 was presented to Portland City Council in February garnering mostly positive comments but the vote was postponed a week. Eventually the plan passed with unanimous support and the vote came with a $20 million commitment from Mayor Adams. Commissioner Nick Fish stated “This will make bicycling a...   Read More...

The City of Milwaukie (just to our southeast) has installed the first of 212 BIKEWAY NETWORK signs. The signs are similar to signs the City of Portland began installing in 2005. These signs will help cyclists find the best routes to significant destinations and give an estimate of time and distance. Metro’s excellent BIKE THERE! Bike map, last updated...   Read More...

I’ve ridden with Linda (aka “Linda Lou”) many times over the last 2.5 years. She is arguably one of the nicest people in Portland Velo. Always cheerful and chatty on rides, she is a consistent, knowledgeable and experienced rider. Her love of cycling is evident each time she shows up for a ride, as she knows it’s all about doing what she loves. If she...   Read More...