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• Member Spotlight on – Linda Rennie

  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... Posted Jan 29 2010, 06:03 PM by Linda Jellison with | with no comments Filed under: Spotlight On, adventure, portland Velo cycling club

• Member Spotlight on: Jeff Ballantine, with intro by KRhea

  "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... Posted Dec 13 2009, 07:15 PM by Linda Jellison with | with no comments Filed under: Portland Velo, cycling club, Spotlight On, adventure

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

  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... Posted Nov 11 2009, 05:39 PM by Linda Jellison with | with no comments Filed under: cycling, vacation, adventure

• EPIC RIDE OF THE MONTH: Portland Velo members Ride Levi’s GranFondo, by Mark Castle

  Ever since this ride was first publicized, I had been watching the website and reading all the news about it. I am so glad that Mark agreed to provide a ride report so we can find out what this ride was like. He provides such a detailed account of every... Posted Oct 13 2009, 02:20 PM by Linda Jellison with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: cycling, adventure

• Portland Velo riders enter “a different state of mind” riding Cycle Oregon 2009!

  A bunch of Portland Velo riders converged in Medford, Oregon, on September 12 to embark upon a week-long journey by bicycle of the Mythical State of Jefferson. Here are their individual impressions and favorite memories from the week of riding. I’d like... Posted Oct 09 2009, 12:09 PM by Linda Jellison with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Portland Velo, Oregon, vacation, adventure, Cycle Oregon