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?   Day Two Morning - Plan Multiplication  <ul> <li>Late wake-up due to flexible schedule</li> <li>Pig and Pancake breakfast at classic Oregon Coast institution</li> <li>10:30 AM: First Seaside shop call - negative result</li> <li>12:00 PM: Multiple plan permutations discussed off-mic</li> <li>Decision to purchase additional campsite night for gear security</li> </ul> The Great Plan Cascade <ul> <li>Plan A: Dead on arrival (Seaside shop #1)</li> <li>Plan B: Dead at noon (Seaside shop #2)</li> <li>Multiple Portland options considered and analyzed</li> <li>Ian consultation reveals Monday/Tuesday availability conflicts</li> <li>Plan F: Warrenton option with Ed the Legend emerges</li> <li>50/50 assessment of success probability based on Ed's memory</li> </ul> Day Two Leisure Activities <ul> <li>Haystack Rock exploration and beach time</li> <li>Two consecutive meals at Pelican Brewery</li> <li>Server confusion when Tim and James reversed their lunch/dinner orders</li> <li>Extended campsite stay and gear planning sessions</li> </ul> Day Three - The Portland Pivot  <ul> <li>Early morning departure preparation and coffee</li> <li>Bus route research reveals 2.8-inch tire compatibility issues</li> <li>Warrenton bus only runs twice daily, next departure at 5:50 PM</li> <li>Strategic decision: Portland certainty over Warrenton uncertainty</li> <li>Critical discovery: Portland bus stops in Beaverton near Universal Cycles</li> </ul> The Beaverton Solution  <ul> <li>Successful mid-route bus exit in Beaverton</li> <li>12-18 minute walk to Universal Cycles in 90-degree heat</li> <li>Online inventory confirmation: 8 units in stock</li> <li>Successful charm deployment for installation service</li> <li>Same-day return bus to Cannon Beach secured</li> </ul>   Statistics <ul> <li>Plan iterations reached:  26 maybe 100</li> <li>Bus route options analyzed: 3</li> <li>Bike shops contacted/visited: 5 </li> <li>Days with minimal cycling: 2 </li> <li>Temperature differential: 30 From a chilly marine layer in Cannon Beach to 90°F blazing sun in Beaverton</li> <li>Flats: 0</li> </ul>   Notable Quotes <ul> <li>"Plan F. We think from plan double Z" - Tim on the ever-evolving situation</li> <li>"It's a coin flip" - James assessing Warrenton success probability</li> <li>"Don't let us down. Don't let us down." - High expectations for Universal Cycles</li> <li>"We need a win" - Emotional state after multiple plan failures</li> </ul>

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