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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: Join me for an all pace no sweep road ride this Friday. This is a 28 mile ride with mostly gradual climes and descents. We head up through Newcastle, the down Ridge Road, west on Virginia Town to Fowler and climb back up Wise, (as the tittle would suggest.) We will have 2 regroups, 1st at the corner of Gold Hill and Virginia town, mile 10.1 and the second at the Fire Station on Wise at the top of the climb. Weather is looking good.
Coffee at Roanie's
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Down Ridge Up Wise -- 28.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.3 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 0.4 Right -- Boulder Creek Road 1.3 Right -- Aspen Drive 1.7 Left -- Rock Springs Road 2.1 Right -- Gilardi Road 2.7 Right -- Gilardi Road 3.9 Left -- Newcastle Road 5.3 Right -- Old State Highway 5.5 Cont -- Old State Highway 5.6 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 5.7 Right -- Taylor Road 5.9 Left -- Ridge Road 6.2 Keep Left -- Ridge Road 6.5 Cont -- Ridge Road 7.4 Cont -- Ridge Road 8.0 Keep Right -- Ridge Road 8.0 Cont -- Ridge Road 9.4 Keep Right -- Ridge Road 9.4 Right -- Gold Hill Road 10.1 Left -- Virginiatown Road 10.4 Keep Right -- Virginiatown Road 12.2 Right -- Fowler Road 13.2 Right -- Fruitvale Road 14.8 Left -- Gold Hill Road 15.4 Right -- Gold Hill Road 15.5 Right -- Wise Road 21.8 Right 21.8 Right -- Ophir Road 23.7 Right -- Taylor Road 24.0 Left -- Old State Highway 24.1 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 24.2 Right -- Old State Highway 24.3 Right -- Old State Highway 24.4 Right -- Old State Highway 24.7 Left -- Taylor Road 27.4 Left -- Penryn Road 28.0 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Saturday - Cook-King Rattlesnake Sat, Jan 10, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: It's time for an OLD SCHOOL ride from the FLOWER FARM. This was the start location of our club's Saturday rides for over a decade! And in the old school tradition, I will actually sweep at the back at a casual, social pace. There will likely be several rider groups at various speeds, so find your tribe and have fun. It could be a sunny but chilly start, so bundle up.
We will regroup at the South Looms Basin Park restrooms where water is available at mile 12.8.
Join us for slurp, chat & chew at the cafe afterward.
Please park only in the far gravel lot to the left and not in front of the cafe. The cafe opens at 9:00, so a restroom should be available beforehand.
See you there unless you are on Mike's Birthday extravaganza!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Cook-King Rattlesnake -- 24.0 miles 0.0 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 0.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 2.4 Right -- Newcastle Rd 3.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 5.0 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 5.0 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd.
CAUTION CROSSING AUBURN-FOLSOM! 6.4 Right -- Newcastle Rd 7.7 Left -- Brennans Rd, WATCH FOR ONCOMING 10.1 Right -- King Rd 12.7 Left -- Ong Pl 12.7 REGROUP at South Loomis Basin Park 12.9 Right -- King Rd 13.4 Right -- Val Verde Rd 16.2 Val Verde Rd turns Rt and becomes Wells Ave 16.3 Straight 17.6 Right -- Barton Rd 18.0 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 18.4 @ traffic circle, go strt & stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 19.3 Right -- Laird Rd 20.1 Left -- Wells Ave. 20.3 Left -- Val Verde Rd 21.1 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 22.7 Left on Auburn-Folsom CAUTION 23.9 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd Leader Cell: Tom
Ride Description and Notes: Come celebrate my birthday with 72 miles of pure riding bliss.
Long and flat and some of the best people around, to make this a very special day.
Cake and coffee afterwards.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- mikes bday ride (long) 2026 -- 72.0 miles 0.0 Left toward 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Left -- East Ave 0.9 Right -- 12th St 1.1 Left -- McCourtney Rd 2.1 Right -- Fruitvale Rd 3.7 Left to stay on Fruitvale Rd 7.2 Left -- Gold Hill Rd 8.0 Right -- Wise Rd 8.5 Left -- Ayres Holmes Rd 9.4 Left -- Mt Vernon Rd 9.9 Right toward Pleasant Hill Rd 9.9 Right -- Pleasant Hill Rd 10.4 Keep Left to stay on Pleasant Hill Rd 10.4 Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd 12.4 Cont -- Garden Bar Rd 12.7 Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd 13.6 Right -- Big Ben Rd 15.6 Right -- McCourtney Rd 16.3 Left -- Fleming Rd 17.3 Right -- Gladding Rd 18.8 Left -- Riosa Rd 21.4 Right -- Karchner Rd 23.4 Right to stay on Karchner Rd 26.6 Left -- McCourtney Rd 28.3 Cont -- Camp Far West Rd 29.0 Cont -- Blackford Rd 29.1 Cont -- Camp Far West Rd 31.6 Left -- Spenceville Rd 36.8 Spenceville Rd turns slightly Left and becomes 4th St 37.3 Right -- E St 37.5 Left -- 1st St 37.5 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 38.1 Left to stay on Wheatland Rd 40.4 Cont -- Wheatland Rio Oso Rd 40.5 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 41.3 Wheatland Rd turns slightly Left and becomes Pleasant Grove Rd 42.1 Right -- Bear River Dr 43.7 Left -- Swanson Rd 44.4 Cont -- Rio Oso Rd 45.6 Left -- 4th Ave 46.2 Right -- El Centro Blvd 48.3 Left -- Cornelius Ave 51.1 Left -- Pleasant Grove Rd 53.1 Right -- Kempton Road 55.1 Left -- Brewer Road 56.8 Right -- Bear River Drive 58.8 Right -- Placer Road 59.0 Left -- Riosa Road 60.5 Right -- N Dowd Rd 66.4 Left -- Nicolaus Rd 67.4 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 68.3 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 70.3 Cont -- 9th St 70.8 Right -- I St 71.0 Left -- 7th St 71.3 Left -- C Street 71.5 Right -- 8th Street 71.5 Right -- B Street 71.6 Left -- 7th Street 71.7 Right -- A Street 72.0 Right -- McBean Park Drive 72.0 Left 72.0 Right Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: If you'd like to do a shorter ride but still wanna join in the fun this ride is for you!
PLEASE NOTE LATER START TIME TO SYNCH UP WITH THE LONG RIDERS!!!
I have an 11:30 start of this ride but you could start later.
Just would like for us to be together at the end for cake and coffee.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Mikes bday ride (short) -- 48.8 miles 0.0 Right toward 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Left -- East Ave 0.6 Right -- E 9th St 1.1 Left -- Liberty Ln 1.4 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 1.9 Left -- Hungry Hollow Rd 3.1 Right -- Fruitvale Rd 3.6 Left -- Crosby Herold Rd 5.9 Left -- Big Ben Rd 7.9 Right -- McCourtney Rd 8.7 Left -- Fleming Rd 9.7 Right -- Gladding Rd 11.2 Left -- Riosa Rd 12.4 Right -- Thousand Oaks Dr 14.4 Right -- Karchner Rd 16.4 Left -- McCourtney Rd 18.1 Cont straight -- Camp Far West Rd 18.8 Cont -- Blackford Rd 18.8 Cont straight -- Camp Far West Rd 21.4 Left -- Spenceville Rd 26.7 Spenceville Rd turns slightly Left and becomes 4th St 27.1 Right -- E St 27.3 Left -- 1st St 27.3 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 27.9 Left to stay on Wheatland Rd 30.2 Cont -- Wheatland Rio Oso Rd 30.3 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 31.1 Wheatland Rd turns slightly Left and becomes Pleasant Grove Rd 31.9 Left -- Bear River Dr 35.8 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 36.0 Left -- Riosa Rd 37.5 Right -- N Dowd Rd 43.3 Left -- Nicolaus Rd 44.4 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 45.2 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 47.3 Cont -- 9th St 47.7 Right -- I St 48.0 Left -- 7th St 48.5 Right -- A St 48.8 Left -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 48.8 Right 48.8 Left Leader Cell:
Sunday - UPDATED EZ Sunday ride Sun, Jan 11, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: looks like good weather this sunday. we head out of depoe bay coffee at 0930 and do 41 miles and 2300', with great conversation . roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- UPDATED EZ Sunday ride -- 41.4 miles 0.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd/Sacramento St 1.9 Left -- Maidu Dr 2.0 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 3.4 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 3.9 Left to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 4.7 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 19.3 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 19.6 Right -- Itchy Acres Rd 20.6 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 28.0 Left -- Winters Road 28.1 Right 28.1 Make a U-turn 28.1 Left -- Winters Road 28.3 Left -- King Road 29.8 Right -- Humphrey Rd 31.3 Right -- Colwell Rd 32.2 Left -- Swetzer Rd 32.9 Right -- English Colony Way 33.1 Right -- Orange Dr 33.3 Left -- Flint Way 33.4 Right -- English Colony Way 33.7 Left -- Taylor Rd 35.9 Right -- Old State Highway 36.3 Right -- Newcastle Road 36.4 Left -- Indian Hill Road 38.8 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 39.4 Right -- Sacramento St 40.0 Right -- Pacific Avenue 40.9 Right -- High St Leader Cell:
Monday - BAST January MeetingMon, Jan 12, 6:00pm 0 comments
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes:
Calling all Bicycle Safety and Advocacy Team enthusiasts. The next BAST details:
The JANUARY Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team "BAST" meeting will via ZOOM on Monday, 01/12/2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. Please email me at danabhof@sbcglobal.net if you're interested in participating. I will send you the ZOOM link/instructions a day in advance.
If there is an item you would like on the agenda, please let me know as well. Thanks, Dana
Happy and safe cycling,
Dana Hofheinz, Chair and Board Member
Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team for SFCC
Tuesday - Fields of Dreams Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)
Leader Name: Larry Merlo E-mail: larry_merlo@yahoo.com
The route begins with a quick romp up Chantry Hill to see the 124 year old Chantry Field. We then cross through Kentucky Greens from the back side out to Taylor Road. The route continues through the Butler Rollers as we make our way to a second baseball field in Lake Forest Estates.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Fields of Dreams -- 26.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Chantry Hill Road 0.1 Left -- Chantry Hill Road 0.3 Keep Left -- Park Avenue 0.4 Right -- Park Avenue 0.6 Right -- 3rd Street 0.8 Right -- Chantry Hill Road 0.8 Right -- Newcastle Road 0.9 Left -- Old State Highway 0.9 Left -- Kellogg Street 2.9 Left -- Taylor Road 3.7 Right -- Callison Road 5.0 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 5.3 Left -- Gold Rush Way 6.0 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 16.8 Right -- Lo Mida Lane 18.0 Left -- Rim Rock Circle 18.5 Right -- Lake Forest Drive 19.0 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 24.0 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
RIDING AND TRAINING IN THE "OFF" SEASON FOR BETTER HEALTH, FITNESS, AND LONGEVITYTue, Jan 13, 6:00pm 0 comments
Where: Bicycle Emporium, 437 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603, USA (map)
PRESENTATION DATE Tuesday, 1-13-2026 6:00 PM at Bike Emporium
Bike Emporium can accommodate about 40 people. Bring your own camp chair. There are plans for a complimentary Zoom connection, but in-person is preferred for a more immersive experience.
DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS AND POTENTIAL PRESENTERS Doreen W., Wig S., Dave W., and Ed K.
TOPICS A) Use and purpose of different zones while training B) Building knee strength and minimizing knee pain C) Small "steps" to take during a typical day to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and recovery D) Ways to reduce "hot foot" and numb hands
Wednesday - Meadow VistaWed, Jan 14, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Here's hoping the weather cooperates for the ride. This should be a nice ride up toward Applegate, then meandering through North Auburn before returning to Meadow Vista. Not too much climbing. We do a regroup at Auburn Regional Park, about 12 miles in. First time Ride Lead for me. Looking forward to it.
Our after-ride refreshments will be at The Local Cafe in Meadow Vista, which is has the best deck for socializing!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Meadow Vista--North Auburn -- 31.7 miles 0.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 2.1 Right -- Crother Rd 3.2 Cont -- Lake Arthur Rd 7.5 Cont -- Dry Creek Rd 11.9 Right -- River Woods Dr 12.1 Left -- Sherwood Way 12.5 Left -- Richardson Dr 12.9 Left -- Joeger Rd 14.5 Left -- Bell Rd 15.7 Right -- Richardson Dr 16.0 Left -- 3rd St 16.2 Right to stay on 3rd St 16.3 Right -- Bean Rd 16.5 Left -- Kemper Rd 17.2 Cont -- New Airport Rd 19.1 Right -- Old Airport Rd 19.8 Left to stay on Old Airport Rd 20.3 Left -- Bowman Rd 20.7 Left -- Bell Rd 20.8 Right -- Haines Rd 21.6 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 23.6 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 23.8 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 24.9 Right -- Virginia Dr 25.5 Right -- Stanley Dr 26.5 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 28.8 Left -- Bancroft Rd 29.9 Left -- Pinewood Way 30.1 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 30.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 31.6 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Thursday - Meadow Vista-Winchester-Colfax Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Time to burn off that holiday fudge!
Thursday, we will check out the Winchester subdivision, then climb up to Colfax where we will regroup at the downtown rest facilities at the old depot, then return on the downhill beautiful Placer Hills Road. There are a few simple options to cut the ride shorter. I will sweep at the back.
Join us afterward for coffee and pastries at the Local Cafe.
See you there!
Tom Piette
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Meadow Vista-Winchester-Colfax -- 26.7 miles 1.2 Left toward Ridgemore Dr 1.3 Cont straight -- Ridgemore Dr 1.6 Left 2.1 Left -- Legends Dr 2.2 Cont -- Winchester Club Dr 3.0 Left to stay on Winchester Club Dr 3.2 Cont straight -- Sugar Pine Rd 3.4 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 6.3 Right -- Crother Rd 7.5 Left to stay on Crother Rd 7.8 Left -- Applegate Rd 9.7 Cont -- Giesendorfer Rd 9.9 Cont -- Geisendorfer Rd 10.6 Left 10.6 Left -- Geisendorfer Rd 10.9 Left toward W Paoli Ln 10.9 Right -- W Paoli Ln 11.1 Left -- Paoli Ln 11.2 Left -- Ponderosa Way 11.7 Cont -- Canyon Way 16.2 Left -- CA-174 W 16.3 Left -- S Auburn St 16.7 Left -- Grassvalley St 16.9 Left -- Rising Sun St 17.0 Right to stay on Rising Sun St 17.1 Left -- Tokayana Way 19.3 Cont straight -- Placer Hills Rd 26.6 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 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.
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 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.
Tuesday RideTue, Jan 20, 9:30am 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.
BE can accommodate about 40 people. Bring your own camp chair. There are plans for a complimentary Zoom connection, but in-person is preferred for a more immersive experience.
Development of materials and potential presenters include Doreen W., Wig S,, Dave W. and Ed K.
Topics will include:
a) Use and purpose of different Zones while training.
b) Building knee strength and minimizing knee pain.
c) Small “steps” to take during a typical day to develop strength, balance, flexibility and recovery.
d) Ways to reduce "hot foot" and numb hands.
January Enduro - Mike's Birthday Ride
Check out highlights of the January Enduro & Mike Lopez's Birthday Ride from McBean Park.
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.
