Pacific Coast Bicycle Tour 2008
Back in 2006, I referred to my cross-country cycling tour as a once in a lifetime experience. When I finished, although I had a good time, I felt like I could cross long distance tour off my list and move on to other, more motorized vacations. To be honest, I didn’t even want to ride my bike for at least two months after I returned. Well surprise, surprise, my attitude has again shifted back to the notion that a fully loaded, self supported tour would be fun. ( <– remind me I said that when I get discouraged… probably somewhere around Cape Perpetua)
I couldn’t go coast to coast like last time, I’m not that crazy. So I decided that this time around, I should travel to and along one coastline. Since it is the closest, I chose the Pacific. I did learn a few things on my last trip and as a result, this one will be a little bit different. For one, I will be following someone else’s route, not my own. To be fair, how could I get lost this time, I figure head west and then make a left at the ocean, right? ( <– remind me I said that when I get lost… probably somewhere around Los Angeles)
The other major change from last time is that I’ll be riding less miles each day. During the last trip, Chris and I averaged 80 to 100 miles each day. I learned my lesson and won’t be so aggressive, instead I’ll average around 50 miles each day. Much easier, and it will leave me time in the afternoons to slow down and enjoy the scenery a little bit longer.
Lastly, I will be touring solo this time. Chris won’t be riding with me, so you’ll only have my insights into each day’s ride. And I will be making an effort to post updates here regularly, including photos and short videos. I encourage you all to check back regularly to chart my progress, I’ll try to keep it lively. That may become more difficult as each day passes. It could seriously become repetitive real fast, how many superlatives can I come up with to describe the Pacific, the coastline, and the sunsets before I get bored with the scenery? ( <– remind me I said that when I pull out the thesaurus… probably somewhere around Big Sur)
Anyway, I will be riding from my apartment in Seattle to Border Field State Park in San Diego. I expect to arrive sometime on September 10th or roughly 32 days.
Below is my planned itinerary, follow the links to see my posts about each days ride.
done
Pacific Coast 2008
Seattle, WA to Sequim Bay State Park
60.9 Miles
Sequim Bay SP to Fairholm Campground
56.6 Miles
Fairholm Campground to South Beach Campground
71.9 Miles
South Beach CG to Aberdeen, WA
72.4 Miles
86.0 Miles
63.0 Miles
Bay City, OR to Lincoln City, OR
51.0 Miles
Lincoln City, OR to Newport, OR
27.0 Miles
75.7 Miles
49.9 Miles
27 Miles
Port Orford, OR to Crescent City, CA
82.5 Miles
Crescent City, CA to Eureka, CA
78.1 Miles
30.8 Miles
Fortuna, CA to Garberville, CA
52.9 Miles
Garberville, CA to Laytonville, CA
48.9 Miles
76.4 Miles
Petaluma, CA to Half Moon Bay, CA
79.1 Miles
Half Moon Bay, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
59.8 Miles
75.8 Miles
71.9 Miles
51.8 Miles
Oceano, CA to El Capitan Beach SP
78.8 Miles
El Capitan Beach SP, CA to Carpenteria, CA
39.0 Miles
Capenteria, CA to Leo Carrillo Beach SP
50.9 Miles
Huntington Beach, CA to San Diego, CA
97.1 Miles
San Diego, CA to Border Field State Park
21.2 Miles
End!!!
Go Maury GO!!!!
You will have a blast. If you can camp/visit at Cape Blanco, it is beautiful. It is the most western point in Oregon.
Be safe and have fun!
By: Johanna on August 10, 2008
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What an awesome time to go. You are awesome to begin another adventure. I am heading to CA in a 1.5 weeks – think I will travel in a direction that who know I may get to see you “on the road”.
Indeed “Go Maury GO!!!”
By: Margaret on August 10, 2008
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Happy Birthday, Maury !!! Have a blast !!
By: Susan Adolfi on August 11, 2008
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We’re looking forward to “tracking” you on your adventure!
Happy Birthday!
By: Kari McGie on August 11, 2008
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We enjoyed your treats on your birthday! Unfortunately we are the ones who will gain the weight, too. Have a really special trip and I am enjoying your blog alot so carry on!
By: Teryl Payne on August 12, 2008
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I love the yellow back tire, that was hillarious for me!
By: Chris on August 28, 2008
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