The Pedalshift Project 415: Mysterious Oregon Coast 2025 Part 4

The morning starts strong at Cape Lookout with perfect James and Tim weather, but what begins as a confident push toward Beverly Beach slowly unravels into mechanical mayhem and decision-making paralysis. But with the original plan officially in shambles and multiple escape routes beckoning, will we unleash a suffer fest or pivot to something unexpected?

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Mysterious Oregon Coast 2025 Part 4

Key Highlights

Perfect weather conditions – cloudy and cool, exactly what Tim and James prefer for cycling
Hydration revelation continues – Tim credits proper hydration for yesterday’s success and focuses on “cameling up” each morning
Pacific City pit stop – Tim’s favorite Oregon coast town, featuring Stimulus Coffee House for snacks and wifi
Mechanical troubles return – James’s borrowed bike proves problematic again with rear tire issues
Strategic retreat – Quick pivot from camping at Devil’s Lake to a tiki-themed hotel in Lincoln City
Planning paralysis – Original trip itinerary officially in question with multiple options on the table

Route Details

Departed Cape Lookout State Park early morning
Stopped at Stimulus Coffee House in Pacific City (quarter-way point)
Break at Neskowin Market before the big Lincoln City climb
Final destination: Lincoln City hotel instead of planned Devil’s Lake camping

Bike Performance Notes

Tim’s bike performing excellently with great rolling and shifting
Occasional gear hopping suggests minor tune-up needed
Mostly riding in middle and first chainrings
James’s borrowed bike continuing to present challenges

Food & Fuel Strategy

Morning: Hydration focus plus caffeine
Pacific City: Egg burrito repeat from successful Day 3 strategy
Mid-ride: Red Bull for energy boost
Lincoln City: Local Mexican restaurant meal (lunch/dinner hybrid)

Decision Point Analysis

Short day option: Devil’s Lake camping (~40+ miles)
Original plan: Beverly Beach (would have required 20 more miles plus significant climbing)
Actual choice: Lincoln City hotel night for recovery and planning

Statistics

Miles Biked: ~40+ miles (shorter day due to mechanical issues)
Hotel theme: Tiki (delightfully not high-end but perfectly located)
Bird species that defeat earplugs: 1 (mystery frequency specialist)

••Flats: Zero

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