Memorial, 07-15-2014

Today's ride: 22 1/2 miles, Da Vall Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/542213073 .

Riding with Gary, 07-13-2014

Under a cloud cover on south-bound Bob Hope Dr. north of Frank Sinatra Dr.
Today's ride: 32 1/2 miles, Bob Hope Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/540751418 .

Coyote Melons, 07-10-2014

Coyote Melons, Cucurbita palmata, growing just off of So. Palm Canyon Dr. just before the Palm Springs Indian Canyons Toll Booth.
Today's ride: 18 miles, Palm Springs City Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/538546352 .

Bike Trail Shade, 07-08-2014

Looking north on section of existing CV Link (http://www.coachellavalleylink.com/) next to the Cathedral Canyon Country Club.
Today's ride: 23 miles, Da Vall Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/537305527 .

Edom Hill, 07-06-2014

Looking east on Varner Rd. just east of the Mountain View Rd. Intersection.
Today's ride: 27 1/2 miles, Varner Rd. Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/535874383 .

My Morning Commute, 07-05-2014

4th of July Ride, 07-04-2014

 Shade stop at the Palm Springs American Legion Post.

 Steamy clouds over Andreas Canyon.

Cahuilla Memorial....
Today's ride: 20 1/2 miles, Hermit's Bench, out-and-back, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/534381068 .

Bulldozin' Dunes, 07-02-2014

Clearing drifting sand dunes moving onto west bound Dinah Shore between Monterey and Gene Autry.
Today's ride: 27 miles, Monterey Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/533098511 .

Bestest Buddy, 06-30-2014

Chattin' with Jim....
Today's ride: 23 1/2 miles, Bob Hope Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/531771941 .

Micro-Swamps and Mosquitoes, 06-28-2014

Summer time in our dry thirsty desert with temps over 100 degrees and all through our cities gutter water stands in mini-swamps breeding mosquitoes and bicycle slippery algae blooms.  Vector control should be out on bicycles finding these sites and drying these swamps up.

Identified as: a Western Shovel-Nosed Snake, Chionatis occiptalis, favorite food "small scorpions," dead on south bound Da Vall about 1/2 mile north of Dinah Shore.
Today's ride: 33 1/2 miles, Da Vall Loop + PS Indian Canyons, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/530272820 .

Shade at Tahquitz Creek CC, 06-15-2014

Today's ride: 31 1/2 miles, Cook St. Loop with Gary, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/521533497 .

Threw a Tread, 06-09-2014

I've been riding the same set of Specialized Armadillo tires on my commuter bicycle for the last 14 years. This morning part of the tread peeled off the rear tire.  It still holds air and rides well.  Wonder how long it will last riding on the tire's belt?

Baby Snake Squish, 06-08-2014

Identified as: Leaf-Nosed Snake, Phyllorynchus decurtatus.
This young snake's life came to an end on north-bound Palm Dr. in the sandy wash north of Vista Chino.
Today's ride: 28 miles, Desert Hot Springs Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/516391458 .

Bees and Blooms, 06-04-2014

The smoke trees are covered in blossoms and the bees are highly active.  I stopped to take this photo because as I was riding by I could hear the loud buzzing of the bees.  I wonder what smoke tree honey tastes like?
Today's ride: 30 miles, Da Vall Loop + Indian Canyons, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/514019592 .

Gary with Goats, 06-01-2014

Today's ride: 30 miles, Monterey Loop, http://connect.garmin.com/activity/511672959 .