Sunday, July 4, 2010

NEW Midweek Discover Diablo Learning Packages!


If you are interested in trying downhill riding for the first time but have been intimidated by the cost, the equipment or the terrain, we'll help you overcome this hurdle and get you up to speed with two new affordably priced Discover Diablo learning packages!

The all-inclusive Discover Diablo Package is an introductory program designed to give downhill mountain bike newcomers the opportunity to experience the sport with proper equipment, top-notch instruction and on the appropriate terrain.

Reservations can be made online by visiting: www.ridediablo.com 


Discover Diablo Packages include:

2-hour Package
(available Monday - Friday Only)
(11:00am to 1:00pm Only)
4-hour Package
(available Monday - Friday Only)
(11:00am to 3:00pm Only)
Downhill Bike Rental
Jamis Bam 2 Downhill Bike
Includes 2-hour rental  Includes 4-hour rental 
Protective Gear Rental
Kaili Full Face helmet, elbow & knee/shin pad 
Includes 2-hour Protective Gear Rental  Includes 4-hour Protective Gear Rental
Lift Ticket
Includes 2 or 4 hour lift ticket
Includes 2-hour lift ticket valid (11am-1pm) Includes 4-hour lift ticket valid (11am-3pm)
Discover Diablo Lesson
Downhill lesson/trail guide on novice 'Greenhorn' trail
Includes 2-hour downhill lesson / trail guide  Includes 2-hour downhill lesson / trail guide 
Package Total $59 (plus tax) $99 (plus tax)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Trail Update: June 30, 2010

The ParkLogic Crew is forging ahead and adding even more new features this week! We are in the process of renovating the former Salvation trail and the improvements are truly transforming this section. As a result, we have retired the Salvation trail name and this new, reworked section is now considered an extension of Lower Dominion. More features, better flow... more fun!

In addition to the 3 new features that were added last week, we have added a new step down and this new step-up/table shown below. Be sure to inspect these new features before attempting!

Not interested in jump trails? Have no fear, we have doubled-up on trail work for the past few weeks and the trail crew is performing routine maintenance across the mountain and on various trails. We have been experiencing some very dry weather and as a result we are spraying sensitive trails with a soil additive to help keep these trails 'tacky' and to resist erosion and dust. Talk about commitment!  

More info soon!











































Monday, June 28, 2010

Downhill Results: June 27, 2010

Conditions were warm and dusty for ROUND 2 of the Diablo Gravity Series and local riders George Ryan, Jon Hanson and Dennis Pryor took top honors in the Men's categories.

Ellie Porru edged out Hannah Trimble and Caitlyn Franascovich to take the win in the Women's Amatuer category and Rebecca Gardner captured the Women's Pro top spot.




 
Congratulations to all racers! The next Diablo Gravity Series race weekend is scheduled for August 7th and 8th. Series standings will be updated later today.
Saturday, June 26, 2010

Giant Slalom Results - June 26, 2010

George Ryan and Rebecca Gardner took home first place in the Pro GS categories.  Top honors in the Amateur categories went to Brendon Schweitzer, Travis Westerkamp and Hannah Trimble.

Downhill takes place tomorrow! Last chance registration will take place from 9:00am to 11:30am at Diablo Mountain Sports. The race begins promptly at 12:45pm!

Congratulations to all winners... Good luck tomorrow!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Diablo Gravity Series this weekend!

The 2010 Diablo Gravity Series continues weekend!

Season Passholders save up to 45% on race fees!

Whether you are a seasoned race veteran or a newcomer to the sport of downhill racing, the Diablo Gravity Series is grass roots racing at its funnest!

The Giant Slalom will take place this Saturday and this discipline is an excellent opportunity for riders looking to try gravity racing on a unique and fun slalom course that is not as technically demanding as our downhill courses.  Prizes are awarded to the top 3 racers in each category!

On Sunday, the Downhill discipline will take place and racers will tackle the technical terrain of Monarch, Legion and Frog Pond.

Not interested in racing? Have no fear! Diablo Freeride Park is ALWAYS open during event weekends and the race courses are designed to have very little impact on the rest of the trail network.  Most trails, including popular lines such as Dominion, Alpine, Greenhorn, among many others remain open and uninterupted!

Diablo is the place to be this weekend! See you on Saturday!

Trail Update: Greenhorn / Salvation

It is only Wednesday and the trail crew is making great progress this week! Our focus the past few days has been directed at completing the new Greenhorn reroute (see post below) and adding some fun features to the trail section just after Salvation. These current improvements are part of a much bigger project to create the ultimate top-to-bottom jump and feature filled line by improving under-utilized sections of Upper Breakout, Salvation, Alpine and the new section formerly known as Greenhorn.  Confusing? Yes... But if you like jumping you'll love the improvements!

Weather permitting, we anticipate the first reworked section to open this weekend. This section will feature 3 new features.

A quick snapshot of the first few features. More updates on Friday.

Diablo Mountain Bike Park
General Manager & Marketing Director: Shawn Orecchio
Thursday, June 17, 2010

Trail Update: Greenhorn Reroute

This week the ParkLogic crew has been tending to some areas needing maintenance and we are also putting the finishing touches on a new reroute of Greenhorn which is expected to open next weekend (26th & 27th).

In an effort to improve the experience for both novice and advanced riders, we are in the process of rerouting Greenhorn where it had previously merged with Salvation.  This new section will still cross Salvation but merge much farther across the mountain to create 2 distinct lines. 

This fun new section will provide more segregation between beginner & advanced riders and improve the overall experience for both skill levels. The new section features a mellow pitch and meanders across the fall line with some fun rollers and elevation change.

In addition to being a much better trail section, this Greenhorn reroute will now allow us to construct up to 4 new mid-size jumps immediately after the 2nd feature on Salvation (formerly Greenhorn). Weather depending we anticipate both sections to be open on the 26th.  Keep it here for more info early next week!

A few quick photos of the reroute:









































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