Olympic Discovery with the Caveman
08-19-16, 08:14 AM
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Olympic Discovery with the Caveman
I just got back from an overnight trip to Port Angeles that was prompted by @Lascauxcaveman who had mentioned "So...when ya coming over to ride with me?".
On Wednesday, I set up camp at the Heart O’ the Hills Campground located beside the Hurricane Ridge Road within the Olympic National Park. I got a late start, and had only about 4 hours of daylight to play with so climbed up to Hurricane Ridge
Tunnels 1 and 2 by NBend, on Flickr
then turned off onto the Obstruction Point Road which I had been curious about for a long time.
Obstruction Point road by NBend, on Flickr
The dirt road drops down steeply from the Ridge, then slowly begins a climbing traverse up to Obstruction Point.
OP2 by NBend, on Flickr
It was very beautiful made even more so by the evening light as the sun started to get low in the sky.
OP4 by NBend, on Flickr
I had to turn around after about 4 or 5 miles in order reach camp before it got dark.
Riding back up as shadows get long by NBend, on Flickr
Hurricane Ridge by NBend, on Flickr
It always astounds me how much altitude is gained on Hurricane Ridge! About 30 minutes of high speed descending back to camp :-)
On Wednesday, I set up camp at the Heart O’ the Hills Campground located beside the Hurricane Ridge Road within the Olympic National Park. I got a late start, and had only about 4 hours of daylight to play with so climbed up to Hurricane Ridge
Tunnels 1 and 2 by NBend, on Flickrthen turned off onto the Obstruction Point Road which I had been curious about for a long time.
Obstruction Point road by NBend, on FlickrThe dirt road drops down steeply from the Ridge, then slowly begins a climbing traverse up to Obstruction Point.
OP2 by NBend, on FlickrIt was very beautiful made even more so by the evening light as the sun started to get low in the sky.
OP4 by NBend, on FlickrI had to turn around after about 4 or 5 miles in order reach camp before it got dark.
Riding back up as shadows get long by NBend, on FlickrHurricane Ridge by NBend, on FlickrIt always astounds me how much altitude is gained on Hurricane Ridge! About 30 minutes of high speed descending back to camp :-)
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08-19-16, 08:18 AM
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Beautiful country, great photos. Seeing snow capped peaks, what elevation were you at?
That last pic, a gust of wind and your bike would be sliding down the mountain!
That last pic, a gust of wind and your bike would be sliding down the mountain!
08-19-16, 08:19 AM
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The next morning I broke camp and drove into Port Angeles to meet “Caveman” Tim at his Hotel. I waited for him by the Registration Desk as he got ready.
Tim's shop behind the registration desk by NBend, on Flickr
Tim had a great route planned for us! He avoided the busiest roads by taking back roads (paved and dirt), double and single track out to this Moms house on Lake Crescent.
All smiles and full of hope by NBend, on Flickr
Mt Angeles Road? by NBend, on Flickr
1st rest by Tims home by NBend, on Flickr
The old Hurricane Ridge Road by NBend, on Flickr
Asphalt singletrack by NBend, on Flickr
Clear Cutting by NBend, on Flickr
Tim's mom lives on Lake Crescent by NBend, on Flickr
Tim's shop behind the registration desk by NBend, on FlickrTim had a great route planned for us! He avoided the busiest roads by taking back roads (paved and dirt), double and single track out to this Moms house on Lake Crescent.
All smiles and full of hope by NBend, on FlickrMt Angeles Road? by NBend, on Flickr1st rest by Tims home by NBend, on FlickrThe old Hurricane Ridge Road by NBend, on FlickrAsphalt singletrack by NBend, on FlickrClear Cutting by NBend, on FlickrTim's mom lives on Lake Crescent by NBend, on Flickr
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After lunch there was more to the same creative use of roads and trails over to the Strait of Juan De Fuca and the trip eastward back to Port Angeles.
Double track by NBend, on Flickr
Gassed by NBend, on Flickr
Single track! by NBend, on Flickr
Crescent Beach by NBend, on Flickr
Salt Creek County park by NBend, on Flickr
Farm by NBend, on Flickr
Back on the Olympic Discovery Trail by NBend, on Flickr
Record high heat in Port Angeles (94!) made the post ride beer at Barhop Brewing on the waterfront especially rewarding.
Beer at the end of the ride by NBend, on Flickr
What a fantastic day! if you ever get the chance for Tim to lead you around his environs, do it! you will not be disappointed.
Tim and I by NBend, on Flickr
Thanks again Tim, I really enjoyed our ride!
Double track by NBend, on FlickrGassed by NBend, on FlickrSingle track! by NBend, on FlickrCrescent Beach by NBend, on FlickrSalt Creek County park by NBend, on FlickrFarm by NBend, on FlickrBack on the Olympic Discovery Trail by NBend, on FlickrRecord high heat in Port Angeles (94!) made the post ride beer at Barhop Brewing on the waterfront especially rewarding.
Beer at the end of the ride by NBend, on FlickrWhat a fantastic day! if you ever get the chance for Tim to lead you around his environs, do it! you will not be disappointed.
Tim and I by NBend, on FlickrThanks again Tim, I really enjoyed our ride!
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Originally Posted by oddjob2
Beautiful country, great photos. Seeing snow capped peaks, what elevation were you at?
That last pic, a gust of wind and your bike would be sliding down the mountain!
That last pic, a gust of wind and your bike would be sliding down the mountain!
08-19-16, 11:25 AM
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"Gassed" kind of sums it up for me, alright. Trying to keep up with Matt on about 4 hours sleep, in hot weather, (insert all the other excuses here).
Good fun though, riding with a guy who really likes to take a road bike down some rough single track:
(Segment of the Olympic Adventure Trail)
And gravel:
(Little River Road)
And he'll even buy you a round of cokes halfway through the ride:
(Joyce General Store - same location since 1911)
Come to think of it, he bought the beer at the end of the ride, too.
Matt, you can come back anytime.
Good fun though, riding with a guy who really likes to take a road bike down some rough single track:
(Segment of the Olympic Adventure Trail)
And gravel:
(Little River Road)
And he'll even buy you a round of cokes halfway through the ride:
(Joyce General Store - same location since 1911)
Come to think of it, he bought the beer at the end of the ride, too.
Matt, you can come back anytime.
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Looks like it was a blast, all of it.
And this shot is awesome:
One of these years we'll make a trip to the PNW for some biking adventure, and maybe I'll coerce some of you to be guides!
And this shot is awesome:
One of these years we'll make a trip to the PNW for some biking adventure, and maybe I'll coerce some of you to be guides!
08-19-16, 11:52 AM
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Words don't work here. The pic says it all.
08-19-16, 11:56 AM
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Also, anyone interested in more pics of the Obstruction Point road, I posted some awhile back here on the "Where'd you ride today?" thread. I drove my car partway up (past the difficult climbing parts, natch) and probably started right about where Matt had to turn back due to the failing light.
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Those pictures are absolutely stunning. It looks like a couple of great rides!
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08-19-16, 05:16 PM
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Fantastic photos. Thanks for representing the great Pacific Northwest! Those images explain why I love my state.
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Great write-up, although I was anticipating a Nishiki story after reading your title.
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Words don't work here. The pic says it all.
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I'm beginning to think that The Caveman only has one pair of shorts.
Of course, @northbend isn't seen without his Cino Eroica jersey, although I did meet him at a bar for a beer once. He was dressed in civies.
Of course, @northbend isn't seen without his Cino Eroica jersey, although I did meet him at a bar for a beer once. He was dressed in civies.
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08-22-16, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by gugie
I'm beginning to think that The Caveman only has one pair of shorts.
Honestly, I don't actually know the exact number of plain khaki shorts I own -- same as bicycles.
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Originally Posted by billytwosheds
Looks like it was a blast, all of it.
And this shot is awesome:
One of these years we'll make a trip to the PNW for some biking adventure, and maybe I'll coerce some of you to be guides!
And this shot is awesome:
One of these years we'll make a trip to the PNW for some biking adventure, and maybe I'll coerce some of you to be guides!
This is a fantastic thread.
Thanks guys.
08-22-16, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman
Hmm, the photographic evidence is overwhelm... Naw, there's gotta be another pair around here somewhere. ;P
Honestly, I don't actually know the exact number of plain khaki shorts I own -- same as bicycles.
Honestly, I don't actually know the exact number of plain khaki shorts I own -- same as bicycles.
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08-22-16, 10:48 AM
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Glorious.
Stopping by work today on my day off to try to convince the boss to give me a weekend off in September to head down to Port Angeles after a too-long stretch away.
Girlfriend and I were thinking of riding the Olympic Discovery on the other side of PA, as our current level of fitness might better suit riding 'Little Oklahoma' than climbing Hurricane Ridge. We'll have to chat with Tim about it.
Stopping by work today on my day off to try to convince the boss to give me a weekend off in September to head down to Port Angeles after a too-long stretch away.
Girlfriend and I were thinking of riding the Olympic Discovery on the other side of PA, as our current level of fitness might better suit riding 'Little Oklahoma' than climbing Hurricane Ridge. We'll have to chat with Tim about it.
08-22-16, 11:05 AM
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Thanks for the awesome Pics, love the PNW. The Olympic peninsula is stunning. Love it there. Hurricane ridge is a world class climb. Victoria road cyclists have a Canada Day tradition: go to the US and ride up hurricane ridge. It's a blast.
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Originally Posted by gugie
Mystery solved. Now I want to know how many Cino wool jersies @northbend has...
2 orange
Orange 2 by NBend, on Flickr
Riding the Hobbs puts a smile on your face by NBend, on Flickr2 blue
10882281_10203231580532075_5837290585684594217_n by NBend, on Flickr
Mt St Helens by NBend, on Flickr…and one more to be picked up this year at Cino.
My favorite ones are those with the front pockets. They are very useful
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Nice pictures, looks like a great ride.
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Originally Posted by northbend
To satisfy gugie’s curiosity I own 4
My favorite ones are those with the front pockets. They are very useful
My favorite ones are those with the front pockets. They are very useful
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Great pics and description, as usual. Looks like a lot of fun!
Am getting ready for Cino and am curious about the gearing and tires you guys were both running on that ride.
Am getting ready for Cino and am curious about the gearing and tires you guys were both running on that ride.
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Great thread, guys! If I was any closer I'd come over to have a look at all those shorts and shirts myself.
