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The event, nicknamed the “STP,” saw the most participants this year since before the COVID-19 in 2019, according to Paul Tolmé, Content Strategy & Media Relations Manager with STP

Its a Wrap, Iron Man 2026

Published On 8/1/2026

Iron Man Aide Station #2 Story and Photos
Article Wrap By Team Captain Juan Lopez

Ride Around Clark County (RACC)

Published On 8/1/2026

Members ride and Support Washington Bike Club

3 Day Sisters Club Event

Published On 6/28/2026

Photo Highlights of Members Riding in 3 Day Sisters Event

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

Current and Past Top Volunteers

Published On 8/8/2026

Year by Year Top Volunteers

Current and Past Winners Road Animal

Published On 8/8/2026

Goes those who road 2,500 or more miles and contributed to SBC events

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.

Off The Back August 2026

Published On 8/1/2026

It has been a busy summer, and we are just getting started.

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

Free Bike Corral at Salem Art Fair

Published On 7/15/2026

Entering its 3rd year of Free bike Storage at Sept Art Fair at Bush Park

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

How To Redeem Volunteer Coupons

Published On 7/13/2026

A Step by Step guide in Redeeming Volunteer Certificates

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

Published On 8/1/2026

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

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

Participating Partners

Good Works Salem Bicycle Club 2026

Ride Chair Notes

Members Share Photos and Stories of Events

Battered Saddle, P.E.D.A.L, Road Animals, Top Volunteers Award Winners

Out of Area Rides for Club Credit 2026

Off The Back

Board

Bike Advocacy

In Memory Of

Volunteering Pays

Event Rides

Member Spotlight

Outside the Area Events