Corvallis to Newport and Back

You are invited to join our annual bike ride to Newport and back on the weekend of April 24 and 25. This ride is a fun challenge to get us into “serious” biking for the season.

The route is around 70 miles each way. It goes on Highway 20 as far as Blodgett, then turns to less-traveled country roads that pass through the towns of Summit, Logsden, Siletz and Toledo. The terrain is varied, with several significant hills (must be biker-fit) and many beautiful valleys plus 10 miles along the bay from Toledo to Newport. There is a stretch of about 1 1/2 miles of gravel between Logsden and Siletz, so bikers may choose to use the SAG vehicle to transport over that area. Bikers need to bring snacks and drinks, because it is about 40 miles from Corvallis to a food stop at a small deli in Logsden.

The ride will start under the Harrison Street Bridge in Corvallis. The local police in Corvallis have been informed about cars being parked overnight in that area, so they will be watching out for us. The ride will start at 8 a.m. Chuck Young will again provide us with SAG support and carry overnight bags (and sleeping bags for those who choose to sleep on the carpet at the house).

Overnight options are sharing a rented house at South Beach ($10/night) or reserving a motel room on your own. For those staying at the house, Saturday evening dinner and Sunday morning breakfast is available, cost $10. The club treasury will reimburse the expenses of the SAG driver.

Mary Ellen Lind and Dennis Murphy will be the ride leaders. Please contact us if you want a space at the house and meals. E-mail or leave a phone message by April 16: melind@peak.org or 541-738-8600.