Waking up and feeling good and refreshed after a nice rest day, we were energized and ready for cycling Winema Beach to Newport. We were looking forward to today, as we would be going through some really great coastal towns down the Oregon Coast, and would be ending the day with family friends in Newport, Oregon.
Cycling Winema Beach to Newport, Oregon is the eighth of nearly 30 daily diaries of our cycle trip from Seattle to San Francisco.
If you’d like to read from the beginning, check out, getting to Seattle. Each post in this cycle series will contain our daily journal entries that we kept via Track My Tour, photos captured throughout the day, and the exact route, duration, and elevation gains for the given ride.
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Let’s dive into Biking the Pacific Coast Highway, Day Seven, Winema Beach to Newport, Oregon.
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Cycling Winema Beach to Newport, Oregon
Today was brilliant! After a much-needed rest day, we were feeling great getting back on the bikes! The views when cycling Winema Beach to Newport along the Oregon Coast are simply breathtaking.
We saw whales today, ate loads of fresh blackberries right from the side of the road, and were just in awe of the beautiful Creation we were looking at the entire ride.
Heading into Newport, we would be staying with Heather’s grandmother’s family friend, and it being just a few short months after her grandmother’s passing, the ride was an emotional one, almost a tribute to her. The feelings the day brought were unmatchable.
Newport itself is a great place to go with a family. There are loads of things to do in the town and a great brewery to grab some killer Oregon beer!
Biking Winema Beach to Newport Day Seven Quick Facts
- Miles // 47.44 miles
- Saddle Time // 4 hrs 39 min
- Elevation // 2,455 feet
- Accommodation // friends in Newport, Oregon
- Water // lots of places along the way, state parks, shopping malls, and towns
- Food // lots of little coastal towns along the way to eat at, be sure to grab clam chowder at Mo’s in Lincoln City
Pacific Coast Highway Day Seven Journal Entry
Tuesday 10-11 Aug 2015 21:29
Day 7 (cycling) & 8 (rest): We got up early and took down camp at the beach. We went to Newport. The day had many sights to see. There were many overlooks and little towns to walk through. As we went through Depoe Bay, we stopped at a turnout and watched as a whale was playing in the water below, a few more miles down the road we watched a bunch of sea lions playing in the cove below.
For lunch, we stopped in Lincoln City to have Mo’s world-famous clam chowder. In the evening, we had arrived at the place we would be staying for two nights. We stayed with Heather’s grandma’s best friend’s daughter. She and her family welcomed us with open arms and had a wonderful meal prepared for us. It was such a great way to end the day.
Today was 47.4 miles with 2,454 feet of elevation. Grand total 345.49 miles.
The next day we rode to town and did the sights of Newport. We played at Ripley’s Wax Museum and under the sea museums for most of the day and hung out at Nye Beach for a little. In the evening, we went over the bridge to take the tour of Rogue Brewery and have dinner over there. Great food, a little slow, and because they dropped one of our burgers on the floor, our beers were free!
Not sure about elevation gains, but we did 14.5 miles around town today putting us at 359.99 for grand total on the trip.
Cycler’s Tips for Winema Beach to Newport | PCH Day 7
- Today is another big day in elevation gains. But the views today are amazing!
- Watch out for whales, sea lions, otters, and other wildlife today, as they love this part of the Oregon Coast.
- Lincoln City has an outlet mall with some great stores and is a nice break after a big climb into the city.
- Depoe Bay is a pretty popular place for people to visit, so you may want to spend some time exploring the coast there!
- Newport is a great place to spend a day. You can check into CouchSurfing or WarmShowers for a stay in Newport, or choose to stay at Beverly Beach State Park just north of Newport, or at the campground right in the city.
- You really good spend all day stopping at every pull off, lighthouse, and small side road just taking in view after view down the coast!
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