Seriously, could this state get any bigger? Anyway, the first day of the third week had highs and lows, but it doesn't get much better than waking up in a bed and eating Honey Nut Cheerios for breaky. When we finally got goin we realized there was a price to pay for the comfort we'd enjoyed the past few days-our legs had been dipped in cement. We shook the dust off and finally fell into a rhythm, and right about that time the mighty wind made his presence known, and how! We battled directly into the blow for what felt like hundreds of miles (sadly only 26) when we decided to stop for lunch. As we rode the fence between Burger King and Jack In The Box, a lovely retired couple struck up a conversation (we're rather conspicuous). Before we knew it Carol and Stan were treating us to Subway, ensuring that this would go down as a good start to the third week. After more wind, many giant windmills and yet another flat (me again), we made camp in the shadow of snowy mountains on a flat overlooking Palm Springs. Tomorrow we ride to Joshua Tree, and I hear it'll make the trip worthwhile. Shout out to our several day sponsor Sarah Hoffman, who besides being one of the nicest people in the universe, with a constant smile that could melt the snow off Mt Everest, shares her last name with the second best hot dog company in NY. Hoffman's Hots are exceeded in greatness only by Zweigle's, a fact I will defend to my grave. Sarah, however, your greatness knows no rival, and if you were a hot dog I'd choose you above any other (even if I wasn't starving). I'd slather you with spicy brown mustard. You'd be delicious! So thanks again, Sarah, and gnight everyone, happy Thursday.
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Good luck on the 62 on your way into Joshua Tree. It's quite a small, steep, dangerous ride through the mountain pass. After the mountain pass, you'll hit Morongo Valley first, It's a one stoplight town, with yet another steep hill (not quite as dangerous though) into Yucca Valley, my hometown! Look for the Walmart on your way out of Yucca and you will then be heading into Joshua Tree. It's only really worth it if you actually visit and bike through the Joshua Tree National Park though. Good luck and have fun guys.
ReplyDeleteOne last thing. As you come into Yucca Valley, on the left hand side after a few blocks is an awesome cafe called Water Canyon. Depending on what time you're there, there is usually live music and they have the best coffee, tea, bagel sandwiches, etc. in town. And in 29 Palms (which I assume you will be hitting up since it's the next town after Joshua Tree) is the Carousel Cafe. Best. Breakfast. In The High Desert. Ever. If you happen to see it, check it out. Again, have fun and mind the rattlers.
ReplyDeleteOther good restaurants on your route: In Morongo Valley, the first town after the mountain pass, on the left side is a place called 'The Happy Cooker' (fondly referred to as 'The Happy Hooker' by locals). They have $1 chimichangas, and they are sooo good. In Yucca Valley is a diner called John's Place. Good everything there (we're fond of their veggie burgers though, with mushrooms). I already mentioned the Water Canyon Cafe in Yucca. And then there's Stefano's, one of the best Italian restaurant's in California, and where Sarah and I had our engagement dinner. It's on the right side and looks fancier then the rest of Yucca. You won't miss it. The lst reccomendation is usually a must for anyone going near the high desert, but may be out of your way on bikes. It's up Pioneer Town Road in Yucca Valley, and in a car takes about 15 to 20 minutes to reach. You won't miss it. It's like you're in a western movie (in fact, Pioneer Town is used in many western movies). It's a small, out of the way music saloon called Pappy & Harriet's and is absolutely famous. Live music everyday, including famous bands frequently (The Rolling Stones have played there several times, and the Black Crows were discovered there). It's an amazing piece of America and if you can make it out there, do it.
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