Some beautiful cycling today under mixed weather conditions.

Started early again and was just two miles to sleepy fishing village of Charleston. However, the village wasn’t so sleepy as the convenience market was doing good business at 6am. Not sure if these were fishermen or just early birds but in any case was a good spot to get a few pre-breakfast items.

After Charleston the route went via Seven Devils Road and this started with a steep climb to start. After this more rolling terrain. However, was otherwise nice and secluded as went past some forest areas with just a few vacation homes mixed in. Skies were overcast with just a touch of drizzle but it was still pretty cycling. At the 18 mile mark this route came back to US 101 and then another 5 miles into town of Bandon where I stopped at cafe for breakfast. This cafe was also doing good business.

As I left Bandon, I took the scenic route. Some large rock stacks out in the ocean including Face Rock. Was a nice loop that then took me back to US 101 again at 29 miles. The next stretch was mostly through wooded areas. This was still appreciated since the open areas tended to have more of the headwind that was 10-15mph from south west. At 32 miles took a photo of a large bird made from recycled ocean debris. Otherwise was reasonable cycling and not too many hills. However weather became wetter as went through mix of drizzle and light rain for a while.

At 53 miles came to town of Port Orford. Stopped for lunch at the Crazy Norwegian fish and chips shop. Was a good place and out of the wind. After Port Orford, the route went more along the ocean and was a bit more exposed. The rain stopped and had some good views of the sea stacks. Also came past some tourist places including one with large sculpted dinosaurs. Finally at 78 miles came last bit across a bridge on the Rogue River and then across into town itself. Found a good motel and otherwise a nice place to stop for the night.


Been looking at the maps and likely will head inland on US 199 once I finish the Oregon Coast. Need to see exact timing since there might be weather front passing through the area.