Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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

Monday, May 28, 2012

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

Friday, May 25, 2012

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Sunday, May 20, 2012

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.

Friday, May 18, 2012

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.

Monday, May 14, 2012

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

Saturday, May 12, 2012

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.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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. 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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

Monday, May 7, 2012

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Florian Sighting, 05-06-2012

Northwest corner of Tahquitz/McCallum and Palm Canyon Dr. I had the pleasure of meeting Florian, https://www.facebook.com/florianboyd.  In the background see the framing for a cement slab to be the base for a 24 foot Marilyn Monroe sculpture.
Today's ride: 28 miles, Bob Hope Loop,  http://connect.garmin.com/activity/175440840

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

It Can, 05-01-2012

Racquet Club near Indian Canyon Dr.
Today's ride: 35 miles, Da Vall Loop + Indian Canyons, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/173856187