Two weeks till the start

 It is now February, so we can say that we are starting our bicycle ride across the US THIS month...in 13 days to be precise.  Tim and I have been in Palm Springs, California for 3 weeks now attempting to train for this ride.  So far we have ridden 272 miles and have climbed 12,159 feet.  Not too bad.  Tim had set a goal for us that we should ride 1,000 miles and have at least one 100 mile day before we set off from San Diego.  With only 13 days left, I'm thinking we are not going to meet the 1,000 miles, but we should be able to get a century ride in..

By the way, Palm Springs is really a wonderful place.  A desert oasis surrounded by mountains.  The peaks of San Jacinto and San Gorgonio are always in view making for some nice scenery during our training rides.

Training with my hiking partner Brad WIlson

Taking in the view of San Jacinto

Tim ridding past turbines and San Jacinto

Creepy VW spiders invading the desert

We aren't just riding bicycles to train for this trip, we are also cross-training by hiking right in the backyard.  This trailhead is a 5 minute walk from the front door.

Tim standing tall

And of course, when in Palm Springs do as the locals do and play golf:

My wicked drive as Tim looks on.

A visit to a bunker.

We even got to attend a PGA tournament and saw how the pros do it.

Attending a PGA tournament in La Quinta with our gracious host Mary Wilson

What a beautiful day

The current number 1 player in the world, Justin Rose

Phil Mickelson lining up a putt.

By the way, the rest of our Trans-America bicycle ride group is braving the cold weather in Ohio and New York and is not getting any road miles in currently.  They are all hoping that riding on trainers, going to the gym, and doing spin classes are going to get them over the mountains out of San Diego.  Keep going teammates, 13 days and counting!