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Current and Past Winners Battered Saddle

Published On 6/25/2026

A list of the current winner and past winners

Current and Past Winners P.E.D.A.L

Published On 6/25/2026

Current and Past Winners P.E.D.A.L

3 Day Sisters Club Event

Published On 6/28/2026

Photo Highlights of Members Riding in 3 Day Sisters Event

STP Seattle To Portland July 11th 2026

Published On 5/12/2026

The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is a Pacific Northwest rite of passage! Join STP in its 47th year and ride from one great bike city to another. Bicycling Magazine calls STP "one of the best cycling events in the nation" because this ride is a treat for all ages, abilities, and anyone up to the challenge.

Published On 5/12/2026

New Routes, Classic RACC Hospitality
Celebrate the 42nd Ride Around Clark County (RACC) on Saturday, July 25, 2026, starting and finishing at the historic Fort Vancouver in Vancouver, WA! This year’s theme, “See the Wonders of Clark County,” features five brand-new routes, each designed to showcase seven standout local sights. Choose the ride that fits your day:

Published On 5/12/2026

2026 marks the 47th annual Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour.
The Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour is a one day event with ride options of 23, 44, 68, 85, and 100 miles, on the scenic back roads of Linn County in Oregon's central Willamette Valley.

Published On 5/12/2026

San Juan Confidential
(the real story)

Blackberry bRamble August 30th 2026

Published On 5/12/2026

What is a the bRamble?
b/ˈrambəl/

A leisurely bicycle excursion for pleasure, known as a Blackberry bRamble when served with Mom’s Blackberry Pie and Prince Puckler’s Ice Cream.

Published On 5/12/2026

The Harvest Century is a ride with a mission. Proceeds raised benefit Community Vision to support their work with people who have disabilities.

Community Vision provides services, education, and advocacy to ensure that people with disabilities direct their own lives. They work with the community to foster inclusion, enhance accessibility, and achieve systems change.

Board Member Search

Published On 6/24/2026

Looking for Board Members for 2027

Board Recruitment (Ongoing)

Published On 5/17/2026

Ongoing search for Members that want to make a difference

Bike Bill Event a Success

Published On 6/13/2026

The 55th anniversary event for Oregon's historic "Bike Bill" was a resounding success. Held in Salem at the Oregon State Capitol State Park, the Thursday, June 11 gathering brought together cyclists, walkers, and rollers to celebrate the landmark 1971 legislation that was the first of its kind in the United States

Published On 4/30/2026

Join us to celebrate 55 years of Oregon’s “Bike Bill” on June 11, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at the Oregon State Capitol State Park in Salem

Safe Bike Routes and Advocacy

Published On 6/1/2023

Club president David Philbrick reports on a recent "Active Transportation Summit" in Portland.

National Bike Month

Published On 5/1/2026

May is National Bike Month

Ride of Silence 2026

Published On 4/14/2026

We Must Never Forget

Published On 5/19/2023

21 riders led by board member and Ride coordinator Tim Newman participated in the Annual Ride Of Silence on May 18th. The 8 mile ride commemorates riders killed or injured on the roads. The Ride of Silence advocates for bike safety and promotes sharing the road.

Published On 5/3/2026

Killed on July 10, 2025, while riding his bicycle here in Salem

In memory of Carlie Keever

Published On 4/7/2026

Carlie Keever, a long time SBC member passed away in March

In Memory of Donald W. Muellhaupt

Published On 3/3/2025

Long time club member Don W. Muellhaupt passed away at 85 yrs old after a long illness

In Memory of Joanne Heilinger

Published On 6/1/2021

A longtime Member and Volunteer

Published On 6/13/2026

I’m seeking volunteers to help plan a cross-country bike ride from Florida to California as part of a fundraiser and awareness campaign for prostate cancer. This effort is part of Earth and Ocean

Food Coordinator Perspective

Published On 5/3/2026

1st Time Food Coordinator Final Thoughts

Rest Stop Perspective

Published On 5/1/2026

Rest Stop Mania

Monster Cookie 2026 Looking Back

Published On 4/30/2026

Why Do We Even Do It

Monster Cookie Turns 50

Published On 3/24/2026

What the Monster Cookie Means to our Community
by Debbie Miller

Scotts Family and Monster Cookie

Published On 4/16/2026

Lewis Family and its History with Monster Cookie

Published On 4/16/2026

Sangster Family and Its Monster Cookie Story

Member Spotlight July-Roger Fouts

Published On 7/1/2026

Spokes asks a club member five cycling questions each month. This month's featured bike rider is Club Member Roger Fouts. Here is what he has to say:

Ted Burney June Member Spotlight

Published On 5/31/2026

Spokes asks a club member five cycling questions each month. This month's featured bike rider is Club Member Ted Burney. Here is what he has to say:

Published On 5/1/2026

Spokes asks a club member five cycling questions each month. This month's featured bike rider is Club Member Christine Speak. Here is what she has to say:

Published On 4/1/2026

Spokes asks a club member five cycling questions each month. This month's featured bike riding Family Club Members Nate, Brianna and Coraline. Here is what they all have to say:

Chris Smith March 2026 Member SpotLight

Published On 3/1/2026

Spokes asks a club member five cycling questions each month. This month's featured bike rider is Club Member Chris Smith. Here is what he has to say:

Published On 2/1/2026

Spokes asks a club member five cycling questions each month. This month's featured bike rider is Club Member Mike Fordyce. Here is what he has to say:

Published On 1/1/2026

Spokes asks a club member five cycling questions each month. This month's featured bike rider is Club Member and Current Board Member and Rides Committee Chair Terry Robbins. Here is what he has to say:

Published On 5/2/2026

3 Days Sept 9-12 2026
Sun Valley Idaho

Battered Saddle and P.E.D.A.L Award Winners

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Out of Area Rides for Club Credit 2026

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