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Our Mission

Our club's mission is to share our passion for bicycle riding through organized events, including a variety of weekly rides designed for both novice and experienced bicyclists of all ages.

Our Rides

Our group bike rides traverse the beautiful foothills of the Sierras in and around the city of Auburn. For more information about our rides visit: ride info. Join us to explore the area while having fun, getting fit, and meeting fellow cyclists.


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Friday - Freaky Friday Fri, Mar 15, 9:30am
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Where: The Flower Farm, Loomis, CA (map)

Leader Name: Mike Lopez
E-mail: mlopez1040@msn.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45695997
31.8 miles, 1869 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:

Freaky, Fast Friday From Flower Farm.
The only real climb will be Indian Hill.
Re-groups to be determined by lead riders, with an official stop at the bottom of Shirland Tract.
Please be self sufficient, have plenty of water, repair kit, tubes and air.
This is a no sweep ride.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Freaky Friday -- 31.8 miles
0.1      Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road
2.1      Left -- Val Verde Road
4.1      Left -- Laird Road
5.4      Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road
6.9      Right -- Barton Road
10.1    Left -- Brace Road
11.2    Right -- Sierra College Boulevard
11.3    Right -- Taylor Road
12.9    Left -- King Road
13.4    Right -- Humphrey Road
14.6    Keep Left -- Humphrey Road
14.9    Right -- Humphrey Road
15.7    Right -- English Colony Way
18.1    Left -- Taylor Road
20.3    Right -- Old State Highway
20.6    Right -- Newcastle Road
20.8    Left -- Indian Hill Road
21.1    Left -- Indian Hill Road
21.1    Keep Left -- Indian Hill Road
21.8    Right -- Indian Hill Road
23.5    Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
23.6    Keep Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
23.7    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
23.9    Right -- Maidu Drive
24.0    Right -- Shirland Tract Road
25.4    Right -- Shirland Tract Road
26.6    Left -- Rattlesnake Road
28.2    Right
28.2    Right -- Newcastle Road
29.2    Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
29.5    Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
29.7    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
30.7    Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
30.8    Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
31.5    Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
31.7    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
31.7    Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road
31.7    Left -- Flower Farm


Saturday - Flower Farm Fast Friday 1 Sat, Mar 16, 9:30am
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Where: The Flower Farm, Loomis, CA (map)

Leader Name: Aaron Masters
E-mail: agm15777@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4306684
23.0 miles, 1267 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Saturday ride will start Flower Farm at 9:30.   There will likely be several groups at varying pace.  I will sweep and there will be two regroups - 1. at the Shirland Tract Auburn Folsom intersections (usual spot) and 2. at the Aspen driver gate were we enter the gated community. The weather looks great with a 70 degree high for the day.  There is a Wedding event on Saturday at Flower Farm with guests arriving at 1:00 so I will ask - PLEASE make sure your car is out of the Event parking lot by  12:30.  Parking in the Cafe lot after 12:30 is fine. 

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Flower Farm Fast Friday 1 -- 23.0 miles
0.1      Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
0.1      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
2.5      Right -- Newcastle Rd
3.5      Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
5.1      Left -- Shirland Tract Rd
5.1      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
5.5      Right -- Powerhouse Rd
7.3      Left -- Newcastle Rd
7.9      Right -- Gilardi Rd
9.7      Left -- Rock Springs Rd
10.1    Right -- Aspen Dr
10.5    Left -- Boulder Creek Rd
11.5    Left to stay on Boulder Creek Rd
11.5    Left -- Penryn Rd
12.0    Left -- King Rd
12.3    Right -- Val Verde Rd
13.3    Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
14.6    Left -- Laird Rd
15.9    Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.5    Left toward Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.5    Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.7    Make a U-turn at Sable Ridge Ct
16.8    Right toward Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.8    Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
17.2    At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd
17.5    Left -- Barton Rd
18.0    Left -- Wells Ave
19.5    Left -- Val Verde Rd
20.2    Right -- Dick Cook Rd
21.8    Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
22.9    Left
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Sunday - Lincoln - Bean stalk Ride Sun, Mar 17, 9:30am
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Where: Depot Coffee (map)

Leader Name: Teri Gevry
E-mail: terigevry@ymail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2256265
41.8 miles, 2686 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Join me on Sunday, March 17th for a fun, green St Patty's Leprechaun Ride from Depot Coffee.
I hear green treats are in order after the ride!!

Rolling at 9:30 AM!

Teri Gevry 530-444-0599

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Lincoln - Bean stalk Ride -- 41.8 miles
0.1      Cont -- El Dorado St
0.3      Left -- Lincoln Way
0.4      Right -- Foresthill Ave
0.8      Right to stay on Foresthill Ave
0.9      Right to stay on Foresthill Ave
1.2      Foresthill Ave turns slightly Right and becomes Russell Rd
1.9      Right -- Lincoln Way
2.5      Left -- Auburn Ravine Rd
3.3      Cont -- Auburn Ravine Road.
3.4      Auburn Ravine Road. turns slightly Left and becomes Auburn Ravine Rd
4.2      Right -- Palm Ave
4.7      Cont -- Mt Vernon Rd
7.7      Left to stay on Mt Vernon Rd
9.3      Left to stay on Mt Vernon Rd
13.2    Cont straight -- Wise Rd
13.9    Right -- Wally Allen Rd
14.4    Left -- Mt Pleasant Rd
15.4    Right -- Garden Bar Rd
15.7    Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd
16.6    Right -- Big Ben Rd
18.6    Left -- McCourtney Rd
20.4    Right -- W Wise Rd
21.4    Left -- Gladding Rd
23.3    Left -- Lincoln Blvd
24.0    Left -- McBean Park Dr
24.5    Left -- East Ave
25.1    Right -- 11th St
25.4    Left -- Harrison Ave
25.5    Right -- Virginiatown Rd
28.9    Left -- Fowler Rd
29.0    Right -- Virginiatown Rd
31.1    Left -- Gold Hill Rd
31.2    Gold Hill Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Chili Hill Rd
33.1    Cont -- Crater Hill Rd
34.9    Cont straight -- Bald Hill Rd
35.2    Keep Right to stay on Bald Hill Rd
36.2    Right to stay on Bald Hill Rd
36.4    Right -- Mt Vernon Rd
36.5    Left -- Harris Rd
37.1    Right -- Bean Rd
37.7    Right -- Kemper Rd
38.4    Right -- CA-49 S
38.8    Left -- Luther Rd
39.5    Right -- Dairy Rd
40.4    Right -- Auburn Ravine Rd
41.0    Left -- Palm Ave
41.0    Cont -- Auburn Ravine Rd
41.3    Left -- Elm Ave
41.7    Right -- High St
   Leader Cell:  

SFCC Board Meeting Mon, Mar 18, 8:45am
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Where: First Foundation Bank, 649 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA (map)

Monthly SFCC Board Meeting,SFCC Members are Welcome to attend, please inform SFCC President that you willbe attending 3 Days prior to Board Meeting


Monday - BAST March Meeting Mon, Mar 18, 6:15pm
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Where: Round Table Pizza, 370 Elm Avenue Auburn, CA 95603. (map)

Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz
E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net

Ride Description and Notes:
Hello SFCC members.  Please come and participate in our next Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team (BAST) meeting on 03/18/2024. This is our quarterly evening meeting and will be from 6:15pm to 7:45 pm at Round Table Pizza, 370 Elm Avenue Auburn, CA 95603.  We will be meeting in the Party Room.

Come early and order your beverage and pizza of choice.

We have several items that we will be discussing, including 2024 BAST goals, and developing a "wishlist" of bicycle infrastructure improvement projects for Placer County 2024/2025, May is Bike Month and the Placer County Active Transportation Plan.

If you have a suggestion/issue you would like to discuss with the BAST, we welcome your ideas.

Tuesday - Clos du Lac - Calabria Tue, Mar 19, 9:30am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: Larry Merlo
E-mail: larry_merlo@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45880862
25.4 miles, 1568 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Let's welcome the start of spring by embarking on a journey through vibrant neighborhoods around the world. From the enchanting streets of Clos du Lac in southern France to the captivating scenery of Calabria in southern Italy, this ride has it all...along with perfect riding weather.
Afterward, let's head to Newcastle Produce to indulge in a diverse selection of international cuisines.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Clos du Lac - Calabria -- 25.4 miles
0.2      Left -- Old State Highway
0.3      Right -- Old State Highway
0.6      Left -- Taylor Road
2.8      Left -- Rock Springs Road
4.2      Left -- Boulder Creek Road
5.1      Left -- Penryn Road
5.6      Left -- King Road
5.9      Right -- Val Verde Road
8.9      Left -- Laird Road
10.2    Left -- Cavitt Stallman Road
10.3    Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
10.6    Right -- Twin Rocks Road
11.8    Left -- Walden Woods Way
12.4    Right -- Vireo Way
12.6    Keep Left -- Ardea Way
12.6    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
14.8    Right -- Lo Mida Lane
15.9    Left -- Rim Rock Circle
16.4    Right -- Lake Forest Drive
17.0    Right -- Chateaux Drive
17.1    Right -- Clos du Lac Circle
17.8    Right -- Champagne Court
18.0    Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road
18.9    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
22.2    Left -- Powerhouse Road
22.3    Right -- Vista Cielo Drive
23.1    Left -- Vista Amado Court
23.4    Left  --   Toward the top of climb 
23.9    Right -- Powerhouse Road
24.9    Right -- Newcastle Road
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Wednesday - FlwrFrm, Dry Creek, Bald Hill, Geraldson Wed, Mar 20, 9:00am
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Where: The Flower Farm, Loomis, CA (map)

Leader Name: Merrill Furlow
E-mail: mfurlow1152@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26634439
35.0 miles, 2604 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
The weather is looking perfect for a refreshing jaunt on familiar roads thru Loomis, Newcastle, and Auburn. We will be looking for any lost Leprechauns or other St Patrick's Day detritus so wear some green and celebrate the 2nd day of Spring. Note 9:00AM start! 


Please print your own queue sheets-limited supply available.


Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
FlwrFrm, Dry Creek, Bald Hill, Geraldson -- 35.0 miles
0.0      Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
2.4      Right -- Newcastle Road
3.5      Left -- Rattlesnake Road
5.0      Right -- Shirland Tract Road
6.3      Left -- Shirland Tract Road
7.3      Right -- Shirland Tract Road
7.5      Right -- Tanglewood Drive
7.6      Right -- Maidu Drive
9.4      Left -- Dale Drive
9.4      Right -- Pacific Avenue
9.8      Right -- Gum Lane
10.0    Left -- Belmont Drive
10.0    Right -- Gold Street
10.2    Left -- Virginia Street
10.2    Right -- Virginia Street
10.4    Left -- Brook Road
10.6    Right
10.8    Left -- Lubeck Road
10.9    Right -- Borland Avenue
11.3    Right -- Aeolia Drive
11.7    Left -- Aeolia Drive
12.1    Right -- Foresthill Avenue
12.2    Right -- Foresthill Avenue
12.3    Right -- Foresthill Avenue
13.2    Left -- Russell Road
13.3    Right -- Lincoln Way
14.6    Left -- Bowman Undercrossing Road
14.7    Right -- Bowman Road
15.8    Left -- Bell Road
15.8    Right
16.1    Cont -- Haines Road
16.6    Left -- Dry Creek Road
20.6    Left -- Joeger Road
21.0    Right -- Joeger Road
22.3    Left -- Mount Vernon Road
22.9    Right
23.0    Right -- Mount Vernon Road
24.0    Right -- Bald Hill Road
25.5    Cont -- Crater Hill Road
26.2    Left -- Wise Road
26.6    Right
26.7    Right -- Lozanos Road
27.1    Left -- Lozanos Road
27.2    Right -- Lozanos Road
27.3    Left -- Geraldson Road
28.3    Right -- Ophir Road
29.2    Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193
29.5    Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193
29.6    Left -- Old State Highway
29.8    Left -- Newcastle Road
31.4    Right -- Brennans Road
32.6    Left -- Brennans Road
33.9    Left -- King Road
34.0    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
35.0    Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road
   Leader Cell:  

Easy Rollers Wed, Mar 20, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

This a new ride to the calendar and the pace will be 12 miles/hour with a little climbing. This is to meet the needs of our members who are averaging 12-13 miles an hour and would like to ride with the group rather than off the back of the group. The intention is to keep the pace at 12 mi/hr so if this ride appeals to you and you decide to join in, we ask that you maintain this pace throughout the ride. 

Ride day, location, and route could change from week to week so always check the calendar for details. 

Thursday Ride Thu, Mar 21, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

Thursday rides are hilly, shorter, more casually paced rides (usually around 20 miles with approximately 1800 feet of climb). Ride is swept and everyone more or less stays fairly close together. There are also numerous regroups on this ride. Currently, this ride is out of Meadow Vista Park in Meadow Vista. The last Thursday of the month starts out at Railhead Park in Auburn.

The rides usually start at Meadow Vista Park.  However, check the calendar for occasional changes to the start location.

All Pace Friday Fri, Mar 22, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

All pace ride.  Riders ride at their own pace or form groups riding a similar pace.  Often times, there are no regroups due to the short distances offered.  Approximately 25 miles. No sweep.  
Parking at the Flower Farm should not be in front of the Cafe but in the gravel parking lot toward the back.  
Coffee and conversation afterwards at the Flower Farm Cafe.

Saturday Spintacular Sat, Mar 23, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

The Saturday ride meets at the Flower Farm, unless there is an event at the event center in which case we start in Loomis at the Train Station. 

There is an A group and a B group. The groups can spread out then you can ride your own pace...usually two or three groups with pairs scattered about and some single riders too. 

The ride ranges between 25-30 mi with 1k-1500k ft of climbing 


**Parking: Remember to park in the back gravel lots at the Flower Farm; not the spots along the entryway.

Sundaze Sun, Mar 24, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

Sunday rides are at least 40 miles in length, giving moderate level riders the chance to ride a little further than our average distance. You'll find some rides that are flattish and some that are killer hilly. The average pace of the Sunday rides varies hugely based on the distance and the amount of climb. The start location of this ride varies weekly, so check the calendar.

Tuesday Ride Tue, Mar 26, 9:30am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)

Tuesday rides are variable, depending on who leads and who shows up. Generally, the climbing is kept under 2000 feet (usually even less), and the distance is 18-25 miles. Often times, there are no regroups due to the short distances offered. This ride's start location currently starts at the Newcastle Park & Ride.

Coffee and conversation afterwards at Newcastle Produce

Easy Rollers Wed, Mar 27, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

This a new ride to the calendar and the pace will be 12 miles/hour with a little climbing. This is to meet the needs of our members who are averaging 12-13 miles an hour and would like to ride with the group rather than off the back of the group. The intention is to keep the pace at 12 mi/hr so if this ride appeals to you and you decide to join in, we ask that you maintain this pace throughout the ride. 

Ride day, location, and route could change from week to week so always check the calendar for details. 

Wednesday Rides Wed, Mar 27, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

Wednesday rides are the most aggressive rides of the week (26-40 miles) and are fairly hilly. Currently, this ride usually starts out of Meadow Vista Park in Meadow Vista. However, always check the calendar for a different start location.

Thursday Ride Thu, Mar 28, 9:30am
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Where: Various (map)

Thursday rides are hilly, shorter, more casually paced rides (usually around 20 miles with approximately 1800 feet of climb). Ride is swept and everyone more or less stays fairly close together. There are also numerous regroups on this ride. Currently, this ride is out of Meadow Vista Park in Meadow Vista. The last Thursday of the month starts out at Railhead Park in Auburn.

The rides usually start at Meadow Vista Park.  However, check the calendar for occasional changes to the start location.


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Visit these Auburn bike shops and receive SFCC member discounts on merchandise.

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The SFCC does more than just ride around the foothills...we work to improve the riding safety and convenience for all riders in the area. Members of our club have formed a safety and advocacy team working with Placer County to improve the cycling infrastructure and ensure future development includes bicycle friendly features. Read more about our team's current projects and accomplishments and if you are interested in sharing your vision for a fun and safe cycling community.

Click here to visit the BAST team webpage

 

 

 

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If you missed Teri Gevry's St. Paddy's Day ride, you can still watch the highlights on the short YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASUqGz-cOuI&ab_channel=SierraFoothillsCyclingClub


Where: Windsor, CA (East of Guerneville & North of Santa Rosa)

What: Three days of riding in the Russian river area to the ocean
Routes: TBD... Similar to our Enduro rides

Click here for camp details

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Where: Movin' West RV Park (530-836-2614) (park map)

What: Four days of riding in Plumas and Sierra counties.
Routes: Yuba Pass & Gold Lakes Loop, A15 & Lake Davis Loop, and Frenchman Lake. Day #4 TBD.

Click here for camp details

Summer Camp 24

Where
: Petaluma, CA
When: Thurs., July 11 through Sun., July 14

What: Four riding days and two rides per day, with different ride distances. For our working members, there will be 2 full days of riding on Saturday and Sunday. Some of the routes will be different than last year's routes. We’ll go out to the coast and some rides will have a different start location to give us more variety. 

Post-Ride Fun: There are 2 Happy Hour Socials and 1 group dinner that will take place Thursday - Saturday nights. 

We are encouraging everyone to make reservations for Summer Camp 2024.

Click here for reservations and details