Brett, Ready for the Road, 06-01-2012

Brett on his newly acquired road bike.
Today's ride, 22 miles, Hermit's Bench, out-and,back, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/184353144

Brett, last week, 05-24-2012, http://desertroadkill.blogspot.com/2012/05/brett-05-24-2012.html, on his beach cruiser.



Upended Seabed, 05-29-2012

Sedimentary rock formation, Hiway 111 entrance to Palm Springs.
Today's ride: 24 1/2 miles, Hermit's Bench, out-and-back, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/183418883

Memorial Day Ride, 05-28-2012

Straughn, William H. Sp4 C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 1/31/67

McElyea, James F. PFC C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 2/5/67

Berard, James C. Sp4 C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 2/14/67

Molina, Michael J. Sp4 C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 2/28/67

Taillon, John P. Sp4 C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 3/3/67

Moore, Galen L. Sp4 Sp4 C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 3/22/67

Harrison, George R. PFC C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 4/23/67

McElhaney, Bobby G. PFC C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 5/18/67

Miller, Edward C. PFC C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 7/2/67

Batten, James E. Sp4 C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 8/1/67

Bozarth, Alvin R. Sgt C, 4/12,199th KIA, 8/13/67

Carson, Bradley J. PFC C, 4/12, 199th KIA, 9/18/67

Big, 05-25-2012

Today's ride: 35 miles, Da Vall Loop + Hermit's Bench, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/181892297

Brett, 05-24-2012

Brett on his cruiser at the entrance to the Palm Springs Indian Canyons.  Brett is currently doing research on the various kinds of road bikes.  He is considering changing his cycling opportunities.

Speeding Violation, 05-24-2012

Caught in the act, Bill breaking the 25 mph speed limit descending the road from Andreas Canyon in the Palm Springs Indian Canyons.
Today's ride: 22 miles, Hermit's Bench, Out-and-Back, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/181572603

Night Blooming Cereus, 05-22-2012

Today's ride: 23 miles, Da Vall Loop

Black Death in a Cemetery, 05-20-2012

Desert Memorial Park and the Green Bot flies were happy.
Today's ride: 33 miles, Da Vall Loop+ Indian Canyons, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/180221090.

John on a Morning Ride, 05-18-2012

John on his way toward the Palm Springs Indian Canyons.
Today's ride: 21 1/2 miles, out-and-back to Hermit's Bench, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/179435686.  There was a strong wind blowing down valley, but barely any wind at all at the south-end of town.

Marilyn is in Town, 05-14-2012

North-west corner Tahquitz-McCallum and Palm Canyon Dr.
Today's ride: 32 miles, Da Vall Loop + Indian Canyons, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/178196863

Handcyclists Up, 05-12-2012

Graham Butler of Intrepid Cycles (http://www.handcycle.net/), assists a rider onto a handcycle at today's Handcycling Clinic put on by Incight, Inc. (http://www.incight.org/) at Palm Desert's Civic Center Park.

Snow Creek Village Ride, 05-10-2012

 Parker & Diesel heading north at intersection of Hiway 111 & Overture Dr.

 Coyote, north-bound Hiway 111 just south of Snow Creek Rd.

 Banded Sand Snake south-bound Hiway 111 just north of Tramview Rd.

Best backyard view in the desert from Chops' and Carol's back porch, Snow Creek Village.
Today's ride: 26 1/2 miles, Snow Creek Village, out-and-back, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/176761817

Mr. Korwin's Green Academy Class, Desert Mirage High School, 05-09-2012

Gary Lueders and I were honored to be invited to be guest speakers in Mr. Anthony Korwin's Green Academy classes at Desert Mirage High School in Thermal. 

Cigar Store Around Here? 05-08-2012

Cigar store indian, always vigilant on north-bound Indian-Canyon Dr., just south of Ramon Rd.

3rd hole, Tahquitz Creek Golf Course.
Today's ride: 43 miles, Bob Hope Loop + Indian Canyons, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/176192434

Improper Syringe Disposal, 05-07-2012

South-east corner of Via Escuela & Sandra.
Today's ride: 29 miles, Cook Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/175930070