07/08/2024
Third day started easy with a delicious breakfast at Fern Cafe in Tillamook. We decided to take the longer route around Cape Meares, an extra 10 miles. Halfway around I was humbled by a 2 mile climb of 12%. I'm good for 10%... and then I was pushing the bike. Ugh! Poor Evy kept having chain derailment issues and we took a mental health break at an awesome cove. More hellish climbing and we pulled off at "The Salt Company". I thought it was a restaurant, but it was actually exactly what it's name said. We watered up and ate natural licorice taffy in the shade. Knowing another brutal hill up Cape Lookout awaited, Evy begged a ride from a very nice couple up and over. Somehow I got up and over with the help of Wes. I kept derailing trying to find 1st gear. Very frustrating! Evy was very productive and found us a nice camp site at Raines Campground in Cloverdale, OR. Fellow campers offered me a beer and I was too gassed to accept. We found an awesome pub with terrific burgers and oysters. I slept like a baby. Again, I took no photos but thoroughly enjoyed a challenging day with my son, who helped me up and over.
