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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.
Registration
Fee is $50 online at Active.com or print and mail in form to Save Mount
Diablo. After September 8, 2008 fee will be $60. Sign up
early! This event sells out. Fee is non-transferable and
non-refundable.
The
Waves
Each participant will receive an ankle bracelet with a chip, which will
record their individual finish time, thanks to timing sponsor Pegasus in
Danville. The start will be in five waves. Request wave 1 if you think
you can ride to the summit in under one hour. This wave will start
first. Need more time - request a different wave, see registration form.
PLEASE NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to honor all wave
requests but waves will fill up. Register early!
New
this year: the Women's Wave!
A wave for women only, starting between the 2nd and 3rd waves, sponsored
by Contra Costa NOW.
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:
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.
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