bikerz sez "I'll keep working on my Old Tunnel Rd loop here in the Oakland-Berkeley fog belt (starting tomorrow am) and try to get up it with fewer stops each time - maybe when I can do it without stopping I'll be ready for Mt Diablo (will it be winter by then?)"
sounds like a plan.
I'm busy this Sunday, next is July 4th holiday (Happy 4th to all). Stuck hereabouts because of cat-sitting for a friend. I'd be open to riding a hill or sumthin' then, anyone?