Jseis 

Here in SW Wa at the mouth of the Columbia we've a rural environment and fickle winter weather but late spring summer and fall are fine. Sand beach for that future snow bike, thousands of miles of logging roads for weekend exploring on an MTB or cross, good rural arterials for early morning no to low traffic, a positive bike and trail culture that will give us great connectivity in the next 20 years, regional loop rides that combine some of the best river and ocean scenery ever. (A local buddy and I are developing some very cool rides and races including the ORB Invitational (Ocean River Bay)...a double metric century that includes a ferry, long bridge and covered bridge). Easy access to Seattle, Portland and Bend for a two week got away. Both sides of the river (Clatsop and Pacific counties) have tight bike aficionados groups that are dedicated to increasing public awareness and assets. A great place to bike is what you invest and make of the assets you have.