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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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Tuesday - C's the Day Tue, Nov 28, 9:00am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: David Hays
E-mail: busterdavehays@gmail.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:
Cold morning start on rolling easy 22+ mile ride in Placer County foothill roads around the Loomis Basin..  Lot of fall colors.  

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
4.4      Left to stay on Butler Cir
4.6      Right -- Butler Rd
6.1      Right -- English Colony Way
6.3      Left -- Humphrey Rd
7.1      Right to stay on 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 - Wise Up Wed, Nov 29, 9:00am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride, Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: Kim Moyano
E-mail: kmoyano@verizon.net

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2873143
21.9 miles, 1183 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Please
join me for the Easy Rollers ride from Newcastle Park and Ride. 
This
is a casual ride where we stay together and I sweep.
Several regroups. Coffee
afterwards if anyone would like to stay and chat.


Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Wise Up -- 21.9 miles
0.2      Right -- Old State Highway
0.4      Cont -- Old State Highway
0.4      Keep Right -- Old State Highway, CA 193
0.5      Right -- Taylor Rd
0.8      Left -- Ridge Rd
4.3      Right -- Gold Hill Rd
5.0      Left -- Virginiatown Rd
7.1      Right -- Fowler Rd
8.1      Left -- Fruitvale Rd
8.4      Right -- Garden Bar Rd
9.5      Right -- W Wise Rd
10.0    Left -- Wise Rd
11.0    Right to stay on Wise Rd
11.7    Right to stay on Wise Rd
12.2    Left to stay on Wise Rd
12.9    Left to stay on Wise Rd
14.0    Right to stay on Wise Rd
19.2    Right -- Ophir Rd
21.1    Right -- Taylor Rd
21.4    Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193
21.5    Keep Left -- Old State Highway
21.7    Left -- Newcastle Road
   Leader Cell:  

Wednesday - Folsom Lake from Cool Wed, Nov 29, 10:00am
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Where: Holiday Market, Cool, CA (map)

Leader Name: Wanda Shiotsuka
E-mail: wshiotsuka@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26284822
28.0 miles, 3253 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
A somewhat short but hilly ride to Folsom Lake from Cool. We’ll have a couple of regroups and a rest at the boat area where there are bathrooms and water. But bring enough water in case it’s shut off. Please stay for coffee and conversation at the market after the ride.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Folsom Lake from Cool -- 28.0 miles
0.1      Right -- CA-193 E
0.5      Right -- Cherry Acres Rd
2.1      Right -- Meadowview Acres Rd
3.9      REGROUP - Left -- CA-49 S
5.1      Right -- Rattlesnake Bar Rd
7.4      Right to stay on Rattlesnake Bar Rd
8.5      REGROUP at Blarney Way
13.9    Beware of cattle grate!
14.4    Right to boat ramp/day use (water/restrooms)
15.1    Left -- Rattlesnake Bar Rd
24.5    Left -- CA-49 N
27.0    Right -- Grand Fir Cir
27.3    Cont -- Ranch Creek Cir
27.4    Right -- CA-49 N
27.8    Right -- Ellinghouse Dr
27.9    Right
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Thursday - Baxter Factor Reversed - Return Ridge Thu, Nov 30, 9:00am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride, Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: Jan Van Waardenberg
E-mail: jvwmx5@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42517326
22.9 miles, 1685 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Please join me for one of my favorite rides from Newcastle Park and Ride.  This is a casual ride where we stay together and I sweep. Several regroups. Coffee afterwards. It looks like rain is in the forecast so check your email. I will send out a final go/no go @7:30am

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Baxter Factor Reversed - Return Ridge -- 22.9 miles
0.2      Right -- Old State Highway
0.4      Cont -- Old State Highway
0.4      Keep Right -- Old State Highway, CA 193
0.5      Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193
0.8      Left -- Ophir Road
2.7      Left
2.7      Left -- Wise Road
3.3      Right -- Millertown Road
4.8      Right -- Millertown Road
5.7      Left -- Mount Vernon Road
8.0      Left -- Mount Vernon Road
9.3      Left -- Baxter Grade Road
11.4    Right -- Wise Road
12.4    Left -- Gold Hill Road
13.2    Right -- Fruitvale Road
14.8    Left -- Fowler Road
15.7    Left -- Virginiatown Road
17.9    Right -- Gold Hill Rd
18.6    Left -- Ridge Rd
22.1    Right -- CA-193 W/​Taylor Rd
22.4    Left -- CA-193 W
22.5    Left -- Old State Hwy
22.7    Left -- Newcastle Rd
22.8    Done
   Leader Cell:  

Friday - All Pace Friday 5 short Fri, Dec 1, 9:30am
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Where: The Flower Farm, Loomis, CA (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1988671
26.4 miles, 1094 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
ALL Pace Friday -9:30 AM start

Flower Farm start
26 Miles



Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Fast Friday 5 short -- 26.4 miles
0.1      Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
3.4      Cont -- Laird Rd
3.5      Right -- Brace Rd
3.6      Left -- Barton Rd
7.8      Left to stay on Barton Rd
7.9      Right to stay on Barton Rd
9.6      Left -- Macduff Dr
10.0    Left -- Oak Leaf Way
10.9    Left -- Oak Hill Dr
12.6    Right -- Barton Rd
15.2    Left to stay on Barton Rd
15.3    Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd
17.1    Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
20.9    Left -- Laird Rd
22.2    Right -- Wells Ave
22.5    Left -- Val Verde Rd
24.2    Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
26.3    Right
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Saturday - Fast Friday 2R reversed Sat, Dec 2, 9:30am
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Where: The Flower Farm, Loomis, CA (map)

Leader Name: Chris Dort
E-mail: christopherdort@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5480776
30.4 miles, 1290 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
30.4 miles, 1290 ft climbing.  Avoids Auburn Folsom Most of the way.  One climb in the 20-25 mi sections.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Fast Friday 2R reversed -- 30.4 miles
2.2      Left -- Val Verde Rd
3.9      Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave
4.1      Left -- Laird Rd
5.4      Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
9.3      Left -- Olive Ranch Rd
11.0    Left -- Barton Rd
15.2    Left -- Brace Rd
16.4    Right -- Sierra College Blvd
17.7    Right -- King Rd
18.6    Left -- Humphrey Rd
20.1    Right -- Colwell Rd
21.1    Left -- Swetzer Rd
21.7    Right -- English Colony Way
22.5    Left -- Taylor Rd
24.6    Right -- Old State Hwy
25.0    Right -- Newcastle Rd
26.6    Right -- Brennans Rd
29.0    Left -- King Rd
29.1    Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
30.3    Right
   Leader Cell:  

Sundaze - EZ Sunday ride Sun, Dec 3, 9:30am
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Where: Depot Bay Coffee (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2717530
41.2 miles, 2308 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Dec 3rd- EZ Sunday Ride.
Meet at Depot Coffee, pedals down 9:30 AM.
Coffee afterwards if so desired.

Nice Loop of 41 miles out of Auburn.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
EZ Sunday ride -- 41.2 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
4.6      Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
6.2      Right -- Newcastle Rd
8.6      Left -- Gilardi Rd
10.4    Left -- Rock Springs Rd
11.7    Right -- Brennans Rd
13.0    Left -- King Rd
13.1    Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
19.2    Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd
19.6    Right -- Itchy Acres Rd
20.5    Right -- Oak Pine Ln
21.2    Left -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
21.9    Right -- Barton Rd
23.2    Right -- Wells Ave
24.7    Left -- Val Verde Rd
27.5    Left -- King Rd
29.5    Right -- Humphrey Rd
31.0    Right -- Colwell Rd
32.0    Left -- Swetzer Rd
32.6    Right -- English Colony Way
32.9    Right -- Orange Dr
33.0    Left -- Flint Way
33.1    Right -- English Colony Way
33.5    Left -- Taylor Rd
35.6    Right -- Old State Hwy
35.9    Left -- Threlkell St
35.9    Left -- Old State Hwy
36.0    Right -- Newcastle Rd
36.1    Left -- Indian Hill Rd
38.5    Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
39.1    Right -- Sacramento St
40.0    Right
40.3    Left -- Pleasant Ave
40.6    Right -- High St
   Leader Cell:  

Tuesday Ride Tue, Dec 5, 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, Dec 6, 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 - Prospectors Loop with Greenwood Rd Wed, Dec 6, 9:30am
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Where: Holiday Market, Cool, CA (map)

Leader Name: Kathy Welch
E-mail: ultrakathy@sbcglobal.net

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45058685
30.7 miles, 3009 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Large counterclockwise loop ride starting in Cool, Cherry/Meadowview Acres, Pedro Hill, Prospectors, Greenwood, ALT. Prospectors is a 9-10% grade for two miles. ALT has a few longish climbs as well.


After the ride, we'll walk/drive over to Cool Coffee & Crumbs for calories and conversation.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Prospectors Loop with Greenwood Rd -- 30.7 miles
0.1      Left -- Ellinghouse Dr
0.1      Right -- CA-193 E
0.5      Right -- Cherry Acres Rd
2.1      Right -- Meadowview Acres Rd
3.9      Left -- CA-49 S
5.1      Right -- Rattlesnake Bar Rd
5.1      Left -- Salmon Falls Rd
5.6      Left -- Pedro Hill Rd
7.6      Right -- CA-49 S REGROUP
12.4    Left -- Marshall Rd REGROUP
13.0    Left -- Prospectors Rd
15.6    Cont -- Marshall Rd
17.2    Right -- Garden View Dr REST STOP
17.3    Right -- Marshall Rd
17.5    Left -- Greenwood Rd
22.3    Cont -- Main St
22.6    Left -- CA-193 W
23.8    Right -- Sweetwater Trail REGROUP
27.7    Right -- American River Trail
29.8    Right -- Hwy 193
30.6    Left into Holiday Mkt park-n-ride
   Leader Cell:  

Thursday Ride Thu, Dec 7, 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, Dec 8, 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, Dec 9, 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.

Enduro- Special Olympics Bike the Bridges 100K (2023) Sat, Dec 9, 10:00am
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Where: First Street Benicia CA (map)

Leader Name: Jen Barlow 
E-mail: jenbarlow36@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42593014
59.0 miles, 4243 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print the route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:

The enduro next month will take us closer to my neck of the woods starting in Benicia! It is essentially the Bike the Bridges metric century route. This year's route was much improved, eliminating a lot of the traffic-y parts that I hated and increasing the water views, yay! We are scheduled for Dec. 9, which is weather-dependent at this time of year with a 10 am start.  

We will start at the end of First St in Benicia where there is plenty of parking at that time of day and bathrooms at the end of the pier (also bathrooms a few blocks up the street behind the Capitol Building.) 

This is also just past the tree which will be decorated at that time!  It is also the Sat before my birthday, so in the tradition of Jessica, cupcakes will be provided! As we get closer and have a better idea about the weather, if I could get a heads up by RSVP'ing if you are attending, it would be appreciated for the cupcake count!




Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Special Olympics Bike the Bridges 100K (2023) -- 59.0 miles
0.0      Northeast on 1st Street
0.4      Right -- East H Street
0.9      Left -- E 5th St
1.7      Left -- Jefferson St
1.8      Left -- Park Rd
2.1      Right Benicia Bridge Trail
4.2      Right -- Mococo Rd
4.2      Left to stay on Mococo Rd
4.3      Right -- Marina Vista Ave
5.8      Right -- Berrellesa St
5.9      Left -- Buckley St
6.0      Right -- Talbart St
6.0      Left -- Carquinez Scenic Dr
13.1    Right -- Pomona St
13.8    Left -- Crockett Blvd
15.7    Left -- Cummings Skyway
18.0    Left -- Franklin Canyon Rd
22.3    Right -- Alhambra Ave
22.7    Right -- Alhambra Valley Rd
24.0    Right to stay on Alhambra Valley Rd
31.6    Cont -- Pinole Valley Rd
35.3    Cont -- Tennent Ave
36.1    Right -- Railroad Ave
36.2    Left -- San Francisco Bay Trail
36.9    Left -- Bayfront Blvd
37.2    Left -- San Francisco Bay Trail
37.2    Right to stay on San Francisco Bay Trail
38.2    Left to stay on San Francisco Bay Trail
38.6    Left -- San Pablo Ave
38.7    Left to stay on San Pablo Ave
41.6    Left -- Carquinez Bridge Trail
41.6    Left to stay on Carquinez Bridge Trail
43.4    Right -- Maritime Academy Dr
43.6    Left -- Sonoma Blvd
44.0    Right -- Magazine Street
44.4    Left -- Magazine Street
44.6    Left -- Laurel Street
45.3    Cont -- Steffan Street
45.7    Right -- Georgia Street
47.3    Left -- Columbus Parkway
48.6    Right -- Lake Herman Road
53.7    Right -- E 2nd St
56.9    Left -- Hillcrest Ave
57.3    Right -- E 5th St
58.2    Right -- E H St
58.6    Left -- E 2nd St
59.0    Right -- East B Street
   Leader Cell:   (707) 688-1909‬

Sundaze Sun, Dec 10, 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.

SFCC Board Meeting Mon, Dec 11, 8:30am
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Where: Depoe Bay Coffee Roasters, 893 High St, 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



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Holiday Mixer

Where: Victory Velo (map)
When: Friday, December 8th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Save the date for the 2023 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 6th (check your email for membership invite, or click here).

Questions? Contact Jan Van Waardenberg, SFCC VP, vp@sfcyclists.org. As always, bring your spouse/partner/special friend.

 


 

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