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2/8/09: Tour is SOLD OUT!
Saturday, September 12
We meet the first night in Forest Grove at the Best Western University Inn and get route details and perhaps get to know each other over dinner.
Sunday, September 13 (Day 1) - 68 miles, approximately 4500’ elevation
Today begins on back roads, heading west and up over the coast range, joining the scenic 3 Capes route in Tillamook. We continue down the coast and spend our first night looking out on the beach in Netarts
Monday, September 14 (Day 2) - 72 miles, 4500’elevation gain
Monday continues along the 3 Capes route, passing through Pacific City and continues along the coast, often on scenic back roads and travels through Lincoln City and Depoe Bay ending in Newport.
Tuesday September 15 (Day 3) - 53 miles, 1900’ elevation gain
Continue following the coast highway. Be sure to stop frequently to enjoy the incredible scenery as you pass through Waldport and Yachats. You will find the highway traffic light on your way to Florence where you will spend your rest day.
Wednesday, September 16 (Day 4) - Rest Day
The day is your own. Florence is home to the Oregon Dunes. Shop, rent an ATV, join a dune buggy tour, walk on the beach or in the dunes, perhaps a picnic at Cleowax Lake in Honeyman Park.
Thursday September 17 (Day 5) - 95 miles, approximately 4000’ elevation gain
Today we leave the sound of surf and look for new scenery as we head east along little traveled Hwy 36. It is our longest day, passing through the villages of Swiss Home and Low Pass as we head towards the outskirts of Corvallis, our stop for the evening.
Friday September 18 (Day 6) - 66 miles, 2900’ elevation gain
Today follows flat and rolling back roads, many familiar to Oregon Randonneurs as we make our way toward McMinneville in the heart of Oregon wine country.
Saturday September 19 (Day 7) - 30 miles, 1000’ elevation gain
Today is short, arriving back in Forest Grove early enough for a leisurely drive back home.
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