Biking from SF to Eugene Oregon - Seeking other cyclist(s)

[Littleofer]

Here are the details:
Leave SF on 7/1
700 miles
Coastal route
9 riding days
75 miles per day
Bikepacking
Arrive in Eugene on 7/9

I am riding to attend our son's U of O orientation - son and my wife will be flying up.

Would love to ride with one or more cyclist(s)

[adventurepdx]

Word to the wise: Going north along the Pacific Coast will pretty much guarantee a good headwind the whole time. This is why the majority of cyclists tour the Pacific Coast from north to south. You might luck out with a day or two of light/no wind, but every tour report I've seen about someone cycling "the wrong way" constantly mentions the headwind and how much of a chore riding is. If this is your first time touring the coast, it may not be a great introduction.

Even without the headwind, the ocean is always going to be on the wrong side of the road. Plus, when ODOT or CalTrans has to choose between putting a bike lane on the northbound or southbound side of US 101/CA 1, they will always choose the southbound side.

Perhaps a better strategy is to fly in with your son and wife, attend graduation, and bike to San Francisco?

[Littleofer]

I agree with you 100%. However as I have to leave for RAGBRAI just a few short days after the orientation, regrettably, I do not have the luxury / ability to ride from north to south.

[adventurepdx]

I agree with you 100%. However as I have to leave for RAGBRAI just a few short days after the orientation, regrettably, I do not have the luxury / ability to ride from north to south.

Good luck. If it were me, I'd choose a different time to do that route, especially since you'll be on the road during Independence Day. And you may have a tough time finding any takers.