Dangerous Beauty, 09-29-2017

Datura stamonium, Jimson Weed, Datura, Devil's Trumpet, a beautiful poisonous plant that with its soft leaves and large bell-shaped flower, seems out of place when compared to most other desert flora.
Today's ride: 32 1/2 miles, Da Vall Loop + Indian Canyons, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2016092037

Roadside Memorial, 09-27-2017

South-bound Highway 111 just north of Ship Rock.

A Good Year, 09-27-207

 1939 was the year my parents moved from New York to California. They traveled here by train.

Train traffic between Tipton Rd. and Highway 111.
Today's ride: 29 miles, Snow Creek Village, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2008004441

Boats on the Res, 09-24-2017

 Two boats on the pond at the Whitewater Ranch between Highway 111 and I-10.

View from the Whitewater Cut-Off Bridge over the Whitewater River Channel.
https://youtu.be/XLH5hkzRib0
Today's ride: 24 1/2 miles, Whitewater Cut_off, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1996395338

Shrooms, 09-22-2017

Mushrooms at Demuth Park.
Today's ride: 21 1/2 miles, Da Vall Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1992206608

A New Friend, 09-19-2017

Today's ride: 24 miles, Da Vall Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1986728751

Tahquitz Canyon, 09-17-2017

Riding with Gary.
Today's ride: 23 miles, Hermit's Bench, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1983295353

East & West Levees, 09-16-2017

 Looking east on the east Whitewater River Channel Levee at Vista Chino.

Looking west on the west levee on the Cathedral City Bike Path under construction.
Today's ride: 6 1/2 miles, Cathedral City Levee Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1980950180

Honoring the Fallen, 09-14-2017

Today's ride: 29 miles, Da Vall Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1977414231

Rancho Mirage Rider, 09-12-2017

Doug riding home on his cool rig after dropping off his two kids at school... a very nice commute.
Today's ride: 24 miles, Da Vall Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1973595746

Storm Damage, Palm Springs Style, 09-12-2017

 Palm Canyon Wash at Golf Club Dr.

Tahquitz Creek Golf Course

Yesterday's Rain, 09-10-2017

Palm Springs Indian Canyons.
Today's ride: 19 miles, Hermit's Bench, out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1970042924

Two Views ESE, 09-08-2017

 Cathedral City Bike Path at Vista Chino.

Varner Rd. just east of Date Palm .
Today's ride: 30 miles, Bob Hope Dr. Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1965784283

Making the Connection, 09-06-2017

Crews pouring concrete connecting the Cathedral City Bike Path on the west levee at Vista Chino in Palm Springs.
Today's ride: 28 miles, Morningside Dr.  Loop, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1962128400

Whitewater River @ I-10 Bridge, 09-03-2017

https://youtu.be/pL-E6_NyUwg
Today's ride: 4 miles on the fat bike, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1956340798

Roadside Mummy, 09-02-2017

 North-bound Highway 111 at Windy Point.

View from just off Tipton Rd. by the old highway.
Today's ride: 23 miles, Tipton Rd., out-and-back, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1954023477