The day started late, and we had a ton of miles ahead of us. The most important thing I learned was that Google Maps and predicted elevation will lead you astray. They must average the elevation, because Google Maps had been messing up the estimated elevation the entire trip. Today it wasn’t even remotely close …
Day 13: Newport to Winchester Bay (Oregon RV Park)
Bigfoot in the distanceCoastal Views I left Dani and Vinnie early and caught up with Ruth and Rob after grabbing a coffee. I was solo most of the day, but the views were spectacular. There were some big climbs with no shoulder, but I was able to stop in small, scenic towns to relieve the …
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Day 12: Pacific City to Newport (Thousand Trails)
Lunch ViewSand PatternsCycling the coast There were another couple of big climbs from Pacific City to Newport, mostly passing through dunes and lookout points. We stopped to pick blackberries on the side of the road- our healthy snack. I kept chaffing and rubbing Vaseline all over my body—we had to constantly stop to do that …
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Day 11: Cannon Beach to Pacific City
No filterCyclists!Friends & Views Today I left Cannon Beach alone, but quickly caught up with Michael, Ruth, and Rob for a delicious lunch at Oyster Shack (the fried oysters did not disappoint). After, we headed to the Tillamook cheese factory. “What is Tillamook cheese?”, you may ask. Tillamook cheese is the brand that monopolizes every …
Days 9&10: A break in Cannon Beach!
We decided to stay at Wright’s for Camping in a hiker/biker spot at Cannon Beach to wait out the bad weather. I met Danni and Vinnie (Instagram @pairedexperiences)- a recently married couple on their journey to wine country. After being furloughed from their professional jobs in food service and entertainment, they decided to bike the …
Day 8: Artic RV Park to Astoria
Arriving in Astoria! I LOVED THIS DAY. We passed through so many lovely small coastal towns and even had access to a paved bike path for part of the way. The view changes from forest to estuary/ocean with the rolling hills, and the shoulder is wide with controlled traffic so you can actually enjoy the …
Day 7: Lake Quinault to Artic RV Park
Today was especially brutal for the heat, hills, and sore legs. The view wasn’t spectacular but rather foggy with lots of traffic and logging trucks. I was constantly cold, then extremely hot, then cold. I got a coffee to warm my hands up once we made it out of the forest and into a town. …
Day 6: Forks to Lake Quinault
Olympic National Park We slept in and finally left around 9 am. Apart from a brief jaunt through Olympic National Park, the day’s ride was mostly down the rural 101 through depressed logging areas and towns. We passed through a bunch of First Nations reservations, and it was eye opening to see the dilapidated infrastructure …
Day 5: Sequim to Forks (Surprise Century Ride Day)
The Olympic Discovery Trail to Forks We woke up well rested in Beth Ann's A-frame camper around 6 a.m. and headed out on the Olympic Discovery Trail (which passes through her backyard!). I struggled to keep my tent from falling off of my rear rack, and began to regret bungee cording everything on instead of …
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Day 3 & 4: Sequim and Agnew
I started out day 3 in downtown Sequim at the Rainshadow Cafe for a delicious cold chai. I sat with a couple from the area, and we had a long chat about my journey and their lives. The husband used to be a merchant and sailed frequently with his company until he was kidnapped and …
That girl on a bike 