BRNW Supported Tour

Total miles, 436; total elevation gain, 24,330
Disclaimer: Myself and many others took a lift on a particularly sketchy section of road, even though the local police were caravanning riders and there was extra signage. Last day was so hot and hilly that I got a lift and reduced mileage by about 20.
   The ride started near Roseburg, in Winston, Oregon. First day was the longest at 72 miles, to Bandon.  Next day we camped in Gold Beach, then camped two days in Crescent City, California, then Lake Selmac, then Wolf Creek, Oregon, then back to Winston on day 7.
   The route was very well laid out and mostly on low traffic sometimes remote roads. The 300 of we participants rode some on the Coast Highway going south and in spite of mostly decent shoulders, the logging trucks and motor homes were not considerate.  BRNW did an excellent job of marking the routes on the pavement, with cautionary orange cones, paper versions of routes, and RideWithGPS routing as well.  We had two 5 mile experiences on I5, one of which was not planned but BRNW rolled with it and got us through with no trauma.  Shoulders on I5 were a whole lane wide!  Just about everything this organization did was outstanding or excellent!
   There were adequate food/rest stops, additional unmanned water stops (it got very hot!!), plenty of toilets so one didn’t have to wait long for anything. Breakfasts and dinners were plentiful and no shortage of beer, snacks, and soft drink options at the end of every day. Oh, and the showers and clothes washing stations were well appreciated by everyone.
   This was my first trip with BRNW and I cannot praise this organization enough – including the value for the money spent!  Check them out and register early. They are always a sellout.
   Next up for the Gypsea – some camping at Mt Rainer and a backpacking trip.  Stay tuned….