Oregon(e)

Day one of the ride provided many experiences. Saturday evening we set up camp in Florence, had a hike to find a huge dune. We climbed it and saw very detailed constellations. However we had left our cameras at the site and only had canned beers in hand. That was for us. Sunday was overcast, tire down camp and hit the road. Our goal for the day was Bandon, 130km. We started at high pace and felt great. At the 80k point we decided to take the scenic route which was called the Seven Devils. Appropriately named for the 7 major climbs. It nearly killed us with our full packs. At the end there was a pay off of the best downhill of my life. Awesome. As we approached Bandon we grabbed food and continued to Bandon State Park only to find that no camping was allowed. A simple logistical problem that could have been avoided... We then back tracked 10 k to Bullards Beach State park. No biggie, learning experience haha. Total distance day 1: 140 km. Today we have a flatland 50k to do. Should be fun. Also I blew a tire at the 105 k point. At a diner on wifi and we have to get going. There is a group of 5 people taking our route and we have crossed paths a few times, fun and good souls. Also sat around with a couple from Calgary. Talked about the Bow building, gas and their Mayor. It was a full day to say the least. Cheers guys.