Diablo experts, we are thinking of coming over for Stage 7 and getting in an early ride, then up Diablo ahead of the race to watch the fireworks. I was thinking we would start early from somewhere near the bottom of North Gate Rd., then ride a loop out around Three Bears / Briones, then back to the climb up South Gate. We could then descend back to the car down north gate after the race. I'm not that familiar with this area, so can you advise if this is a good plan? If so, what's the best route through suburbia from Bear Creek/Happy Valley area back to South Gate Rd on Diablo?