This bicycle ride will take us to Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City to visit The California LGBTQIA+ Veterans’ Memorial to honor Veteran’s Day.
This Memorial was dedicated April 27, 2019 by the State of California through CA Assembly Bill 2439.
This ride through quiet Cathedral City Neighborhoods will allow access the Desert Memorial Park on Da Vall. Visiting the Memorial on Veteran’s Day allows us to participate/view the planned services taking place. We will backtrack for our return. Distance round trip will be approximately 10 miles.
Desert Memorial Park is also the Final Resting Place of many local notables; The Sinatra’s, Busby Berkeley, Sonny Bono, Lawrence L. Crossley and Velma Wayne Dawson - to name a few! Look up Desert Memorial Park for the complete list of notables resting there (click here)
Meeting Location: Cimarron Golf Course entrance on 30th Ave, Cathedral City (map) There is sufficient curbside parking available along 30th Avenue for those driving to the Meet/Start point. Please meet promptly at 8:30 am
Contact leader Bill Bates click here
All riders are strongly encouraged to wear helmets. Inflate your tires to the recommended PSI. You may want to bring a tire pump, spare tube, bike tools, water, sunscreen and snacks.
Weather Policy: Inclement weather may cancel.
Health Problems/allergies: Discuss any medical concerns with the bike leader that may affect your ability to complete this ride.
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