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Day 8 Recap: Beer, Bikes & Barb

9/10/2013

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.As far as the cycling goes, not much to report on Day 8.  It was an easy, 28-mile ride along the coast.  The sun was back today and that was a big bonus.  The coastline is amazing here.  The beaches are wide and clean.  They remind me of Manhattan Beach.... without the people.
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Few people on the wide beaches
Since we didn't leave until afternoon, we had the morning free in Newport.  I hung out at the aquarium for awhile and then rode into town.  I didn't explore too much because I wanted to give my body as much rest as possible. When I returned, it was time to head over to Rogue Ales Brewery for appetizers, a tour led by Brewmaster (and PCC rider) John Maier, and lunch.
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Today's Schedule: Beer, appetizers, beer, tour, beer, lunch, beer, ride bike
During lunch, we were introduced to Barbara, who is the Pacific Coast Classic Honoree.  Barb has arthritis......and she's a cancer survivor......and she's blind......AND she's doing the ride!  She's on a tandem with another rider.  My gosh - what an accomplishment!  She has also done triathlons, jumped out of airplanes, and who know what else. I talked to her after lunch and then again at dinner. Barb is quite an inspiration - a lady who will not accept the word "can't".  That's what it's all about, baby.
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Pacific Coast Classic Honoree, Barb
I finally set out from the brewery alone for the short ride to Yachats. Although it was a short ride, there was some really great scenery that is probably shrouded in clouds or fog normally. Not today.
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Coastline bathed in sun
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Beaches bathed in sun
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Lagoons bathed in sun
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Yachats bathed in sun
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Wilier bathed in sun
 Knee continues to get better, achilles is treading water.

Day 8 Recap:  Newport, OR to Yachats, OR
Actual Miles:  28.9
Cumulative Miles:  494.8
Elevation Gain:  840'
Cumulative Elevation Gain:  16,662'
% to Mexico:  26.3%
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Mom
9/10/2013 10:28:44 pm

Looks like you'll be going by the dunes today. Don't get lost!
Love and good wishes for a great day!

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    Jeff Fredericks

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