Bike Tours Oregon Coast
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Tour Summary
Duration
6 Days / 5 NightsMeals
4 Dinners(Breakfast - Cont.)
Distance
369 milesElevation Gain
20,000 feet2012 Dates
Aug 5 - 102012 Price
$2,495.00Single Room
$350.00Rider Limit
15 Rider LimitBike Rental
$245.00Highlights
Cannon Beach3 Capes Scenic Drive
Devil's Churn
Flroence Sand Dunes
Bandon by the Sea
Coos Bay
Jedediah Redwoods
Lodging
Best Western TillamookAgate Beach Inn
Pier Point Inn
Sunset Lodge
Ireland's Rustic Lodges
Dining
Starfish GrillBridgewater Restaurant
Lord Bennett's
Start / Finish
Portland, ORAirport Shuttle
Portland, ORMarriott Hotel
Shuttle: 8:00AM Return: 8:00PM
Bicycle Tour of Oregon Coast
Sunday - Meet in Portland
We'll meet in Portland at the Marriott Springhill Suites Hotel on Sunday morning at 8:00am and start riding after a short shuttle to Astoria. If you are flying, plan on arriving on Saturday and staying overnight so you are ready to go Sunday morning. If you are driving, you may leave your car at your hotel, the airport, or in Eugene (details in Riders Guide).
Day 1 - Astoria to Tillamook
We ride from Astoria to Tillamook today. Along the way we pass through the wonderful seaside towns of Cannon Beach, where the famous Haystack Rock dominates the shore,
and Rockaway Beach with its long, sandy beaches. We end our ride in Tillamook near the famous Tillamook Cheese Factory.
63 miles / 3,764 ft. elevation gain
Day 2 - Tillamook to Newport
Today we start our ride by leaving the Pacific Coast Hiway and heading inland on the 3 Capes Scenic Byway. We ride through mossy forests along the Cape Kiwanda Scenic Route before descending to the seaside town of Ocean Rock. After passing through the town of Neskowin, which means “Place of Plenty Fish,” we leave the main road again to wind through the forest on Slab Creek Road, part of the official Oregon Coast Bike Route. Our destination is Newport and the Best Western Agate Beach Inn, which sits right on the beach. Walk along the shores at night as the tide ebbs and flows.
76 miles / 3,500 ft. elevation gain
Day 3 - Newport to Florence
Our highlight for today will be the ride up Cape Perception and the "Devil's Churn," a narrow inlet that spits ocean spray several hundred feet into the air. We ride along cliffs overlooking the ocean as we climb up to the famous Sea Lion Caves before our descent toward Florence. Don't forget to stop and view the rare "Pitcher Plants" bog just before riding into town.
49 miles / 2,852 ft. elevation gain
Day 4 - Florence to Bandon
As we leave Florence we'll ride by giant sand dunes for mile after mile. After stopping by the Umpqua Lighthouse, we'll carry on toward North Bend and Coos Bay. Our final destination is Bandon by the Beach, where our hotel, the Sunset Lodge, sits on a cliff overlooking a row of "haystack" rocks. A walk among them at night to the sound of the crashing waves is a surreal experience.
74 miles / 3,900 ft. elevation gain
Day 5 - Bandon to Gold Beach
Today we pass through numerous state parks including Cape Blanco, Battlerock and Humbug Mountain. Our destination is Gold Beach, where we stay on the beach (of course!) at Ireland's Rustic Lodges. Gold Beach is known for it's river inlet and jet boats that travel at high speeds up the river and through the woods. After riding all day you might have time. Dinner is on your own tonight, with a few great choices within walking distance.
55 miles / 2,500 ft. elevation gain
Day 6 - Gold Beach to Crescent City, CA
Today we ride by Arch Rock, Thunder Rock, Rainbow Rock and other shoreline viewpoints shaped by wind and water. Our goal is Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, a forest of giant redwoods and a fitting finale to our coast ride. After loading up the bikes and a change of clothes we shuttle from here back to Portland. You just rode the entire Oregon Coast Bike Route - Congratulations!
52 miles / 3,300 ft. elevation gain
