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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: We will have one regroup TBA. Post ride coffee up the hill.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Chili - Wise -- 20.8 miles 0.2 Right -- Old State Hwy 0.5 Right -- Taylor Rd 0.9 Left -- Ophir Rd 1.2 Left -- Lozanos Rd 2.2 Left -- Bald Hill Rd 2.2 Cont -- Chili Hill Rd 5.9 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 6.7 Left -- Fruitvale Rd 8.5 Right -- Garden Bar Rd 9.6 Right -- W Wise Rd 10.1 Keep Left to continue on Wise Rd 11.2 Right to stay on Wise Rd 11.9 Cont -- Mt Vernon Rd 12.7 Right -- Ayres Holmes Rd 13.6 Left -- Wise Rd 14.2 Right to stay on Wise Rd 17.4 Right -- Lozanos Rd 17.9 Left -- Bald Hill Rd 18.0 Right -- Lozanos Rd 18.1 Left -- Geraldson Rd 19.1 Right -- Ophir Rd 20.0 Right -- Taylor Rd 20.3 Left -- CA-193 W 20.4 Left -- Old State Hwy 20.6 Left -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
We'll regroup at the top of Norton Grade and again at Drum Power House.
We'll stop at the Alta Store on the way back.
It will be on the warm side, so bring plenty of water.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- colfax to drum powerhouse -- 40.6 miles 0.0 Right -- South Main Street 0.3 Left -- Colfax Highway 1.3 Right -- Rollins Lake Road 2.6 Right -- Glen Elder Road 2.7 Left -- Norton Grade Road 5.5 Right -- Magra Road 9.7 Right -- Gold Run Road 10.0 Left -- Lincoln Road 11.7 Left -- Ridge Road 13.7 Left -- Main Street 13.9 Right -- Drum Power House Road 13.9 Keep Left -- Drum Power House Road 25.9 Left -- Nary Red Road 26.4 Right -- Alta Bonny Nook Road 26.7 Right -- Ridge Road 28.7 Right -- Lincoln Rd 30.4 Left to stay on Lincoln Rd 30.4 Right -- Gold Run Rd 30.8 Left -- Magra Rd 35.0 Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd 37.8 Left -- Glen Elder Rd 37.9 Right -- Norton-Grade Rd 39.1 Left -- Rollins Lake Rd 39.3 Cont -- CA-174 E 40.3 Right -- N Main St 40.6 Left 40.6 Right Leader Cell:
Thursday - Vista Thursday #2, Applegate and Back Thu, Jul 9, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: I hope you can join me for a ride to Applegate and out on Boole without the big climbing loop. I changed the route so Ride With GPS will be incorrect along with the mileage. The prediction is for warm weather so bring plenty of fluids. Casual pace, regroups and I'll sweep. Coffee at the Local Cafe after the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Applegate and Back 0.1 Exit the park, Right on Meadow Vista Road . 0.2 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 2.3 Left -- Applegate Rd 5.3 Right -- Boole Rd 5.3 Left to stay on Boole Rd 7.2 Cross the cattleguard, regroup Christmas tree
farm, turn around and retrace back to Applegate Road 9.1 Right to stay on Boole Rd
9.2 Right -- Applegate Rd
Make a u-turn at Heather Glen overpass 9.5 Right -- Crother Rd 9.8 Right to stay on Crother Rd 11.0 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 13.1 Regroup at ARP Ranch Rd,
retrace route to Meadow Vista 17.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
27 miles climbing local hills and enjoying our beautiful foothill views. Come one, come all, sub-groups will form so you will have someone to ride with! Coffee and conversation post ride. No sweep and no printed route slips, if you want printed route directions, please use the links to print your own. Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park&Ride 2.2024 -- 27.4 miles 0.1 Left -- Penryn Road 0.7 Left -- Taylor Road 1.5 Keep Right -- Taylor Road 1.5 Right -- Taylor Road 1.5 Make a U-turn -- 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 6.6 Right -- Barton Road 9.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 9.9 Left -- 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:
Join us for the July Enduro on July 11. We’ll meet at the Holiday Market parking lot to sign in and roll out at 9:00 a.m. The 50-mile route offers plenty of fun on some of Nevada County’s quieter roads. We’ll head out Wolf Road, loop up McCourtney to Indian Springs, then take Spenceville Road to Penn Valley, where we’ll regroup at the Shell Station at mile 18.6. Snacks and water are available there. From there, we’ll tackle the infamous Rough and Ready Road climb into Grass Valley. Our next regroup/rest stop is at mile 27.8, with a Safeway on the left offering bathrooms, food, and water. We’ll then loop south to Rattlesnake Road and Dog Bar for a fast, fun descent before connecting with Magnolia and returning to the start. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s, so please stay well hydrated!
As always, Enduros are not swept. I’ll do a head count at each stop to make sure everyone is accounted for and will likely ride near the back. Please charge your shifter batteries and make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition. Hope to see many of you there.
As always, Enduros are not swept. I’ll do a head count at each stop to make sure everyone is accounted for and will likely ride near the back. Please charge your shifter batteries and make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition. Hope to see many of you there.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- July '26 SFCC Enduro -- 49.9 miles 0.0 Right 0.1 Left -- Woodridge Drive 0.2 Left -- Higgins Road 0.4 Left -- Combie Road 3.3 Left -- Wolf Road 3.8 Right -- Wolf Road 4.9 Right -- Wolf Road 5.4 Left -- Wolf Road 5.9 Left -- Lime Kiln Road 13.0 Left -- Indian Springs Road 16.6 Right -- Spenceville Road 18.1 Cont -- Penn Valley Drive 24.3 Keep Left -- Ridge Road 26.0 Right -- Sierra College Drive 26.4 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- Sierra College Drive 26.8 Left -- East Main Street 27.4 Right -- Brunswick Road 27.8 Left 27.8 Right 27.9 Right -- Old Tunnel Road 27.9 Left -- Brunswick Road 30.8 Left -- Colfax Highway 31.0 Keep Right -- Laws Ranch Cross Road 31.2 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 32.7 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 36.6 Left -- Dog Bar Road 36.6 Right -- Krystal Court 36.6 Right 36.7 Make a U-turn 36.7 Left -- Krystal Court 36.7 Right -- Dog Bar Road 41.7 Left -- Dog Bar Road 44.0 Keep Right -- Magnolia Road 48.9 Cont -- Combie Road 49.6 Left -- Higgins Road 49.8 Right 49.8 Right 49.9 Left Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: 24 miles, 1200 ft of climbing
An easy ride through mostly familiar roads with a couple of sections not frequently done, and lots of shade.
Regroup at mile 10, Sunrise Loomis Community Park.
We should be done before it gets too hot.
Coffee and conversation following the ride at Roanies.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- penryn-newcastle-brennan -- 24.1 miles 1.0 Right -- King Road 1.5 Left -- Taylor Road 2.7 Keep Right -- Taylor Road 3.7 Right -- Delmar Avenue 6.4 Left -- Delmar Avenue 7.7 Right -- English Colony Way 7.9 Right -- Humphrey Road 9.6 Left -- Arcadia Avenue 10.0 Left -- Sparas Street 10.1 Left -- Kathy Way 10.4 Right -- Angelo Drive 10.5 Left -- Swetzer Road 10.9 Cont -- Swetzer Road 12.2 Right -- English Colony Way 12.5 Right -- Orange Drive 12.6 Left -- Flint Way 12.7 Right -- English Colony Way 13.0 Left -- Taylor Road 13.1 Keep Left -- Sisley Road 14.2 Right -- Callison Road 14.6 Left -- Taylor Road 15.6 Right -- Old State Highway 15.9 Right -- Newcastle Road 18.8 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 20.1 Right -- King Road 20.2 Right -- Brennans Road 21.5 Left -- Rock Springs Road 22.8 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 23.8 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 23.8 Right -- Penryn Road 24.1 Left -- Boyington Road 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 14, 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.
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.
Election NightThu, Jul 16, 5:00pm 0 comments
Where: Moonraker Brewing Co., 12970 Earhart Ave #100, Auburn, CA 95602, USA (map)
Join us for a relaxed and social Election Night at the brewery. Come by around 5:30 PM, grab your own food and a beer or beverage, and enjoy some time catching up with fellow club members.
We are also working on confirming a guest speaker for a presentation of up to 30 minutes. Officer voting will take place around 6:30 to 6:45 PM, although we may switch the order of the presentation and voting.
Come for the conversation, stay for the club business, and help us kick off the next year with SFCC.
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.
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: Thursday July 16th, 5:30 pm Where: Moonraker Brewing Co (map)
Join us for a relaxed and social Election Night at the brewery. Come by around 5:30 PM, grab your own food and a beer or beverage, and enjoy some time catching up with fellow club members.
We are also working on confirming a guest speaker.
Come for the conversation, stay for the club business, and help us kick off the next year with SFCC.
The meeting will be held live and over Zoom.
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.
