Another "DMD Trainer" Ride!
04-07-11, 03:41 PM
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Another "DMD Trainer" Ride!
Here are the details so far:
Day: It looks like most people want to ride Saturday (4/9)
Time: TBD... When do you all want to start????
Start/End Point: Sycamore Valley Park and Ride (Sycamore/680). Easy to see on an aerial image.
Key Route Highlights:
- Climb Diablo via South Gate
- Descend via North Gate
- Ride to Clayton
- Climb Morgan Territory
- Descent "The Plunge"
- Ride to Livermore
- Altamont Pass (EB)
- Climb Patterson Pass (WB)
- Collier Canyon/Tasajara back to cars
Stats:
104 miles
8,030 feet
Route Map:
https://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=224854
Chime in if you want to join!
Day: It looks like most people want to ride Saturday (4/9)
Time: TBD... When do you all want to start????
Start/End Point: Sycamore Valley Park and Ride (Sycamore/680). Easy to see on an aerial image.
Key Route Highlights:
- Climb Diablo via South Gate
- Descend via North Gate
- Ride to Clayton
- Climb Morgan Territory
- Descent "The Plunge"
- Ride to Livermore
- Altamont Pass (EB)
- Climb Patterson Pass (WB)
- Collier Canyon/Tasajara back to cars
Stats:
104 miles
8,030 feet
Route Map:
https://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=224854
Chime in if you want to join!
04-07-11, 06:10 PM
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I figure 8:30 or so
04-07-11, 06:38 PM
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I brought by bike and plan to sneak out a little every day. I'm right by that long bike path in Sacramento, so i won't even get lost.
I brought by bike and plan to sneak out a little every day. I'm right by that long bike path in Sacramento, so i won't even get lost.
04-07-11, 10:17 PM
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I think I'll be starting from Dublin so will meet you guys at SG for the start. I'll do SG and Patterson with you before turning onto Camino Tassajara to skip Livermore.
04-07-11, 11:43 PM
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Michael, You mean Diabo and Morgan, correct?
04-08-11, 07:02 AM
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On the climb up Diablo, when I see the last guy descend, I'll make a u turn and follow, so I won't slow everyone down too much.
04-08-11, 11:06 AM
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04-08-11, 11:25 AM
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Any info on how the water situation is like ? i.e. Are there places to refill on the way ?
This is all new territory for me (other than Diablo).
This is all new territory for me (other than Diablo).
04-08-11, 12:08 PM
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The top of Morgan T has bathrooms and water in the regional park staging area.
Livermore presents many options for mini mart type re-supply and even a Starbucks.
04-08-11, 03:12 PM
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have a good ride guys, :bowdown: hardcore 
im taking the easy way out and racing Turlock on Sat, Half Marathon on Sun in SF...stage race in Chico next weekend wheeee...the season is upon us!
im taking the easy way out and racing Turlock on Sat, Half Marathon on Sun in SF...stage race in Chico next weekend wheeee...the season is upon us!
04-08-11, 06:18 PM
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04-09-11, 01:55 AM
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Looks like a great ride, I'd be joining you if it weren't for being out of town. Sigh. Next time.
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04-10-11, 10:06 AM
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To me, the Patterson climb was the toughest, adding fierce headwinds, and 10-20% climbs. Made Mt. Diablo seem like no big deal.
Here's a full write up ... https://sevencyclist.wordpress.com/20...0daysofbiking/
Here's a full write up ... https://sevencyclist.wordpress.com/20...0daysofbiking/
