THE VOCNA “50W Forever” RALLY APPLICATION
Organiser: Carl Greenlund VOCNA President: 503 871-3331 kim@614engineering.comThis year's main event will be based in Forest Grove, Oregon from July 13-19th. We will be doing daily loops and exploring the wonders of Washington County and neighboring regions. Milage is roughly 900 - 1000 miles over 5 days. Carl is a local and knows all the back roads, scenic points and good food stops. There are many great roads, some with twisties for the enthusiasts, and some that simply cut through stunning landscape and epic scenery. Each day will be a separate loop.
Monday: Route TBC. This will be an easy first day hakedown ride take in the local sights
Tuesday: Take the scenic Hwy 202 to visit the oldest place west of the Mississippi. (Astoriaor.) Then we cross the bridge to Washington and follow the Great River of the west, The Columbia to Longview, cross the Lewis & Clark bridge to Rainier OR and get on the Apiary Road to Vernonia OR, and back to Forest Grove. It will be a long day!
Wednesday: Head over Hwy 6 toTillamook; then on to Cape Mears, down the coast to CapeCity. We then go to Beaver, and up The Nestucca River over the hill to Carlton, and back to Forest Grove.
Thursday: We head south to Dallas, take Kings Valley Rd to Philomath. We then head overHwy 34 to Marys Peak, the highest point in The Coast Range. Onto Waldport where we joinHwy 101 for a scenic ride along the coast to Florence where we will be staying the night.
Friday: We go South on 101 to Reedsport, turn up Smith River Rd and go to Veneta. We then ride North.Although we will be based in Forest Grove, we are riding to Florence, staying there Thursday night and riding back on Friday. Hotel reservations should be made by phone, please mention The Velocette Club for the discounted rate.
Sunday 13th through Saturday 19th July 2025 Hotel: McMenamins Grand Lodge (July 13 — 19) 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116 T: 503-992-9533 Please make reservations by phone and reference The Velocette Owners Club code 2607THEVELO. For room rates, please check: www.mcmenamins.com/grand-lodge
Thursday 17th July 2025 (1 night only) Pier Point Inn - Best Western July 17 only T: 541-997-719185625 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439 Call the Pier Point Inn directly (number above) and use group ID 6Q1MK2I3 for the discounted rate. Also, they will add an extra rollaway bed for ~ $12 to any room.www.bestwestern.com - search for Pier Point Inn Florence OR.
Now make your reservations and get wrenching...!