The McVanderSlice

 Story has it, there was a gravel cycling legend named McVanderSlice who loved to explore the wild and rugged terrain of the Oregon Coast Range. They were known for their fearless riding style, endurance, and unforgiving sense of adventure. McVanderSlice would often ride for days on end, camping in the woods, and finding new trails and roads to challenge themselves. One of their most famous exploits was when they rode the entire length of the Oregon Coast Range, from Astoria to Brookings, in just 10 days. They covered over 800 miles and climbed more than 100,000 feet of elevation, facing rain, mud, snow, wind, and wildlife along the way. They traversed paved roads, gravel roads, dirt roads, logging roads, fire roads, and even some singletrack trails. Everything was carried on their 90's GT Avalanche. McVanderSlice was not only a legend for their riding achievements, but also for their generosity and kindness, often stopping to help other cyclists who had mechanical problems or needed directions. A hero's hero.