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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: Please join me for my first attempt as a Ride Leader. A fair number of ups and downs on this 27-mile loop, but with a fairly flat end. I will not be sweeping, but will have printed copies of the Cue Sheet for those that want one.
Coffee and conversation at Roanie's afterwards.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Rocklin thru the Back Door -- 26.9 miles 0.1 Left -- Penryn Road 0.7 Right -- Taylor Road 1.2 Right -- Rock Springs Road 1.8 Left -- Gilardi Road 2.4 Right -- Gilardi Road 3.6 Left -- Newcastle Road 5.1 Left -- Old State Highway 5.1 Right -- Old State Highway 5.4 Left -- Taylor Road 6.4 Right -- Callison Road 7.7 Keep Right -- Callison Road 7.7 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 8.0 Left -- Gold Rush Way 8.7 Right -- Butler Road 9.1 Keep Left -- Butler Road 9.4 Keep Left -- Butler Road 10.1 Left -- Butler Road 10.9 Right -- English Colony Way 12.2 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 13.0 Left -- Twelve Bridges Drive 14.3 Left -- Twelve Bridges Drive 15.3 Left -- Ridgecrest Drive 16.0 Left -- Nisenan Valley Drive 16.5 Right -- Whitney Ranch Parkway 16.6 Left -- Whitney Oaks Drive 18.0 Cont 18.0 Left -- Park Drive 18.3 Right -- Crest Drive 18.4 Right 18.5 Left 18.8 Right 18.8 Right -- Crest Drive 20.1 Left -- Whitney Boulevard 20.5 Keep Right -- Whitney Boulevard 20.6 Left -- Midas Avenue 22.3 Left -- Pacific Street 25.4 Right -- King Road 25.9 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
CANCELLED: - Drum Powerhouse - Alta Rest Stop Sun, Mar 30, 9:30am 2 comments
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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.
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 RideTue, 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 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 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.
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:
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
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
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.
