Category Archives: Biking

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Day 4: Florence to Bandon

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

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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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