My son at age 16 and his friend also 16 and I rode our bikes down the oregon coast in summer of 2002. We had an incredible time. So much so that this same son and friend and the friends dad and I biked from Canada to Calif this past summer. I can say I have done a lot of cool things but that was awesome. I think having his friend come made it alot more fun for him. You can see pictures and commentary from the last trip if you follow the link in my signature. At the time we did the first trip my son wasn't sure whether he really wanted to go. But I think we are all very glad we took a chance and it paid off with memories that I will always hold dear. I know the other father and son feels the same way.
MBD