First leg of West Coast Ride 2010 (WCR 2010)

Under overcast skies and fairly good temperature (high 50's) the ride started( 1 mile South of Astoria). I was somewhat apprehensive and had to look carefully for "possible pit stops" on the road. The latter half of the ride was much prettier and was in the countryside and less traffic. Got to cannon beach and got our first sighting of the Sea Stacks with great views while riding along the ocean.

.Then went through my first Tunnel which was rather scary-hairy but exciting. Reached our first night destination -- Nehalem Campground --cold at night sleeping under the "stars" (clouds) without tent, but a great breakfast in the morning to warm us up.
Took off and rode through beautiful country -- thick forests, wildflowers,rivers (with bridges over them) and most of the way with little traffic. Got to our 2nd campsite (Cape Lookout State Park)
which was about the same as the previous night. The Oregon camps are very clean and the people are all very respectful and considerate of their neighbours.
The 3rd day was the longest ride so far and the most fascinating. Climbed 2 significant hills and got to the peak of the highest coastal mountain in Oregon with spectacular views of the ocean and coastline -- just fabulous riding . Got to Lincoln (where the traffic was horrendous so my faithful "Sagster" got me into the van to go through the city).Then rode into Depoe bay to spend 2 nights in order to take my first rest day after approximately 128 miles of the journey done.