Oregon Coast Retreat and Bike Tour:
Bike riding the Oregon coast taking in both the seaside views and ocean air. This Atwell Cycling Retreat will sure to delight all your senses and meet your need for a cycling adventure.
Portland
Round Trip
415km / 257mi
in 7 Days
in 7 Days
Van Support
Ride Guide
Airport Transfers
Oregon Coast Dates and Availability:
| Retreat/Tour | Dates (2012) | Price | Availability |
| Oregon Coast | Sept 9th -15th, 2012 June 10th - 15th, 2012 |
$2700.00 CDN | Available |
Oregon Coast Summary:
| Oregon Coast | |
| Total Approximate Distance: | 344km/214mi |
| Guide/Support: | Ride Guide and Van Supported |
| Retreat Length: | 7 days |
| Start Finish: | Portland/Portland Oregon |
| Meals: | All Meals Included |
Ride Description:
Designed for the rider looking for variety in their days, some longer days, then a day of rest then moderate days. You will get the feeling of riding big while ensuring the muscles and mind have the appropriate time to recover.Location:
Itinerary
| Day One: | |
| Highlights: | Take this opportunity to ease into your cycle retreat with an afternoon exploring Portland on your bike marveling at the myriad of great views of Mt Hood and in the evening discover the city. Portland is well-known for its microbrewery beer with twenty-eight breweries within it borders. |
| Activity: | Courtesy airport and downtown Portland pick-up, bicycle set up and equipment check plus an easy loop ride of exploration. |
| Meal: | Ride Smart canapés & welcome dinner. |
| Lodging: | One of the famous McMenamins Portland Hotels http://www.mcmenamins.com/Hotels |
| Day Two: | |
| Highlights: | Today, you will be transferred out of Portland to enjoy morning tea prior to commencing your scenic and rewarding ride through to the coast. You will be rewarded with an enjoyable gliding ride down the beautiful Nestucca River. This afternoon you will be transferred to the Inn at Cape Kiwanda near Pacific City in time to enjoy an afternoon ale. |
| Activity: | 98 km/60.1mi (opportunity to shorten or lengthen) |
| Meal: | Ride Smart Breakfast, morning tea, gourmet lunch and enjoy an evening of hand crafted ales and cuisine at the Pelican Pub & Brewery. |
| Lodging: | Inn at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City http://www.yourlittlebeachtown.com/inn |
| Day Three: | |
| Highlights: | Today enjoy remarkable vistas as you follow the “Three Cape”s scenic route. The scenic road provides spectacular ocean views, a lighthouse and beach trails. As you reach the outskirts of Tillamook, we will take the time to tour and samples cheeses at this famous cheese factory before cycling through the dairy farms into Manzanita. Finish your day with spectacular stroll along the beach. |
| Activity: | 96km (opportunity to shorten or lengthen) |
| Meal: | Ride Smart Breakfast, gourmet picnic lunch, riding nutrition, Dinner |
| Lodging: | The Inn at Manzanita, Manzanita http://innatmanzanita.com/ |
| Day Four: | |
| Highlights: | Enjoy a leisurely morning discovering Nehalem Bay State Park, This is your morning to take a well-deserved late start or any activity of your choice before heading off on a short cycle into Cannon Beach to enjoy the cities forested headlines and miles of pristine sandy beaches. Enjoy an evening cooking demonstration paired with wine and lively discussions about each course of fine cuisine. |
| Activity: | 25 km (opportunity to lengthen) |
| Meal: | Ride Smart Breakfast, gourmet picnic lunch, riding snacks, dinner show experience |
| Lodging: | The Ocean Lodge, Cannon Beach http://www.theoceanlodge.com/index.php |
| Day Five: | |
| Highlights: | Enjoy a morning of taking in the Pacific Ocean vista’s before cycling towards Astoria known as the ‘Little San Francisco of the Pacific Northwest’. En route take time to explore Ecola State Park and walk in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark by enjoying the Clatsop Loop Trail and finish off with some time to discover Fort Stevens State Park. |
| Activity: | 64 km (opportunity to lengthen) |
| Meal: | Ride Smart Breakfast, Gourmet lunch, farewell dinner celebration |
| Lodging: | Cannery Pier Hotel http://www.cannerypierhotel.com/ |
| Day Six: | |
| Highlights: | Today transfer to the town of Jewell, depending on your cycling preference and enjoy a ‘Big Axe’ latte at the Black Bear Coffee Company before enjoying the rail trail through to Banks. |
| Activity: | 33 - 90 km, before returning to Portland |
| Meal: | Gourmet breakfast, lunch, celebration dinner |
| Lodging: | One of the famous McMenamins Portland Hotels http://www.mcmenamins.com/Hotels |
| Day Seven: | |
| Highlights: | Ride Smart Breakfast, optional early morning ride and we say farewell |
| Activity: | Return to the rest of our lives |
