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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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