Road biking Guides and Trips
Trips
... with a full stomach, no less. 93 F at base, 88 at jct.
Out through the hole in the fence; back past theAthenian Schoolstarted at 10:40; Up: rolling time 2:00. total time 2:40, avg speed 5.35 mph, 7% gradeDown: rolling time 0:40, total time 0:45. avg. speed 21.15(spent some time at summit)Cyclometer reports:23:42 miles total (GPS track rounds off corners)avg speed 8.81 mphmax HR 168,calories burned 1400max temperature climbing about 83 degrees (hotter at base after ride)Many insects near the summit - see photos
From Southgate, on the first hot day of the year. Very close to summit, but knee discomfort suggested "not this time"Trip duration: total 3:00, upward 2:20Rolling time: total 2:27, upward 1:55
Sun and clouds, hot and cold. Nice day.
Used the bike trail through town on the return.Per cyclometer:Start 10:10 AM - Finish 1:34 PM29.55 miles, climb 2600 ftrolling time 2:41, break time 36 min1630 Calories
Past Athenian School to Round Top on Mt. Diablo
Danville, California, United States
Road biking | 15.2 miles
Road biking | 15.2 miles
Cyclometer reported: 17.0 miles2:28 total (stopped to chat with a friend); 1:51:34 rolling2296 ft climb1074 kcal
Slow ride up Southgate to Mt. Diablo Junction
Diablo, California, United States
Road biking | 12.9 miles
Road biking | 12.9 miles
Lovely day but an upset stomach motivated a short, slow ride. Still a fine outing.
A bee or yellow-jacket caught in my helmet strap, and took its revenge, during a fast downhill. Fortunately, no crash ensued.
Up through the hole in the fence -- back past Athenian School
