I have only ridden MT once when Kim and V forced me to ride in brutally hot weather. V's comparison to Diablo is very apt. The descent is fabulous because of all she says and you can go the same speed as cars, which always make me feel better because I can hang out in the lane.

SK

PS - It wasn't Kim and V's fault that that day was the first hot weather of the season. I always have one bad day when the warm weather comes. It can be a bit airless on the way up MT, but it is shady.