A short but challenging ride up and over the Seven Devils would be the last days of cycling for James and I on this adventure, but the remix theme gave us new things to try… a new brewery, time in a great town I usually skip, and one more new-to-us campground to rate!
Oregon Coast Remix - Part 5
- Morning Update from Bastendorf Beach County Campground
- Tim shares challenges with condensation and a disrupted night’s sleep.
- Discussion on the overall rating of the campsite and amenities.
- Plans for the day’s ride: Seven Devils Road to Bandon and finally to Bullards Beach State Park.
- On the Road to the Seven Devils
- Decision to skip Sunset Bay and head straight to Seven Devils Road.
- Overview of the route and expected challenges.
- Reflections on the unique aspects of each trip and the enjoyment of new experiences.
- Riding the Seven Devils
- Tim describes the physical challenges of the ride, including dealing with humidity and climbs.
- Frequent breaks and efforts to maintain hydration and energy levels.
- Arrival in Bandon
- Arrival at Bandon Brewing Company for a well-deserved meal and beers.
- Reflections on the ride, weather conditions, and experiences in Bandon.
- Rating Bandon Brewing Company: 7.5/10
- Final Stretch to Bullards Beach State Park
- The ride back to camp, facing headwinds and fatigue.
- Comparison of Bullards Beach State Park to other campsites visited.
- Rating Bullards Beach State Park: 8/10
- Observations on the absence of other touring cyclists during this trip.
- Evening Reflections and Future Plans
- Enjoying the final night of camping and discussing future adventures.
- James plans to update his Adventure Cycling Association maps.
- Teaser for upcoming adventure plans involving the ACA.
- Miles biked 26.5
- Devils 7
- Beers 2
- Cyclists in camp 0
- Hikers in camp 1
- Flats 0
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated weekly
- Published22 August 2024 at 11:00 UTC
- Length25 min
- Episode374
- RatingClean