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"C.H. Luu" <claude.luu@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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> Hi Guys:
>
> I'm planning on climbing Mt Diablo from the Southern Gate on
> Saturday.  This will be my first ascent of this mountain.  Any have
> any tips, recommendations on this climb?  I wen't up Mt. Hamilton a
> month ago and had a wonderful time.  Did run out of steam the last two
> miles up to the observatory.  Is the climb similar in gradient and
> length?
>
> Also is there anything I for which I should be observent during the
> descent?  I will heading down the North Gate side.  I'm actually more
> worried about the descent, since I don't descend well (okay, I'm
> rather pathetic at it).
>
> Claude

Claude: Mt Diablo is a pretty even grade, nothing steep until the goat 
path at the very top. It can be windy because it's rather exposed. 
Probably the main thing to watch out for are the rangers with radar 
guns, nailing people for "speeding" at 25mph. Yes, they have a 
ridiculously-low speed limit through the park, and it's hard to descend 
without exceeding it. I haven't heard horror stories lately, but they've 
certainly targeted cyclists in the past.

Obviously, there's a write-up on our website- 
http://www.chainreaction.com/diablo.htm. Almost exactly 10 years ago!!! 
Wow. I need to go back and ride it again with my son.

Looking at the weather, it should be a pretty nice day. Have a great 
ride!

--Mike--     Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com