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.
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 (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
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