Portland Velo Club News

Community Spin, Jan. 5, 2009

Sharon Fekety — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:56:00 GMT

After two weeks of a ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION WINTER STORM that pelted Portland into submission, bicycle riding became challenging to say the least. Now that the weather seems to be improving, we turn our thoughts to how and if we can ride. Even with no snow...(read more)

Member Profile: Richard Seton, by Marc Altman

Linda Jellison — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:08:00 GMT

Toss a rock at Longbottom's on a Saturday morning and you are guaranteed to hit some PV member who will inspire you with their commitment, on/off the bike accomplishments and willingness to share their knowledge. With such a large group of passionate...(read more)

Bicycle Alchemy and Cannibalism, by Marc Altman

Linda Jellison — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:27:00 GMT

It’s December, and that means that Bike Porn and Bike Lust are in full swing online, at the shops and in boxes of glossy catalogs singing the siren song of the 2009 ultimate in a cyclists life: A New Bike! All sorts of neat designs, cool colors and weights...(read more)

Community Spin, December, 2008

Sharon Fekety — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:35:00 GMT

NEW AND REOPENED BIKE PATHS--Several cyclists have found the new bike path behind the TROUTDALE AIRPORT and by the Columbia Slough. It doesn’t seem to be officially open but many cyclists, dog walkers and runners are using it. From Marine Dr. turn north...(read more)

Member Spotlight: "Michigan Gary" Molloseau

Linda Jellison — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:59:34 GMT

I had heard this nickname “Michigan Gary” and didn’t know who Gary was, but I could easily guess that he was from Michigan. I showed up one Sunday several months ago for the “fixie” ride, thinking there was no way I could ride with these guys, but willing...(read more)

ANNUAL CLUB MEETING SUMMARY

Linda Jellison — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:03:00 GMT

On Monday night, our generous host Steve Brown opened his room at Madison's to host the 2008 Club Business Meeting. Tables were set for 80, and they were all full as we enjoyed a Lasagna feast. John Ohnstad kicked off the meeting by giving special...(read more)

Ride Report: A Wet Adventure on the Palouse, by Robert Goldfield

Linda Jellison — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:41:26 GMT

Determined to prove that I could successfully ride across a state border someplace other than the I-5 bridge, I participated in the 2008 Tour des Lacs (that means Lakes for you non-Frenchies), a there-and-back two-day journey between Spokane, Wash., and...(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)

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)