At Hub World Travel, we care about people and places. We organize events to raise funds for humanitarian work abroad and at home.
This bike ride is a benefit for the Ethiopia Project, an Oregon based nonprofit that collects new and gently used running shoes in North America and fits them on aspiring athletes within the nation.
HubWorld is partnering with the Ethiopia Project to help get more shoes to those in need. We’ve also started the Ethiopia Scholarship Fund, which will more broadly work to provide educational opportunities to those in need.
It bike ride is scheduled to take place July 25-28, 2008. The cost is $550 USD per person.
The Ride: 316.9 miles, Endless Beauty
Rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, serpentine rivers, lush forests… the Oregon Coast offers breathtaking scenery and exhilarating bicycle touring. We start at the picturesque artist community of Cannon Beach and wined our way to the waterfront town of Brookings, nestled between the Oregon Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean. We’ll explore charming coastal towns, visit Sea Lion caves, go beach combing and whale-watching, and pause to admire the natural beauty and panoramic views. Stops include:
Tillamook Cheese Factory
Taste special reserve cheeses, yogurt, and ice cream, and watch all these being made.
Yaquina Head lighthouse
Ascend the historic circular staircase up the lighthouse tower for superb wildlife and ocean viewing.
Newport
A beautiful little town with incredible views and abundant wildlife. Watch for sea birds, harbor seals, sea lions, and gray whales.
Heceta Head
Explore the lighthouse and park with its trails, tide pools, sandy beaches and breathtaking views.
Sea Lion Caves
Descend into the vast cavern for an unforgettable experience watching sea lions and sea birds in their wild home.
Bandon
Also known as Bandon-by-the-Sea. This coastal town will delight you with its charm and scenic beauty. It boasts two of the world’s premier golf courses.
Gold Beach
In Oregon’s Banana Belt, this remote sea town offers quiet beaches, vast forests, and rugged mountains.
So come join us for a memorable weekend of cycling and fun, all for a very noteworthy cause.
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