I'm not sure what you call "the old school house" but none of the hills are more than bumps. I think the potential winds through the middle stretch are more to worry about.

My advice? Carry money. Last year, I slashed a tire so badly I used mylar to boot it and limp into the 1st rest stop. The Livermore Cyclery was there and sold me a new tire. For some unknown reason that morning, I had shoved all my cash into my pocket (very unlike me) and I was sure grateful. Meant I could finish the ride rather than calling Bubba to come get me.