Day 4 was a short day and I needed it after the 87.4 miles I rode the day before. Road conditions were decent, the route was flat, traffic was light, and the weather was much the same as the day before - overcast with off & on drizzle. I still haven't used my windbreaker or my emergency poncho It's warm enough to not need the windbreaker, and to be fair, it hasn't rained all that hard even once yet. Just the typical Washington drizzle where it rains for 30 minutes but you're mysteriously still not wet.
Just say no to the poncho
I took several photos, which you can see on my Day 4, Westport to South Bend blog. There wasn't much to see in the couple of towns I went through - Grayland (aptly named) and Raymond (the rust art capitol of the world). Still, the route was filled with more awesome scenery and my first views of the Pacific Ocean. The (relatively few) miles just melted away, and South Bend is a cool, little town with the charm I'm looking for (and getting) at all my stops.
Only problem with South Bend is the new "hot spot" in town closed early because they ran out of food. And well, it's also pretty much the ONLY place in town open past 6:00. The grocery store owner must be the mayor because that's where everyone goes to dinner..
Only problem with South Bend is the new "hot spot" in town closed early because they ran out of food. And well, it's also pretty much the ONLY place in town open past 6:00. The grocery store owner must be the mayor because that's where everyone goes to dinner..
My right knee (not the one I injured) stiffened up after the long ride the day before and it was very sore before I started off on this ride. I typically do not have knee problems, but I did experience the same thing in my first CCC. The good news is that (like many cycling injuries), it seems to hurt least while riding. I'll ice it and hopefully it will run its course.
The Seaview Motel is another ideal overnight spot. Heather runs the place; it's clean, has nice flowers in front of every room, and I can walk to town. There are a couple of other cyclists staying here tonight too. One guy is from Santa Clara on a week-long trip and another couple who are cycling from Seattle to San Francisco.
The Seaview Motel is another ideal overnight spot. Heather runs the place; it's clean, has nice flowers in front of every room, and I can walk to town. There are a couple of other cyclists staying here tonight too. One guy is from Santa Clara on a week-long trip and another couple who are cycling from Seattle to San Francisco.
Seaview Motel is another winner
Day 4 Recap: Westport to South Bend, WA
Actual Miles: 39.0
Cumulative Miles: 259.7
Elevation Gain: 240'
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 7,761'
% Distance to Mexico: 13.8%
Actual Miles: 39.0
Cumulative Miles: 259.7
Elevation Gain: 240'
Cumulative Elevation Gain: 7,761'
% Distance to Mexico: 13.8%
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