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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.
Ride Description and Notes: This Sunday, we ride from Depoe Bay Coffee, in Auburn, 9am. 47 miles and 2600'. Nice and chilly. Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Depoe Bay--Loomis--Penryn -- 46.9 miles 0.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd/Sacramento St 1.9 Left -- Maidu Dr 2.0 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 3.3 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 3.8 Left to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 3.9 Left to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 4.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.4 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 10.5 Left -- Val Verde Rd 12.2 Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave 12.5 Left -- Laird Rd 13.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 14.5 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 15.2 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 16.1 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 16.6 Right -- Douglas Blvd 16.8 Left -- Barton Rd 18.0 Left -- Macduff Dr 18.4 Left -- Oak Leaf Way 19.3 Left -- Oak Hill Dr 19.6 Right 19.6 Left -- Oak Hill Dr 20.9 Right -- Barton Rd 23.6 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 25.3 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 27.7 Left -- Barton Rd 29.4 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 29.7 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 30.7 Left -- Laird Rd 31.8 Cont -- Brace Rd 33.2 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 33.3 Left at Taylor Rd 33.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 34.5 Left to stay on Sierra College Blvd 35.2 Left to stay on Sierra College Blvd 35.4 Left -- Delmar Ave 35.9 Left to stay on Delmar Ave 37.2 Cont -- English Colony Way 39.8 Left -- Taylor Rd 42.0 Right -- Old State Hwy 42.3 Right -- Newcastle Rd 42.5 Left -- Indian Hill Rd 44.6 Left to stay on Indian Hill Rd 44.8 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 46.4 Right -- High St Leader Cell:
Tuesday - Indians and Rattlesnakes 2 Tue, Nov 5, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)
Ride Description and Notes: Good weather forecast as of 11/2/24 is no rain and a high of 68. Regroup mile 14.3 at the fire station. I will sweep. Be sure to sign out. Post-ride coffee at Newcastle Produce. Hope to see you.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Indians and Rattlesnakes 2 -- 23.6 miles 0.1 Right -- Indian Hill Rd 2.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 2.7 Right -- Southridge Dr 2.8 Left -- Grayhorse Dr 2.9 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 4.2 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 5.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 7.0 Left -- Newcastle Rd 7.0 Cont -- Rattlesnake Rd 10.4 Cont -- Newcastle Rd 11.5 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 11.7 Right -- Rock Springs Rd 12.9 Left -- Brennans Rd 17.7 Right -- Taylor Rd 17.8 Left -- Rippey Rd 17.9 Right to stay on Rippey Rd 20.2 Right -- Penryn Plaza 20.3 Right -- English Colony Way 20.5 Left -- Taylor Rd 20.6 Left -- Sisley Rd 21.6 Right -- Callison Rd 22.0 Left -- Taylor Rd 23.0 Right -- Old State Hwy 23.3 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Starting in Meadow Vista Park we will head up to McElroy then on to Lone Star to Hwy 49 to Magnolia and return on Placer Hills Rd. Plan to refresh at the Starbucks on Combie. Post ride coffee & conversation at the Local Cafe.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Meadow Vista-Christian Valley-Colfax -- 31.5 miles 1.7 Left -- McElroy Rd 4.6 Cont -- Mary Ln 5.4 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.7 Right -- Stanley Dr 8.2 Winding Way turns Left and becomes Lone Star Rd 8.9 Right -- CA-49 N 12.2 Right -- Combie Rd 13.1 Cont -- Magnolia Rd 18.0 Right -- Dog Bar Rd 19.7 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 21.8 Right to stay on Placer Hills Rd 21.9 Left -- S Auburn St/Placer Hills Rd 22.6 Right 22.7 Right -- Canyon Way 25.8 Right 26.0 Cont -- W Weimar Cross Rd 27.3 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 31.4 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Thursday - Short Colfax and Volley Thu, Nov 7, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: I hope you can join me for a ride up Placer Hills Rd to Canyon Way overpass and back on the Applegate side. We'll do a quick Volley loop before finishing the ride. Coffee after at The Local Cafe.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Short Colfax and Volley -- 22.4 miles 0.3 Exit Park Right on Meadow Vista Rd
Left -- Placer Hills Rd 7.6 Right to stay on Placer Hills Rd 7.6 Left -- S Auburn St/Placer Hills Rd 8.4 Right -- onto overpass 8.4 Right -- Canyon Way 11.6 Cont -- Ponderosa Way 12.1 Right -- Paoli Ln 12.3 Right -- W Paoli Ln 12.4 Right -- Geisendorfer Rd 13.4 Cont -- Giesendorfer Rd 13.6 Cont -- Applegate Rd 15.4 Right -- Crother Rd 15.8 Left -- Lake Arthur Rd 16.1 Right -- Meadow Gate Rd 17.9 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 18.1 Left -- Combie Rd 18.5 Left -- Volley Rd 19.1 Left to stay on Volley Rd 19.6 Cont -- Volley Cir 20.1 Right -- Volley Rd/Volley Cir 20.6 Right to stay on Volley Rd 21.2 Right -- Combie Rd 21.6 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 22.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Friday - Fast Friday 6 Fri, Nov 8, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join us for all pace Friday! Should be chill.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Fast Friday 6 -- 25.0 miles 0.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 0.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 2.5 Right -- Newcastle Rd 3.6 Cont -- Rattlesnake Rd 5.1 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 5.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 5.5 Right -- Powerhouse Rd 7.3 Left -- Newcastle Rd 8.0 Right -- Gilardi Rd 9.8 Left -- Rock Springs Rd 10.2 Right -- Aspen Dr 10.6 Left -- Boulder Creek Rd 11.6 Left to stay on Boulder Creek Rd 11.6 Left -- Penryn Rd 12.1 Left -- King Rd 12.3 Right -- Val Verde Rd 15.1 Right -- Wells Ave 15.3 Left -- Laird Rd 16.7 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 18.2 Right -- Barton Rd 21.3 Right -- Brace Rd 21.5 Left -- Laird Rd 21.5 Cont straight -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 24.9 Right Leader Cell:
Saturday - Nov Enduro The Bridges Sat, Nov 9, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: 1315 Military W, Benicia, CA 94510, USA (map)
Parking: Graceway Community Church Church 1315 Military W Benicia, CA 94510 United States Or the state park. Parking fee $6.
For anyone who wants more, I will personally at the end take them up Rose Drive for another climb up and around Benicia!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Nov Enduro The Bridges -- 55.6 miles 0.2 Right -- Columbus Parkway 0.4 Right -- I-780 Overcrossing 0.6 Left -- Dillon Point Road 0.9 Cont -- Mike Taugher Trail 1.4 Cont 1.4 Left -- Dillon Point Road 1.6 Right -- West K Street 2.8 Keep Right -- Claverie Way 2.9 Left -- West J Street 3.4 Right -- 1st Street 3.6 Left -- East H Street 4.1 Left -- East 5th Street 4.4 Right -- Military East 5.0 Left -- Park Road 5.3 Right -- Benicia-Martinez Bridge Trail 5.6 Cont -- Benicia-Martinez Bridge Trail 7.4 Right -- Mococo Road 7.4 Left -- Mococo Road 7.4 Right -- Marina Vista Avenue 7.6 Keep Right -- Marina Vista Avenue 8.3 Left -- Marina Vista Avenue 8.3 Cont -- Marina Vista Avenue 8.9 Right -- Marina Vista Avenue 9.0 Left -- Berrellesa Street 11.5 Keep Right -- Alhambra Avenue 14.7 Right -- Taylor Boulevard 15.1 Right -- Grayson Road 15.6 Right -- Reliez Valley Road 16.5 Right -- Apex Circle 16.5 Left 16.7 Left -- Blue Ridge Drive 16.7 Right -- Reliez Valley Road 17.8 Cont -- Alhambra Valley Road 29.1 Keep Left -- Tennent Avenue 29.1 Right 29.3 Right 29.3 Left -- Pinole Valley Road 29.5 Left -- San Pablo Avenue 29.6 Right -- Tennent Avenue 30.1 Keep Right -- Railroad Avenue 30.2 Left -- San Francisco Bay Trail 30.4 Left -- San Francisco Bay Trail 30.5 Right -- San Francisco Bay Trail 30.9 Left -- Bayfront Boulevard 31.1 Left -- San Francisco Bay Trail 32.7 Left -- San Pablo Avenue 32.7 Left -- Parker Avenue 34.3 Right -- Old County Road 34.5 Keep Left 34.5 Right -- San Pablo Avenue 34.6 Right -- Cummings Skyway 36.6 Left -- Crockett Boulevard 38.6 Right -- Pomona Street 39.3 Left -- Carquinez Scenic Drive 40.3 Right -- Carquinez Scenic Drive 41.4 Keep Right -- Carquinez Scenic Drive 46.4 Right -- Talbart Street 46.4 Left -- Buckley Street 46.5 Right -- Berrellesa Street 46.6 Left -- Marina Vista Avenue 46.6 Keep Right -- Castro Street 46.7 Left -- Escobar Street 47.3 Right -- Marina Vista Avenue 47.3 Keep Right -- Marina Vista Avenue 48.2 Left -- Mococo Road 48.2 Right -- Mococo Road 48.2 Left -- Benicia-Martinez Bridge Trail 50.0 Cont -- Benicia-Martinez Bridge Trail 50.4 Left -- Park Road 50.7 Right -- Jefferson Street 51.2 Left -- East 5th Street 51.5 Right -- East H Street 52.0 Right -- 1st Street 52.2 Left -- West J Street 52.7 Keep Right -- Claverie Way 52.8 Left -- West K Street 53.1 Right -- Dominic Court 53.1 Left 53.2 Left 53.2 Right -- West K Street 54.1 Cont -- West K Street 54.1 Left -- Dillon Point Road 54.2 Right 54.2 Keep Right -- Mike Taugher Trail 55.0 Right 55.2 Right -- Columbus Parkway 55.2 Make a U-turn -- Columbus Parkway 55.5 Left -- Benicia Road Leader Cell: +1 (707) 688-1909
Ride Description and Notes: Please join me for a Saturday Spintacular ride starting from the Penryn Park and Ride on Boyington Rd. We'll ride through Loomis and down around Olive Ranch Road in Granite Bay finishing with a trip up to Rock Springs and back down Taylor Road to Penryn.
Regroup at Stirling Street Park (mile 13.2) and again at Dick Cook and Auburn Folsom (mile 20.6).
Stay for coffee and conversation and Roanie's Coffee.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park&Ride 2.2024 -- 27.4 miles 0.1 Left -- Penryn Road 0.7 Left -- Taylor Road 1.5 Keep Right -- Taylor Road 1.5 Right -- Taylor Road 1.5 Right -- Rippey Road 1.6 Left -- Rippey Road 2.6 Keep Left -- Rippey Road 2.6 Right -- Taylor Road 2.7 Right -- King Road 4.1 Left -- Sierra College Boulevard 6.6 Right -- Barton Road 9.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 9.9 Left -- Cavitt Stallman Road 12.2 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 13.2 Right -- Stirling Street 13.4 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 14.2 Left -- Barton Road 15.1 Right -- Del Oro Road 15.5 Left -- Del Oro Road 15.6 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 16.7 Left -- Laird Road 18.0 Right -- Wells Avenue 19.0 Right -- Dick Cook Road 20.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 22.8 Left -- King Road 22.9 Right -- Brennans Road 24.2 Left -- Rock Springs Road 26.2 Left -- Penryn Road 26.7 Right -- Taylor Road 26.7 Left -- Penryn Road 27.4 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
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 RideTue, Nov 12, 9:00am 0 comments
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
Wednesday - Apple Hill, Pollock Pines, Fort Jim Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: 38 or so miles starting at Boa Vista, thru Apple Hill, Pollock Pines, Starks Grade, Clear Creek, Fort Jim, bike trail.
Stay afterwards to celebrate Keith's and Merrill's birthday with some 🍎 🥧!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Apple Hill, Pollock Pines, Fort Jim -- 37.8 miles 0.0 Right -- Carson Rd 0.1 Right -- N Canyon Rd 3.3 Right to stay on N Canyon Rd 4.4 Left -- Larsen Dr 5.4 Left to stay on Larsen Dr 5.7 Left -- Cable Rd 6.7 Cable Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Mace Rd 7.6 Left -- Cedar Dr 7.7 Right to stay on Cedar Dr 8.1 Left -- Fern Ave 8.2 Right -- Cedar Dr 8.4 Right -- Alder Dr 8.4 Left -- Pony Express Trail 9.3 Right -- Ridgeway Dr 12.0 Right -- Hazel St 12.9 Left -- Amber Trail 13.3 Right -- Gold Ridge Trail 14.7 R Sly Park Rd. Starkes Grade Rd R 5 Spot Rd (uphill) L 20.7 X Shooting Star, stay on 5 Spot (regroup) Sierra Springs Dr (Tee intersection) R 21.8 R Clear Creek Rd Sly Park Rd R 24.7 REST STOP Holiday Mkt 24.8 becomes Pleasant Valley Rd Newtown Rd R 27.1 CAUTION!:Cont -- Fort Jim Rd 30.0 Left -- Newtown Rd 31.1 R Mining Brook Rd Newtown Rd R 32.5 R Parkway Dr thru Mobile Homes 32.9 L Bike Tr- over Hwy 50 34.0 R Jacquier Rd Carson Rd R 35.7 Right -- Hassler Rd 36.5 Right -- Fruitridge Rd 36.9 Right to stay on Fruitridge Rd 37.4 Right -- N Canyon Rd 37.6 Left toward Carson Rd 37.6 Left -- Carson Rd 37.7 Left for pie! Leader Cell:
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 FridayFri, Nov 15, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Flower Farm ,Loomis Train Station, Loomis Basin Park (map)
ll Pace Ride. Riders ride at their own pace or form groups riding at a similar pace. Often, 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 afterward at the Flower Farm Cafe. Alternate start locations are: Loomis Train Station and Loomis Basin Park
Ride Leader Appreciation Ride and Lunch Sat, Nov 16, 9:00am 0 comments
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16th because it’s time to celebrate YOU! 🎉 We’re throwing a Ride Leader Appreciation Ride & Lunch, and trust us—you won’t want to miss it!
You’ve given your time, energy, and enthusiasm as a ride leader, and now it’s our turn to say a BIG THANK YOU! 🙌 Join us and your fellow ride leaders for a day full of fun, good vibes, and awesome company. 🚴♀️🍽
What’s in store? ✨ Delicious food 🎶 Music 🎁 Prizes 🏅 And the exciting announcement of our Top 5 Ride Leaders AND the Ride Leader of the Year!
Whether you’ve led one ride or a hundred, your presence has made our club stronger and better, and we can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎉
More details to follow soon, but go ahead and circle Saturday November 16th on your calendar—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
YOU ARE APPRECIATED! 🥳
(only ride leaders are eligible to RSVP and attend)
NO RIDE Saturday SpintacularSat, Nov 16, 9:00am 0 comments
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.
Save the date for the 2024 SFCC Holiday Mixer to be held at Victory Velo Bike Shop. It’s always a fun time and great to see everyone sans helmet.
What to bring? an appetizer or a dessert . Think finger foods. Your club will provide water and sodas, cups, plates, and napkins. You may bring your favorite wine or spirit.
Let's thank the Tebbs and Victory Velo Bike Shop for providing the venue and hosting us.
Please RSVP (register) by Wednesday, December 4th from our Events Page
Questions? Contact Kim Moyano, SFCC VP, vp@sfcyclists.org. As always, bring your spouse/partner/special friend.
Brace yourself for Tom Piette's spine-chilling Trick-or-Treat ride through four haunted cemeteries in the Auburn area. Be warned—what you’re about to see may be deeply unsettling. Viewer discretion is advised.
For more videos of SFCC rides and events, visit and subscribe to the SFCC YouTube Channel
Join Us for the Parade of Lights!
Date: Sunday, December 7th Time: Parade starts at 5:30 PM (Staging begins at 5:00 PM) Staging Location: Along Cherry Street
We will be part of the Endurance Capital Committee contingent, alongside a float, horses, and other cyclists.
Decorate your bikes with simple and safe bright lighting to make a great impression!
We encourage you to arrive by 5:00 PM to get staged and finalize your bike decor. This should give you enough time, depending on how elaborate your decorations are! Join us for a fun and festive evening—let’s light up the streets and show our club spirit! See more details at the Event WebPage
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.
