I'm succumbing to the pressure and we'll be riding Diablo again. Since it is so nice to ride up before the gates open and the Corvettes come racing in, we'll stage an early morning attack.
Start: 6:30 am
Where: Arbolado Park in Walnut Creek
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08-25-2005, 09:06 PM #1
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Diablo Deja Vu - Sunday, August 28
Last edited by SadieKate; 08-25-2005 at 09:16 PM.
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08-26-2005, 06:09 AM #2
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SK - it looks like you are very close to your goal! Maybe less than a "Diablo and a half" to go! What are you going to do to celebrate?
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08-26-2005, 07:57 AM #3
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Maybe SK should just succumb to doing a Diablo and a half on Sunday! C'mon, you can do it! I'll cheer from the sidelines.
6:30 is now surprisingly cold and dark...
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08-26-2005, 08:48 AM #4
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Kim and and BZ, shhh! Bubba is trying to talk me into riding to the summit, down South Gate, and then just back to the junction since I'm whining about needing saddle time before the Siskiyou. I haven't even done the numbers. OMG, my legs are hurting just thinking about it. So, how many feet if I just ride to the junction 2X? Probably not enough.
So, yawl coming?Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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08-26-2005, 09:20 AM #5
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The junction x 2 is approx 4000 feet. It can sometimes feel harder than going to the summit, since your legs don't always want to start climbing again after the big downhill.
I was thinking of a junction ride on Sunday, but not at 6:30....
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08-26-2005, 09:24 AM #6
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But it's still supposed to get into the 90s! And, we're going up North Gate which isn't as shady and there are no cars that early and . . . and . . .
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08-26-2005, 01:52 PM #7
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Here's a carrot for you aka_kim:
Yellow's last ride up Diablo before she leaves the golden state! (and if champagne weren't so heavy, I'd carry it to the top!)
Disclaimer: a verified opportunity to show the house may override the Diablo ride.
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08-26-2005, 02:18 PM #8
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Okey-dokey, champagne in the Bike Bus' ice chest. Done.
Originally Posted by yellow
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08-26-2005, 02:25 PM #9
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Ah, champagne is a good carrot, but we shouldn't drink and descend anyway.
So if you all are meeting at 6:30 that means ready to ride at closer to 7, if past history is any predictor
. Maybe if I get there ready to ride at 6:45??
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08-26-2005, 02:34 PM #10
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I was the first one there last time!!! OK, 6:45, especially as you seem the fastest at getting out of the car and on your bike.
Now that alcohol is involved, Snap and Jo will probably sign up.
SK
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08-26-2005, 08:00 PM #11
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I won't be able to join you guys on Sunday - I've got a full day of non-cycling activities planned, and since almost all of Saturday will be getting down to Monterey, riding and getting back...
I do wnat to try the Mt D thing again, from the south, maybe in mid sept? A few friends of mine want to do it too - we (or at least I) won't be at your speed for a while yet! Have a good time!
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08-26-2005, 08:31 PM #12
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Hey, I resemble that remark!
But alas, no can do, Leebob and I are making a weekend of it down around Monterey. We'll be thinking of youse while we're having Sunday brunch in Carmel or thereabouts.
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