Bandon was a terrific place where we had an incredible dinner at Roses'Bistro with a great bottle of Rosso di Montalcino. Left Bandon in the morning light fog, on a scenic beach route, which was mind-blowing, passing the ocean rocks and a rock formation called "Face-rock".Then went along the ocean --once again with spectacular views from sea-level to hundreds of feet up.This bicycle ride is made in heaven!!
Next we took a side trip to the Cape Blanco Lighthouse (First mistake!!) The headwind was at about 25 miles per hour, the temperature was around 43 degrees and the lighthouse was truly BLANCO (we could see it every few seconds through the fog)!!
I then rode back across the causeway with a crosswind which made me ride at a 30 degree angle!! Scary++!!
Got back to the highway and went across the bay on a barge that we rented and then finally got to Gold Beach.
Taking off from Gold Beach involved a 3 mile climb (750 feet)which was very pleasant
as the morning was brisk(50 degrees) and FOGGY (great riding weather!). The only problem being that the fog prevented the outstanding scenery from being seen although the fog was quite fascinating as you can imagine.
We went over good roads with great bike shoulders and rolling (steep) hills and finally got to the California border, where the great bike shoulders "vanished".
However we looped off rte 101 onto a wonderful country road with great views of the farms, wild flowers and the ocean in the background. The faithful sagster stopped me riding to make a water replenishing and sun-tan lotion application stop as the sun finally came out!!. Had a beer stop in Fort dick and made our reservation in a 5 Star Cabin in Crescent City
Wow - great ride and amazing pictures, especially the lighthouse! The best picture though is of The Boss holding up the water and suntan lotion. We all need great bosses like that if we are to succeed on great journeys! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat going and high praise to you both for the
ReplyDeletewonderful example you are setting.
Photos are outstanding. Am trying to find some
"Biltong" to go with the fried tomatoes.
Stay well.
Bea and Charles
Crosswinds? Riding at 30 degree angle? Please do remember to Go Gashle!! The photos and descriptions are incredible. What a journey. And you're in California already!! Bravo and love to you both.
ReplyDeleteA 5 Star Cabin in Crescent City.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering- is there such a thing in Crescent City?
Love the pictures, especially the old barge and cabin. Gold Beach looks beautiful even in the fog.
Ride safe (er) now you are back in California.
Love to you both,
Aggie
I loved the foggy lighthouse. Is the 5 star cabin for sale?
ReplyDeleteJoe,happy birthday tomorrow.
Happy trails
Love
Maureenchick
AS YOU SAIL ALONG THE COAST,
ReplyDeleteENJOY THE SIGHTS YOU SEE.
ROCKS AND FOAM, TREES AND DUNES,
VIEWS OF THE CRASHING SEA.
Keep it up G&G!!! :D
ReplyDeleteHello you intrepid souls. While the rest of the world watches reruns of Rambo and Oprah Winfrey, you are breathing deeply and defying limits. The prose is crisp, the photos are grand, and the smiles are broad. I think you are onto something. Did you say beer and suntan lotion??!!! I am sorry to see that you have arrived in California and discovered that you left all of that left wing socialist bike trail nonsense north of the border. Next thing you'll want the broken beer bottles at the road margin swept up by the taxpayers.
ReplyDeleteRide safely Joe and pay attention to your trainer. She is a saint in my book.
Cheers you two. Keep up the good work.
Rory and Carol
GANBARE!!!
ReplyDeleteDarling Boetie Joe,
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderfully joyous 75th birthday. May you stay as healthy and strong and full of fun as you are now - and cycle well into your 90's.
With a hug en baie soene and blessings from above.
Liefde van almal hier
Ousus
You are an inspiration. The pictures are beautiful. Enjoy the ride and may the wind be at your back – Christy & Steve
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