The Pedalshift Project 413: Mysterious Oregon Coast 2025 Part 2

Day two and three of the Oregon Coast tour evolve into an epic quest for an elusive bicycle part. Is this a mere repair mission or a saga worthy of Greek mythology with adaptive problem-solving, multiple contingency plans, long-distance bus adventures, heat stroke avoidance, and kind bike shop professionals who go above and beyond?

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Mysterious Oregon Coast 2025 Part 2

Day Two Morning – Plan Multiplication

Late wake-up due to flexible schedule
Pig and Pancake breakfast at classic Oregon Coast institution
10:30 AM: First Seaside shop call – negative result
12:00 PM: Multiple plan permutations discussed off-mic
Decision to purchase additional campsite night for gear security

The Great Plan Cascade

Plan A: Dead on arrival (Seaside shop #1)
Plan B: Dead at noon (Seaside shop #2)
Multiple Portland options considered and analyzed
Ian consultation reveals Monday/Tuesday availability conflicts
Plan F: Warrenton option with Ed the Legend emerges
50/50 assessment of success probability based on Ed’s memory

Day Two Leisure Activities

Haystack Rock exploration and beach time
Two consecutive meals at Pelican Brewery
Server confusion when Tim and James reversed their lunch/dinner orders
Extended campsite stay and gear planning sessions

Day Three – The Portland Pivot

Early morning departure preparation and coffee
Bus route research reveals 2.8-inch tire compatibility issues
Warrenton bus only runs twice daily, next departure at 5:50 PM
Strategic decision: Portland certainty over Warrenton uncertainty
Critical discovery: Portland bus stops in Beaverton near Universal Cycles

The Beaverton Solution

Successful mid-route bus exit in Beaverton
12-18 minute walk to Universal Cycles in 90-degree heat
Online inventory confirmation: 8 units in stock
Successful charm deployment for installation service
Same-day return bus to Cannon Beach secured

Statistics

Plan iterations reached: 26 maybe 100
Bus route options analyzed: 3
Bike shops contacted/visited: 5
Days with minimal cycling: 2
Temperature differential: 30 From a chilly marine layer in Cannon Beach to 90°F blazing sun in Beaverton
Flats: 0

Notable Quotes

“Plan F. We think from plan double Z” – Tim on the ever-evolving situation
“It’s a coin flip” – James assessing Warrenton success probability
“Don’t let us down. Don’t let us down.” – High expectations for Universal Cycles

• “We need a win” – Emotional state after multiple plan failures

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