Cyclists Praise CV Link After Tour de Palm Springs Debut

The new bike path was used for the first time during the popular cycling event.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Thousands of cyclists participated in the Tour de Palm Springs event, with many using the newly opened CV Link path for portions of the long-distance routes. Riders took to social media to express their satisfaction with the addition of the CV Link, which local nonprofits said was a successful first use for the event.

Why it matters

The CV Link is a major infrastructure project in the Coachella Valley aimed at promoting alternative transportation and recreational activities. Its inclusion in the Tour de Palm Springs, a popular annual cycling event, represents an important milestone in the path's integration into the local community.

The details

Portions of the CV Link were closed off for the Tour de Palm Springs event, allowing cyclists on the 88- and 102-mile courses to use the path on their return journey from Coachella to Palm Springs. Many riders praised the new bike path on social media, and local nonprofits dedicated to promoting the CV Link said the event was a successful first use of the infrastructure.

  • The CV Link officially opened last year.
  • The Tour de Palm Springs event took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

CV Link

A major infrastructure project in the Coachella Valley aimed at promoting alternative transportation and recreational activities.

Tour de Palm Springs

An annual cycling event that draws thousands of participants to the Coachella Valley.

CVAG

The Coachella Valley Association of Governments, which oversees the CV Link project.

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What’s next

CVAG and local nonprofits are expected to continue working on improving the CV Link, including addressing signage issues, to ensure its successful integration into future events and community activities.

The takeaway

The successful debut of the CV Link during the Tour de Palm Springs event demonstrates the growing popularity and integration of this alternative transportation infrastructure into the Coachella Valley's recreational and community activities.