Coyote, 04-28-2012

Coyote, east-bound Vista Chino just east of the Whitewater Wash.
Today's ride: 38 1/2 miles, Washington Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/172551087

Saturday Paceline, 04-28-2012

A group of cyclists pedaling north on Washington toward 1,000 Palms.  Maybe members of the Desert Bike Club: http://www.cycleclub.com/?

In Memorium

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120421/NEWS09/120421006/Bicyclist-dies-Palm-Springs-trail-after-becoming-dehydrated

Cucubita palmata, 04-22-2012

Coyote Melon, Palm Springs Indian Canyons.
Today's ride: Spilt Rock, out-and-back, 20 miles, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/170690994

Snattlerake, 04-20-2012

My first rattlesnake sighting of 2012.  Whitewater Rd. just north of the Whitewater village.  It was not happy that I interrupted its journey across the road.  It looked to be about 3 1/2 feet long and looked healthy.
Today's ride: 33 1/2 miles, Whitewater Preserve, out-and-back, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/169943785

Memorium, 04-19-2012

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120419/NEWS0804/204190312/-1/7daysarchives/Bicyclist-killed-multi-car-crash

Choked Chicken? 04-17-2012

This rubber chick looks like it went through all types of unmentioned tortures, including a metal staple through the neck. 
Today's ride:  33 miles, Cook Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/169086820

Donald & Shaw, 04-17-2012

Donald & Shaw were nice enough to interrupt their ride so I could photograph them.

Chops & Carol in Their Backyard, 04-16-2012

Chops and Carol on Snow Creek Road with Mt. San Jacinto as a backdrop.
Today's ride: 26 miles, Snow Creek Village, out-and-back, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/168789445

Edom Hill, 04-13-2012

Today's ride: 24 miles, Da Vall Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/167628526

Cars and Trucks Going Places, 04-09-2012

Looking west down I-10 from the Bob Hope Overpass.
Today's ride: 37 1/2 miles, Dillon - Bob Hope Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/166457358

Snake That Almost Was, 04-09-2012

North bound Indian Ave. north of I-10.  It is same size and species as another squashed snake about 2 feet from this one.  Note nickel for size comparison.

Party Prop, 04-06-2012

Ferris wheel as a party prop for the White Party set up across the street from the Palm Springs Convention Center.
Today's ride: 18 mile out-and-back to Hermit's Bench, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/165299305