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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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Saturday - Penryn Park&Ride 2.2024 Sat, Jul 5, 8:00am
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Where: Park and Ride Penryn (map)

Leader Name: ALLEN CASSEL
E-mail: akpeace07@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48880948
27.4 miles, 1224 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
A jaunt around Loomis with a regroup and restrooms at Sterling (off Olive Ranch).  Coffee and conversation to follow at Roanie’s.  Should be a relaxed ride with temps mostly in the 60’s! 😎. (If you need a ride cue sheet please tint at home.)

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Penryn Park&Ride 2.2024 -- 27.4 miles
0.1      Left -- Penryn Road
0.7      Left -- 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
5.5      Left— Brace Rd
6.6      Right -- Barton Road
9.8      Right -- 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 - The Powerhouse at the End of the World (Mosquito Ridge to Interbay Powerhouse) Sun, Jul 6, 8:00am
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Where: 24340 Mainstreet in Foresthill (map)

Leader Name: Douglas Murdoch
E-mail: dmdesign@sonic.net

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51352878
50.9 miles, 7788 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:

Option 1: 35.5 miles, 4700 ft. of climbing

Option 2: 51 miles, 7,800 ft. of climbing

No route sheets.

Climbers wanted!!! Join me on Sunday July 6th, as we head up Mosquito Ridge Road. We will meet at 24340  Mainstreet in Foresthill.

>>Bring plenty of water – there is no water on this route!! The current forecast is a high of 86 degrees. If it goes much over 86 degrees, the route will be changed on the Friday before.<<

For Option 1, the turnaround point is the Mosquito Ridge Lookout Trailhead, and it is marked on the map. This option is 35.5 miles and 4700’ of climbing.

Option 2 is for the adventurous climbers, we will go further up the road and turn on an unnamed road down to the Interbay Dam. Coming back up is a significant climbing challenge – 5 miles and 2200 feet of climbing. Kayakers who put in at this dam call it the “End of the World Powerhouse.”

Please remember, there is no water on this route, so please bring plenty of water depending on the weather.



Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
The Powerhouse at the End of the World (Mosquito Ridge to Interbay Powerhouse) -- 50.9 miles
0.1      Left -- Foresthill Rd
0.2      Left -- Mosquito Ridge Rd

17.6    Turn around point for Option 1 

20.6    Right down unmarked Interbay Road 30.4    

Left -- Mosquito Ridge Rd

39.8    Right to stay on Mosquito Ridge Rd
50.8    Right -- Foresthill Rd
50.9    Right -- Main St - Done!
   Leader Cell:  

Tuesday - C's the Day Tue, Jul 8, 8:00am
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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/5514166
22.8 miles, 1357 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
This loop includes the Butler Rollers, Dick Cook, and Rock Springs with several C-section detours along the way.

Refreshments afterwards at Newcastle Produce.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
C's the Day -- 22.8 miles
0.2      Left -- Old State Hwy
0.5      Left -- Taylor Rd
1.5      Right -- Callison Rd
2.9      Right -- Clark Tunnel Rd
3.2      Left -- Gold Rush Way
3.8      Right -- Butler Rd
4.2      Right -- Butler Cir
4.6      Right -- Butler Rd
6.1      Right -- English Colony Way
6.3      Left -- Humphrey Rd
8.6      Left -- King Rd
10.6    Right -- Val Verde Rd
11.9    Right -- Wayland Rd
12.7    Right -- Val Verde Rd
13.3    Left -- Dick Cook Rd
14.9    Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
17.0    Left to stay on Auburn Folsom Rd
17.1    Right -- King Rd
17.6    Left -- Kingmont Dr
18.1    Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
19.0    Left -- Rock Springs Rd
20.2    Right -- Brennans Rd
21.3    Left -- Newcastle Rd
   Leader Cell:  

Wednesday - Truckee Stampede Hobart Mills Wed, Jul 9, 9:00am
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Where: Pacos Bike Truckee CA (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51579112
47.3 miles, 3276 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Do you want a little cool air and mountain scenery? Join me for a loop from Pacos Bike shop in Truckee starting with a lap around Donner Lake then out to Glenshire and continuing to Stampede Reservoir with a return thru Hobart Mills and Tahoe Donner. A short gravel section (less than a mile) as a bonus. 

Start time at 9:00AM to accommodate extra travel distance but check travel times on day of departure as summer is construction season in the mountains. 

Coffee & conversation at Coffee Bar Cafe post ride.

Please print your own cue sheets if needed.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Truckee Stampede Hobart Mills -- 47.3 miles
0.1      Left -- Donner Pass Rd
0.7      Left -- S Shore Dr
0.8      Right to stay on S Shore Dr
4.4      Right -- Donner Pass Rd
9.9      At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Donner Pass Rd
10.4    Right -- Bridge St
10.5    Left -- E River St
11.3    Right -- Legacy Trail
15.3    Right -- Glenshire Dr
15.6    Left -- Dorchester Dr
17.0    Left -- Glenshire Dr
18.5    Cont -- Hirschdale Rd
19.1    Cont -- Stampede Meadows Rd
29.3    Make a U-turn at Dog Valley Rd
31.4    Right -- Dog Valley Rd
35.9    Right -- Hobart Mills Rd/​E Pasture Rd
39.4    Left to stay on Hobart Mills Rd
39.6    Cont -- Old Hwy 89
39.9    Right -- Hobart Mills Rd
40.1    Left -- CA-89 S
42.3    Right -- Alder Creek Rd
43.7    Left -- Schussing Way
45.2    Left -- Lausanne Way
46.1    Left -- Northwoods Blvd
47.0    Right -- Donner Pass Rd
47.2    Left -- Hwy Rd
   Leader Cell:  

Thursday - Vista Thursday #23, Canyon Way Loop Thu, Jul 10, 8:00am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

Leader Name: Carol Maynard
E-mail: nathansgranny2002@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1972238
19.0 miles, 1579 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
It's supposed to be a bit warmer this Thursday. While it's still cool, we'll ride up Placer Hill Road and then back on Canyon Way. We'll be visiting The Local Cafe before it gets too toasty. Perhaps bring two water  bottles. I hope you can ride with me.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Vista Thursday #23, Canyon Way Loop -- 19.0 miles
0.2      Exit Park Right -- Meadow Vista Rd
0.4      Left -- Placer Hills Rd
7.8      Right -- to stay on Placer Hills Rd. 
      Regroup after the train underpass
           Continue -- S Auburn St.
8.6      Right -- Canyou Way
11.8    Cont -- Ponderosa Way
12.3    Right -- Paoli Ln.
       Regroup at old Raft Business
12.5    Right -- W Paoli Ln
12.7    Left toward Geisendorfer Rd
12.8    Right -- Geisendorfer Rd
13.7    Cont -- Giesendorfer Rd
13.9    Cont -- Applegate Rd
15.8    Right -- Crother Rd
16.1    Right -- to stay on Crother Rd
18.3    Left -- Placer Hills Rd
18.6    Right -- Meadow Vista Rd
            Left -- Park
   Leader Cell:  

All Pace Friday Fri, Jul 11, 8:00am
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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.

Saturday Ride Sat, Jul 12, 8:00am
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Where: Various (map)

The Saturday ride USUALLY meets at PENYN PARK AND RIDE.

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 1500k- 2000k ft of climbing.

Sunday - Robinson Flat Sun, Jul 13, 8:30am
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Where: Veterans Memorial Park Foresthill, California (map)

Leader Name: Jeannie Ennis
E-mail: jeanniebike@att.net

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48270845
53.7 miles, 5412 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Out and back from Foresthill to Robinson Flat.  Bathrooms at China Wall and bathrooms and water at Robinson Flat.  Sign in sheet at Foresthill. Shorter options include Bakers Ranch, 45 miles, China Wall 28 miles.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Robinson Flat -- 53.7 miles
0.0      Right -- Harrison St
0.0      Left -- Soap St
0.1      Left -- Foresthill Rd
12.5    Left
12.6    Left -- Foresthill Rd
20.9    Left to stay on Foresthill Rd
27.0    Cont -- Foresthill Rd
32.9    Right to stay on Foresthill Rd
53.6    Right -- Soap St
53.6    Right -- Harrison St
   Leader Cell:  

Tuesday Ride Tue, Jul 15, 8:00am
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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 1500-2500 feet, and the distance is 18-25 miles. Oftentimes, there are no regroups due to the short distances offered. This ride's start location is currently at the Newcastle Park & Ride.

Coffee and conversation afterward at Newcastle Produce.

Wednesday Rides Wed, Jul 16, 8:00am
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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, Jul 17, 8:00am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, Meadow Vista, CA (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, Jul 18, 8:00am
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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.


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2025 May is Bike Month Results

  • Team SFCC finished in FIRST place in "Most Miles" with 51780 miles. This beat last year's total of 48637 -- even with three extra days last year in April. The record mileage year for SFCC was 56710 in 2017.
  • Ellen Sherrill finished with the most miles, 1641, beating her last year's 1st place total of 1447. The highest SFCC total was 3108 miles by Joe Englert in 2018.
  • Eleven riders had over 1000 miles tying the record set in 2015,16,17, and 18.
  • 108 riders logged miles with Team SFCC. Last year had 109. The record year was 121 in 2017.
  • Seven fewer women and six more men participated this year vs. last year.
  • Nine riders logged SFCC miles each year since 2013...see link below.
Click here for SFCC Team Past and Present Miles (2025 - 2013)

 

 

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