So, as it turns out, it was Tam, Diablo, and Hamilton in successive weekends. This was my first time up Hamilton, also riding for the first time with the BikeForums NorCal group. As first times go, Hamilton was my favorite of the three. Maybe it was the good company all along the way.
The meet-up near Alum Rock at Kirk. There were close to 40 riders at the start.
Overlooking San Jose a few miles up Mt. Hamilton Road.
The summit observatories first become visible near the top of the first climb.
The infamous switchbacks viewed from the top.
The lead group of the NorCal pack. Dudes climb like cats up a tree.
The meet-up near Alum Rock at Kirk. There were close to 40 riders at the start.
Overlooking San Jose a few miles up Mt. Hamilton Road.
The summit observatories first become visible near the top of the first climb.
The infamous switchbacks viewed from the top. 
The lead group of the NorCal pack. Dudes climb like cats up a tree.
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