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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: If you're doing the Saturday ride and want a few extra miles, let's meet at Posh Bagel and ride to Francisco. We'll arrive a few minutes early so we can use the restroom at Starbucks before the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Posh Bagel to Starbucks Francisco via Sophia (traced) -- 5.7 miles 0 Right 0 Right -- East Natoma Street 2 Left -- Empire Ranch Road 4.2 Right -- Green Valley Road 4.4 Right -- Green Valley Road 4.7 Keep Right -- Green Valley Road 5.5 Left -- Francisco Drive 5.6 Right Leader Cell:
Saturday - EZ Riders - Loomis Rawhide Sat, Oct 24, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: An easy out and back, part loop around Loomis. Let's take advantage of another great weather weekend for riding!
The Saturday EZ Riders ride about 12-14 mph and enjoy socializing while sticking together. Join us to be part of this fun group.
If you want to add miles you can do the full out and back instead of going straight on Pacific Street.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Loomis Rawhide -- 24.8 miles 0.3 Right -- King Road 0.5 Left -- Swetzer Road 2.2 Left -- Colwell Road 3.3 Cont -- Humphrey Road 4 Left -- English Colony Way 4.2 Keep Left -- Delmar Avenue 5.5 Right -- Delmar Avenue 8.1 Right -- Del Rio Court 8.4 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Americana Way 8.7 Right -- Pacific Street 9.3 Right -- Midas Avenue 10.3 Right -- Rawhide Road 11.6 Right -- Clover Valley Road 12.9 Right -- Midas Avenue 13.5 Right -- Bonanza Street 13.7 Right -- Whitney Boulevard 14 Right -- Crest Drive 15.5 Right -- Park Drive 16.9 Right 16.9 Make a U-turn 16.9 Left -- Park Drive 18.3 Left -- Crest Drive 19.8 Left -- Whitney Boulevard 20.1 Keep Right -- Whitney Boulevard 20.2 Left -- Midas Avenue 22 Left -- Pacific Street 23.8 Keep Right -- Taylor Road 24.7 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 24.8 Right 24.8 Left Leader Cell:
Saturday - EDH Tong Sat, Oct 24, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Safeway, 2207 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA (map)
This Saturday, we have a different start location!
Ready for a ride with a little climbing, beautiful country roads, and plenty of rolling terrain? This 25.8-mile loop starts with about 6 miles of steady climbing—so settle in, find your rhythm, and get that work out of the way. This is a social ride. We will regroup at Deer Valley/Starbuck and Bass Lake/Tong. Stay for coffee at Starbucks at the end of the ride.
If you rode our October 3 ride, you’ll recognize some of the roads, but this version is simplified with fewer turns and a more straightforward route. We’ll also head back onto old Tong Road, which is definitely rustic and worn—but that’s part of the character of this ride! 😉
25.8 miles • 2,144 ft elevation gain • Coffee at End
A great local adventure for anyone who enjoys a ride that starts with a challenge and gets more fun as you go. 🚴♀️🌳⛰️
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EDH Tong -- 25.9 miles 0 Left 0.1 Right -- Francisco Drive 1.7 Right -- Guadalupe Drive 2.4 Left -- Guadalupe Drive 2.7 Right -- Lakehills Drive 2.8 Right -- Lakehills Drive 4.1 Right -- Salmon Falls Road 4.3 Left -- Malcolm Dixon Road 5.4 Left -- Malcolm Dixon Road 5.5 Right -- Malcolm Dixon Road 6.4 Left -- Green Valley Road 7.4 Left -- Deer Valley Road 9.6 Right -- Deer Valley Road 10.2 Right -- Starbuck Road 12.9 Cont -- Cameron Park Drive 14.7 Right -- Oxford Road 15.3 Left -- Cambridge Road 15.8 Right -- Knollwood Drive 17.8 Right -- Country Club Drive 18.7 Left -- Country Club Drive 19.6 Right -- Bass Lake Road 19.8 Left -- Old Bass Lake Road 20.6 Cont -- Old Bass Lake Rd 20.7 Cont -- Old Bass Lake Rd 21.2 Right 21.6 Right -- Silva Valley Parkway 25.4 Left -- Green Valley Road 25.7 Keep Right -- Green Valley Road 25.8 Right 25.8 Left 25.9 Left 25.9 Keep Left 25.9 Keep Left 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.
Sunday - EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Douglas Ranch - Penyrn Sun, Oct 25, 9:00am 0 comments
The start location is Douglas Ranch Park on Sterling Street.
We'll head out to Peryn and make a bathroom stop at Roanie's coffee shop.
This is a relaxed-paced, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. What’s different about this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into separate groups.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Douglas Ranch - Penyrn -- 26.5 miles 0 Left 0 Right -- Stirling Street 0.1 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 0.9 Cont -- Barton Road 1.2 Left -- Rockhurst Way 1.5 Left -- Hampstead Way 1.6 Right -- Greenbriar Lane 1.7 Right -- Royall Oaks Drive 1.8 Left -- Long Meadow Road 1.9 Left -- Joe Rodgers Road 2.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 3 Left -- Morningside Drive 4.7 Right -- Twin Rocks Road 5.9 Left -- Walden Woods Way 5.9 Left -- Walden Woods Way 6.5 Right -- Vireo Way 6.6 Keep Left -- Ardea Way 6.7 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.7 Right -- Placer Canyon Parkway 8.8 Left -- Miners Cove Circle 9 Left 9 Right -- Lo Mida Lane 9.6 Left -- Chateaux Drive 9.7 Right -- Clos du Lac Circle 9.8 Keep Left -- Clos du Lac Circle 10.4 Right -- Champagne Court 10.5 Cont -- Champagne Court 10.6 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 11.4 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 12.4 Left -- King Road 15.4 Right -- Boyington Road 16.5 Right -- Penryn Road 17.2 Left -- King Road 17.3 Keep Left -- King Road 17.4 Right -- Val Verde Road 21.7 Left -- Barton Road 23 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 25.3 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 26.4 Right -- Stirling Street Leader Cell:
Tuesday - Fields of Dreams Tue, Oct 27, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)
Leader Name: Larry Merlo E-mail: larry_merlo@yahoo.com
Ride Description and Notes: The route begins with a quick romp up Chantry Hill to see the 124 year old Chantry Field. We then wind through Kentucky Greens from the back side via Taylor Road where we can check out their fabulous Halloween decorations. The route continues through the Butler Rollers as we make our way to a second baseball field in Lake Forest Estates. Restrooms at mile 18.5.
Coffee at North Fork afterwards.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Fields of Dreams -- 26.6 miles 0.1 Right -- Chantry Hill Road 0.1 Left -- Chantry Hill Road 0.3 Keep Left -- Park Avenue 0.4 Right -- Park Avenue 0.5 Right -- 3rd Street 0.8 Right -- Chantry Hill Road 0.8 Right -- Newcastle Road 0.9 Left -- Old State Highway 1 Left -- Kellogg Street 2.9 Left -- Taylor Road 3.7 Right -- Callison Road 5 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 5.4 Left -- Gold Rush Way 6 Right -- Butler Road 6.4 Keep Left -- Butler Road 8.2 Right -- English Colony Way 8.4 Left -- Humphrey Road 10.7 Left -- King Road 12.7 Right -- Val Verde Road 14.7 Left -- Dick Cook Road 16.3 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 16.9 Right -- Lo Mida Lane 18 Left -- Rim Rock Circle 18.5 Right -- Lake Forest Drive 19 Right -- Chateaux Drive 19.2 Right -- Clos du Lac Circle 19.8 Right -- Champagne Court 20.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 20.9 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 21.9 Right -- King Road 22.4 Left -- Kingmont Drive 22.9 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 24 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
Wednesday - Apple Hill, Pollock Pines, Fort Jim Wed, Oct 28, 9:00am 0 comments
Dreaming of apples, fall colors, and PIE? It's time for a jaunt around Apple Hill. We will start from Abel's Apple Acres store (please park across the road from the store at far end of parking area). R&R at Safeway Store mile 13 in Pollock Pines and Holiday Market mile 28 in Pleasant Valley. I will loiter near the rear but not necessarily sweep. Post ride socialization at Abel's- it has an assortment of food options and PIE.
Please print your own paper route sheets if that's your preferred form of navigation.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Apple Hill, Pollock Pines, Fort Jim -- 38.7 miles 0 Right -- Union Ridge Rd 0.1 Right -- Hassler Rd 3.6 Left -- N Canyon Rd 4.9 Right to stay on N Canyon Rd 7 L stay on Larsen Dr 7.3 L Cable Rd 8.2 Cont. Mace Rd 9.2 L Cedar Dr-just before Pony Express Tr 9.7 L Fern Ave 9.7 L Cedar Dr 10 L Pony Express Trl 13.2 Right -- Elm Street 13.3 Cont 13.3 Left 13.3 Right 13.4 Left 13.4 Left 13.4 Right 13.5 Right -- Pony Express Trail 13.5 Right -- Sly Park Road 13.9 R Gold Ridge Trail 15.8 R Sly Park Rd. Regroup 20 Right -- Sierra Springs Dr 24.4 Left to stay on Sierra Springs Dr 24.4 R Sierra Springs Dr (Tee intersection) 24.7 R -- Clear Creek Rd 26.7 R Sly Park Rd 27.8 becomes Pleasant Valley Rd 28.8 R Newtown Rd 29.7 Option- R Snows Rd, jig L/R at Carson to Larsen, L Barkley, R Carson to Abels. 30.1 HEADS UP!:Straight -- Fort Jim Rd 33 Left -- Newtown Rd 34.2 R Mining Brook Rd 34.8 R Newtown Rd 35.5 R Parkway Dr thru Mobile Homes 35.9 L Bike Tr- over Hwy 50 37 B/Rs 37.1 R Jacquier Rd 37.8 R Carson Rd 38.7 Right into parking lot. Leader Cell:
Thursday - Railhead to Railhead Loop Thu, Oct 29, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Railhead Park, 175 Pacific Avenue, Auburn, Ca (map)
Leader Name: Ronald E Davidson E-mail: ronaldd1947@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: We will ride from Railhead Park, as our last Thursday of the Month Ride. Ride leaves at 9:00 AM. We will head down to Folsom Lake via. Shirland Tract, and return to the park via Indian Hill. 20.4 mi. and 1800 ft. of climbing. We will ride at a casual pace, with multiple regroups, and I will sweep. I do have some printed route sheets available. We will meet for coffee and stories at "Baked and Brewed" in Auburn following the ride. Hope to see you next Thursday, Ron
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Railhead to Railhead Loop -- 19.7 miles 0 Right 0 Left -- Pacific Avenue 0.1 Keep Right -- Dale Drive 0.2 Right 1 Cont -- Maidu Drive 1.7 Left -- Burlin Way 1.9 Left -- Peregrine Way 1.9 Right -- Talon Way 2 Right -- Arroyo Drive 2.2 Right -- Arroyo Drive 2.2 Left -- Crockett Road 2.6 Right -- Andregg Road 2.8 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 3.2 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 4.1 Keep Right -- Shirland Tract Road 4.5 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 4.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 6 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 9.5 Left -- Newcastle Road 10.1 Keep Right -- Newcastle Road 10.4 Right -- Newcastle Road 10.4 Make a U-turn -- Newcastle Road 10.5 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 11.9 Right -- King Road 12 Right -- Brennans Road 13.3 Right -- Brennans Road 14.4 Left -- Newcastle Road 15.4 Left -- Newcastle Road 16 Right -- Indian Hill Road 18.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 18.9 Right -- Sacramento Street 19.5 Right -- Pacific Avenue Leader Cell:
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 - Graveyards and Goodies Sat, Oct 31, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join us on Halloween for a tour of local graveyards! We will roll from Baked and Brewed in Auburn promptly at 9:00 for a tour of 5 local graveyards. Two significant climbs on this route - Ridge Rd. and Indian Hill. After the ride we will share some goodies and conversation at Baked and Brewed. Looking forward to seeing you all in your Halloween best! Please print our download your own route sheet.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Graveyards and Goodies -- 27.6 miles 0 Right -- Lincoln Way 0.3 Right -- Maple Street 0.4 Keep Right 0.4 Right -- Maple Street Bridge 0.5 Left -- Placer Street 0.6 Right -- Nevada Street 1 Right -- Fulweiler Avenue 1.1 Right, regroup inside of entrance of cemetery 1.1 Make a U-turn 1.1 Left -- Fulweiler Avenue 1.2 Right -- Nevada Street 1.5 Left -- Enterprise Drive 1.7 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 1.8 Left -- Collins Drive 2.2 Make a U-turn -- Collins Drive 2.6 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 3.1 Left -- Sharp left! Millertown Road 3.9 Keep Left -- Millertown Road 5.4 Right -- Wise Road 6.3 Left -- Bald Hill Rd 6.7 Right to stay on Bald Hill Rd 6.7 Cont -- Chili Hill Rd 6.8 Right -- Boot Hill Ln & stop at the cemetery entrance 6.9 Make a U-turn 7 Right -- Chili Hill Road 8.8 Keep Right -- Chili Hill Road 10.6 Left -- Gold Hill Road 10.7 Left 10.8 Left into the Gold Hill Cemetery for regroup 11.5 Left -- Ridge Road 13 Cont -- Ridge Road 15.1 Right -- Taylor Road 15.9 Regroup & restroom at Newcastle cemetery offices 16 Right -- Taylor Road 16 Make a U-turn -- Taylor Road 16.7 Right -- Callison Road 18 Keep Left -- Callison Road 18 Left -- Clark Tunnel Road 18.4 Left -- English Colony Way 18.4 Right -- Orange Drive 18.6 Left -- Flint Way 18.7 Right -- English Colony Way 19.6 Left -- Sharp Left! Gilardi Road 20.2 Right -- Gilardi Road 21.4 Left -- Newcastle Road 22.7 Right -- Indian Hill Road 25.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 25.7 Right -- Sacramento Street 26.3 Right -- Pacific Avenue 26.9 Left -- Pleasant Avenue 27.2 Right -- High Street 27.6 Left -- Lincoln Way 27.6 Right into parking lot
A relaxed-pace, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. Routes are generally 21-25 miles with light climbing and no steep climbs. There are brief regroups along the way. What’s different about this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into separate groups.
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.
A relaxed-pace, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. Routes are generally 24–30 miles with light climbing and no steep climbs.
This is an EZ Ride with a comfortable, relaxed pace. What makes this ride different is that we stay together as a group. We don’t break up into separate groups.
While the pace is easier, we do expect riders to be experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding in a group and have good bike handling skills.
Start locations and routes vary.
Tuesday RideTue, Nov 3, 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 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 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.
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.
Our SFCC ride from Palisades Tahoe to Barker Pass took an unexpected turn when we encountered an unintimidating black bear along the way. Little did we know, this bear was far more adept and resourceful than any of us could have imagined !!
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In August and early September 2026, SFCC'ers John Holt and Doug Murdoch spent two weeks bikepacking through Mongolia on a self-guided, unsupported journey through some remarkably remote country. Watch Doug’s chronological account of their adventure through this spectacular and remote landscape.
Watch Doug's addition footage of his solo last four days in this video here.
Getting back into cycling, recovering from an injury, or looking for a relaxed ride? The EZ Rides may be for you. Routes are typically 22–27 miles with 1,100 feet of climbing or less, no steep climbs, and an average pace of about 12 mph. Regroups are included, and rides are no-drop.
Check the weekly ride calendar for route details, start location, mileage, and climbing. Give the EZ Ride a try! Questions? Contact Pamela Connor at rides@sfcyclists.org.
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.
