Highlights

• 316.9 mile bike ride from picturesque Cannon Beach on the northern coast to Gold Beach in southern Oregon’s “banana belt.”
• Beautiful views of coastal cliffs and rock formation, and sandy beaches
• Whale watching, sea lion caves, and bird watching
• Enchanting coastal towns
• Spectacular coastal sunsets
• Sight-seeing, shopping, fine dining.

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Itinerary

Travel Day
Portland Airport
If you are traveling from out of town, we’ll pick you up at the Portland International Airport (PDX) and take you to your hotel . For Portland area residents transportation is available day of the event.

DAY 1
Cannon Beach – Lincoln City (75.3 miles)
Depart from Cannon Beach at 9:00am. We’ll make several stops along the way to rest, re-fuel, and savor the scenery, including sandy beaches, cliffs, and an up-close view of the famous Haystack Rock.

Tillamook Cheese Factory: Watch cheese being made and taste special reserve cheeses, ice cream, and yogurt. This is a great place to pick up gifts for family and friends. Learn More

Lighthouses: We’ll stretch our leg and check out the historic Cape Meares & Cape Kiwanda lighthouses. Learn More

Pacific City: The perfect romantic getaway spot. We will stop here for a breather and enjoy incredible views of the Haystack Rock and the beaches. Be warned…there is a brewery right on the beach with an outstanding selection. Don’t be tempted! You still have a few miles to ride today! Learn More

Lincoln City: Our first day of cycling ends here. After checking in to the hotel we’ll gather for some fun, laughter, food, and drinks. The beach is a treat for collecting driftwood, shells, glass floats, and other sea-born treasures. Whale watching, beach strolling, surfing, windsurfing, and fishing also draw visitors to Lincoln city. Learn More

DAY 2
Lincoln City- Florence (72 miles)
After a hearty breakfast we’ll hit the road at 9:00am. Our second day takes us through charming towns and offers breathtaking views and lighthouses, sea lion caves, and beaches to explore. Our stops today include:

Depoe Bay: Set among towering cliffs, Depoe Bay is the whale-watching capital of Oregon. Gray whales make their home near this rocky refuge 10 months out of the year. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for water spouts,and breaching cetaceans. Learn More

Yaquina Head lighthouse: Take a tour of the past as you ascend the circular staircase up the lighthouse tower. This is one of the most popular lighthouses in the United States, and offers superb wildlife and ocean viewing. Learn More

Newport: A beautiful little town with incredible views and great shopping. Wildlife is abundant. Watch for coastal sea birds (cormorants, murres, and guillemonts), harbor seals, sea lions, and gray whales. Newport is also home to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and The Wax Works museums. Learn More

Heceta Head: Heceta Head is more than just a lighthouse. It is aslo a 549 acre park with trails, tide pools, wildlife habitat, and sandy beaches. And with an elevation of over 1,000 feet, it has great viewpoints, Learn More

Sea Lion Caves:Go down into the caves and witness a truly unique spectacle. (A guide will watch over the bikes and gear while you check out the sea lions.) Learn More

Florence: There is no better place to end a ride after the second day than this friendly town. We’ll check in and chill, then gather for dinner and reflect on how far we’ve come. Florence offers dune buggy tours, horseback rides, scenic flights, and guided fishing trips. You can also rent atv’s, sandboards, kayaks, surf boards, snorkeling gear, paddle boats, boogie boards, skim boards. Learn More

DAY 3
Florence – Port Orford (98.2 miles)
This will be the longest day of the tour and probably the most challenging. Go ahead and push yourself today because day four’s ride will be a mere 55 miles.

Reedsport: Reedsport and neighboring Winchester Bay are known as the "Heart of the Oregon Dunes." Hiking trails lead through the forest out onto the dunes and straight to the beach. Reedsport also offers walking paths along the riverfront, art galleries, a 100-year old lighthouse, kite flying, and the Dean Creek Elk Preserve. Learn More

Coos Bay/North Bend: Entering North Bend, you will cross the magnificent McCullough Bridge. Coos Bay was home to the legendary runner, Steve Prefontaine. Thirteen miles southwest of Coos Bay are the beautiful gardens at Shore Acres State Park. Learn More

Bandon: Otherwise known as Bandon-by-the-Sea, this coastal town will delight you with its charm, its scenic beauty, and its rich opportunities for recreation. It boasts two of the world’s premier golf courses. This town is definitely worth a return trip to relax, enjoy the natural beauty, and to try out your swing at one of the golf courses. Learn More

Arizona Beach Inn: This will be our final stop and our lodging for the night. It is tucked away from the traffic 10 miles south of Port Orford. If you have some energy left after our long day, head to the beaches that beckon nearby. Learn More

DAY 4
Port Orford- Brookings (Mileage 55.9)
This is the final day of our trip and undoubtedly the most scenic. This last stretch of Highway 101 has amazing views right from the seat of your bike. If the bike riding didn’t take your breath away already, this scenery will.

Gold Beach: Located in Oregon’s Banana Belt, this remote little sea town features both ocean and river recreation. It has more sun hours than any other town on the Oregon and Washington coast. Gold Beach boasts clean beaches, quiet roads, incredible hiking trails, vast forests, and rugged mountains. Learn More

Brookings: We will finish our bike tour around noon. Take some time to stretch, shower, and relax before catching the ride back to Cannon Beach. This is the time for stories and shared memories. Watch the scenery fly by while we sit back for a well-earned rest!

For those who are interested in continuing their adventure, please contact us in order to make further arrangements.

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Requirements
A good bill of health is required for cycling tour. Dry weather conditions generally prevail at the time of the tour. Of course, there are always exceptions and we suggest you bring a light jacket. The days can be pleasantly warm around 70 to 85 degrees, with cooler evenings. Keep this in mind when you pack and bring suitable clothing. Additional information and packing recommendations will be provided prior to the tour.

Included

• Lodging, meals, and transportation
• Accommodation in double rooms. Special arrangements can be made upon request
• Rest stops and support crew along bike route
• All permits and entrance fees to parks and lighthouses

Excluded:

• Flights to Portland, Oregon (United States)

If requested we can make travel arrangements as well.

Contact us for exclusive itineraries for small groups or individual travelers requiring special assistance. We will be happy to assist in scheduling your travel.

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