Feeler - Group Ride - Circumnavigate Oregon

Sonreir

Sonreir

Oregon
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Hey all,

I've been toying with the idea of organizing a ride; possibly for charity. The idea is that we circumnavigate Oregon over the course of two or three days. Total mileage would be just under 1500 for the entire journey.

I've not done too much further research at this point (no schedule stops, etc), but I figured I'd just chuck this out there to see if anyone else may be interested in doing such a thing.

Here's a link to the suggested route. I started it off in Newport, but it's just as easy to begin anywhere else along the route and I figured people may want to only do a leg or two instead of the whole thing.

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http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205463152600771755513.00049d7530ffa1b798f75&ll=44.0718,-120.673828&spn=8.507368,23.269043&z=6
 
What dates are you thinking? I-84 might be too much for my 360 but the 101 section looks cool.
 
No dates just yet... I'm thinking toward the tail end of summer though... August or September.
 
Im in!


Not sure for how much of it. But you'll be coming right through here. So I'm down for a few hundred miles or so @ a minimum.
 
Any preferences for camping out under the stars or grabbing a motel? Maybe time our stops in semi-populated areas to allow for both?
 
Sounds like fun! I'm in. The proposed route goes within 20 miles of our cabin. Be a little detour but worth it for an overnighter. I'm down for sleeping under the stars.
 
I'm in for a leg or two, but with my other trips this summer I can't make it away for the whole thing.
 
You could cross over the Columbia River and go west on the Washington side. It's a little hillyer and slower than the I-84 speedway. Just a thought.

Larry
 
Yeah... I just examined that option and I'm pretty sure we'll take it. It seems like a lot nicer ride than the Interstate.
 
OK... here's the proposed route and itinerary.

DAY ONE - Portland -> Lakeside

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205463152600771755513.00049daf227f5b91c1df1&z=7

  • Depart downtown Portland (Voodoo Donuts) at 8am
  • Portland to Astoria (95 miles) via Hwy 30 West - Arrive at Chevron on Marine Dr between 5th and 6th St at 10am and depart at 10:30am (30 minute stop)
  • Astoria to Lincoln City (109 miles) via Hwy 101 - Arrive at Mo's Seafood on SW 51st St at 1pm, eat lunch, get gas, depart at 2:30pm (90 minute stop)
  • Lincoln City to William M. Tugman State Park near Lakeside, OR (108 miles) - Arrive at 5:30pm - Stop for the night

DAY TWO - Lakeside -> Bly

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205463152600771755513.00049daf8d56678930143&z=8

  • Breakfast at Stables Restaurant - Depart 9am
  • Lakeside to Gold Beach (95 miles) via Hwy 101 - Arrive @ Shell station on Hwy 101 between 4th and 5th St at 11:30am - Depart 12pm (30 minute stop)
  • Gold Beach to Cave Junction (96 miles) via Hwy 101, Rte 197, and Hwy 199 - Arrive at Chevron station at the corner of Hwy 199 and Rte 46 at 2:15pm - Depart at 2:30pm (15 minute stop)
  • Cave Junction to Ashland (72 miles) via Hwy 199 and Rte 99 - Arrive at Shell station at the corner of Rte 99 and Walker Ave at 4:30pm - Depart 5pm (30 minute stop)
  • Ashland to Bly (117 miles) via Rte 66 and Rte 140 - Arrive at Gage Werke's cabin at 8pm - Stop for the night

DAY THREE - Bly -> Ontario

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205463152600771755513.00049db01f13c8a4570dd&ll=42.972502,-119.009399&spn=2.51602,5.795288&z=8
  • Depart Bly at 8am
  • Bly to Adel (75 miles) via Rte 140 - Arrive at Adel Store at 10:40am - Depart 11am (20 minute stop)
  • Adel to Denio Junction, NV (82 miles) via Rte 140 - Arrive at Denio Junction Store at 12:20pm - Depart 1pm (40 minute stop)
  • Denio Junction to Jordan Valley, OR (130 miles) via Rte 205 and Hwy 95 - Arrive at Shell station on the corner of Hwy 95 and Wroten St at 4:15pm - Depart 4:30pm (15 minute stop)
  • Jordan Valley to Ontario (84 miles) via Hwy 95 - Arrive Country Campgrounds at 6:15 pm on Sugar Ave - Stop for the night

DAY FOUR - Ontario -> Portland

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205463152600771755513.00049db14b86b4d09cbd3&ll=44.922029,-119.822388&spn=2.434848,5.795288&z=8
  • Depart Ontario at 8am
  • Ontario to Baker City (81 miles) via Rte 201, Hwy 30, Old US 30, Hwy 30 - Arrive at Gas & Snack Hut on the corner of 10th St and Church St at 10am - Depart 10:15 am (15 minute stop)
  • Baker City to Weston (107 miles) via Hwy 30, Rte 237, Rte 203, Pierce Rd, Rte 82, And Rte 204 - Arrive at Suzi's Handy Mart on the corner of N Water St and E Pomeroy St at 12:45pm - Depart 1:30pm (45 minute stop)
  • Weston to Goldendale, WA (132 miles) via Rte 334, Rte 37, Hwy 730, Rte 14 and Hwy 97 - Stop at Texaco on Hwy 97 at 4:15pm - Depart 4:30pm (15 minute stop)
  • Goldendale to Stevenson (57 miles) via Hwy 97 and Rte 14 - Arrive at Texaco at the corner of Rte 14 and Rock Creek Dr at 5:45pm - Depart 6pm (15 minute stop)
  • Stevenson to Portland, OR (53 miles) - Arrive in Portland at 7pm
 
I've done most of the research through Google, so any of you guys who know these areas is person, PLEASE suggest some interesting stopping points and such.
 
WOW, If i hit this ride im going to have to get a bigger bike. I dont think my back could take that kind of mileage on the 360.
 
I would love to get in on this. It will depend on timing, but late summer sounds great.

A stop at Denio Jct (the ONLY) gas in that area for quite a distance, REQUIRES a burger and shake at the little diner there. 140 is very lonely in those parts, and you may get to see some wild mules and antelope out there.
 
I'll need to talk to some people, but I think I'll ride into portland> then ride with ya all the way back to ontario.

Whats every one plan on riding? I plan on riding the XS750 triple. I even have some saddle bags... haha oh-ya!

Might have to get me some leather tassels for this trip. Wonder if Joe has any extra... haha
 
I'm not real sure about the 15min stop thing. I'm not big on a real tight ship. I like-ta go with the flow of things, ya know...?
 
Having ridden a lot ov those roads at one time or another, I can assure you there will ba a desire tostop for some photos asthere is a lot of cool scenery. Plus, It usuallt takes a bit longer between stops than the map says . . .

I may have an old two stroker for the trip by then, but most likely will bring my Magna (it does have a cafe fairing!) or my valkyrie. If the latter, i can act as a tow rig if necessary!
 
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