I gotta know more about this last climb at Diablo. I haven't seen it mentioned in the guide books. What's the scoop? I saw 17 pct mentioned in your Thxgvg Day ride, but how long is it?

If you want to see the Sierra Buttes at a greener time of year, the Rice Valley Tandem Rally is in February (they take day-of registration). They start in Gridley (65 miles) or you can start at the Grey Lodge Wildlife area for only 40. We saw a field of Sandhill cranes last year.