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Mount Diablo
Challenge
October 4, 2009
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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.
Registration
Fee
Fee is $55 (includes electronic timing) when registering before September
10. Starting September 10 fee increases to $65. Note: we had to make
a choice between providing electronic timing and minor fee increase or
keeping the fee the same but not provide electronic timing. We hope you
concur with our choice.
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 4, 2009 -
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 Mt. Diablo
Scenic Boulevard.
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 categories.
Also awards available for fastest team and for individuals and team that
raises the most funds for Save Mount Diablo.
Directions & Parking:
Parking is available at Monte Vista High School only.
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.
The 2008 Jersey featuring the Diablo Trail Map
LAST CHANCE! CALL NOW TO ASK FOR YOUR SIZE
(925) 947-3535
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