the western expanse

Day 1
Wednesday June 23rd 2010
Departing Portland, OR
Major hills
Cherry Tree Farms
Camp
Flat tires ( Eric's, just into downtown and pfff, one down. )
My flat consisted of a nail puncturing my tube and rotating with a terrible noise as the nail continously hit my fender.
Camp was set up at Willamette Mission State Park
Racoon's and fear of cougars coming into the park
Distance – 57.06 miles
Time- 4.19.25 hrs

Day 2
Thursday June 24th 2010
After tearing down camp we headed out of the park (free camping, is alright with me)
Trails that weaved through fruit farms and flower farms
Headed for a town called Dallas, where we were to catch a trail into the mountains that would lead us into Newport.
The day was filled with many hills, a training of sorts, for what's to come.
After pushing some 60 miles and pulling into a small town called Wren, we discovered that we needed to push another 10 miles to a town called Burnt Wood to set up camp. Tired and exhausted, we pushed on.
Set up camp and had a feast of feasts with our new friend (Scott). He invited us over to partake in some cheddar brawts and beers. We decided it would be nice to lighten our loads and cook some of our own food, so it ended up being a great meal.
The night ran long, after being invited in to Scot's RV to watch a Talking Heads concert VHS. (UNREAL)
Eyelids heavy, must go to bed...
Distance- 71.10 miles
Time- 5.21.41 hrs

Day 3
Friday June 25th 2010
Biked from Burnt to Newport
Amazing rain forest like terrain.
Adam was pushed off the road by some crazy semi driver's gust of air. (luckily no one was hurt)
Made it into Newport where we discovered a bike shop that hails to touring cyclists. (the shop is fully equipped with a shower and lounge area)
Stopped into Rougue Brewery for a tour and some fresh beer.
Camp set up at South Beach
Distance – 35.86 Miles
Time- 2.36.38 hrs

Day 4
Saturday, June 26th 2010
Biked from South Beach (Newport)- Umqua Lighthouse Park
Hills galore
Biker camp with Graham, and Drew
Biked 79.84 Miles
Distance- 79.84 miles
Time- 5.24.43 hrs

Day5
Sunday, June 27th 2010
Biked from Umqua Lighthouse to Bullards Beach, near Bandon.
After setting up camp, the crew headed into town for some food.
Great little fishing town, with amazing sea food. I had a fish taco to kill for.
Continued on with Graeme and Drew
Distance- 52.58 miles
Time- 3.39.07 hrs

Day 6
Monday, June 28th 2010
Great breakfast
Biked to Humbug Mountain state park
A few stops along the way to meet up with a crew of punkers from Portland to hit a local watering hole
(Angela's crew)
Major dinner
Distance-39.41 miles
Time- 2.35.01 hrs

Day 7
Tuesday, June 29th 2010
Headed South down the 101 from Humbug Mountain to Harris Beach.
We are aroud 7 miles from the California border now, and ready to push into the Redwoods.
The day was filled with many up hills and downs. I reached a top speed of 46 miles per hour, fully loaded. (unreal)
We set up camp early and will be heading into town to run some errands.