Tuesday, October 10, 2006
This was not meant to be the first picture of the blog, the next one will start the ride. I stopped for gas near where I'm standing at Davey Jones Locker. It has a great greasy Deli with a good variety of fast things to eat. I took a picture of it as well as Chuck's Seafood, but it was missing on the camera. Could it have been the Cheese, Potato and Jalapeno balls? Probably. Please move on to the the next picture, they actually are in order from there for the whole ride. Please don't forget that you can click on a picture to make it larger with more detail.
This will probably house most of those coming to the rally. There are other motels out here in Charleston, and about a dozen good ones back in Coos Bay, 6 miles away. We are also a block from the Beach House here and within walking distance of several Lounges and Restaurants. We'll start all the rides from this parking lot. I'll try to make a blog of most of them so you can choose which one or ones you may want to make. They are always subject to change. Shortest ride will be about 20 miles around the local area, the longest will be about 180 miles and will take most of a day. This one is approximately 65 miles long and will take 3 to 4 hours with stops for pictures and lunch somewhere. Or, you can make it on your own easily in about 1.5 hours.
Mile .5. A half mile south on Cape Arago Highway, we'll make a left turn at this intersection down 7 Devils road. We'll be on a good 2 lane road, through an area that's been logged off and replanted. There will be views of Cranberry bogs and the Pacific Ocean on the right, and more timber on the left. A fast, pleasant road, but we'll be going the speed limit during the group ride.
Monday, October 09, 2006
I took 3 or 4 pics inside this place, it's one of my favorites. Since the Bandon Cheese factory closed a couple of years ago, this is the best place for samples in town. There is another one in Coos Bay, a half block from my Health Club, but I don't go there much, afraid someone will see me. This is far enough from home that is't safe to go in!
I stopped to take this shot. Speed is optional on this road. For the ride, I'll be very reasonable, those that want to go faster can wait for us at the next intersection in in Coquille. There is very little traffic, but you never know when a car may come by. It can be very dangerous if you let your attention go, even a little.
Mile 38.3. We're on Fat Elk Road. This has been a terrific year for Apples. It's a shame that so many of them go to waste on the trees. No one bothers to pick them. Just like the Black Berries that will be ripe during the rally. You folks will pass a lot on this road, and you can eat to your hearts content.