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The Pedalshift Project 413: Mysterious Oregon Coast 2025 Part 2

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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?

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Mysterious Oregon Coast 2025 Part 2

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

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