Today was a nearly perfect day. We set off as a group, climbed over the San Gorgonio Pass, and then rode a powerful tailwind downhill through Palm Springs to Indio.

Once we got to Palm Springs I had my first flat tire. I’m glad Chad was able to spot the tiny piece of glass that caused the flat.

One of the benefits of burning 9000 calories in a day is the food you get to eat later. For dinner Chad and I hit the casino buffet.

I’m surprised we weren’t thrown out.

Tomorrow we cross the desert to Blythe, without a fine Arab Charger.