Michael and Steve on their ICE trikes

Michael and Steve riding the Bear Creek Bike Path

from Central Point to Ashland.

Michael's ICE Sprint decked out with his

B.O.B. Yak trailer.

Steve's Trice QNT fitted with his Maya trailer.

Old West Scenic Bikeway

Michael and Steve plan to ride the Old West Scenic Bikeway later this year. This blog will initially serve as a planning site and probably grow to be a blog of the ride, resplendent with beautiful photography/videography and highly imaginative commentary.

Route
Oregon Scenic Bikeway

Miscellaneous Facts/Issues

• Travel Distance from Medford to John Day, Oregon - 365 miles 
• Temperature in John Day in early Sept.(from 2012 report) highs in the low 80's, lows in the low to mid 40's at night.
• Cool link for info on renting cabins, yurts and teepees at Oregon State Parks
• http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles/publications/Yurts_cabins_tepees.pdf

Places we might stay

• John Day Area
• Kam Wah Chung State Park
• Dreamer's Lodge In John Day, Oregon - Rating 4/5 - Older decor but clean and friendly  $72/night 
• America's Best Value Inn - In John Day, Oregon Rating 4/5 - $65/night
• Other Areas (to be categorized)
• Bike Inn – Mt. Vernon, Oregon
• The Mountain View Motel & RV Park
• Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
•  Bates State Park   $5/night

Places along the way (with mean min/max temps for July, Aug. and Sept.)

• City of John Day (45/85 Jul - 45/85 Aug - 38/76 Sep)
• Prairie City (45/85 Jul - 45/85 Aug - 38/76 Sep)
• Bates State Park (44/85 Jul - 43/85 Aug - 38/75 Sep)
• City of Long Creek (48-86 Jul - 47/86 Aug - 40/77 Sep)
• Monument (49/85 Jul - 48/85 Aug - 42/77 Sep)
• Kimberly (51/85 Jul - 50/86 Aug - 42/77 Sep)
• Dayville (48/86 Jul - 48/87 Aug - 41/78 Sep)
• Mt. Vernon ( 46/85 Jul - 45/85 Aug - 38/76 Sep)

Things to Bring (very complete list for long tours)

• 2 Tents/ground covers (I snore)
• Min. 2 water bottles each
• Sleeping bags and ground pads
• Cook stove/fuel, plates, knives, forks, cook pan/pot, dish soap, zip lock bags
• Water filter, water filter tablets, and bladder bags
• Camp chair (super light weight/REI brand)
• Head lamps, solar lanterns, flashlights, lighters and maps
• Rain gear, sun screen, mosquito repellent/candles, ear plugs (Steve snores)
• Camp food/snacks for riding
• Personal hygiene 
• soap/shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, vitamins, micro fiber clothes, small kitchen towel
• high absorption micro towels, Ibuprofen
• 2 changes of clothes, hat, bandana, flip flops/crocs
• Sunglasses, drain stopper and clothes pins & line
• Chargers for cell phones, camera battery, and USB light for trike
• Light weight hammock, micro clips for hanging stuff

Tools and Parts

• Tools (multi-tool, pliers, C-wrench, allen wrenches, multi-tip screw driver)
• Batteries for lights (trike mounted, flash lights, head lamps and lanterns)
• Tubes, levers, patch kit and pressure gauge
• Brake/shift cable
• Chain and cable lube
• Bungies and/or web strapping
• Zip ties and electrical tape
• Chain quick links
• Nuts, bolts, hose clamps and bailing wire
• Heavy needle and thread (mesh seat repair)

Sights to See

• Old West Scenic Bikeway Map and Cue Sheet