Portland Velo Club News

Member Spotlight on… Bob Bigwood

Linda Jellison — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:43:00 GMT

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...(read more)

"On your left..." Facts, figures, tidbits, thoughts and ideas for March, by KRhea

Linda Jellison — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:29:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Community Spin 3/3/10

Sharon Fekety — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:27:00 GMT

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...(read more)

COMMUNITY SPIN 2/5/10

Sharon Fekety — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:41:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Member Spotlight on – Linda Rennie

Linda Jellison — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:03:00 GMT

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...(read more)

And now, a word from our sponsor- by Gordon Haber, Lakeside Bicycles

Linda Jellison — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:50:32 GMT

Good March. A great month. Along with May, July, and October it has an “ides”. Every month gets a “nones” or a “calends”. Only a select few get an “ides”. None of which will make us better or happier cyclists. ...(read more)

COMMUNITY SPIN 1/6/10

Sharon Fekety — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE NEW PORTLAND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN will be presented to Portland City Council on Feb. 4 th at 2:00 pm. It has recently been endorsed by the Planning Commission. The present plan was created in 1996 and needs to be updated. The new plan provides a blueprint...(read more)

"On your left..." Facts, figures, tidbits, thoughts and ideas for December, by KRhea

Linda Jellison — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:58:58 GMT

Wow, already a club ride cancellation and “winter” just got here, what are we in store for this winter????? I certainly appreciate everyone’s understanding of why we had to cancel our Saturday Signature ride last Saturday. It’s the last thing we ever...(read more)

Member Spotlight on: Jeff Ballantine, with intro by KRhea

Linda Jellison — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:15:13 GMT

"Jeffy" or "wonder boy" or "damn, that dude is fast"...all of these describe Portland Velo Race Team member Jeff Ballantine. As I give most folks a nickname, his is "Jeffy", don't ask me why, it...(read more)

If it ain’t broken, fix it! by Gary Meinhardt

Linda Jellison — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:43:00 GMT

If it ain’t broken, fix it. (Why I became a fixed gear addict.) I’m writing to share my love with riding a fixed gear bike with you. For me, a week without a fixed gear ride is a week missing some of the special joy I’ve discovered this life has to offer...(read more)

Community Spin 12/6/09

Sharon Fekety — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Cyclists have been inconvenienced by the construction on NE ALDERWOOD AND NE CORNFOOT RD which has caused the intersection to be closed for months. The construction had been delayed because of the weather. December 1 st was supposed to be the revised...(read more)

Portland Velo 2010 Club Kit Announcement

Linda Jellison — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:58:00 GMT

The NEW 2010 Portland Velo Club Kit Design is ready! Get excited everyone, it's our favorite time of the year, time to order our new Portland Velo club kits for the upcoming 2010 cycling season! This year's kit features a brand new and exciting...(read more)

Member spotlight on: Dave Kelley

Linda Jellison — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:14:03 GMT

“DK” as he’s known, seems to be a permanent fixture within Portland Velo. I learned a lot by reading what he wrote for this article, and he is truly the foundation of this club. I wanted to ask him about his cycling experiences because I could...(read more)

"On your left..." Facts, figures, tidbits, thoughts and ideas for November, by KRhea

Linda Jellison — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:47:05 GMT

Velocity: the rate of speed with which something happens; rapidity of action or reaction. It’s been just a year since I began my “reign of terror” at the helm of Portland Velo and what a year it’s been. The club has experienced some real highs, Monster...(read more)

Epic Ride of the Month: From British Columbia to Mexico – by John Rockwood

Linda Jellison — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:00 GMT

As it was for many of us, 2008/09 was a rough year. For me, the challenge came in the form of a divorce. I decided to plan this cycling trip from Canada to Mexico so I'd have something to look forward to while I dealt with affidavits, attorney fees...(read more)