Here you go Jim.
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On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 6:38:17 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
I'm going to visit the SF area this winter. I plan to live mostly outside
on my bike or in my tent for
Man, I'm so jealous.I need to get back out to Nor. Cal again, or
anywhere in the pacific NW for that matter.Although Mt. Diablo was
great in the summer, I bet it's frickin' unbelievable in the winter.
Some beautiful riding and camping out there.
On Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Around Mt Diablo it can hit the low 30's and even 20's on frosty mornings.
Not Minnesota cold, but cold enough to need some extra caution. Way back
last century in the winter of '90, the low hit about 15 and exterior water
pipes were bursting all over the area. And there usually are one or two
Weather wise you'll be fine.It doesn't get really bad here compared to
other parts of the country. Our winter is very mild. At worse you deal with
rain but never freezing cold rain. (maybe only
In terms of rides I like Tam and the Marin Headlands, but in the winter
you're pretty much just
Thanks Manny! I assume it's possible to find out-of-the-way places to camp
around Mt Tam and Marin Headlands, or is it more of a campground-only kinda
camping experience?
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Jim,
Hard to tell about the weather. If it is rainy enough, some of the
dirt trails turn to a sticky clay that clogs up your brakes. And if
you happen to actually be riding on the coast during a winter storm,
you'll get pouring rain and strong winds. One real issue for camping
in this area if you
Jim.
Theres a couple of free campsite around Marin Headlands that you can
register for but you can find plenty of places around to camp. I haven't
had the time nor do I have the company to go out and explore some camping
spots but I know plenty people that know a handful of places. Theres a
Jim:
Keep us posted on your schedule. While I'm at the other end of the
state, I'm interested in joining you. Threat of rain generally makes
us Californians scurry for cover, as 45 degrees soaking wet is more
difficult to manage than 20 degrees snow that can be brushed off.
Besides, generally
It usually doesn't get colder than 40 degrees or so and the highs will
usually be in the 50s or low 60s. Depending on your luck it can be
splendidly sunny or cloudy and rainy/misty. I live in Oakland and love
riding in my neighborhood--Skyline/Grizzly Peak/Wildcat/loop through
