The Salem Bicycle Club was formed in 1969 for the purpose of promoting recreational bicycle tours in the local area. Over the years, bicycle advocacy for improved biking conditions has been a priority as well. Since formation of the Salem Bicycle Club, it has grown to more than 400 members. The club supports the advocacy work of the League of American Bicyclists and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

The club schedules weekly rides each weekend throughout the year. During the summer, the club also schedules week day evening rides and overnight rides. Ride distances range from 15 to 135 miles. Many routes are specially designed for novices. Non-members are welcome on club rides. All rides have assigned ride coordinators. Each ride participant must sign a release and waiver of liability before the ride and must wear a helmet meeting CPSC requirements.

The club annually sponsors two event rides which are widely publicized and draw cyclists from throughout the Northwest. These rides are the Monster Cookie Ride on the last Sunday in April and the Peach of a Century normally held on the last Sunday in September, but scheduled for September 23 in 2012.

The club's newsletter, Spokes, is published 10 times each year. The newsletter provides members with the monthly rides list and includes other information and articles of interest to local bicyclists. Recent articles from the newsletter and information on how to submit articles for publication or on how to obtain permission to reprint articles which have appeared in the newsletter are available on-line.

Monthly club meetings include programs on bicycle maintenance and repair, bicycle touring, health and exercise, riding law, and safety. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month except December and January and start with a social half-hour at 6:30 p.m.

Larry Miles is club president. David Philbrick is membership coordinator. The Salem Bicycle Club's snail-mail address is P.O. Box 2224, Salem, OR 97308. Annual membership dues are $15 for individuals and $20 for families. To join the club, complete and mail the membership application form.

 Ride of Silence
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Join the Salem Bicycle Club and other members of the community in the Ride of Silence to honor cyclists killed or injured, raise awareness of cyclists on roadways, and ask motorists and cyclists to share the road. Meet at 6:15 pm in the state's Red Parking Lot (between Center and Marion Streets on Capitol Street) to be a part of this 10th annual world-wide event.

Northwest Tandem Rally
Friday, June 29 to
Monday, July 2, 2012

The 27th Annual Northwest Tandem Rally is coming to Salem. Enjoy the Wonders of the Willamette Valley with tandem families and friends from the Northwest, across the US, and beyond. Get more information and register at 2012 Northwest Tandem Rally.