The bike arrived safely and putting it together was pretty straight forward. Flying my new bike in it's suitcase cost $35 instead of $180. I rented a car at the airport, a spur of the moment decision, to get to my motel and then to take my bike suitcase to the UPS Store to ship it to Las Vegas. Renting a car was easier and cheaper than taking taxis like I had originally planned.
The rental was a great idea and I'll definitely do it again on future tours.
Even with the rental car and UPS shipping, the whole flying the bike thing cost considerably less than flying the old way with a big bike box.
The rotors on the disc brakes on both my wheels were bent during the flight so I needed to get new ones from a local bike store. On the flight home, I'll take the rotors off and then get a lesson at the Bike Gallery on how to align them when I put them back on. Even though I have been on around a dozen bike trips, I still learn new things about how to deal with flying, what gear to use, and just daily logistics each time I go. I have learned to not get upset over the many difficulties of the road, even when they turn out to be costly mistakes. It's all part of the experience.
Palm springs is a nice little town with lots of old Hollywood ties. There is a Gene Autry road, a Kirk Douglas road, and a Bob Hope road.
There are stars on the sidewalk on the main street though I didn't recognize hardly any of the names or pictures of stars from the 50s. Here are two that I do know.
The response to today's 'rain' (more like a mild drizzle) has been amusing. It's kinda like how Portlanders deal with snow. People loudly complain about the cold and damp. I saw some kids running and sliding on the wet pavement. Both my bike and I got specially seating/parking at a restaurant for being brave enough to be out riding in such nasty conditions. 65 degree mild drizzle. rough, huh?
Palm springs is all about warmth, sun, and golf.
It's time to head back to my motel. Tomorrow, I start riding.
-- Post From My iPhone
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