It rained overnight in North Bend and we delayed the start of our shorter-than-usual ride today until 9 am.  Luckily it wasn’t raining at our departure, but did start by mile #8.  You can tell from the photos that we didn’t have many views today, lots of fog or low hanging clouds mixed with drizzle.

Passed through the fishing village of Charleston at 8 miles – note the large pile of shells.

Then we headed up Seven Devils Rd.  Patty said to expect climbs of 3-11% and the road delivered.  She also said it really was one devil and 6 heads, meaning we didn’t go all the way downhill before the next climb, but there were plenty of uphills.  I stopped several times, allegedly to take photos, but a good excuse to give my lungs and my legs a bit of a rest.

Of course, every big climb is followed by a descent, this one was fairly steep and windy but the road was in generally good condition.

We only spent less than 5 miles on US 101 so it was generally quieter, though I had a close encounter with a lumber truck along Seven Devils Road.

The bridge over Coquille Rive had no shoulder and we were warned about metal grating, but it was enclosed, so no clipping.

The city of Bandon is obviously a fishing town and I enjoyed a fish taco and shrimp cocktail for lunch before the final 2 miles to our hotel.  While I can’t hear the ocean, I can see the ocean through the buildings across the street.  And the sun has come out!!

33.92 miles, 10.01 mph, 2053.8 ascent

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