The day got off to a disappointing start as at breakfast we found out Tim had had a bad night and was a feverish. He decided not to ride, take the pills and sleep out the afternoon - the right decision because it was a long day with restricted views due to heavy mist.
We departed just before 8.00am aware that the ride was at least 150km distance. About 25kms into the ride we took a 16km detour to Cape Arago – well worth it just to hear and see the seals and sea lions honking. The views were a bit restricted due to sea fog which persisted for most of the day. On the way out of Cape Arago State Park we were treated to a procession of vintage American cars who were participating in a car rally through Oregon State – 45 cars in all and I think we saw them all.
On the way to Bandon we cycled the Seven Devils Road. We soon found out that each Devil was a steep hill. Maurice was counting carefully, but gave up after the ten of them. After cycling for 60kms we stopped at Bandon for coffee and blueberry pancakes – jummy! After Bandon we had an uninteresting 45kms cycle along US101. It was great to meet up again with Vince (trailor man) who is doing the same route as us. We stopped for lunch at Port Orford, a small fishing port – Clam Chowders all round – lovely!
The remaining 45kms was head down on US101 as the weather (fog) had closed in and visibility was poor. Unfortunately, we missed some great scenic views of the coastline, but we can’t complain – our weather has been great so far.
Once we had decided that site-seeing was over for the day we finished in great style cycling quickly to the hotel – even Bradley would not have stayed with our pace. We end the ride at Gold Beach having completed 150kms+ for the day.
Additions: We have named Chris’s Garmin ‘Bridget’. She has a mind of her own, she is contrary, changes her mind frequently and for spells refuses to cooperate. However, she has her uses and we love her dearly.
No Twit of the day award – boring behaviour by most – Tom on the edge as ever! |
| Fishing boats coming in at Charlston |
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| Seals and Sea Lions at Cape Orago – lot's of honking going on here! |
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| Cape Orago Head – best view we got ! |
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| Don’t leave me behind |
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Meet Rodger the Oregon Car rally steward and one of the competing American cars
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| There's been some wind in the peleton but these were pretty strong! |
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| Griffs on the dock for lunch at Port Orford |
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| dinosaurs near Humbug Mountain state park |
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| Spooky sea view picture at Port Orford with the mist |
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First barking dogs to contend with, now dinosaurs
leering at us at the roadside!
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| Meet Bridget the Garmin who controls our daily stats |
Those are some amazing Stats!! Hope Tim is feeling better x
ReplyDeleteBeen following your journey and can't help being impressed by your excellent reports and photograhs Chris. Good luck with the rest of the adventure, Geoff & Sue.
ReplyDeleteThanks Geoff and Sue, so enjoying the adventure.Nice to hear from you. Gald your enjoying the blog.
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