Welcome to the

Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Website !!!

Welcome to our website and cycling club. Club membership is open to all! Whether you're a racer, recreation rider, or just starting out, the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club wants you! Get to know more about our club in our FAQ, or drop us a line from our contacts list.

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.


Click here to login Logged in as

E-bike Policy Guest Policy

Monthly
Calendar
View
Calendar page

Calendar Rides and Events

Previous
14 days
Today Next
14 days

CANCELLED: - Drum Powerhouse - Alta Rest Stop Sun, Mar 30, 9:30am
2 comments


Where: Colfax Train Station, Colfax, CA (map)

RIDE CANCELLED: forecast at 9:30 start time is 93% rain and winds 8-12 MPH. Drum Powerhouse is not a ride to be caught out in the rain and wind.

Cancelled by: Rusty Vanrozeboom

Leader Name: Rusty Vanrozeboom
E-mail: rvanrozeboom@wctlaw.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20585054
41.4 miles, 3728 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Several regroups: (1) 5.5 Magra Rd.; (2) 11.7 Ridge Rd.; (3) 20.3 turnaround; (4) 27.2 rest stop at store/deli; (5) 35.8 Rollins Lake Rd.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Drum Powerhouse - Alta Rest Stop -- 41.4 miles
0.3      Left -- CA-174 W
1.3      Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd
2.6      Right -- Glen Elder Rd
2.7      Left -- Norton-Grade Rd
5.5      Left toward Magra Rd
5.5      Right -- Magra Rd REGROUP
9.7      Right -- Gold Run Rd
10.0    Left -- Lincoln Rd
10.1    Right -- Gold Run School Rd
10.2    Cont straight -- Lincoln Rd
10.5    Cont -- Gold Run School Rd
11.7    Left -- Ridge Rd REGROUP
13.7    Left -- Main St
13.9    Right -- Drum Powerhouse Rd
20.3    REGROUP at turnaround
26.7    Left -- Nary Red Road
27.1    Left -- Alta Bonny Nook Road
27.2    REST STOP at store/deli
27.2    Reverse on Alta Bonny Nook Rd
27.5    Right -- Ridge Road
29.5    Right -- Lincoln Road
31.2    Right -- Gold Run Road
31.6    Left -- Magra Road
35.8    Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd REGROUP
38.6    Left -- Glen Elder Rd
38.7    Right -- Norton-Grade Rd
39.9    Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd
40.1    Cont -- CA-174
41.0    Right -- N Main St
41.3    Left into depot
   Leader Cell:  

CANCELLED: - Newcastle Loomis Loop Tue, Apr 1, 9:00am
0 comments


Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)

Wet and high chance of rain.

Cancelled by: Larry Merlo

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3765054
22.5 miles, 1447 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Note start time of 9:00am !!

I'll try to squeeze this short one in between the rain storms.  We'll keep it close to home in case we need to bail. 

Coffee at Newcastle Produce afterwards.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Newcastle Loomis Loop -- 22.5 miles
0.2      Left -- Old State Hwy
0.4      Right -- Newcastle Rd
0.6      Left -- Indian Hill Rd
2.7      Left to stay on Indian Hill Rd
2.9      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
3.2      Right -- Southridge Dr
3.3      Left -- Grayhorse Dr
3.4      Right -- Shirland Tract Rd
3.9      Left -- Crockett Rd
4.6      Right -- Andregg Rd
4.8      Left -- Shirland Tract Rd
5.2      Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd
5.8      Right -- Rim View Cir
5.9      Right to stay on Rim View Cir
6.4      Right -- Shirland Tract Rd
7.1      Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
8.6      Right -- Newcastle Rd
9.7      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
11.0    Right to stay on Auburn Folsom Rd
13.3    Right -- Dick Cook Rd
14.9    Right -- Val Verde Rd
15.5    Left -- Wayland Rd
16.2    Left -- Val Verde Rd
17.6    Left -- King Rd
17.8    Right -- Penryn Rd
19.2    Right -- Taylor Rd
21.9    Right -- Old State Hwy
22.2    Right -- Newcastle Rd
   Leader Cell:  

Wednesday 3/1 Wed, Apr 2, 9:00am
0 comments


Where: Newcastle Park and Ride, Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: Keith Hallsten
E-mail: keithhallsten@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42097353
39.4 miles, 3001 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Wednesday’s ride leaves from Newcastle Park and Ride and is 39 miles with 3000 feet of climbing. We’ll ride up Shirland Tract, down Millertown, up Baxter, down Mt. Vernon and up Ridge. Bathroom and regroup at Hidden Falls Park at mile 22.7.
Note start time: 9:00. Forecast now calls for no rain, but should that change, I will e-mail by 7:30 am.
After the ride let’s get together at Newcastle Produce for coffee and camaraderie. (The route has the wrong date in the title because it's an old route!)

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Wednesday 3/1 -- 39.4 miles
0.0      Right -- Newcastle Rd
3.7      Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
5.3      Right -- Shirland Tract Rd
7.9      Left -- Maidu Dr
8.0      Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
9.6      Right -- Union St
9.7      Right -- Placer St
9.8      Left -- Chamberlain Ave
10.1    Right -- Nevada St
10.7    Left -- Mt Vernon Rd
11.5    Left -- Millertown Rd
13.8    Right -- Wise Rd
18.4    Cont -- Baxter Grade Rd
20.5    Left -- Mt Vernon Rd
21.8    Right -- Mears Dr
22.3    Right -- Mears Pl
22.6    Right into Hidden Falls Park
22.8    Straight thru parking lot to bathrooms/regroup
23.0    Left -- Mears Pl
23.3    Left -- Mears Dr
23.8    Right -- Mt Vernon Rd
25.8    Left -- Ayres Holmes Rd
26.7    Right -- Wise Rd
27.2    Right to stay on Wise Rd
28.4    Left to stay on Wise Rd
29.1    Left to stay on Wise Rd
30.6    Left -- Garden Bar Rd
31.7    Left -- Fruitvale Rd
33.6    Right -- Gold Hill Rd
35.2    Left -- Ridge Rd
38.7    Right -- Taylor Rd
38.9    Left -- CA-193 W/Old State Hwy
39.0    Left -- Old State Hwy
39.2    Left -- Newcastle Rd
39.4    Done
   Leader Cell:  

Thursday - Lower Colfax/Pinecone Loop Thu, Apr 3, 9:00am
0 comments


Where: Orchard Park Post Office Dirt Parking, Across from Store (map)

Leader Name: Ronald E Davidson
E-mail: ronaldd1947@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45832632
19.8 miles, 1699 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Like our usual Thursday format, this ride will be casually paced, with multiple re-groups.  This is a beautiful ride of just under 20 Miles and 1800 feet of climbing.  We will depart the parking area across from the Orchard Park Store at 9:00 AM.  NOTE:  OUR RIDE TIMES HAVE MOVED 30 MINS. EARLIER BEGINNING APRIL I.  RIDE TIME
9:00 AM.  I will have some cue sheets on hand, and I will sweep.  We will meet for coffee and pie, at "The Happy Apple" after the ride.  Hope to see you there, Ron

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Lower Colfax/Pinecone Loop -- 19.8 miles
0.0      Right -- Lower Colfax Road
5.1      Keep Left -- Lower Colfax Road
6.5      Right -- Rattlesnake Road
6.7      Left -- Jodette Lane
6.8      Left -- Bradford Drive
7.5      Left -- Rattlesnake Road
7.5      Right -- Highland Drive
8.4      Right -- Highland Drive
8.6      Left -- Rattlesnake Road
8.6      Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive
8.8      Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive
9.6      Left -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive
9.7      Right -- Rattlesnake Road
10.1    Keep Left -- Brooks Road
10.1    Left -- Brooks Road
10.6    Keep Right -- Pine Cone Circle
12.5    Right -- Brooks Road
13.1    Left -- Brooks Road
13.4    Right -- Lower Colfax Road
14.5    Right -- Lower Colfax Road
19.6    Right -- Colfax Highway, CA 174
19.8    Left -- Orchard Springs Road
   Leader Cell:  

Friday - 24+ Playtime in Penryn & Newcastle Fri, Apr 4, 9:00am
0 comments


Where: Penryn Park n' Ride 3150-3168 Boyington Rd Penryn, CA 95663 (map)

Leader Name: Jacqueline Roskelley
E-mail: jacquelinewalker70@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50127760
24.4 miles, 1820 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Friday is my Playday so come out and join me for another short, sweet ride. Roughly 24 miles with a restroom, water break 13.4 miles into route.


Coffee and Conversation






Roanie's Blue Roan Coffee





3210 Boyington Rd Ste 101
Loomis, CA 95650



Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
24+ Playtime in Penryn & Newcastle -- 24.4 miles
0.1      Right -- Penryn Road
0.8      Left -- King Rd
1.8      Right to stay on King Rd
3.1      Left -- Brennans Rd
5.5      Right -- Newcastle Rd
7.8      Left
7.9      Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
9.4      Left -- Shirland Tract Rd
9.4      Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
11.0    Right -- Lantern View Dr
11.1    Left -- Sluice Box Cir
11.2    Left to stay on Sluice Box Cir
11.3    Left to stay on Sluice Box Cir
11.3    Right -- Lantern View Dr
11.3    Cont -- Indian Hill Rd
13.7    Right -- Newcastle Rd
13.7    Right -- Chantry Hill Rd
13.8    Right -- Chantry Hill Road
13.8    Right -- Newcastle Road
13.9    Left -- Old State Highway
14.0    Right -- Old State Highway
14.2    Left -- Taylor Road
15.2    Right -- Callison Road
16.6    Keep Right -- Callison Road
16.6    Right -- Clark Tunnel Road
16.9    Left -- Gold Rush Way
17.5    Right -- Butler Road
17.9    Keep Right -- Butler Circle
18.1    Left -- Butler Circle
18.3    Right -- Butler Road
18.3    Keep Left -- Butler Road
19.0    Left -- Butler Road
19.8    Right -- English Colony Way
20.0    Left -- Humphrey Road
20.8    Cont -- Colwell Road
21.8    Left -- Swetzer Road
22.4    Right -- English Colony Way
22.6    Right -- Orange Drive
22.8    Left -- Flint Way
22.9    Right -- English Colony Way
23.1    Right -- Penryn Road
23.6    Right -- Taylor Road
23.7    Left -- Penryn Road
24.3    Right -- Boyington Road
   Leader Cell:  

Saturday - SFCC Sat Penryn Itchy 29er Sat, Apr 5, 9:00am
0 comments


Where: Penryn Park 'n Ride, 3150-3168 Boyington Rd, Penryn, CA 95663 (map) (map)

Leader Name: Ken Coffey
E-mail: kcoffey.ghinstall@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49852587
28.9 miles, 1286 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Ride Description and Notes:
Join me for a spintacular, sunny, sweet Saturday Ride.  29 miles and just 1,200' of climb...or if you need a shortcut, here is the 21-mile version of this route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49873254
If you're on the long route, a restroom stop is at apprx mile 13. 

Coffee after at Roanie's, 3210 Boyington Rd. Ste 101
Loomis, CA 95650
Ken 925-699-2929

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
SFCC Sat Penryn Itchy 29er -- 28.9 miles
0.0      Left (north) -- Penryn Rd
0.7      Left -- Taylor Rd
1.5      Right -- Rippey Rd
1.5      Left to stay on Rippey Rd
2.6      Cont -- Taylor Rd
2.7      Right -- King Rd
4.1      Left -- Sierra College Blvd
5.4      Left -- Brace Rd
6.5      Right -- Barton Rd
9.7      Shortcut-Take Left on Cavitt Stallman
9.7      Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
12.1    Left -- Olive Ranch Rd
13.1    Restroom stop-Right -- Stirling St
13.2    Make a U-turn
13.3    Right -- Olive Ranch Rd
14.1    Left -- Barton Rd
14.3    Right -- Reba Dr
14.9    Right -- Carolinda Dr
15.2    Left -- Barton Rd
15.3    Left -- Rockhurst Way
15.6    Right -- Hampstead Way
15.8    Cont -- Long Meadow Rd
15.9    Left -- Joe Rodgers Rd
16.3    Left -- Itchy Acres Rd
17.2    Right -- Oak Pine Ln
17.8    Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
18.6    Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
19.0    Right -- Twin Rocks Rd
19.7    Cont -- Boulder Rd
20.2    Left -- Walden Woods Way
20.8    Right -- Vireo Way
20.9    Left -- Ardea Way
21.0    Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
24.8    Left -- King Rd
24.9    Right -- Brennans Rd
26.2    Left -- Rock Springs Rd
27.1    Take Left on Aspen Dr
27.6    Left -- Boulder Creek Rd
28.5    Left to stay on Boulder Creek Rd
28.6    Right toward Penryn Rd
28.6    Right -- Penryn Rd
28.8    Left -- Boyington Rd
   Leader Cell:  

Sunday - Virginiatown-Penryn Loop Sun, Apr 6, 9:00am
0 comments


Where: Griffith Quarry Park, Penryn, CA (map)

Leader Name: Roger Cox
E-mail: rcreefhonu@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5083173
41.5 miles, 2031 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
A nice cruise through some foothills and valley, with a stop at McBean Park. 41 miles and 2000'. Please print your own route sheet. See you there. Roger

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Virginiatown-Penryn Loop -- 41.5 miles
2.9      Left -- Ophir Rd
4.9      Left -- Wise Rd
10.1    Left to stay on Wise Rd
10.6    Right -- Ayres Holmes Rd
11.6    Left -- Mt Vernon Rd
12.1    Right -- Pleasant Hill Rd
12.6    Keep Left to stay on Pleasant Hill Rd
12.6    Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd
14.6    Cont -- Garden Bar Rd
14.8    Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd
15.8    Right -- Big Ben Rd
17.8    Left -- McCourtney Rd
21.5    Right -- 12th St
21.8    Left -- East Ave
22.5    Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr
25.2    Right -- Sierra College Blvd
30.3    Left to stay on Sierra College Blvd
31.4    Right to stay on Sierra College Blvd
31.6    Left at Taylor Rd
31.6    Right -- Sierra College Blvd
31.7    Left -- Brace Rd
32.8    Right -- Barton Rd
34.3    Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
34.7    At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd
35.6    Right -- Laird Rd
36.4    Left -- Wells Ave
36.6    Left -- Val Verde Rd
39.4    Left -- King Rd
39.6    Right -- Penryn Rd
41.0    Right -- Taylor Rd
   Leader Cell:  

Tuesday Ride Tue, Apr 8, 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 Rides Wed, Apr 9, 9:00am
0 comments


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, Apr 10, 9:00am
0 comments


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.

Saturday Spintacular Sat, Apr 12, 9:00am
0 comments


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.

Saturday - Altered Primavera Sat, Apr 12, 9:30am
0 comments


Where: 1 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50108800
58.5 miles, 3951 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:

SFCC Members ( & Quests)
Join Jessica & Myself to ride the beautiful hills AND Canyons of  the East Bay ! This ride promises to be a great one for climbs, rural roads, spring flowers and more.
The actual Primavera Century is the very next day, so we are thinking the roads will most likely be marked!



The ride is following the" iconic" Primavera Century route, but does have a different  start in Dublin vs. Fremont. Easier for all of us to drive into!!

Parking is noted at Stoneridge Mall .

Please remember to be self sufficient with your replenishment goodies. There are 3 REST STOPS noted as well.

See you all in just a couple of weeks!!
Teri & Jessica






Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Altered Primavera -- 58.5 miles
0.0     Right on Stoneridge
0.2     Right -- Canyon Way
0.4     Cont -- Dublin Canyon Rd
5.5     Make a U-turn -- Dublin Canyon Road
5.6     Left -- Palo Verde Road
6.0     Left -- Palomares Road
15.6   Keep Right
15.7   Right -- Niles Canyon Road, CA 84
17.7   Left -- Old Canyon Road
18.1   Right -- Clarke Drive
18.2   Right -- Canyon Heights Drive
19.0   Right -- Canyon Heights Drive
19.0   Left -- Canyon Heights Drive
19.0   Right -- Morrison Canyon Road
19.4   Left -- Mission Boulevard, CA 238
20.1   Right toward Starbucks REST STOP
20.2   Right -- Mission Blvd
25.0   Left -- Paseo Padre Pkwy
26.6   Left -- Warm Springs Boulevard
28.4   Left -- Kato Road
29.1   Right -- Green Valley Road
29.4   Cont -- North Park Victoria Drive
30.8   Left -- Jacklin Road
30.9   Right -- Evans Road
32.0   Left -- East Calaveras Boulevard
33.5   Right -- Spring Valley Road REST STOP
33.7   Right -- Calaveras Rd
34.5   Left to stay on Calaveras Rd
48.6   Cont -- CA-84 W
49.4   Right -- Pleasanton Sunol Road
49.5   REST STOP at store
49.6   Right -- Niles Canyon Road
49.7   Right -- Main Street
49.8   Right -- Bond Street
50.0   Right -- Foothill Road
57.9   Right -- Deodar Way
58.0   Left -- Stoneridge Mall Road
58.3   Done
   Leader Cell:  


Mobile page
Get the Mobile Version
of our website

Weather page
Check out our
weather page

Facebook
Find us on
Facebook

Strava
Join the SFCC
Strava Club

zwift
Join the SFCC
Zwift Club


 

A Special Thanks to our Supporters

A-Town Bikes Victory Velo Bicycle Emporium

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

A-town Bikes

943 Lincoln Way, Auburn

Victory Velo Bike Shop

835 Lincoln Way, Auburn

Bicycle Emporium

437 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn

 

 

 



Where
: Granite Bay Community Park (map)
When: Sunday, May 4th

Join SFCC for a May Is Bike Month Kickoff Ride & Picnic as we start the month with great company, great food, and great rides!

We'll roll out for a ride and return to a potluck picnic to celebrate. SFCC will provide drinks—just bring a dish to share!
Club Members with last names A thru M please bring a main dish
Club Members with last names N thru Z please bring a side dish or appetizer

Register Here

Summer Camp 24

Where
: Petaluma, CA
When: Thurs, June 26th through Sun, June 29th

Spectacular Routes: Each day offers a mix of rolling countryside, quiet backroads, and breathtaking coastal views. From the iconic Point Reyes Lighthouse to the scenic vineyards of Sonoma County, these routes will challenge and inspire riders of all levels. Routes can be found here
Evening Fun: After the rides, kick back and relax at our host hotel. Enjoy group dinners, storytelling, and plenty of chances to relive the day’s highlights.
Stay Your Way: Our host hotel, Home2Suites, offers spacious rooms with kitchenettes, comfy beds, and all the amenities you need to recharge. Book your reservations here.

Don’t miss out on the cycling event of the year! Pack your bike, sense of adventure, and love for two-wheeled fun. Summer Camp is calling!
Please note: you must be a SFCC member to attend.


It was a monster of a bake-off at this year's annual Cookie Ride with an unexpected guest showing up. Check out the YouTube video here to find out who crashed the event.


Expect the unexpected on any SFCC ride. Watch the YouTube video here to see why. Warning: Some scenes may be disturbing to viewers -- especially cyclists.
Plus... Behind the Scenes footage showing what goes into the making of the video and what does not.

For more videos of SFCC rides and events, visit and subscribe to the SFCC YouTube Channel


bast page

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