UMBRELLAS IN THE HEART OF REDLANDS
ORANGE STREET ALLEY’S NEW INSTALLATION
As anyone who lives in the area knows, Redlands is one of the most interesting little cities anyone will ever have the pleasure of visiting. With its abundance of historical buildings and natural trails snaking through the stunning landscape, it’s a place with its own highly unique character. And earlier this year, it got even more interesting when the city installed a dazzling array of colorful umbrellas over the popular downtown Orange Street Alley. Orange Street Alley has long been a hot spot for downtown activity in Redlands, with attractive eateries and bustling bars piping music for diners and passers-by to enjoy. But now, with a canopy of 420 umbrellas overhanging the area, it’s a bona fide destination. Since the installation was completed
in late February of this year, residents and tourists alike have been flocking to the site to take pictures and bask in the inimitable ambiance created by these colorful decorations. “It’s unorthodox, but then it’s colorful,” City Manager N. Enrique Martinez told the Press Enterprise. “It’s whimsical. It’s inviting. I can imagine families and young people wanting to be underneath those umbrellas.” The entire project was originally his vision, and, with help from the city staff and a lot of work, it became a reality. If you have the chance to see this quirky sight nearby, definitely do it. It’s just one more way that Redlands is unlike anywhere else. underestimated the length of the last stretch. I ran out at about 8,000 feet, so at a little turnout where some other park visitors were admiring the incredible view, I asked if they had any bottles to spare. Luckily, they did. At 9,000 feet, the wind was truly blasting, with huge segments of the road being totally exposed. At one point, I had to stop pedaling and put my foot down to avoid being blown straight off the mountain. I ran out of water and food and began shivering in the cold. As I battled 20 mph headwinds, I wondered if I could make it or if I would need to give up and turn back. In the end, it took me five hours and four minutes from the moment we’d left to summit the mountain — not a bad time. The final stretch was a 15–20 percent grade, and though I was feeling the beginnings of dehydration and exhaustion, I made it. I cruised down the mountain at around 40 mph, barely staying on the road in the wind, and made it back in an hour and a half. It was the ride of a lifetime, an uncommonly beautiful and challenging experience I would do again in a heartbeat — though next time I’ll bring more water! –Patrick Silva ... CONTINUED FROM COVER
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