The 2014 World Tour De Beard is on the Oregon Coast this week. The Beard is riding the entire 363-mile coastline for the Amgen People’s Coast Classic.
The Beard began his ride Sunday morning at the Rogue Public House in Astoria. The most currently available GPS data places the Beard and other riders near Newport, Oregon, the hometown of Rogue Ales and Spirits and the Beard. More precise information is being withheld for security reasons.
The following photos of the ride are being released to the media and for public distribution.
The Beard at the start of the ride.
Setting off for the first leg, from Astoria to Tillamook.
The Beard riding through Rockaway Beach.
The Gospel according to the Beard.
Greeting a fan at Cape Lookout.
On Day 3, riders park their bicycles in the Wood Room of the Rogue Brewery in Newport, Oregon.
The Beard providing a behind the scenes tour of the brewery for assembled international media and members of the public.
The Beard resumed his journey Tuesday morning. Fans are reminded that flash photography is not permitted while the Beard is riding.
