Two-day cycling journey brings a new perspective on Mt. Diablo trails

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (June 11, 2022) — Last month, Save Mt. Diablo (SMD) hosted their first Two Days Diablo mountain-biking event. Throughout the weekend, 12 participants left civilization behind to journey through uninterrupted wilderness.

The first day of the event led participants from Morgan Territory Regional Preserve to the SMD property, Curry Canyon Ranch. There they enjoyed a delicious dinner with assorted wines and beer. After that, they enjoyed music and stories from local experts.

Just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of the San Francisco Bay Area, the group enjoyed a two-day break from their busy lives.

Executive Director Ted Clement and Land Programs Director Sean Burke led the way. The group rode through the 31-mile Diablo Trail. The trip concluded at Howe Homestead park in Walnut Creek.

The group covered land owned by East Bay Regional Parks, California State Parks, and Save Mount Diablo.

Those with varying levels of mountain biking expertise were able to make the most out of this experience. While they traveled, they had a lot of fun as a group in the wilderness.

This was a truly unique cycling event. Participants concluded the journey with a new perspective of the Diablo Trail and its history.

Throughout this two-day experience, they deepened their connection with Mount Diablo. As they rode through the backcountry, they ultimately came away with a new perspective of a place so close to home for them.

“In a totally unique and beautiful way, the event got mountain bikers connected to, and educated about, the land and Save Mount Diablo’s mission. Participants learned to ride like a conservationist. We look forward to putting this event on for years to come,” said Executive Director Ted Clement.

Learn more about Save Mt. Diablo at savemountdiablo.org.