Every February, hordes of cyclists flock to the sun-drenched roads of Palm Springs to enjoy the warm weather and early-season riding promised by the Tour de Palm Springs. One of the most popular single-day cycling events in the country, the Tour de Palm Springs features five different routes for riders of varying skill and fitness levels. This ride follows the century route that loops through Palm Springs to the southern edge of Joshua Tree National Park before swinging back through suburbs like Coachella, La Quinta and Cathedral City.
From Palm Springs, begin climbing immediately as you head north on Indian Canyon Drive. By mile 16, at the intersection with Indian Avenue, you'll have already completed the bulk of the ride's climbing by ascending nearly 1,300 feet. Enjoy the long downhill on Indian Avenue as you head toward Dillon Avenue, which cuts to the southeast along the edge of Joshua Tree National Park. (This is the most exposed and remote stretches of the ride, so make sure your food and drink reserves are full.) You'll hit Coachella after completing the Dillon Avenue stretch, and will pedal through the suburbs for the remainder of your ride.
TO TRAILHEAD: This ride starts at Baristo Park. From I-10, take exit 126, turn left at Date Palm Dr., and take the first right onto Visto Chino. Follow for 4.5 miles before turning left on Avenue Caballeros. In 1.5 miles, turn right at Tahquitz Canyon Way. In 0.4 mile, turn left at Calle Encilia. Park is on left.
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Tour de Palm Springs - 100 Mile Route
Distance: 102.77 mi
Points: 430
Calories: none
Total Time: none
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Instruction
Distance to next
1
0.00 mi
Start - El Baristo Park
Then go 0.08 mi
2
0.08 mi
Turn left at E Arenas Rd
Then go 0.11 mi
3
0.19 mi
Turn right at S Indian Canyon Dr
Then go 0.58 mi
4
0.77 mi
Slight left to stay on N Indian Canyon Dr
Then go 5.04 mi
5
5.80 mi
Turn left at Garnet Ave
Then go 2.40 mi
6
8.21 mi
Turn right at Wall Rd
Then go 0.26 mi
7
8.46 mi
Turn left at 20th Ave
Then go 0.74 mi
8
9.20 mi
Continue onto Worsley Rd
Then go 3.42 mi
9
12.63 mi
Turn left at Pierson Blvd
Then go 0.26 mi
10
12.89 mi
Turn right at CA-62 E
Then go 3.11 mi
11
16.00 mi
Turn right at Indian Ave/Kolbe Rd Continue to follow Indian Av
Then go 6.45 mi
12
22.45 mi
Turn left at Dillon Rd
Then go 31.03 mi
13
53.48 mi
Continue straight onto Ave 48
Then go 0.12 mi
14
53.60 mi
Turn left at CA-111 S/Grapefruit Blvd
Then go 1.01 mi
15
54.61 mi
Take the 1st left to stay on Grapefruit Blvd
Then go 3.99 mi
16
58.60 mi
Sharp right at Airport Blvd
Then go 5.34 mi
17
63.94 mi
Turn left at Monroe St
Then go 1.02 mi
18
64.96 mi
Take the 1st right onto 58th Ave
Then go 1.00 mi
19
65.95 mi
Take the 2nd right onto Madison St
Then go 2.01 mi
20
67.97 mi
Turn left at 54th Ave
Then go 0.96 mi
21
68.93 mi
Take the 1st right onto Jefferson St
Then go 0.98 mi
22
69.91 mi
Enter the traffic circle
Then go 0.07 mi
23
69.98 mi
Turn right at Ave 52/52nd Ave
Then go 2.09 mi
24
72.07 mi
Take the 1st left onto Ave Bermudas
Then go 1.57 mi
25
73.64 mi
Take the 2nd right onto Eisenhower Dr
Then go 3.67 mi
26
77.30 mi
Take the 1st left onto Washington St
Then go 0.31 mi
27
77.62 mi
Take the 1st right onto 48th Ave
Then go 1.51 mi
28
79.12 mi
Turn left at Jefferson St
Then go 2.78 mi
29
81.90 mi
Turn left at Country Club Rd
Then go 2.80 mi
30
84.70 mi
Take the 1st right to stay on Country Club Dr
Then go 3.10 mi
31
87.80 mi
Take the 1st right onto Cook St
Then go 1.01 mi
32
88.81 mi
Turn left at Frank Sinatra Dr/Wonder Palms Rd
Then go 0.86 mi
33
89.67 mi
Take the 1st right onto Portola Rd
Then go 1.01 mi
34
90.68 mi
Take the 2nd left onto Gerald Ford Dr
Then go 4.02 mi
35
94.70 mi
Turn right at Da Vall Dr
Then go 1.00 mi
36
95.71 mi
Take the 1st left onto Dinah Shore Dr
Then go 2.80 mi
37
98.51 mi
Continue onto E Mesquite Ave
Then go 1.57 mi
38
100.07 mi
Turn right at El Cielo Rd
Then go 0.60 mi
39
100.67 mi
Take the 1st left onto E Baristo Rd
Then go 1.51 mi
40
102.18 mi
Turn left at S Ave Caballeros
Then go 0.07 mi
41
102.25 mi
Take the 1st right onto Saturnino Rd
Then go 0.28 mi
42
102.53 mi
Turn left at S Cll El Segundo
Then go 0.02 mi
43
102.55 mi
Take the 1st right onto E Saturnino Rd
Then go 0.11 mi
44
102.66 mi
Take the 1st right onto S Cll Encilia
Then go 0.11 mi
45
102.77 mi
Stop - El Baristo Park
Points of Interest
Start/End: Baristo Park
Location: 33.820018, -116.543739
Leave your car at Baristo Park to begin your ride. Officially, the century begins at the corner of Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive. On the day of the tour, local school and municipal bands play at various locations throughout the course.
Location: 33.821549, -116.545560
Heading north on Indian Canyon Drive, you'll begin a steady climb, gaining nearly 1,300 feet over the ride's first 16 miles. Even at its steepest pitch (a short, 3.8-percent grade starting at mile 9.9), the climb is mild at best.
Location: 33.808660, -116.481578
Pedal past more arid, brown hillsides and dusty desert landscapes on Dinah Shore Drive. There is no shoulder here, so proceed with caution.
Baristo Road
Location: 33.819553, -116.511898
Near the end of your ride, cruise through Palm Springs on Baristo Road. There are no distinct shoulders here, but the road is wide enough that you should have no trouble with cars.
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