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Old 07-26-2022, 11:07 AM
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Work said we had to be back in the office in two months so... I'm outty! Have always dreamed of mountain biking to Whistler and wanting to do it on my own bike I figured this was the last chance I would have since PTO would be out of the question with how long it takes.

So far the route has been
  1. Austin
  2. Crested Butte for a week
  3. Santa Barbara for a week
  4. Big Sur one night
  5. Now in SF till Saturday then....
  6. Have a campsite reserved in Humbug on the Oregon coast
  7. Sunday will begin the week in Bend Oregon
  8. And then the following week push to Whistler
If anyone here is in Oregon and bikes please let me know. Would love to bike with some locals.









 
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Old 07-26-2022, 11:41 AM
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"7. Sunday will begin the week in Bend Orego
8. And then the following week push to Whistler"

As part of the push - Port Angeles, Victoria, Cumberland (mountain biking mecca), Comox, Powell River, Vancouver
 
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Old 07-26-2022, 03:51 PM
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Wow. Fantastic trip and amazing pictures.

Doesn't look like I'm on your route but if you do find yourself headed to the Eastside of Seattle area, would be cool to see the rig and grab a beer.

What a great adventure.
 
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Old 07-26-2022, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg_M
"7. Sunday will begin the week in Bend Orego
8. And then the following week push to Whistler"

As part of the push - Port Angeles, Victoria, Cumberland (mountain biking mecca), Comox, Powell River, Vancouver
Thank you for the Recs!
 
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Old 07-26-2022, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GavinC
Wow. Fantastic trip and amazing pictures.

Doesn't look like I'm on your route but if you do find yourself headed to the Eastside of Seattle area, would be cool to see the rig and grab a beer.

What a great adventure.
I will DM you! Leaving Bend on Saturday the 6th at 6 am ish and just need to be in Whistler by 6pm on Sunday. So depending on how far off you are would love to meet!
 
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Old 07-27-2022, 03:11 PM
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Its unfortunate you are hitting Oregon as we go through a big heat wave. Your adventure looks pretty amazing though. The ride up to whistler in the summer is not to bad either. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old 07-27-2022, 05:50 PM
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Its unfortunate you are hitting Oregon as we go through a big heat wave. Your adventure looks pretty amazing though. The ride up to whistler in the summer is not to bad either. Thanks for sharing.
I know it's crazy! I thought I left that behind in Texas. Luckily it looks like there will be some relief by the time I get there next week.
 
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This last pic is great!
 
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I’m doing a similar trip right now, started in LA and heading up to Whistler. If you have time, stop in Hood River and ride at Post Canyon, Rocky Point near Portland, and Dry Hill in Port Angeles is great as well.


 

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Old 08-01-2022, 11:59 PM
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SF to Bend Oregon was amazing!

Some awesome campgrounds for people that are interested - Humbug on Oregon Coast, Princess Creek, Chad bourne gulch, and Blue Pool

Chad Bourne Gulch - Can camp on the beach


Princess Creek

Princess Creek

South Fork Bike Trail

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