Vintage Ride up Mt. Hamilton in San Jose, CA. April 27th.
03-30-24, 03:53 PM
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If you're adding Umunhum You can make it a double with Loma Prieta (which is a higher peak) then cross over to Umunhum from the backside. Making it 5 peaks. I'm not going to say this is a legal ride, I would never admit to having done it, but I can confirm it's a great ride, but that you need to be prepared for some bad roads.
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03-30-24, 03:54 PM
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I'm targeting getting my climbing legs back and doing Hamilton with you guys.
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03-30-24, 05:16 PM
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03-30-24, 06:23 PM
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Been a while since I've done Hamilton too, and my birthday is the 28th, I might be up for a challenge.
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04-14-24, 05:53 PM
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Hey, folks. If you are leaving for the Hamilton ride from the Sacramento area, I just found out that southbound I-680 will be closed near Pleasanton the weekend of the ride. Northbound I-680 will NOT be closed. Caltrans is recommending taking 80 to 880. It adds about 10 minutes to the ride, so you might want to figure that into your plans. It's always something. 
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04-26-24, 03:05 PM
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I should be there on my yellow Paramount. See you tomorrow.
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04-26-24, 03:20 PM
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Have a great ride, gang!!!! Wish I could join you!
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04-26-24, 09:16 PM
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Well, for various reasons I am not in England as I expected to be, so I plan to be riding with you folks tomorrow. I'll be on a white and red Ron Cooper.
Ron Cooper on Mount Diablo
Ron Cooper on Mount Diablo
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04-26-24, 10:03 PM
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A work deadline just got pulled in so there's now a chance I won't make it. Enjoy the climb.
