Curves to the Coast Loop [OR]

Curves to the Coast Loop

Explore some scenic Oregon backroads, rural highways, and a couple of covered bridges, with some twisty technical sections sprinkled in!

Meet at the Wilsonville Black Bear diner at ~8:00, kickstands up at 8:30, lunch would be around 12:30, and ride should end about 4:30-5:00.

This is an all-day ride (~250 miles, 8 hours) through scenic agricultural and viticultural areas on our way to the Oregon coast and back. We'll plan on a group lunch at the halfway point, and also will be starting and ending at restaurants for those who want to eat before/after the ride. There is also a gas station adjacent to our meeting spot, so everyone can start the trip with a full tank.

There are planned stops every 60 minutes or so for photo opportunities and rest breaks. We'll split into groups of 3-5 riders as needed.

I will provide GPS files as well as a detailed list of stops and intersections.

There are several hotels available in Wilsonville or Sherwood for those coming from outside the Portland metro area.

We'll start with a curvy jaunt along the Willamette river, then a quick ferry crossing (Bring $2 cash for the ferryman). Next leg will end at a covered bridge built in 1926. From there we'll continue heading south, then west through a very twisty, technical section, ending at another covered bridge. Afterwards, another 45 miles of sweepers along the Siletz river will deliver us to lunch in Lincoln City. There's a gas station next to our lunch stop to fill our tanks, if desired.

After lunch, we've got an 18-mile stint on highway 101 before we split off and follow another river, with several single-vehicle-width bridge crossings, then some easy highway miles back into town. We'll end the ride at the Red Robin in Sherwood.

NOTE: several of these roads are rural highways that are near active logging areas, and may have small amounts of gravel/debris, and/or run through rural residential areas - so please be cautious and respectful of the communities we are riding through! I will call out sections that are known to have more debris.

Ride Route (Downloadable GPX file) 
As with any route provided, we recommend following the route on a map first.  This way you will have a better idea of where you are going and have more fun doing it.  Downloading and using any route file indicates you acknowledge that you agree to do so with the understanding that the Concours Owners Group (COG) cannot assume responsibility for your personal safety when using these routes.  If you choose to use these routes you do so voluntarily, based on your own assessment of your abilities, route conditions, and facilities, and therefore assume all risks.  You release and hold harmless COG, its officers, agents and members from any and all injury and/or loss to your person or property that may result from using these routes or participation in this event.  These routes are provided a samples and without any guarantee of accuracy, road quality, or safety. 

• Curves to the Coast Loop - GPX File 
  (Right Click and select "Save As" to save file to your computer)
  Note: The GPX file includes routes for both the main route (ferry is open) and an alternate route (ferry is closed).  

Health & Safety Announcement

Please come prepared to follow state and local guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.  Each person is responsible for monitoring their own health. If you feel sick, or if you've been in close contact with someone who has recently tested positive, please stay home.

Registration/Fees

There are no registration fees, but we're asking everyone to register online so we have an idea of how many people to expect.  Online registration will close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, July 21.

Questions

Contact Aaron Fastenow at fastenova@gmail.com with any questions.  

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