Distance (mi) = 28.9
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.6
Max Speed (mph) = 25.7
Time (h:m) = 2:43
Route:
101 S, KOA Ilwaco/Long Beach
After a very late start from KOA Bay Center, I put my feet to the pedal to cover 39 miles to get to KOA Ilwaco/Long Beach. For the first time since the start of the journey, I definitely noticed that my leg muscles are stronger and my knees do not buckle after a day's ride.
The sky was overcast and the road shoulders varied from none, small and moderate. Traffic was moderate to heavy. No rain in the forecast for the next five days. Nevertheless, I ran into blustery Southeasterly headwinds and intermittent drizzle. I followed scenic 101 going South skirting Willapa Bay, crossing the Naselle River via a long bridge, passing the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and climbing a moderate hill to arrive at my destination.
I find that KOAs are better managed than state campgrounds with nicer amenities (grass tent areas, WiFi, laundry, small store, community room). Being independently owned seems to make a big difference. State campgrounds usually have the advantage of being closer to nature and beaches...but not always. The only negative for the KOAs is that there are usually about six or so antiquated coin-operated video game machines in the community rooms (think picture tubes with bad color).
The Washington International Kite Festival, a week long event in Long Beach is in full swing. I am going on Tuesday to see individual and team Rokkaku Battles using traditional shaped Japanese Rokkaku battle kites. You have to bring the opponents' kite down.
Therefore, I will stay at KOA here for two nights. It is also a good time to do laundry tonight and have microwave a bowl of mac-n-cheese for dinner.
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.6
Max Speed (mph) = 25.7
Time (h:m) = 2:43
Route:
101 S, KOA Ilwaco/Long Beach
After a very late start from KOA Bay Center, I put my feet to the pedal to cover 39 miles to get to KOA Ilwaco/Long Beach. For the first time since the start of the journey, I definitely noticed that my leg muscles are stronger and my knees do not buckle after a day's ride.
The sky was overcast and the road shoulders varied from none, small and moderate. Traffic was moderate to heavy. No rain in the forecast for the next five days. Nevertheless, I ran into blustery Southeasterly headwinds and intermittent drizzle. I followed scenic 101 going South skirting Willapa Bay, crossing the Naselle River via a long bridge, passing the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and climbing a moderate hill to arrive at my destination.
I find that KOAs are better managed than state campgrounds with nicer amenities (grass tent areas, WiFi, laundry, small store, community room). Being independently owned seems to make a big difference. State campgrounds usually have the advantage of being closer to nature and beaches...but not always. The only negative for the KOAs is that there are usually about six or so antiquated coin-operated video game machines in the community rooms (think picture tubes with bad color).
The Washington International Kite Festival, a week long event in Long Beach is in full swing. I am going on Tuesday to see individual and team Rokkaku Battles using traditional shaped Japanese Rokkaku battle kites. You have to bring the opponents' kite down.
Therefore, I will stay at KOA here for two nights. It is also a good time to do laundry tonight and have microwave a bowl of mac-n-cheese for dinner.
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