Day two and three of the Oregon Coast tour evolve into an epic quest for an elusive bicycle part. Is this a mere repair mission or a saga worthy of Greek mythology with adaptive problem-solving, multiple contingency plans, long-distance bus adventures, heat stroke avoidance, and kind bike shop professionals who go above and beyond?

 

Day Two Morning - Plan Multiplication 

• Late wake-up due to flexible schedule
• Pig and Pancake breakfast at classic Oregon Coast institution
• 10:30 AM: First Seaside shop call - negative result
• 12:00 PM: Multiple plan permutations discussed off-mic
• Decision to purchase additional campsite night for gear security

The Great Plan Cascade

• Plan A: Dead on arrival (Seaside shop #1)
• Plan B: Dead at noon (Seaside shop #2)
• Multiple Portland options considered and analyzed
• Ian consultation reveals Monday/Tuesday availability conflicts
• Plan F: Warrenton option with Ed the Legend emerges
• 50/50 assessment of success probability based on Ed's memory

Day Two Leisure Activities

• Haystack Rock exploration and beach time
• Two consecutive meals at Pelican Brewery
• Server confusion when Tim and James reversed their lunch/dinner orders
• Extended campsite stay and gear planning sessions

Day Three - The Portland Pivot 

• Early morning departure preparation and coffee
• Bus route research reveals 2.8-inch tire compatibility issues
• Warrenton bus only runs twice daily, next departure at 5:50 PM
• Strategic decision: Portland certainty over Warrenton uncertainty
• Critical discovery: Portland bus stops in Beaverton near Universal Cycles

The Beaverton Solution 

• Successful mid-route bus exit in Beaverton
• 12-18 minute walk to Universal Cycles in 90-degree heat
• Online inventory confirmation: 8 units in stock
• Successful charm deployment for installation service
• Same-day return bus to Cannon Beach secured

 

Statistics

• Plan iterations reached:  26 maybe 100
• Bus route options analyzed: 3
• Bike shops contacted/visited: 5 
• Days with minimal cycling: 2 
• Temperature differential: 30 From a chilly marine layer in Cannon Beach to 90°F blazing sun in Beaverton
• Flats: 0

 

Notable Quotes

• "Plan F. We think from plan double Z" - Tim on the ever-evolving situation
• "It's a coin flip" - James assessing Warrenton success probability
• "Don't let us down. Don't let us down." - High expectations for Universal Cycles
• "We need a win" - Emotional state after multiple plan failures