The Western Seaboard
Spring Training
Riding along the Delta-Mendota Canal.
Story/Photos/Videos by Marc Owerfeldt

The Delta–Mendota Canal is a 117-mile-long aqueduct in central California, United States.

Posted on March 5, 2020

Spring is here and, as I do every year, I use this time to put some cardio into my tank. Kayaking season starts soon and there are salmon to be chased but you can't do it well without putting the work in first.

Almond trees in full bloom.
Delta-Mendota Canal, Feb 23.
Delta-Mendota Canal, Mar 16.
The canal.
Crossing.
Gate.
Geese.
Bridge.
Pump station.
Dramatic skies.
Before the rain.
Bike.

The Delta-Mendota Canal is just 10 minutes from my house - by bike. You may meet the occasional farm hand or fisherman (there are stripers and catfish in these waters) but on most days there's not a person around. It's my playground, a great place to find serenity and to work out.