In a first ever trip, 300 bicyclists and 50 support staff two and three-wheeled their bikes down the 101 enroute to Beachfront Park, Tuesday afternoon.
The Group tour organized by Bicycle Rides Northwest (BRNW) camped out in class, with all the amenities one could imagine. Gourmet-prepared meals, designer coffee, snacks, first aid, massage therapists and all the conveniences of home.
Bicycle Rides Northwest began their journey July 8 in Winston, Oregon, headed west to Bandon, Gold Beach, Brookings and into the Golden State.
This tour was a first for Crescent City organized by BRNW. Wednesday, cyclists peddled up Howland Hill Rd to South Fork Rd across Stephen Bridge and back to Beachfront Park. Thursday morning, the group departs north on 199 via a CHP escort through Hiouchi.
BRNW will continue the escort with some 50 staff. A shuttle bus will be optionally provided transporting riders and bikes through the Collier Tunnel. Motorists are requested to use caution and restrict passing the cyclists until they utilize the many turnouts.
BRNW will spend Thursday night at Lake Selmac enroute back to Winston, July 15.