Ace, you can just perch at the bottom while everybody goes up and down... at least that's been the case the couple of times I've been there.
Not sure if I want to go there again... really hate driving to ride. Post your start time though just in case I change my minds.
I may attempt a ride from Oakland to Lafayette... maybe... if I wake up really crazy. Got to figure out a route first.
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