Dylan VanWeelden

Visually captivating scenes are around every corner of this coastal ride. In one afternoon we rode from watching whales from a cliff to exploring a lighthouse to discovering quiet surf breaks. More

Lincoln City is known for its seven miles of breathtaking beach. What better way to see it all than on a fat-tire bike? This beach ride is made for any level of experience. Take the family out for a spin along the ocean or make a bigger adventure by heading north to explore the tide pools and cape at Roads End Point. For directions and map details, follow the self-guided Ride with GPS map. More

We pedaled down Highway 101, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, and climbed over the Newport Bridge, taking in a spectacular view from the top of the bridge. Finishing our warm-up on the road, we took a right turn into South Beach State Park and made our way to the sand along a paved path. Once on the beach, we pointed our fat tires south to start our journey down the shoreline. More

This ride has it all: climbing steep dunes south of Florence; playing around in fluffy, sandy hills; traveling along packed sand on the shoreline; and more. For directions and map details, follow the self-guided Ride with GPS map. More

Around 7 miles south of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River in Gold Beach lies Cape Sebastian State Park. Depending on the wind direction, this spectacular site starts or ends your beach ride in one of the most photogenic sections of the Oregon Coast. More

Exploring the different elements of the John Dellenback Dunes merges the best of the outdoor sport world: the playfulness of a skate park, the adventure of mountain biking and the fluidity of skiing. More

The Cape Blanco to Port Orford fat bike ride made us feel completely removed from civilization, on our own with the elements, and we enjoyed every second of the feat. More

Once on the beach, we could only go in two directions — making it nearly impossible to get lost. We took a moment to appreciate the simplicity and ease of this ride, coasting down the Oregon Coast. It felt great to relax and settle into enjoying the experience. Knowing my ability to navigate a new area, this was a major bonus and made traveling with kids even easier. The fat bike tires are so wide they provide enough suspension to keep the ride comfortable and traction... More