Written by Cheryl Carmo When we learned that Amgen Tour of California Stage 7 was coming to Mount Diablo, my husband Denny signed up as a Course Marshal Volunteer. Race day was Sunday, May 18, 2013. It was a great opportunity to be a part of this experience. Mount Diablo is in our backyard and [...]
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Volunteer Day: Amgen Tour Mount Diablo Stage 7
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
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