The Ride Plan
Riders and Participants….you know who you are!
I am working to get the plan locked down so all you adventurers need to do is show up and have fun!
Details…Details
Below you will find the daily ride plans including maps for each day, daily mileage, total accumulated mileage and lodging details. We have houses booked for each night to accommodate riders, family and supporters.
Each days ride plan will include ride rest stops and snack/lunch breaks (TBD – I will drive the route this Spring to check the route and select rest stop locations).
I am working on the meal plan for each day. Most likely will select a local restaurant each day to deliver dinner for our entire group. More time for hanging out, less time spent cooking and cleaning up. We can shop for drinks, breakfast/lunch supplies at local shops along the way (Let me know if you have special meal requests/requirements).
I have provided links to local hotels for anyone wanting to book a hotel. There are also links for sightseeing and things to do at each stop along our route….lots of links, so click around to learn more.
Getting to the Florence, Oregon
Florence is approx. 60 miles east of Eugene. If you are flying – you will most likely fly into Portland (PDX) International Airport or Eugene (EUG). Please let me know flight schedules and number of people. I will do my best to make arrangements to get rides to Florence. If you are driving…head directly to Driftwood Shores Resort.
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Saturday Sept. 15
Day O – Driftwood Shores Resort – Florence, Oregon – Launch Party
We will have a 60/600 Launch Party the afternoon/evening of Saturday Sept. 15 with food, drinks and live music.
We will wrap up the evening with a bon fire on the beach with S’mores! A fun gathering of friends and family setting a festive mood for the 6 days of riding ahead.
I have booked rooms for the night of Sept. 15. Every room has an ocean front view.
Riders, family and friends should plan to stay Saturday night at Driftwood Shores so everyone is together and ready to roll Sunday morning.
Rooms booked for everyone participating. All you need to do is show up!
If you plan to spend some time in Florence before the ride starts….
“Things to do in Florence, Oregon”
Day 1 – Driftwood Shores Resort to Port Orford, Or.
Sunday Sept. 16th
Day 1 mileage: 107 miles – Total Elevation: 5,722
We start our adventure at The Driftwood Shores Resort just North of Florence, Oregon. We will ride over the Siuslaw River Bridge on our way down the beautiful Oregon Coast. We will ride past the Oregon Dunes, through several beach towns and over the Coos Bay bridge before ending the days ride in Port Orford.
Lodging:
Lighthouse – Great Ocean Views – Sunset Place
10 Guests – Three bedrooms – 7 Beds – 2 Baths
Lighthouse perched on the cliffs of Cape Blanco. Located on 2.5 acres this private property is the farthest westerly point of the contiguous United States. You are literally at the edge of the continent where the surf meets the sand. View the ocean and it’s incredible sunsets while soaking in the hot tub or in the comfort of the home.
Day 1 – Menu
Coming Soon
Hotels in and around Port Orford
Things to see and do around Port Orford
Day 2 – Port Orford to Crescent City
Monday Sept. 17th
Day 2 mileage: 83 miles – Total Elevation: 4,850
Mileage Total: 190.1
We continue our ride south along the amazing Oregon Coast. This day the ride is shorter than the full Century ride of Day 1. Before the day is done, we will leave Oregon and enter California stopping for a seaside rest in Crescent City.
Lodging:
Surfer’s Cove – 500 Pebble Beach Dr.
Four Bedrooms – 5 Beds – 3 Baths
MULTIPLE ocean front views. Watch surfers, migrating whales spouting, ocean kayakers and boats sailing by as you relax on your front porch. This upscale home is located near stairs that lead you to miles of sandy ocean beaches. You can walk along the beach collecting agates, fly a kite or just relax while listening to the waves crash on the beach, a place to build your memories.
Day 2 – Menu
Coming Soon
Hotels in and around Crescent City
Things to see and do around Crescent City
Day 3 – Crescent City to Eureka
Tuesday Sept 18th
Day 3 mileage: 88.1 miles – Total Elevation: 5,393
Total Mileage: 278.2
Day 3 takes us down the Del Norte Coast, over the Klamath River and through Redwood National and State Parks before we get back to the coast line finishing our day in the town of Eureka.
This is another short day….but don’t get too relaxed….Day 4 is a long one…so have fun and be ready for the long ride on Wednesday.
Lodging:
Comfy Eureka House – 2265 Chester Street
Three Bedrooms – 5 Beds – 2 Baths
This house is centrally located & close to shops, yet quiet and rural. Did you know Eureka has an old-growth redwood forest in the middle of town? You’ll be able to stroll to Sequoia Park & Flower Gardens in less than a minute from your front door.
This house will be reserved for the riders as it is further South than the house in Arcata. The next day is quite a long ride.
Day 3 – Menu
Coming Soon
Hotels in and around Eureka
Things to see and do around Eureka
Day 4 – Eureka to McKerricher Park (Ft. Bragg)
Wednesday Sept 19th
Day 4 mileage: 137.8 miles – Total Elevation: 9,484
Total Mileage: 416
This is a BIG Day…longest mileage and most elevation with some sharp rollers leading to a 1,100 ft. climb over five miles starting at mile 98.
But on the bright side it should be one of the most beautiful rides through the Avenue of the Giants Redwood forest with miles and miles of off highway track.
After the big hill we wind our way back to the coast to the Shoreline Highway riding through the village of Westport and ending our day at the beach in McKerricher State Park.
Another bit of good news is we have big comfortable beach houses to rest our weary bodies at the end of the day.
Lodging:
Sea Dream – Beach House – Ward Ave., Ft. Bragg
Three Bedrooms – 3.5 Baths
Oceanfront with easy beach access. Sea Dream has large front and back decks for relaxing as well as a grassy area for kids (or adults) to play. It’s fully furnished and offers a great atmosphere including a large entry way, large screen SMART TV’s, new appliances, seating at two dining tables-great for large groups, lot’s of skylights and very comfortable furniture with a fireplace in the living room. All bedrooms are large and comfortable. The hot tub room is enclosed from weather or you can open the patio door to enjoy the sea breeze.
Day 4 – Menu
Coming Soon
Hotels in and around Ft. Bragg
Things to do in and around Ft. Bragg
Day 5 – McKerricher Park to Monte Rio
Thursday Sept 20th
Day 5 mileage: 109.8 miles – Total Elevation: 7,603
Total Mileage: 525.8
The day is full of many rolling hills but no huge climbs like the day before. We are riding a bit more than 100 miles today because it was hard to find houses…and trying to keep the final day an easier, shorter ride…so we can coast into San Francisco looking fresh and happy.
Day 5 hugs the California Coastline on Hwy 1 called the Shoreline Highway. Watch for the beautiful lighthouse at Manchester (mile 50) and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We finish at the Russian River….9 miles up stream from the coast highway. Russian River is a famous wine growing region.
Lodging:
River Front Wonder – 20390 River Blvd., Monte Rio
Lots of room in this big house – Four Bedrooms – 10 Beds – 3 Baths
Beautiful house on the amazing Russian River with a huge river view deck.
Very private & unique, no houses across the river. 4 bedrooms + bonus rooms with sleeper sofas. Cozy, warm, living room with fireplace, 3 HDTVs and sound system. House includes 3 Kayaks & 1 canoe, Outdoor Grill & Fire pit – Private access to river
Day 5 – Menu
Coming Soon
Hotels near Monte Rio
Things to see and do in Monte Rio
Day 6 – Monte Rio to San Francisco
Friday Sept 21st
Day 6 Mileage: 91.3 miles – Total Elevation: 6,071
Total Mileage: 617.1
The last stretch! We ride down the Sonoma Coast, past Bodega Bay and along Tomales Bay heading towards the Golden Gate Bridge and our finish in the Sunset Beach area of San Francisco. It will be fantastic to finish and complete this Bucket List Bike Ride Adventure.
Lodging: Sept. 21 and Sept. 22
Lakeshore Apartment
2 bedrooms – 4 beds – 2 baths
Located in prime area across from Lake Merced. Free Parking.
San Francisco Hotels
Day 7 – 60-600 Finish Party!!
Saturday Sept 22nd
Party for riders, friends and family
Location: Beach Chalet
1000 Great Highway
Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA
415-386-8439
Time: 1:30pm to 5 pm
Hosted Food, Open Bar and Fun!
Party will be on the South Lawn
– all friends and family welcome!