Re: Mt. Diablo Ascent from Southern Gate

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From: C.H. Luu
Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:12

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Hi Mike:

Thanks for the advice and the write up on your website.  Managed to
make it up there in about an hour and twenty/twenty five minutes.
I must say, the beginning and middle sections are deceiving,
especially since the gradient gets harder at the top.  Also, the cow
path
as you described it was nothing short of agony.  I was quite tired by
the time I arrived there and actually took a small breather, before
proceeding.  My only thought running was "please do not let the legs
cramp."  My Garmin read 16%.

It was actually a clearly sky and I could see well into the north bay
and the Martinez Bridge.  Shockingly, hordes of cyclists assaulted
the climb as well.  My only mishap occured during the descent when a
car crossed the road divider and almost hit the person
with whom I was riding.  Fortunately, his handling skills were top
notch and he managed to avoid the car.

Although, I felt more tired after climbing Diablo than I did after
climbing Mt. Hamilton, I rather enjoyed it immensely.  I'll definitely
be
back before the weather turns to ardent heat.  It wouldn't be much fun
climbing that road under 90 degree heat.

Claude

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Subject: Re: Mt. Diablo Ascent from Southern Gate
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