My usual route is out the Smith river to Reedsport then along the coast (usually including all or most of the Lost Coast) before heading inland at the Russian River. It's only got one little lousy stretch between Sonoma and Napa Counties. I actually look forward to the hwy 128 turn-off from hwy 1 because the traffic lightens up considerably. Hwy 128 is generally not a great road for cycling until one gets to Berryessa. Anyhoo, I'm interested in skipping the coast this time down. It had gotten to the point where I was starting to give names to familiar potholes and pinch points, so it's time to look elsewhere.

Going down the east side is interesting. It's been years since I rode down more-or-less hwy 395. I'm not sure McKenzie pass will be clear to ride when I take off in early May, but I should be able to make hwy 22 less objectionable with a little effort. However, I want to spend a few days in Medford (or Methford, as it is sometimes known to those of us in Ew-Gene).