Southern California - Rides in Palm Springs
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Hey all. I'm headed to Palm Springs over Labor Day weekend to vist Grandma. Does anyone know of any group rides out there, or nice routes to take for solo slogs. I'll be splitting time between Palm Springs and La Quinta(Dad's house). Thanks.
Psydotek
08-16-07, 11:45 AM
Ride up the Palm Springs Tramway access road.
;)
Ride up the Palm Springs Tramway access road.
;)
I've been wanting to do that ride. Have you done it? How is it?
Psydotek
08-16-07, 12:11 PM
I haven't done it yet actually. I want to do i this year but i just checked www.kleinclarksports.com and the event is only listed as a run/walk, no bike event... :(
socalslowguy
08-16-07, 12:22 PM
Back in 2002 I rode up the Tramway Road. It’s a little over three miles long and is steepest at the top. It’s the toughest hill I’ve ever ridden which includes Palomar.
Best thing to do is go in the morning before the Tram opens as then you don’t have to deal with any traffic. The road is shielded from the desert winds which is nice.
What really sucked is that the road was in terrible condition with potholes everywhere. I was on the brakes the entire trip down because I didn't want to go too fast on the rough road. Hopefully the road condition has improved since 2002.
Psydotek
08-16-07, 12:25 PM
Yeah, i drove up there December last year and the road was in terrible condition. However i think remember reading that it has been repaved since then.
Shnuddy
08-16-07, 12:29 PM
The Desert Bike Club (http://www.cycleclub.com/)has group rides throughout the week and always welcome guests.
My husband and I live in La Quinta and will be home over that weekend. We usually ride on Sundays. Early (it is summer here after all :o). PM me if you are interested in joining us. :)
The Desert Bike Club (http://www.cycleclub.com/)has group rides throughout the week and always welcome guests.
My husband and I live in La Quinta and will be home over that weekend. We usually ride on Sundays. Early (it is summer here after all :o). PM me if you are interested in joining us. :)
That's great, I'd love to hook up with you guys. I'll be in La Quinta on Sunday and starting early is no problem. I'll PM you soon to figure out the details. Thanks so much.