Pig Farm (the other side) - check!
OK - just got back from a 35 mile ride where we came up Pig Farm from the other side - and I would like to say for the record that it was HARD! :eek: :eek: I think I prefer the steep side because the torture was over sooner. Maybe also hitting PF 28 miles into a hilly ride was part of it - my legs were cold-to-fresh going up the steep side last time, and they were pretty tired today starting up.
Nancy - you've probably done this route - we started on Castro Ranch Rd - L on Alhambra into Pinole, then out past the Rodeo refinery (nasty road!), through Crockett and through Port Costa along that closed road something-something Scenic Drive, then back through Martinez on Alhambra, up Pig Farm, then up Castro Ranch. Whew - lots of hills along the way. Tons of cyclists out today.
Oh, and new PB on downhill speed - 43.1 mph down Castro Ranch :D
Bear Creek Rd update, etc
Latest word from cyclists- yes, Bears doable from either side. :D :D:D
BUT- road from ranger station to summit of Diablo is closed during the week as well as the north side road. Open on weekends only
ALSO- Pinehurst is closed for repairs. Not open at all (my understanding)