Category Archives: 2012 West Coast Bike Trip

Day 7: Crescent City CA

Posted on September 8, 2012 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: We had our first rest day with no riding. It was time for chores – laundry and bike maintenance. We took a walk to the Battery Point Lighthouse, visited one art gallery in town and spend an hour … Continue reading →

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Day 6: Gold Beach Oregon to Crescent City CA

Posted on September 7, 2012 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: We have now successfully cycled the entire Oregon coast! We covered 400 miles in six days, and although we started and ended at sea level, we climbed almost 20,000 feet along the way. Today started immediately with a … Continue reading →

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Day 5: Bandon to Gold Beach

Posted on September 6, 2012 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: We started our day with breakfast at the Minute Cafe in Bandon. Our ride start time was a half hour later because of the shorter distance today and because it would be a little less foggy. The fog … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Florence to Bandon

Posted on September 5, 2012 by John Aylward

Today’s Highlights: We left Florence today in a cold fog, and the mist collected on our helmets and dripped off the edge in front of our faces. The cold is not too bad when you are riding uphill and generating … Continue reading →