Premium Member keithu Posted November 22, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted November 22, 2015 November is usually the rainiest month here in western Oregon, so when I saw blue sky this morning I had to go out for a ride. But clear skies this time of year also means cold temperatures, and unfortunately I recently found that my old heated vest finally died. I put on a sweatshirt, but wished I'd put on another layer. Thank FSM for heated grips! I rode through Corvallis and out to the coast on OR-34. This highway has some tasty twisties, but with temps near freezing and wet patches I had to step gingerly through the coast range. The air warmed quickly when I got to Waldport, with the Pacific Ocean keeping the air up in the high 50s. It felt balmy compared to the forests and valleys I rode through to get here. In Yachats I warmed up with coffee and a pastry, and continued south past Cape Perpetua and Haceta Head to Florence. I was hoping for the obligatory Haceta Head bike photo, but road construction currently blocks the Pacific Coast's most photographed motorcycle parking spot. In Florence I turned back east and rode inland on OR-36. The temperature dropped quickly as I left the coast, but temps were above freezing so I was able to really enjoy highway 36. The odometer ticked over 219 miles as I rolled into the driveway. A good day! Yachats... pronounced "Ya-hots." I am between cameras, so I'm stuck taking photos with my phone. Trust me, the view from atop Cape Perpetua is breathtaking. If you ever ride this portion of the Oregon coast, be sure to ride up to the Cape Perpetua overlook. Not only do you get this view, but the two mile ride up is one of the best ribbons of convoluted asphalt I've ever sampled. OR-36 snakes through forests and valleys in its way back to the Willamette Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I only got a ride around town today but it was glorious! Very jealous of a coast run... if its nice enough tomorrow I may follow suit 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted November 22, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted November 22, 2015 Going out for a ride now. Your pastry seems to be lacking bacon This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fanowater Posted February 14, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 14, 2016 Great stuff Keithu. Cheers 2015 FJ-09 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd7vdb Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I am actually from from Florence and now live in Pdx. There is a lot of gravel and paved roads in the hills from cape perpetua south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted February 19, 2016 Author Premium Member Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yep, I've explored many of the roads between OR-34 and OR-36, but there are always more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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