Diablo Sunday!
08-31-09, 02:58 PM
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Diablo Sunday!
Looks like there is a good chance that I'll be out on Sunday morning to climb Diablo. I don't have details yet. They're being worked out by another. When I have them, I'll post.
Anyone interested in joining in for a Sunday morning climb?
Anyone interested in joining in for a Sunday morning climb?
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08-31-09, 09:21 PM
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Not sure if I can make it yet (I am normally on kiddo duty on Sundays), but it'd be good to get up the Devil's hill again. Need to get a few more climbs in before Oct 4th.
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09-01-09, 07:43 AM
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It's not hard until the last 500 meters or so. Then it gets hard. Just find a comfortable gear and plod along at your own pace.
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09-01-09, 07:46 AM
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So long as you have some familiarity with hill climbing you should be fine - it's mostly about sticking with it and planning on a climb that will last >1h or so depending upon your speed. Generally South Gate is seen as easier than North Gate - I think mostly due to there being more shade and a flat section after the park gate on the South Side. If you're uncertain about being able to make it, try for the junction with comes at 7miles and ~2000ft elevation. Summit Road is a little bit steeper, and of course the infamous wall is short but quite steep. The views are superb and it's probably still my favourite descent.
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09-03-09, 09:16 PM
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Hey Joel, Yvette's rounding up 2-3 people from the Folsom area. I have no idea why, but she tentatively wants to meet at the In&Out on Sunrise @ 7:00AM Sunday. I have room for one more bike & rider. I drive an Isuzu Rodeo. If you want me to pick you up on the way, that's good. Or if anyone else that you know of needs a lift, that's good too. Let me know. I'll talk to her again Sat. to finalize plans. In&Out??? I told you that girl cracks me up.
09-03-09, 09:24 PM
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Sounds good. Count me in for that extra seat. Where are we starting from? N or S? I haven't ridden it yet from the N. side. Interested in a longer ride on Monday?
I'll send you a PM tomorrow with my address/directions. I'm about a mile off the Mather Field exit from 50.
I'll send you a PM tomorrow with my address/directions. I'm about a mile off the Mather Field exit from 50.
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09-05-09, 08:11 AM
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I have too much to do Sunday, but I'm still wondering if i can shoehorn this in. I might if it's early enough. Is there a time, or even starting place yet?
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At the moment, I know we're going to be leaving here around 7am, which puts us there at 9. The rest I'm still waiting to hear about.
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Sorry Joel - I can't make Sunday. Too bad, it should be nice and cool for the climb
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Ok, I've been given the go-ahead to arrange the ride. So, we'll meet up at the Athenian School for a ride up from South Gate. 9am. Let me know if you'll be there.
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09-05-09, 10:16 PM
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Darn it, the 9 leaving won't work for me. Sorry I'm missing this.
09-05-09, 10:17 PM
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I'll be in Esparto for my last TT of the season.
Have a great ride!
Have a great ride!
