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Mount Diablo
Challenge
October 5, 2008
The Challenge
The Mount Diablo Challenge is a 10.8 mile
timed bike ride, starting at Athenian
School in Danville and
climbing up Southgate Road 3,249 feet to the summit of
Mount Diablo.
1,000 cycling enthusiasts compete and prizes are
awarded for several categories in a ceremony at the summit with
food and beverages for all. All proceeds benefit Save
Mount Diablo’s land conservation efforts.
Race Participants
Riders of all ages are welcome. Riders under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult
rider. Underage riders cannot register online. Please
use the registration form on this website and mail payment to
Save Mount Diablo. Riders can compete on any type of
non-motorized bicycle, including tandems, uni-cycles and hand
powered vehicles.
Race Course
10.8 mile bicycle road race, elevation gain 3,249 feet
Start is at Athenian School in Danville,
finish at the Summit of Mt. Diablo.
Mount Diablo
State Park will be closed to all outside traffic for
the duration of the event. Riders will be assisted by State
Park escorts during descent.
Date/Time/Place
Sunday, October 5, 2008 - Start gun fired at 8:30 am.
The waves will start 5 minutes apart with the 'faster' cyclists in the
first wave. Participants can request a wave based on their expected finish time,
and on a first signed up-first served basis. Waves do fill up! Wave
assignment is at the full discretion of Save Mount Diablo.
Start at the Athenian School, 2100 Mount Diablo
Scenic Boulevard,
Danville.
Prizes
& Awards
All riders reaching
the summit in less than 1 hour receive a special “One Hour”
T-Shirt. Awards given to top finishers, male and
female, in several age categories. Also awards available
for fastest team and for individuals and team that raises the most funds for
Save Mount Diablo.
Directions & Parking
From San Francisco or
Oakland: Take
Highway 24 East to Highway 680 South. Take 680 to Danville
Exit on Stone Valley Rd.,
head east, then follow the signs.
From San Jose (South
Bay): Follow
Highway 680 to Danville. Exit on
Stone Valley Rd., head east,
then follow the signs.
Parking is
available at Monte Vista High School only.
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