August 5, 2019
8/5/19 - Seaside to Garibaldi
Will be leaving the hostel after breakfast.
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For this morning’s ride, I had company. Daniel, a Surly cyclist who currently helps out at the hostel, offered to ride out with me as far as Cannon Beach, at which point he would turn back. We discussed touring (what else?) and he made sure I didn’t miss Haystack Rock. Oh my. Huge. Right in the edge of the surf.
Further down I rode through a tunnel where cyclists push a button that activates flashing lights to alert drivers that bicyclists are in there.
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Nice lunch at The Winery at Manzanita. Thought about stopping to camp near there at Nehalem State Park but it was still early, the weather was nice, and other campgrounds were available down the coast. I pressed on to Barview Jetty County Park where I set up for the night.
The campsite was nicely secluded but still conveniently located. For being such a full park, it was actually very quiet and peaceful. I made friends with a couple of families across the way in RVs and was able to plug in to the power post over there. In return, I gave them my fire starters (yes, the same ones) and some cedar kindling. I needed to stop carrying all of that around since I’m unlikely to build any more fires. Always pretty tired after cycling. I also gave them one of those pasta side packages that I wasn’t going to cook.
Packed up a medium box to drop at the post office tomorrow. Making space for carrying a little more food, mostly oatmeal, tea bags, and granola bars. After not using some clothing (the lightweight fabrics) and other items for several days, they were deemed not needed. But the food definitely is needed. Same RV neighbors gave me some duct tape to seal the box.
Today's ride: 41 miles (66 km)
Total: 406 miles (653 km)
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