Portland Velo Club News

Community Spin, Nov. 2008

Sharon Fekety — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:21:00 GMT

COMMUNITY SPIN Roger Geller, Portland Bicycle Coordinator, presented to the Bicycle Advisory Committee an update to the Bicycle Master Plan to identify streets in NORTH PORTLAND that could potentially be developed as BICYCLE BOULEVARDS (low-traffic streets...(read more)

PORTLAND VELO DRAWS STELLAR PEOPLE!

Linda Jellison — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:32:22 GMT

by Traci D'Elia If you've been attending Saturday rides, you know that we have a strong contingent of regulars, and a regular contingent of new members. Some show up, ride, and enjoy. others have arrived only to jump in with both feet, hungry...(read more)

Oregon Coast Challenge, June 2008

Linda Jellison — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:36:00 GMT

By Portland Velo member John Lucas South of Gold Beach Just 3 years ago, when I joined Portland Velo, my longest ride on a bike was probably less than 15 miles. Hip and knee pain had cut short my running career and I was looking for an alternative form...(read more)

Community Spin 8/24/08

Sharon Fekety — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:18:00 GMT

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU REALLY HAVE TO DO AT A STOP SIGN? Do you have to put your foot down? Is a hockey stop O. K.? Everyone has his or her own idea about what the law is. At our meeting recently of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, Lieutenant Bryan Parman...(read more)

Race Across Oregon – 2008

Linda Jellison — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:27:00 GMT

Race report – by Richard Seton Race Across Oregon is the premier ultra cycling event in the Pacific North West. The race is held in the third week of July each year, and attracts an international field of cyclists. While the race has the word ‘Across...(read more)

Club Kit Order Update

Linda Jellison — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:07:00 GMT

A new jersey? Perhaps long sleeves, and a vest. Maybe it's a new pair of shorts as a reward for all the riding you've done this summer. You've waited all year for this - and in a few short days (perhaps hours) you'll finally be able to...(read more)

Community Spin, 8/6/08

Sharon Fekety — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:54:00 GMT

Oregon state senator Floyd Prozanski, a cyclist and friend of cycling (Share the Road License Plate and laws requiring motorists to drive more carefully around cyclists), had planned to introduce a law would have made HELMETS MANDATORY FOR ADULTS. But...(read more)

Ride Report - 2008 Portland Velo Century by Matt D'Elia

Carlo Delumpa — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:28:00 GMT

Century Recap You couldn't have asked for a nicer day for the third annual Portland Velo Club Century! Never one for shying away from the norm, this years event had a number of brand new twists and sponsors that made it the best event that PV has...(read more)

Ride Report - 2008 Portland Velo Century by Carlo Delumpa

Carlo Delumpa — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:30:00 GMT

An Organizer's Perspective Wow! When I think of how far, how fast, this club has come since our first century, I have only one reaction and that's one of astonishment! We took the club century to another level this year, largely due to the phenomenal...(read more)

Ride Report - 2008 Portland Velo Century by Doug Rennie

Carlo Delumpa — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:04:00 GMT

70 MILES OF MERRIMENT AND MIRTH Hey, here's one big time (non-terrorist) fist bump for those who a) laid out, and b) serviced PV's annual metric century-plus: one hell of a nifty route over (for this rider) scenic and varied-terrain roads heretofore...(read more)

Club Gear Update - July 2008

Carlo Delumpa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Great News! Thanks to Ty, we are now working directly with Castelli for our next club kit order. This will be the same base design as our current kit. We'll have an order form available shortly, linked from our website. All orders will be online with...(read more)

Ride Operations Update - July 2008

Carlo Delumpa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:51:00 GMT

Another Successful LiveSTRONG Challenge! Huge thanks to everyone from Portland Velo who came out & volunteered, whether as riding course marshals or at our North Plains PowerStop. If you missed out, read the LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE forum posts for feedback...(read more)

Parting Shots - July 2008

Carlo Delumpa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:41:00 GMT

Carlo showing off his handywork at the2008 LiveSTRONG Challenge rest stop (photo courtesy of Linda Jellison) It's about 91 degrees today and I'm kickin' it in my office - which is upstairs and butt-hot - wishing I was outside riding my bike...(read more)

Community Spin, 7/4/08

Sharon Fekety — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:09:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered if a citizen has any power when someone violates the traffic law in your presence and there’s no cop handy? Portland lawyer Ray Thomas has released a do-it-yourself toolkit of resources and case studies meant to help anyone who...(read more)

In Fond Memory of Mike Wilberding- Cyclist, Inventor, Friend

Linda Jellison — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:14:00 GMT

by Dean Lee End of July brings to mind fond memories of one of my favorite group rides. I have been blessed to experience some great times with family and friends on this ride; however this year is bittersweet. This year marks the second year without...(read more)