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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: Come out and join me for another Simple Sunday route keeping the
pace between 12-14 mph, This is a No Drop Ride and will regroup.
We'll meet at Granite Bay Community Park making our way to
Promontory Community Park located in El Dorado Hills, restroom and
water at park. Please bring water and snacks to optimize energy
throughout our ride.
TAKE NOTE ON ROUTE
2.8 mile- Entrance to Beal Point Campground, Use Stoplight, safety,
4.5 mile- Slight Right onto Folsom Lake Crossing Bridge
6.2 mile- Right at Stoplight crossing over Folsom Lake Crossing Rd.
6.4 mile- Right make way onto residential bike trail leading into
Briggs Ranch Mini Park. Regroup
10.0 mile- Entrance to Promontory Park, Restroom break.
14.8 mile - Onto Bike Trail.
18.2 mile- When Exiting Beals Point Campground, Ride Straight
onto Oak Hill Drive. STAY TO THE LEFT.
If this is your first ride with SFCC, please arrive a little early to sign
waiver. Group meets @ 7:45am, Roll out @ 8:00am
Ride Description and Notes: Cool temps this weekend , so we will hit the valley. Pit stop at McBean Park. No sweep or route sheets, but we have regroups ! 41 miles and 2500 ft. Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Granite Bay - Lincoln Double Loop 41miles/2484 climb -- 41.3 miles 0.0 Right -- Rock Springs Road 1.8 Right -- Brennans Road 3.1 Left -- King Road 3.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.1 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 9.7 Right -- Barton Road 11.4 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 12.7 Right -- Laird Road 13.5 Left -- Wells Avenue 13.7 Wells becomes Val Verde 16.5 Left -- King Road 16.8 Right -- Penryn Road 18.1 Right -- Taylor Road 18.6 Left -- English Colony Way 22.0 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 22.9 Left -- Twelve Bridges Drive 24.1 Right -- Stoneridge Boulevard 25.2 Right -- Del Webb Boulevard 25.4 Right -- Sun City Boulevard 26.7 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 27.2 Left -- McBean Park Drive 27.4 Left into McBean Park REST STOP 27.6 Right -- McBean Park Drive 27.6 Left -- East Avenue 28.1 Right -- East 9th Street 28.6 Keep Left -- Liberty Lane 28.8 Right -- Virginiatown Road 32.0 Left -- Fowler Road 32.1 Right -- Virginiatown Road 34.3 Right -- Gold Hill Road 34.9 Left -- Ridge Road 38.5 Right -- Taylor Road 41.3 Left -- Rock Springs Road 41.3 Right into quarry DONE Leader Cell:
Tuesday - C's the Day Tue, Jun 30, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)
Leader Name: Larry Merlo E-mail: larry_merlo@yahoo.com
This loop includes the Butler Rollers, Dick Cook, and Rock Springs with several C-section detours along the way. Since Old State Hwy is closed, we will ride through Kentucky Greens as a group to get to Taylor.
Coffee afterwards at North Fork Chai Co.
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 4.6 Right -- Butler Rd 6.1 Right -- English Colony Way 6.3 Left -- 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 17.1 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:
Ride Description and Notes: Ride some seldom visited areas around Meadow Vista, like the McElroy Rd and Cole Rd communities. Regroup at 12.7 miles (at the gate between Cole Rd and Greenwood Way). Recommend using the bathroom at the start in Meadow Vista Park since no bathroom facilities are available anywhere on the ride. Ride will be swept and some route sheets will be available.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- McElroy-Cole-CanyonWay-Loops -- 32.6 miles 0.1 Left -- Meadow Vista Road 1.9 Keep Left -- McElroy Road 4.5 Keep Right -- Mary Lane 5.2 Keep Left -- Mary Lane 5.3 Right -- Christian Valley Road 8.8 Left -- Dry Creek Road 10.1 Left -- Pinewood Way 10.8 Left -- Placer Hills Road 11.9 Right -- Cole Road 12.3 Left -- Cole Road 12.7 Regroup at gate 13.3 Left -- Ridgewood Way 13.3 Left -- White Clover Valley Road 13.5 Left -- Meadow Gate Road 14.0 Right -- Placer Hills Road 15.5 Right -- Crother Road 16.7 Left -- Crother Road 17.1 Left -- Applegate Road 20.2 Right -- West Paoli Lane 20.3 Keep Left 20.3 Left -- Paoli Lane 20.5 Left -- Ponderosa Way 24.1 Left to cross over I-80 24.2 Left -- South Auburn Street 25.0 turn Left -- Placer Hills Rd 32.3 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 32.5 Left into MV Park Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: We will ride from Meadow Vista Park, ride time is 8:00AM, our route will be "Three Loops Plus One" , 20.5 miles, around 1600 ft. of climbing. There will be multiple regroups, the pace will be casual, and I will sweep. I will have some route sheets available. Please join us for coffee and stories at "The Local Cafe" in Meadow Vista following the ride. Hope to see you Thursday, Ron
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Vista Thursday #19, 'Three Loops' -- 17.8 miles 0.4 Exit Park, Right on Meadow Vista Road,Left -- Placer Hills Rd 0.9 Left -- Combie Rd 1.4 Left -- Volley Rd 1.9 Left to stay on Volley Rd 2.4 Cont -- Volley Cir 3.0 Right -- Volley Rd/Volley Cir 3.5 Right to stay on Volley Rd 4.0 Right -- Combie Rd 4.4 Left -- Woodpecker/Woodpecker Ln 4.6 Left -- Combie Rd 4.6 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 6.1 Right -- Crother Rd 6.1 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 6.5 Left -- Crother Rd 7.7 Cont -- Lake Arthur Rd 8.1 Right -- Meadow Gate Rd/Shrimp Rd 9.9 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 11.7 Right -- Pinewood Way 11.7 Left to stay on Pinewood Way 11.9 Right -- Bancroft Rd 13.1 Left -- Christian Valley Rd 14.1 Left -- Lake Arthur Rd 15.4 Left -- Pinewood Way 16.1 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 16.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 17.6 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Come join me for All Pace Friday Funday. We are expecting low 90 degree temps so bring plenty of water and munchies to keep spirits and energy up. This is a No Sweep ride. If your new to the club, please arrive early enough to sign wavier and set up for your ride.
We meet @7;45am
Roll out @8:00am
Coffee and Conversation after ride.
Roanie's - Coffee & Cafe
3210 Boyington Rd
Loomis, CA 95650
Questions? text me 916-474-1769 or email me back.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park & Ride 5.25 -- 23.5 miles 0.7 Right -- Taylor Road 1.2 Right -- Rock Springs Road 1.8 Left -- Gilardi Road 2.4 Right -- Gilardi Road 3.6 Left -- Newcastle Road 4.9 Right -- Indian Hill Road 5.4 Left -- Indian Hill Road 5.5 Keep Left -- Indian Hill Road 7.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.0 Right -- Southridge Drive 8.0 Left -- Gray Horse Drive 8.2 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 8.6 Left -- Crockett Road 9.4 Right -- Andregg Road 9.6 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 10.0 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 10.6 Right -- Rim View Circle 11.1 Left -- Rim View Circle 11.2 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.3 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 11.5 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.6 Keep Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.9 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.9 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 13.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 13.5 Keep Right -- Rattlesnake Road 13.7 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 13.8 Make a U-turn -- Rattlesnake Road 14.2 Cont -- Rattlesnake Road 15.2 Right 15.2 Left 15.3 Left 15.3 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 15.5 Keep Right -- Rattlesnake Road 17.0 Left -- Newcastle Road 18.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 19.4 Right -- King Road 19.6 Left -- King Road 22.5 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
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.
Saturday - EZ Ride- Lost in Loomis & Penryn Sat, Jul 4, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Loomis Basin Community Park (South), 3550 Ong Pl, Loomis, Ca 95650 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: Let's bring in the 4th of July with a joyful ride throughout the Loomis and Penryn area. This is a No Drop Ride, we'll regroup often and keep pace between 12-14 mph. Expecting low 90 degree temps so it will be a warm morning. Bring plenty of water and smacks to keep energy flow up. If you're new to the group come a early to sign waver and set up. Restrooms at Loomis Basin Community Park (South) if needed.
We'll meet @7:45am
Roll out @ 8:00am
Any Question, please reach out at 916-474-1769 or eme.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ Ride- Lost in Loomis & Penryn -- 22.4 miles 0.1 Left -- King Rd 1.6 Right -- Humphrey Rd 3.1 Right -- Colwell Rd 4.1 Cont -- Swetzer Rd 4.7 Right -- English Colony Way 4.9 Left -- Clark Tunnel Rd 5.3 Right -- Callison Rd 6.6 Right -- Taylor Rd 7.9 Left -- Rock Springs Rd 9.7 Right -- Brennans Rd 11.0 Left -- King Rd 11.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 12.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 14.2 Left -- Val Verde Rd 16.0 Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave 17.5 Right -- Barton Rd 19.4 Right -- Brace Rd 19.5 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 20.8 Left -- Val Verde Rd 21.8 Left -- King Rd 22.4 Left -- Ong Pl Leader Cell:
Sunday - Penryn to McBean via Twelve Bridges Return Ridge Sun, Jul 5, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: This Sunday we will hit familiar roads around the foothills and valley. Several regroups and pit stop at McBean Park. 38 miles and 2200'. No route sheets or sweep but we will regroup a few times. roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn to McBean via Twelve Bridges Return Ridge -- 37.4 miles 0.0 Right -- Penryn Rd 0.8 Left -- King Rd 1.0 Right -- Val Verde Rd 3.8 Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave 5.3 Right -- Barton Rd 7.2 Left -- Brace Rd 8.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 8.7 Right -- Bankhead Rd 9.5 Right -- King Rd 10.0 Left -- Humphrey Rd 11.5 Left to stay on Humphrey Rd 12.2 Left -- English Colony Way 13.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 14.1 Left -- Twelve Bridges Dr 15.4 Right -- Stoneridge Blvd 16.5 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 16.7 Right -- Sun City Blvd 18.0 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Rd 18.4 Left -- CA-193 W/McBean Park Dr 18.7 Left into park - REST STOP/REGROUP 18.7 McBean Park 18.8 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 18.8 Left -- East Ave 19.3 Right -- E 9th St 19.8 Left -- Liberty Ln 20.1 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 23.3 Left -- Fowler Rd 23.3 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 25.5 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 26.2 Left -- Ridge Rd 29.7 Right -- CA-193 W/Taylor Rd 30.0 Left -- CA-193 W 30.1 Left -- Old State Hwy 30.3 Left -- Newcastle Rd 31.9 Right -- Brennans Rd 34.3 Right -- King Rd 36.6 Right -- Penryn Rd 37.3 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Sunday - EZ Ride- Rocklin Train Station to Lincoln Sun, Jul 5, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Rocklin Station Parking 4724 Bush St. Roseville, CA 95678 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: Sunday EZ Ride 21.9 miles through the Rocklin and Lincoln area. I'll regroup and wait for last ride to finish up climbs. This is a no drop ride and will keep pace between 12-14 mph.
Meeting Location
Rocklin Train Station Parking Lot
4724 Bush St.
Roseville, Ca 95678
Take note on Route.
11.5 Right into Twelve Bridge Plaza Center
11.6 Chevron Gas Station, water & restroom
14.9 Walk through open gated path.
16.5 Caution when making LEFT @ OUR STOP SIGN.
On coming traffic has right of way.
We'll meet @7:45am and Roll Out @8:00am. If you're new to the group, Please arrive at 7:45am to sign waiver.
Any questions eme or text 916-474-1769
Jackie
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ Ride- Rocklin Train Station to Lincoln -- 21.9 miles 0.1 Left -- Rocklin Rd 0.3 Right -- 5th St 0.7 Left -- Midas Ave 1.4 Right -- Clover Valley Rd 2.6 Left -- Rawhide Rd 3.9 Right -- Midas Ave 5.2 Right -- Agate Wy 5.2 Right -- Ford Rd 5.4 Left -- Stoney Rd 5.5 Right -- Stanford Ranch Rd 8.5 Right -- Sunset Blvd 8.9 Right -- University Ave 10.4 Right -- W Ranch View Dr 10.5 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 11.3 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit -- Fieldstone Dr 11.5 Right -- Into Twelve Bridge Plaza Center 11.6 Right 11.6 Left 11.6 Right -- Chevron Gas Station, Water & Restroom 11.7 Right 11.7 Right -- Twelve Bridges Dr 13.7 Right -- Ridgecrest Dr 14.4 Left -- Nisenan Vly Dr 14.9 Right -- Whitney Ranch Pkwy 15.0 Left -- Whitney Oaks Dr 16.5 Left -- Park Dr 16.8 Right -- Crest Dr 18.3 Left -- Stanford Ranch Rd 18.9 Left -- Stoney Rd 19.0 Right -- Ford Rd 19.2 Left -- Agate Wy 19.3 Left -- Midas Ave 21.2 Right -- 5th St 21.6 Left -- Rocklin Rd 21.9 Right -- Bush St Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Jul 7, 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.
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.
Ride Description and Notes: Ride leader: Charlie Fox
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:
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.
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.
