Oregon, United States

Lincoln City
March 16, 2008 - Florence, Oregon, United States
When the day began I could see nothing but the clearcuts on the side of the forest.  It was raining again, and we caught the bus to Tillamook outside the Manzanita News and Espresso.  The Korean war vetran said something had "gone wrong up there" and pointed to his head.  We traveled along the bay in the mid-morning gloom and I tried not to...
Placed by Chris F Hansen and Britt Jones in Pacific Coast 2008

Inactivity
March 14, 2008 - Manzanita, Oregon, United States
No recent progress on this journey of ours.  We're kind of stranded in Manzanita waiting on weather that might never clear.  It was a rough day today, glancing out the window, watching sidweays rain and the wind bending heavy tree branches, our saddlebags loaded and spandex fitting tight, with nowhere to go.  Many many thanks to Voo for a dry...
Placed by Chris F Hansen and Britt Jones in Pacific Coast 2008

In Manzanita
March 13, 2008 - Manzanita, Oregon, United States
..Let's see...it's hard to bike in thunderstorms! We have been in Manzanita for 2 days now, luckily with the good graces of a friend we have a cabin to stay dry and warm. We're passing the time by imagining what it would have been like starting in the sunny season and staring into the ocean for a glimpse of some blue sky. Nonetheless it's all...
Placed by Chris F Hansen and Britt Jones in Pacific Coast 2008

The first three days
March 12, 2008 - Manzanita, Oregon, United States
These first three days have given us a glimpse of the entire gaunlet we'll be running, or pedaling, throughout this trip.  It is been many months since my last adventure down south, but I am beginning to remember those qualities that contribute to the definition of "roughing it": the monumental highs and lows of emotion- from sheer helplessness...
Placed by Chris F Hansen and Britt Jones in Pacific Coast 2008

First Day of Biking
March 12, 2008 - Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States
Hello Family and Friends!! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the incoming Spring weather. Just a quick note to say we probably won't have pictures posted until we find a USB cable to transfer them from the camera to the computer. We should have a blog pretty soon. P.S..There are muscles in my legs I didn't know could be sore!!! :) Love...
Placed by Chris F Hansen and Britt Jones in Pacific Coast 2008