Monday, May 30, 2016

Memorial Day 2016


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

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Fat Boys, 05-24-2016

Two Surley Moonlanders may be an omen. I'm thinking about buying one and here were two that I spotted on today's ride. Hmmmm....
Today's ride: 33 miles, Da Vall Loop + Indian Canyons, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1182848276

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Cycling Rancho Mirage, 05-18-2016

This section of bike-way next to Rancho Mirage Community Park could be the prototype for the entire CV Link Project.
Today's ride: 31 miles, Monterey Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1173949845

Monday, May 16, 2016

Back on the Saddle, 05-16-2016

 Tom back on his bike recovering from injuries sustained in a fall. Stay safe out there.
Dust rising from above Araby Cove... looks like some work is being done around the two water tanks....?
Today's ride: 18 miles, Hermit's Bench, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1171217188

Friday, May 13, 2016

A Pretty Face, 05-13-2016

 North-face of Mt. San Jacinto from Snow Creek Rd.
North-face of Mt. San Jacinto from Tipton Rd.
Today's ride: 26 1/2 miles, Whitewater Cut-Off-Snow Creek Rd., Hike-a-Bike, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1166835128

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Death of a Raptor, 05-11-2016

East-bound Vista Chino at the Whitewater Wash.
Today's ride: 25 1/2 miles, Da Vall Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1164040240

Monday, May 9, 2016

Artists at Work, 05-09-2016


Lisa and Elaine enjoying their craft on a beautiful section of CV Link in Rancho Mirage. This section of the route is known as the Butler-Abrams Trail.
Today's ride: 26 1/2 miles, Bob Hope Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1161300667

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Palm Springs Cyclist, 05-03-2016

 Robert of Palm Springs has been riding for 2 1/2 years. This photo taken at the intersection of Highway 111 & Snow Creek Rd. Robert was on his way to the Morongo Casino as his turn-around point.
Tanks for everything... this big boy parked on the shoulder of south-bound Highway 111 near Blaisdel Canyon.
Today's ride: 25 1/2 miles, Snow Creek Village, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1152518836

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Cloud Cap, 05-01-2016

 Sunshine and clouds capping Mt. Sn Jacinto. Photo taken from 20th Ave. in Desert Hot Springs, east of Mountain View Dr.
Desert Hot Springs pond life in a micro-riparian zone on  Paul Dr. just east of Palm Dr. just north of I-10.
Today's ride: 23 miles, 20th Ave. Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1149795075