Reach the Redwoods - Newport to Jedediah Smith SP
10 years ago I bought the Soma Saga and rode the north coast. Now I’m finishing the ride. Had really good weather and several days of strong tailwinds. I was happy to see my body was still up to a multi-day tour with some long days and plenty of hills. As always the Oregon Coast was spectacular.
| Route | Notes |
|---|---|
| South Beach via bus 5 miles Soma Saga |
Cold and foggy on the coast. |
| South Beach to Honeyman SP 53 miles Soma Saga |
Woke up to bright clear skies. North wind just blew me down the coast. Once I passed Cape Perpetua I was the farthest south I’ve been on a bike on the coast. Gorgeous sunny day. |
| Honeyman to Tugman SP 34 miles Soma Saga |
Another gorgeous day on the Oregon Coast, except for the smoke coming down the Umpqua from the Cedar Creek fire. |
| Tugman to Bullards Beach 43 miles Soma Saga |
Another gorgeous day. Hard ride off of 101 |
| Bullards Beach to Humbug Mountain 41 miles Soma Saga |
Finally got back to the ocean. Bandon was a let down, but Beach Loop drive was lovely. Port Orford feels like a hippie town. Lunch at Crazy Norwegian. Quite hot today and warm well into the evening. |
| Humbug to Harris Beach 51 miles Soma Saga |
Fog, hills, and headwinds |
| Harris Beach to Jedediah Smith SP 30 miles Soma Saga |
That’s it. I reached the redwoods. I get a ride home tomorrow. |
