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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.
A familiar route with regroups at the end of Tudsbury and Top of Clark Tunnel. Weather is looking good for Tuesday.
Coffee afterwards at Northfork Chai Co.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Tunnel to the Top 3 -- 21.9 miles 1.0 Left -- Powerhouse Rd 2.8 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 4.0 Right -- Rock Springs Rd 5.2 Left -- Brennans Rd 6.5 Left -- King Rd 6.6 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.2 Right -- Tudsbury Rd 9.0 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 10.3 Right -- Val Verde Rd 11.3 Left -- King Rd 12.9 Right -- Swetzer Rd 15.2 Right -- English Colony Way 15.4 Left -- Clark Tunnel Rd 16.4 Left to stay on Clark Tunnel Rd 18.4 Right to stay on Clark Tunnel Rd 19.0 Left -- Callison Rd 20.4 Left -- Taylor Rd 21.3 Right -- Old State Hwy 21.6 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: We will start out of Meadow Vista Park and ride through Colfax by way of the Bear River Campground, then descend Rollins Lake Road and climb Norton Grade both ways before returning to Meadow Vista by way of Canyon Way, Applegate Rd and Crother Rd. Regroups at the Colfax freight depot will provide restrooms and water. Post ride coffee & conversation at The Local Cafe!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- MV/Colfax/Norton -- 35.3 miles 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 0.2 Left -- Placer Hills Road 6.8 Left -- Plumtree Road 10.4 Left -- Tokayana Way 11.1 Right -- Rising Sun Road 11.5 Left -- South Main Street
REGROUP at Freight Depot 11.9 Left -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 12.8 Right -- Rollins Lake Road 14.1 Right -- Glen Alder Road 14.2 Left -- Norton Grade Road 17.0 Left -- Rollins Lake Road - REGROUP 19.9 Left -- Glen Alder Road 20.0 Right -- Norton Grade Road 21.2 Left -- Rollins Lake Road 21.4 Left -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 22.3 Right -- South Main Street
REGROUP at Freight Depot 22.7 Left -- Grassvalley Street 23.1 Cont -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 23.1 Left -- Colfax Overcrossing 23.2 Right -- Canyon Way 28.2 Keep Right -- Paoli Lane 28.4 REGROUP at mailboxes 28.4 Right -- West Paoli Lane 28.5 Left -- West Paoli Lane
28.6 Right -- Geisendorfer Rd 31.6 Right -- Crother Road 32.0 Right -- Crother Road 33.2 Left -- Placer Hills Road 35.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 35.2 Left into park Leader Cell:
Thursday - Short Colfax and Volley Thu, Jul 23, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Thursday Rides are casually paced, with multiple regroups, I will make sure the ride is swept, and I will have some route sheets for those needing one. Faster riders are welcome to head out at your own pace, but please be sure to sign back in at ride completion, and of course join us for coffee at the local cafe following the ride. Today we will be riding "The Short Colfax, Volley Loop, 22.4 miles and about 1600 ft. of climbing. We will head up toward Colfax on Placer Hills Road, turn right and ride under the Railroad Trestle, and return to Applegate on the South side of the Freeway. We will finish off the ride with a loop around the "Volley Popsicle" then return to the Park. Hope to see you Thursday, Ron...Ride start time is 8:00 AM
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Short Colfax and Volley -- 22.4 miles 0.3 Exit Park andRight on Meadow Vista Rd., then Left -- Placer Hills Rd 7.6 Right to stay on Placer Hills Rd 7.6 Left -- S Auburn St/Placer Hills Rd 8.4 Right 8.4 Right -- Canyon Way 11.6 Cont -- Ponderosa Way 12.1 Right -- Paoli Ln 12.3 Right -- W Paoli Ln 12.4 Right -- Geisendorfer Rd 13.4 Cont -- Giesendorfer Rd 13.6 Cont -- Applegate Rd 15.4 Right -- Crother Rd 15.8 Left -- Lake Arthur Rd 16.1 Right -- Meadow Gate Rd/Shrimp Rd 17.9 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 18.1 Left -- Combie Rd 18.5 Left -- Volley Rd 19.1 Left to stay on Volley Rd 19.6 Cont -- Volley Cir 20.1 Right -- Volley Rd/Volley Cir 20.6 Right to stay on Volley Rd 21.2 Right -- Combie Rd 21.6 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 22.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Friday's ride will be a no-sweep 26.2 mile ride backwards through the Butler Rollers and up through Newcastle and Powerhouse. We'll regroup at the Shirland Tract-Rattlesnake intersection (mile 12.8) for self-serve coffee (meaning there usually is a guy sitting there serving (only) himself coffee). From there it will be a mostly downhill cruise down to Dick Cook and back to the start. It will be warm again so pack the fluids.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Butler Backwards 7_24_26 -- 26.2 miles 0.1 Left -- Webb Street 0.3 Left -- King Road 0.5 Right -- Humphrey Road 1.6 Left -- Citrus Colony Road 2.3 Right -- Delmar Avenue 3.6 Right -- English Colony Way 4.0 Left -- Butler Road 4.4 Cont -- Butler Road 4.6 Right -- Butler Road 4.8 Right -- Butler Road 5.4 Keep Right -- Butler Road 5.5 Right -- Butler Road 5.6 Keep Right -- Butler Road 5.8 Right -- Butler Road 6.2 Left -- Gold Rush Way 6.9 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 7.2 Left -- Callison Road 7.2 Left -- Callison Road 8.5 Left -- Taylor Road 9.5 Right -- Old State Highway 9.8 Right -- Newcastle Road 10.0 Keep Right -- Newcastle Road 10.6 Left -- Powerhouse Road 11.4 Keep Right -- Powerhouse Road 12.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 12.8 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 12.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 14.3 Right -- Newcastle Road 15.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 15.6 Right -- Rock Springs Road 16.8 Left -- Brennans Road 16.9 Left -- Brennans Road 18.2 Left -- King Road 18.3 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 20.5 Right -- Dick Cook Road 22.1 Right -- Val Verde Road 24.1 Left -- King Road 25.9 Left -- Webb Street Leader Cell:
Saturday - 22.7 from Penryn Pk 'n Rd Sat, Jul 25, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join SFCC at 8am Saturday morning for a rolling ride over familiar roads. With about 1530 feet of climbing over nearly 23 miles it won't be too taxing. But there are hills to climb and, even better, hills to descend. Join us for coffee and conversation after the ride at Roanie's coffee shop. It's just across the road and 100 yards south from the start. Hope to see you Saturday.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 22.7 from Penryn Pk 'n Rd -- 22.7 miles 0.1 Left -- Penryn Road 0.7 Right -- Taylor Road 1.2 Right -- Rock Springs Road 1.8 Left -- Gilardi Road 3.6 Left -- Newcastle Road 4.3 Right -- Powerhouse Road 6.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 6.5 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 6.5 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 8.0 Right -- Newcastle Road 9.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 9.3 Right -- Rock Springs Road 10.5 Left -- Brennans Road 11.9 Right -- King Road 15.9 Right -- Humphrey Road 16.9 Left -- Citrus Colony Road 17.6 Right -- Delmar Avenue 18.9 Right -- English Colony Way 20.9 Right -- Orange Drive 21.1 Left -- Flint Way 21.2 Right -- English Colony Way 21.4 Right -- Penryn Road 21.9 Right -- Taylor Road 22.0 Left -- Penryn Road 22.6 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Saturday - EZ Riders - Cemetery to Beerman Sat, Jul 25, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Kilaga Cafe, 1167 Sun City Blvd, Lincoln (map)
Leader Name: Jennifer Fink E-mail: jenniferfink6@icloud.com
Ride Description and Notes: I'm still recovering from carpal tunnel surgery and need to conserve energy so this is a very EZ ride. We'll start at the Kilaga Cafe (we can eat there afterwards if it fits the bill), then take an easy ride around Lincoln before the heat kicks in.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Cemetery to Beerman -- 18.3 miles 0.0 Left -- Stags Leap Lane 0.1 Right -- Sun City Boulevard 0.5 Cont -- Sun City Boulevard 0.5 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 0.9 Keep Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 0.9 Left -- McBean Park Drive 1.1 Right -- East Avenue 1.9 Right -- East 12th Street 2.1 Left -- McCourtney Road 4.1 Left -- West Wise Road 6.4 Right -- Manzanita Cemetery Road 8.9 Left -- Gladding Road 9.9 Right -- Fleming Road 10.9 Right 10.9 Right -- McCourtney Road 15.4 Right -- East 12th Street 15.7 Left -- East Avenue 16.3 Right -- 5th Street 16.7 Right 16.7 Left -- 5th Street 17.1 Right -- East Avenue 17.2 Left -- McBean Park Drive 17.4 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 17.8 Left -- Sun City Boulevard 18.2 Left -- Lasso Lake Lane 18.3 Cemetery to Beerman 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.
Tuesday RideTue, Jul 28, 8:00am 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.
Ride Description and Notes: Beat the heat with this short (finish early) casually paced ride around Meadow Vista. I'll have route sheets and I'll sweep - no rider left behind. Socializing at The Local Cafe after the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Vista Thursday #1 Applegate revised -- 16.3 miles 0.1 Left -- Meadow Vista Road 1.9 U-turn at McElroy Rd 3.7 Right -- Placer Hills Road 5.2 Right -- Pinewood Way 5.9 Left -- Lake Arthur Road 6.1 Right -- Placer Hills Road 6.3 Left -- Applegate Road 8.9 Left -- Crother Road 9.3 Right -- Crother Road 10.5 Left -- Placer Hills Road 11.9 Right -- Combie Road 12.3 Left -- Volley Road 13.4 Right -- Volley Circle 14.0 Right -- Volley Road 15.0 Right -- Combie Road 15.5 Right -- Placer Hills Road 16.0 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 16.1 Left into MV Park 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.
There is a contact email listed on the ordering site, but you can also call 800-644-4002 and speak with a representative. You have from now until 10 AM,July 21, 2026 to place your orders and all orders will ship on August 28, 2026. All orders will be sent to you, so no need to schedule a pick up.
Close encounters between cyclists and motor vehicles can lead to dangerous situations not only to the cyclists but to the drivers. Watch the video and see how an incident like this can unfold.
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When: August 31st to September 4th Where: Mt. Shasta City, CA Cost: $25 per person (covers Happy Hour treats and any other bike camp expenses the club may incur)
What to Expect: Spectacular Routes: We will host two rides each day, a short route and a long route. Club Vibes: Share the road and the laughs with fellow club members. Whether you’re smashing out climbs or soaking up the miles, it’s all about enjoying the ride with your club members. Happy Hour: After the rides, enjoy happy hour snacks and drinks, plus group dinners, storytelling, and plenty of chances to relive the day’s highlights.
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.
