Ventura to Ojai & Back Again, 03-31-2017

 Dan treated me to an out-and-back ride from Ventura to Ojai on the Ventura River Parkway. Thanks Dan....

Coffee stop in Meiners Oaks...
Today's ride: 28 miles, Ventura to Ojai, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1650877406

My Tribe on Trikes, 03-30-2017

Cyclists on the Coastal Bikeway near the Ventura Pier.

Thanks Norm, 03-26-2017

 Had the pleasure of riding and chatting with Norm in the PS Indian Canyons this morning. After the ride he and his wife, Arlene, gave me a walking tour through his beautifully awesome garden

Thank you Norm....

Tahquitz Creek at the Araby Wash, 03-26-2017

 Up....

Down...
This water came over Tahquitz Falls this morning on its way to Rancho Mirage....
Today's ride: 35 miles, Da Vall Loop + the PS Indian Canyons, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1642254429

Whitewater River, 03-24-2017

 Gary on the bridge over the Whitewater River at Whitewater Cut-Off. The river water is Colorado River water flowing in the Whitewater River Channel along with the Whitewater River water.

 Encelia bloom along the road to the Whitewater Preserve.

Whitewater River at the road crossing in the Whitewater Preserve: https://youtu.be/MiOLTXgPyxU
Today's ride: 33 1/2 miles, Whitewater Preserve, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1637738088

PS Indian Canyon Wildlife, 03-21-2017

 Daddy Long Leg Spider taking up residence in the PS Indian Canyon block house.

 Daddy Long Leg Spider's view.

Acres of Encelia are showing their color in the PS Indian Canyons.
Today's ride: 24 1/2 miles, Hermit's Bench, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1632774309

Let's Talk, 03-19-2017

Thumbs up Chris Andrews and his support crew, Ryan, at the Whitewater Cut-Off Bridge. Chris has been walking across America from Washington, DC on his way to dipping his feet into the Pacific Ocean in five more days. He has been on the road for 205 days with his next stop in Beaumont. We "talked." You can reach him at: https://www.gofundme.com/letstalkusa and/or andrewschristopher49@gmail.com . He has plans to write a book about what he has learned on this journey and then begin a music career. Good luck to you Chris....

Swallowed a Bug, 03-19-2017

 Palm Springs cyclist Daniel, who lives in Culver City, swallowed a bug before stopping and washing it down with some water at the Chino Creek crossing on Highway 111, north-bound. Over the years I've swallowed and gagged on a number insects in my time in the saddle... gotta learn to ride with my mouth closed...

 Chino Creek, west.

Chino Creek, east.
Today's ride: 26 1/2 miles, Whitewater Cut-Off, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1629843225

Tahquitz Creek, 03-16-2017

 Down....

and up from the Belardo Bridge....
Today's ride: 29 1/2 miles, Overture Dr. to Hermit's Bench, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1624021139

Color in the Desert, 03-13-2017

 North-bound Highway 111, just north of the Chino Creek Crossing.

 North-bound highway 111, just north of the Chino Creek crossing.

Beautiful Mt. San Jacinto from the old highway that is now Tipton Rd.
Raced a train and the train won: https://youtu.be/wrVeq4g36bY
Today's ride: 22 1/2 miles, Tipton Td., out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1619030430

Cycling the Coachella Valley, 03-11-2017

Gregory trying to fix a problem with the clutch on his motorized bicycle. He built the bike himself and gets about 45 miles off a tank of gas. Photo taken east-bound Varner Rd. west of Bob Hope Dr.

Rigo from the City of Coachella on a recreational ride. Photo taken just off of Varner Rd. in 1,000 Palms.

Field of yellow flowers on southern slope of Edom Hill. Photo taken from Varner Rd. just east of Date Palm Dr.

Same yellow flowers from same spot as above photo looking down-valley.
Today's ride: 30 Miles, Monterey loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1615251997

Cycling Palm Springs, 03-09-2017

 Bob from San Francisco riding his classic Rivendell road bike that he has had since 1985.

Bill descending from Hermit's Bench toward Split Rock in the PS Indian Canyons. Had a nice ride with Bill this morning... thanks.
Today's ride: 26 1/2 miles, Split Rock, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1611861671

Mt. San Gorgonio, 03-07-2017

Photo taken from Highway 62.
Today's ride: 32 miles, Hiway 62-Indian Dr.-Worsley Rd., out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1608590143

Roadside Color, 03-04-2017

Today's ride: 25 miles, Snow Creek Village, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1603564804