Pre-registration for Nonmembers
Pre-registration for this event is mandatory.
Leader: Steven Payne (510) 995-6327 text
Meet at 9:30 am for a 9:40 am start
Mandatory pre-registration
Ride canceled. The roads up Mount Diablo are all closed due to rocks and mud on the road. Details here https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517
The traditional GPC Mt Diablo route for the New Years Day tradition of climbing our local mound -- we'll go out on the bike path, up the South entrance, and come down through North Gate. There are scores of local riders on the mountain, so it is a great day to climb it. We'll start and end at Calicraft Brewery to wet our lips with a well deserved post ride refreshment -- there is also a food truck. I've listed this as a TM ride, but would welcome others who wish to lead other pace groups. Just let me know and I'll add you as co-leaders.
There is plenty of street parking at the start location: 2700 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 or just park in the large lots that serves the brewery (but check the signs, I am not sure whether it is permissible to leave your car there when not at the brewery, which opens at 12 noon).
For those new to riding Mount Diablo -- please be sure to bring at a minimum an extra pair of warm gloves that will go over your cycling gloves, a warm jacket, and even a face covering. The descent can be very cold given the long downhill and the colder weather at altitude.
Ride route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41670831
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