My wife and I are planning our first DIY tour for this fall, the Oregon Coast Bike Rout. We have done a number of long day rides, supported overnight (STP) and fully supported tours (Cycle Oregon), now we want to to strike out on our own.

We don't have "touring" bikes set up for racks and panniers, so will probably do something close to a credit card tour, maybe camp but eat from restaurants.

we have 10 days to do this, so that means a one-way trip, north to south. Any suggestions for getting back to the start? We will probably find a place to park the car in Astoria, or with a friend in Scappoose and add a day of riding.

Any suggestions or words of wisdom about this rout?

thanks in advance.