I'm thinking about riding my bike from San Francisco to Portland has anyone done it?

Question

For a long bike ride such as this what are some vital things to bring?

Answer 1

You might want to consider taking the train north and riding south, with the prevailing winds. I rode south down the coast, and noticed the guys going north were not having fun. Bring basic lightweight camping gear. I go alot heavier than most, so whatever kind of weight you consider acceptable. Most cyclists are weight fanatics, but the seem to want to borrow the stuff I bring. I absolutely recommend a rear-view mirror of some sort, it has saved my life. Alot of the coast doesn't have much of a shoulder, so always keep an eye on your mirror, in case you have to take a dive off the road to avoid death by car. Alot of touring cyclists get hit/run over. With the extra weight, your response time isn't very good. Be ready, have fun. I think the bike handles better with saddle bags, most people like the trailers.

Answer 2

costliest is San Francisco, then Seattle, then Portland San Francisco probable has greater outdoors pastime because of the fact the factors is powerful continuously, while Seattle is chilly and snowy in winter, Portland plenty milder yet nonetheless wet. Portland has an extremely sparkling, green environment. San Francisco is surrounded via water on 3 factors, Seattle has the straits and ocean. Portland is a million a million/2 hrs from the coast. The coast is windy and chilly. Portland has no sales tax, cheaper cost of residing. All cities are politically greater liberal than average, equivalent to N.E. cities. San Francisco is the smallest, 40 9 sq. mi., then Portland, then Seattle. i might consider JELLYBEAN's assessment of crucial coast yet Marin county has many hiking and cycling trails and that's 30-40 5 minutes from San Francisco. Santa Cruz is two a million/2 hrs south.

Answer 3

I haven't done that ride, but I rode from Georgia to Upstate NY in 1987.

First off, make sure your bike is in good working order and you can do basic repairs. With any luck, all you'll have is flat tires, but anything can happen. Be prepared for any weather. Have a good light system in case you get caught out after dark. A reflective vest and reflective leg bands wouldn't hurt either. Pack your stuff in saddlebags, don't use a backpack, it will be too much strain on your back. Bring a cell phone in case you need help along the way and to check in at home to inform them of your progress.

On my trip, I didn't make advance motel reservations, I just rode until I found a good place to stop for the night. Camping out is another option, but after being in the saddle all day, sleeping on the ground didn't seem like much fun.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

my ski instructer Last season is 1/2 through biking from Alaska to Argentina.

I wouldn't bring too many things. Camera, Water, Money...Hygene neccessities

Answer 5

I"ve done it the other way. Great ride with lots of great camping across the way. There is a great web site with lots of resources below. Definitely a great experience.

http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/links/tourlink.htm

Answer 6

A death certificate :-)