Pacific coast bike route book

These fortytwo suggested daily itineraries averaging 53 miles each begin and. The mountaineers books bicycling the pacific coast 4th edition mec. How to bike the pacific coast from canada to mexico. Cycling the pacific coast is definitive guidebook for west coast.

Before going on your oregon coast bike route journey, we recommend that you download the oregon coast bike route map and purchase bicycling the pacific coast book. Average guy biking the pacific coast, by rich trimble. This cyclingfriendly area has great views, interesting things to do and nice beaches. Tom kirkendall and vicky spring guide you turn by turn along the length of pacific coast bicycle route all 1816. A complete route guide, canada to mexico, 4th edition spring, vicky. My only concern is that it might be a little confusing having to always refer back to. Bicycling the pacific coast was first published in 1998, and has been updated for the most recent edition. Bill thorness is author of the new book cycling the pacific coast, which offers a wide range of insight and travel advice for bicycling from canada to mexico. Cycling the pacific coast highway cycling the pacific coast highway is one of the most amazing cycling experiences in the world.

Jan 28, 2005 from canada to the mexican border, bicycling the pacific coast is the most popular guidebook to bicycle touring this gorgeous edge of the u. Apr 19, 2018 take it from bill thorness, a seattlebased journalist and bike enthusiast who recently documented every mile of the routefrom canada to mexicoin his new travel guide cycling the pacific coast. How to bike the pacific coast from canada to mexico the six fifty. Come and see for yourself why this is americas number one adventure cycling route. Biking the pacific coast highway travel tips from cycling. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply options, camping, road crossings and more. The scenic pacific coast bicycle route goes from vancouver, british columbia to imperial beach, california and the mexican border. Idaho falls post register if youve ever dreamed of. Discover windmills and historic cities and cycle along the coast or around ijsselmeer lake, where you can even trade in your bike for a moment to go on a sailing trip.

Bicycling the pacific coast is a 1984 bicycle touring guide by vicky spring and tom kirkendall, published by the mountaineers books. You could spend a week just trying all the side routes and island hopping but my focus was on staying on route and schedule as i was meeting a group in san diego ca on september 14th to ride the southern tier route from san diego. Twelve days biking and camping alone along the pacific coast. Im going on the road with a colorful slide show to celebrate its release. Pacific coast adventure cycling route network adventure. In southern california, the pacific coast highway follows the old historic 101 route through the san diego area. Pacific coast cycles 2003 s coast hwy, oceanside, california 92054 rated 4. Mar 07, 20 by the hairpin a couple years ago, megan bernard biked from eugene, or, to san francisco.

Using the adventure cycling associations pacific coast route as a. Its a comprehensive and fullyindexed 272page book that covers every mile of the 1987. Jun 29, 2019 heres some travel tips and blogs from biking the pacific coast highway. But the pedaled path was much longer to my new guidebook, cycling the pacific coast. Humboldt bay area pacific coast bike route pdfsegments through del norte, humboldt and mendocino counties. Bill thorness is author of the new book cycling the pacific coast, which offers a wide range of insight and travel advice for bicycling from. Santa barbara and ventura counties enjoy great cycling along the coast the grand loop our signature route goleta gravel. Pacific coast bike route page, san jose, california. Bike from astoria, oregon to crescent city, ca 407 miles the second leg of the trip starts off in astoria, the northwest corner of oregon and heads south, hugging the pacific coast. Many cyclists use either the adventure cycling association maps, or the book bicycling the pacific coast, while completing this route. Updated using adventure cyclings pacific coast route. Discover the beauty to be found between canada and mexico.

Oregon south coast bike ride guide by tom baake more than 75 treks for mountain bicyclists and road riders are detailed in the oregon south coast bike ride guide, a 2012 guidebook by coos bay outdoor writer tom baake. You, on your trusty bike, panniers stuffed, on the road for tens of miles a day. Cycling the north pacific coast, vancouver bc to san. The route then moves inland again until port orford, then coastal to arizona beach. From the canadian border to the border with mexico, the routes take you on the highways and the byways through over 1700 miles of magnificent west coast scenery. The book published by mountaineers books is nothing less than the. And for 33 years, our very own bicycling the pacific coast was the most popular guidebook to this venerable route, until now. Bill thorness cycling the pacific coast third place books.

An allnew guide to the most popular longdistance bike tour in the united states. The oregon coast bike route follows highway 101 along the oregon coast and is very popular among biking entusiasts. A cycling holiday is the perfect way to discover the cycling country of holland up close and in person and if you take amsterdam as your starting point, that also gives you the. The pacific coast by recumbent trike by bill freed blurb books. I recently bought the book bicycling the pacific coast. This book is about a long bike ride down the pacific coast by two senior citizens on recumbent trikes. So, it pretty much avoids 101 and its actually a really scenic and relatively low traffic portion of the coast ride, imo. Then we followed pacific coast highway up to seacliff where the pacific coast bike route has been upgraded and paved during the recent highway 101 widening project. The pacific coast route is the most popular bike touring route in the u. Click here to download the 42 mile ride near anacortes. Jun 27, 2014 the book, cycling the pacific coast highway shows many different day rides and side routes to the san juan islands. During this stretch, i barely had to open my guide book and maps to look for direction which means a lot more time enjoying the trip and less time worrying about ending up in the middle of nowhere. Click here to learn more about the california coastal trail.

Several routes to cross america were available to me when cycling from alaska to argentina, but in the end, i decided on the pacific coast route. Mar 04, 2020 tom, the coast bike route follows the 3 capes road from tillamook, and then avoids cascade head a really harrowing shoulderless climb by cutting inland on slab creek rd. I was wondering if anyone has compiled the general directions outlined on a gps map. Bicycle touring the pacific coast cycliq bike camera and. Sep 27, 2017 the pacific coast route is the most popular bike touring route in the u. Bike from crescent city, ca to san francisco 412 miles push on down the california coast line all the way down to san francisco. Note that as you depart carpinteria the wellsigned route south directs you onto the 101 fwy for only a short distance to the ralph fertig memorial bicyclepedestrian path trailhead. The book covers the south coast from north of florence to south of brookings, with intown rides and more ambitious treks to. If you purchase a pacific coast bike route map or guide book from a resource such as adventure cycling association, be aware that mistakes may sometimes appear. Del norte, humboldt, lake and mendocino countiesstate highway maps pdf maintained by caltrans district 1. And for 33 years, bicycling the pacific coast was the most popular guidebook to this venerable route until now. Bike maps and other tools for finding your way bicycling. Towering sand dunes, lonely lighthouses, scenic coastlines, and tall palm. The good, the bad, and the ugly on the oregon coast bike.

The bike route is about 370 miles and if you plan to bike the entire route, expect to spend 6 to 8 days. Either way, before continuing your southbound journey take a break here, youre probably due for a layover day. The route starts in santa barbara and follows the pacific coast bike route through montecito, summerland and carpinteria. Advice on cycling the pacific coast highway, with information on routes, books, and accommodation options through washington, oregon and california. Bicycling the pacific coast was first published in 1998, and has been updated for the most recent edition which came out in 2012. Adventure cycling associations atlantic coast bicycle route is a 2,615milelong 4,208 km bicycle touring route traversing the east coast of the united states. The national geographic maps series of 11 pacific crest trail map booklets are convenient, detailed, uptodate and designed for use on the trail. The ride of over 1,400 miles took about a month and a half and took them as far north as victoria, canada and south to near the mexican border in san diego. The paved portion of the path ends at bates road, which is where we decided to turn around.

It looks like it will be really helpful for my trip. These fortytwo suggested daily itineraries averaging 53 miles each begin and end at campsites. I am a high school student currently planning a bike tour for this summer. Breathtaking cliffs, redwood forests, lighthouses, beaches, and a rugged coastline make this a very popular route. A simple route to follow, it involved cycling along the pacific highway 101 and highway 1. Jul 06, 2015 signs indicating the direction of the oregon coast bike route lined the 400 mile ride every couple miles. All the way to san diego, there will be a mix of urban cycling through towns, bike paths, highways. Beginning in santa monica, the route uses some beautiful bike paths that go right through the middle of the sandy beaches, and then youll ride through residential and industrial areas before rejoining the pacific coast highway south of the city. The california coastal commissions california coastal trail map includes the pacific coast bike route. From canada to the mexican border, bicycling the pacific coast is the most popular guidebook to bicycle touring this gorgeous edge of the u. Bicycling the pacific coast everything you need to know about each days ride is included. Organized in five sectionswashington, oregon, northern california, central california, and southern. Replaces mountaineers books earlier title, bicycling the pacific coast, 4th edition covers the entire 2,000mile route from canada to mexico, including alternate and side route options information on lodging, camping, loading the bike, safe cycling, road conditions, weather, and more. In advance of his upcoming palo alto appearance at books, inc.