roadfix

Here are a couple photos:

Louis

Ah, nice. How did that new bike run?
Can you camp anywhere in the park or do they have areas specifically designated?

cyclezealot

Thanks for the picutures..I have always liked Joshua Tree. Seems you must camp in designated areas.. Did you do a big loop about the south end returing north..I understand that grade is pretty long and tough?
How do you like your Bob... Different people react differently.? Prefer it over panniers. Think I would like it. Cornering and all that...?

cyclezealot

Fixer..So you can camp anywhere you want at Joshual Tree? All primitive then?
Maybe a small load on the front would solve that jiggly problem? If you find out please let us know..Answer to later question..
ps- recall a female cyclists on my Nevada tour last year.. She carried can after can of canned peaches. She had a thing for peaches.Can't be w/o. We could not believe the numbers of cans..Must have been 8 #'s worth...
If that cyclist ever connects to this site: Not making lite of your food needs.
I carry more than I need, also.Even on sag supported. I have a similiar love of cherries, but I have a way of packing them lighter.
Love cycle touring and meeting unique people..
ps--- Fixer, loved you pic..Put it in my jpeg file and will display it as wallpaper from time to time. I more often than not, love the desert.

cyclezealot

Fixer.. I am one of those fussy clean types, who normally felt that Motel 6 are really roughing it.. Have been comfortable when in a camp with showers and all the amenties. Getting into my top end sleeping bag and not cleaning up. Don't know if I could fall asleep. I like camping now, solely because I like bike touring.But prefer all the nice camp site amenties.
How does all that prissy-ness fit into a camp trip to Joshua Tree. I hear reports of cyclists going down Baja Mexico stinking everything up..
Question as a cycle -camper who prefers nice camp sites, how does one have primitive camp sites and be comfortable.
Heck, my wife would not camp out at all. Camping at a really neat spot has its appeal. Sorry, guess just not a cub scout. But a trip like you did at Joshua Tree has its appeal..

cyclezealot

Fixer. Distracted by other questions. So what was the tour like? Difficult? Two days right. ? THere used to be an organized ride at Joshua Tree.. Recall the cyclists who did it..Think used to be sponsored by "Big Bear Mountain Cyclists." In late spring and early fall.Dont think they sponsor the tour now..
She said the 30 or so miles returing from the south was pretty tough... Did you think so.. Of course when she did it, she said it was pretty darn hot.That makes a big difference.. Hill rough? Seems like climb from the south is 1-2,000 feet climb? At Death Valley, I did not think a 3,000 feet climb over 30 miles was tough at all....
As I recall, she said the climb was gradual but very long. You did the big circle tour..? Traffic not bad.? Temperatures were comfortable..? I would sooner or later like to do this ride... Scenery is incredible..
You should carry lots of water..Maybe you do need a Bob..Just for that.

cyclezealot

Fixer- you did not ride from LA? I can't imagine riding against that pass with its windmills and headwinds, should you be heading west. Just a comment. I have known of some on tours who had to. For the most part there are parallel roads to ride a bike.

cyclezealot

I once rode from Monterey to Los Angeles. The coast is awesome....beautiful.....But if it is not the right time of year- I get tired of the fog, up that way.( The coastal fog on the coast might last until Noon) Wet, damp tents and all that.... It was nice to get inland near Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo and see the sun for most of the day... That was in September.