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2018 Oregon Coast Gravel Epic
The Oregon Coast Gravel Epic was the first of three events that make up the Oregon Triple Crown. It was held on May 5th in Waldport, Oregon. Check out our recap of the ride here.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
Trying to stay out of the wind behind my brother with the Alsea Bay Bridge and Waldport in the distance.
Headwinds aren’t as bad when it’s 65 degrees and sunny.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
Never gets old.
My Giant TCX-SX (from River City Bicycles) and a pair of tubeless HiFi Mixtape wheels makes this the most versatile bike I’ve ever owned. It was perfect all day long.
The scenery on Yachats River Road.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
66-year-old James Moyles dropped us on an old road bike with 25c tires.
The final climb up East Buck Creek Road.
Lush green forest canopy was a constant companion. (Photos: Jonathan Maus)
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
Add this one to your list: Five Rivers Road along the Alsea River.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
I was amazed at how the logging roads are so nicely paved way up there.
Cresting the highest climb of the day (NF 3210) at 1,700 feet above sea level.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
One of the fastest parts of the course on Forest Road 5304 near Canal Creek — just before a hair-raising hairpin turn that caught many people off-guard.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
The first climb: National Forest Road 53 above Eckman Creek just before Crotchline Saddle (seriously!).
Into the woods.
Team AF from Portland represented well.
The roll-out quickly left Waldport behind.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
Rob English was all business at the start line.
About 180 racers completed the routes.
Event owner/organizer/promoter Mike Ripley.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
All smiles at the start.
The first event in the 2018 Oregon Triple Crown. Start/finish in Waldport.
