The Fight for Mount Diablo: One Man’s Mission to Make an Epic Ride Safer for Cyclists

Each year one hundred and fifty thousand cyclists ride on Mount Diablo. Unfortunately, the risk they take is too familiar to cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians alike; the threat of motor vehicle collisions. Since 2000, Mount Diablo has claimed over 21 fatalities and counting. According to Alan Kalin, President of Mount Diablo Cyclists, California State Parks is not doing enough to prevent the resulting injuries to Park visitors who ride bicycles, so he’s decided to take matters into his own hands. It’s been a long journey, but Alan and the Mount Diablo Cyclists recently had a huge breakthrough! In this episode, Alan discusses his efforts to save lives on Mount Diablo. Since 2010, Alan’s organization, Mount Diablo Cyclists, has funded the installation of 45 bike turnouts, funded a signage and stripping plan, and implemented several safety improvements for Mount Diablo. They also recently raised $1.5M to support safety measures. Join Us: Oct 15, 2022, to Celebrate 45 Bike Turnouts on Mount DiabloLearn more: https://mountdiablocyclists.org/