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A few pictures. Off the grid for a few days. Unseasonably wet and cold!!! Damn. 30 mile climb day 1. 25 mile climb day up McKenzie Pass day 2 and 20 mile climb today.
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My dream is to cycle the Oregon Coast , starting North and heading South of course. I met a couple here in Ventura that did it shortly after retiring and only got rained on once! I am not sure how they pulled it off because it seems it is always raining on the Oregon Coast. They had a fantastic time though and just made me want to put it on the top of my to do list. I am contemplating retiring up one of the river valleys maybe a couple of miles somewhere around Coos Bay in a few years. Joe joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress
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Omigosh. I've done CO several times, and although I'm sure I was on a different route, I cycled over many of the same places. I remember going through Rainbow and over MacKenzie Pass. It was raining when I went through as well ... we were descending down that twisty road you have there and it was flippin scary with all the wet leaves.
Awesome ride, though. I hope you're heading to the other side of the Cascades for some dry weather.
Awesome ride, though. I hope you're heading to the other side of the Cascades for some dry weather.
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Nice pics. Thanks for including us.
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Thanks for sharing.
I'll be in Oregon next weekend, but will be by Idaho border since I will be visiting there also. I'll be spending 10 between the Washington tri-city area and Boise.
I'll be in Oregon next weekend, but will be by Idaho border since I will be visiting there also. I'll be spending 10 between the Washington tri-city area and Boise.
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My dream is to cycle the Oregon Coast , starting North and heading South of course. I met a couple here in Ventura that did it shortly after retiring and only got rained on once! I am not sure how they pulled it off because it seems it is always raining on the Oregon Coast. They had a fantastic time though and just made me want to put it on the top of my to do list. I am contemplating retiring up one of the river valleys maybe a couple of miles somewhere around Coos Bay in a few years. Joe joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress
Just be aware of some of the key differences between OR and CA. For instance, OR is truly a buyer beware real estate state where anything goes. The legislature just rescinded a longstanding law that prevented building important facilities in the tsunami inundation zone, so be aware of what you'll have available to you when the Cascadia fault decides it's time (apparently we're a bit overdue for an 8-9 quake). None of our roads or bridges are built to withstand the expected shake down because they predate any knowledge of the fault.
Also, there's a gas pipeline that is looking more and more likely to get built. That will mean a gas export facility in Coos Bay. Do check the proposed routes for the pipeline, unless you're into having one run across your back yard.
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Do you know what you're getting into if you move to the Coos County area? It's kind of our own version of "Deliverance". There's some nice folks there, but it operates under its own rules. If you've checked it out and find it's to your liking, I hope you enjoy the heck out of it, different strokes and all.
Just be aware of some of the key differences between OR and CA. For instance, OR is truly a buyer beware real estate state where anything goes. The legislature just rescinded a longstanding law that prevented building important facilities in the tsunami inundation zone, so be aware of what you'll have available to you when the Cascadia fault decides it's time (apparently we're a bit overdue for an 8-9 quake). None of our roads or bridges are built to withstand the expected shake down because they predate any knowledge of the fault.
Also, there's a gas pipeline that is looking more and more likely to get built. That will mean a gas export facility in Coos Bay. Do check the proposed routes for the pipeline, unless you're into having one run across your back yard.
Just be aware of some of the key differences between OR and CA. For instance, OR is truly a buyer beware real estate state where anything goes. The legislature just rescinded a longstanding law that prevented building important facilities in the tsunami inundation zone, so be aware of what you'll have available to you when the Cascadia fault decides it's time (apparently we're a bit overdue for an 8-9 quake). None of our roads or bridges are built to withstand the expected shake down because they predate any knowledge of the fault.
Also, there's a gas pipeline that is looking more and more likely to get built. That will mean a gas export facility in Coos Bay. Do check the proposed routes for the pipeline, unless you're into having one run across your back yard.
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