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Bike tour down west coast of America: any advice?

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  • 11-09-2016 12:29pm
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    Arequipa
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    Hi!
    I am planning a bike tour starting in either Vancouver or Seattle and heading south as far as I can in 4-5 weeks.
    I have bike toured a few times around Europe & this time I would prefer to travel light and stay in lodges in campsites, hostels or hotells...

    Have any of you done this trip?
    Could you recommend a company that organises group, supported trips down the west coast?

    I am aware of a great book 'Bicycling the Pacific Coast' and blogs by people like crazy guy on a bike, which I will read Asap...

    I appreciate your advice!

    A


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    #2
    Arequipa
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    Any West Coast US bike tourers?


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    Tigerandahalf
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    There is a guy on youtube called Bicycle Touring Pro.
    He is currently doing a tour around Spain and Portugal with his mate Kevin an Aussie. Two vegans! He is from California so I would imagine he would have done the Pacific coast or at least he should have info being from there. Comment on one of the videos and I am sure he would get back.

    I have watched a good few of their videos using the Chromecast. It is easy watching though the Yank can be a bit of a moaner.


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    OldBean
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    Bicycle Quarterly is based in Seattle and worth a read for some trails. Maybe mailing too, they do occasional spins and could take the headwind off.

    I don't know about the in-between bits but bike theft can be pretty bad in VCR, Seattle and SF.


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    Arequipa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    Thanks for the feedback.. I will check them out!


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    Thud
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    Did it in a car a few years back during the summer, if you are near the coast be prepared for a lot mist and rain until you get south of San Fran. Inland was much warmer in the summer. You'll see a lot of redwood trees :D


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    Arequipa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    Thanks for the replies lads!
    I will check out that youtube channel..
    I cycled down to Faro last summer, so i could relate to a lot of it!

    The thing is though.. I would love to light pack next year & stay in nicer places..
    It was very hot this year in Southern France & Spain & when i camped.. I found that i didnt cool down properly & didnt sleep very well!!


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