Monthly Archives: September 2012

Day 3: Lincoln City to Florence

Today’s Highlights: Chris bought us souvenirs last night – bike license plates that say “superbike” and “built 4 speed”.  Since he is the fast one, he attached built-4-speed to his bike and I attached the other.  It’s a good thing … Continue reading

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Day 2: Tillamook to Lincoln City

Today’s Highlights: It was another beautiful blue-sky day with chilly morning temps and a little fog to soften the morning light.  Our first eight miles were very pleasant on flat country roads past farms and along the Tillamook Bay, and … Continue reading

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Day 1: Astoria to Tillamook

Today’s Highlights: It’s a good thing that I like hills, because we enjoyed climbing four big ones today.  Our day started leisurely, since Chris and I are still waking up on Eastern Daylight Time and the ride did not start … Continue reading

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Day 0: Portland to Astoria

Today’s Highlights: Today we drove from Portland to Astoria, where our riding will start from.  It was a very scenic drive through the farmlands of the Willamette Valley and over the coastal range of pine covered mountains, and finally to … Continue reading

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