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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: Let's see if we can escape some of the fog this morning. Our ride will descend the steep section of Chili Hill and climb Baxter Grade. Regroup at the top of Baxter and descend Millertown back to Newcastle.
Coffee and goodies at Northfork Chai Co.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- The Baxter Factor -- 23.9 miles 0.0 Left -- Newcastle Road 0.2 Right -- Old State Hwy 0.5 Right -- CA-193 E 0.8 Left -- Ophir Rd 1.2 Left -- Lozanos Rd 2.1 Left -- Bald Hill Rd 2.2 Cont -- Chili Hill Rd 5.8 REGROUP at the bottom 5.8 Left -- Gold Hill Rd 6.0 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 8.1 Right -- Fowler Rd 9.1 Right -- Fruitvale Rd 10.7 Left -- Gold Hill Rd 11.4 Right -- Wise Rd 12.5 Left -- Baxter Grade Rd 14.0 REGROUP at China Well Road 14.5 Right -- Mt Vernon Rd 15.2 Right to stay on Mt Vernon Rd 15.8 Right to stay on Mt Vernon Rd 18.2 Right -- Millertown Rd 20.5 Left -- Wise Rd 21.1 Right -- Ophir Rd 23.1 Right -- Taylor/CA-193 W 23.4 Left to stay on CA-193/Old State Hwy 23.5 Left to stay on Old State Hwy 23.7 Left -- Newcastle Rd 23.9 Done
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Wednesday - No. Auburn - Lincoln OAB Wed, Dec 3, 9:30am 0 comments
Where: Smart & Final, 2825 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn (map)
Leader Name: Keith Hallsten E-mail: keithhallsten@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: Weather is looking good, so let's do the sweet descent on Mt. Vernon and the reciprocal climb on Chili Hill! We will start at the Smart & Final parking lot on Willow Creek Drive in North Auburn and ride down to McBean Park in Lincoln and back. Restrooms at McBean Park. After-ride coffee or chocolate milk at Starbucks!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- No. Auburn - Lincoln OAB -- 30.9 miles 0.1 Right -- Willow Creek Drive 0.2 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- 1st Street 0.6 Left -- Bell Road 1.9 Left -- Joeger Road 3.0 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 7.9 Cont -- Wise Road 10.1 Left -- Garden Bar Road 11.2 Right -- Fruitvale Road 13.0 Left -- Hungry Hollow Road 14.2 Right -- Virginiatown Road 15.2 Left -- East Avenue 16.0 Right -- McBean Park Drive 16.0 Left into McBean Park 16.2 Straight -- A Street 16.3 Right -- 5th Street 16.3 Left -- East Avenue 16.7 Right -- East 9th Street 17.2 Left -- Liberty Lane 17.5 Right -- Virginiatown Road 20.6 Left -- Fowler Road 20.7 Right -- Virginiatown Road 22.9 Left -- Gold Hill Road 23.0 Right -- Chili Hill Road 24.9 Keep Left -- Crater Hill Road 26.6 Cont -- Bald Hill Road 28.1 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 29.2 Right -- Atwood Road 30.3 Left -- 3rd Street 30.4 Right -- F Avenue 30.6 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- Willow Creek Drive 30.8 Left into shopping center Leader Cell:
Thursday - Vista Thursday #22, "Long Airport Pattern" Thu, Dec 4, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: We haven't visited the Auburn Airport in a while so let's go there. Please join me for this casually paced ride. Meadow Vista can be COLD - dress appropriately. I'll have route sheets and I'll sweep. Coffee at the Local Cafe after the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Vista Thursday #22, 'Long Airport Pattern'
20.4 miles 0.1 Exit park Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 0.4 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.9 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.9 Left to stay on Pinewood Way 2.1 Right -- Bancroft Rd 3.2 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.5 Left -- Stanley Dr 6.5 Left -- Virginia Dr 7.0 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 7.1 Right -- Wasatch Dr 7.8 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 8.0 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 8.1 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 10.2 Right -- Haines Rd 11.0 Right -- Bell Rd 11.9 Right -- Old Airport Rd
Regroup at the bird sanctuary
Continue ride thru airport 12.9 Right -- New Airport Rd 13.4 Left -- Bell Rd 14.3 Right -- Old Airport Rd 14.9 Left to stay on Old Airport Rd 15.4 Left -- Bowman Rd 16.8 Right -- Lake Arthur Rd 18.1 Left -- Pinewood Way 18.8 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 18.8 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 20.3 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd 20.4 Left -- Park Leader Cell:
Friday - Penryn Park & Ride 5.25 Fri, Dec 5, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for the Friday All Pace Ride. The start is at Penryn Park n' Ride, 9:30 am. From there we head up toward Auburn, and then down to the boat ramp, and back to Penryn with coffee at Roanie's. We will have one official regroup at the Boat Ramp half way through. Best I can tell, it will be sunny and in the lower 50s for most of the ride. Hope to see you there.
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 11.4 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 13.7 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 22.6 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Check out the Christmas displays and enjoy a drop down to the lake. One regroup at lake boat dock, and coffee afterwards at Roanie’s.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park&Ride 3.2024 -- 22.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.8 Left -- King Road 3.6 Left -- Kingmont Drive 4.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 5.2 Right -- Newcastle Road 6.3 Keep Right -- Newcastle Road 6.3 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 7.0 Cont -- Rattlesnake Road 8.1 Regroup at Boat Ramp 8.1 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 8.3 Keep Right -- Rattlesnake Road 9.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 11.4 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 11.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 11.7 Right -- Powerhouse Road 13.5 Right -- Newcastle Road 14.3 Left -- Old State Highway 14.4 Right -- Old State Highway 14.6 Left -- Taylor Road 15.6 Right -- Callison Road 17.0 Left -- Clark Tunnel Road 17.3 Right -- English Colony Way 17.5 Left -- Swetzer Road 18.1 Right -- Colwell Road 19.1 Left -- Humphrey Road 20.6 Left -- King Road 21.7 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Sunday - China Wall and Sugar Pine Dam from Foresthill Sun, Dec 7, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Come up to the sun in Foresthill this Sunday. Up to China Wall and Sugarpine on the way back. 39 miles and 3500'. Print your own route sheet
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- China Wall and Sugar Pine Dam from Foresthill -- 39.3 miles 0.6 Left to stay on Main St 0.6 Right -- Foresthill Rd 12.7 Left to China Wall outhouse 12.9 Right -- Foresthill Rd 16.3 Right -- Sugar Pine Rd 19.9 Left to stay on Sugar Pine Rd 23.1 Regroup/turnaround at the dam 24.4 Left to boat ramp bathrooms 24.5 Left -- Sugar Pine Rd 26.5 Right -- Sugar Pine Rd 30.0 Right -- Foresthill Rd 38.8 Left -- Main St 39.2 Done Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Dec 9, 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 - Tour of Christian Valley & ApplegateWed, Dec 10, 9:30am 0 comments
Where: Smart and Final, 2825 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603 (map)
Leader Name: Kim Moyano E-mail: kmoyano@verizon.net
Ride Description and Notes: Start in the Smart & Final parking area at Willow Creek Rd in North Auburn and go thru Christian Valley with a stop at the Meadow Vista Park for hydration and relief. We will continue on to Applegate and return along Lake Arthur Rd with a regroup near the airport at the bird sanctuary.
Post ride conversation, caffeine, and calories at Starbucks.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Valentine's Day Ride -- 31.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Willow Creek Dr 0.2 At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit -- 1st St 0.6 Left -- Bell Rd 1.9 Right -- Joeger Rd 3.5 Right -- Richardson Dr 4.0 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 5.3 Left -- Blue Grass Dr 5.5 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 6.6 Left -- Virginia Drive 6.6 Left -- Helen Lane 7.3 Left -- Virginia Drive 7.4 Right -- Stanley Drive 8.0 Right -- Gayle Lane 8.1 Keep Left -- Gayle Lane 9.0 Right -- Allen Dr 9.3 Cont -- Gregg Way 9.6 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 10.8 Left -- Bancroft Rd 11.9 Left -- Pinewood Way 12.1 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 12.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 13.6 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd 13.7 Left 14.0 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 14.2 Left -- Placer Hills Road 16.1 Keep Right -- Crother Road 17.3 Left to stay on Crother Rd 17.6 Right -- Applegate Rd 20.3 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 20.4 Left -- Lake Arthur Rd 21.9 Cont -- Dry Creek Rd 22.9 Left -- Haines Rd 23.7 Right -- Bell Rd 24.5 Right -- Old Airport Rd 25.6 Right -- New Airport Rd 25.7 Right at end of bird sanctuary REGROUP 25.8 Left -- New Airport Rd 25.8 Right -- Earhart Ave 26.3 Cont -- Locksley Ln 27.0 Right -- CA-49 N 27.3 Right into 76 Gas 27.4 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 28.0 Left -- Deer Ridge Ln 28.5 Around gate to Foothills Oaks 28.9 Left -- Joeger 29.2 Left -- Bell Rd 30.6 Right -- 1st Street 30.9 At the traffic circle, 3rd exit -- Willow Creek Dr 31.1 Left - done Leader Cell:
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.
Friday - Loomis Train Station Bike Trail Nimbus Loop Fri, Dec 12, 10:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: A bit longer than our normal Friday rides but nice and flat (my fave, heh)
No sweep, buddy up.
Re group at Nimbus Flat.
Please print your own route sheet.
PLEASE NOTE 10A START TIME!!!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Loomis Train Station Bike Trail Nimbus Loop -- 39.4 miles 0.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 1.1 Right -- Laird Road 1.1 Right -- Brace Road 1.2 Left -- Barton Road 5.4 Left -- Barton Road 7.3 Left -- Macduff Drive 7.6 Left -- Oak Leaf Way 8.5 Left -- Oak Hill Drive 8.8 Keep Right 9.0 Keep Left 9.2 Left -- American River Bike Trail 12.7 Keep Left -- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 14.6 Right -- Black Miners Bar Loop Trail 14.7 Right -- Black Miners Bar Loop Trail 18.6 Right 21.7 Left -- American River Bike Trail 22.8 Left -- American River Bike Trail 23.7 Right -- Gold Lake Drive 23.8 Right -- Leidesdorff Street 23.8 Left -- Leidesdorff Street 23.9 Left -- Greenback Lane 23.9 Cross the street to Johnny Cash 23.9 Left -- American River Bike Trail 24.0 Right -- Johnny Cash Trail 24.2 Left -- Leidesdorff Street 24.3 Right -- Johnny Cash Trail 25.1 Keep Left -- Johnny Cash Trail 28.1 Left -- American River Bike Trail 28.4 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 29.1 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 29.4 Left -- American River Bike Trail
Re Group Beals Restrooms?? 29.5 Right 29.8 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 30.1 Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 30.9 Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 31.4 Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 31.6 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 33.2 Left -- Cavitt Stallman Road 33.4 Right -- Laird Road 34.7 Right -- Wells Avenue 37.7 Left -- King Road 39.1 Left -- Taylor Road 39.3 Right -- Webb Street 39.3 Left 39.4 Right Leader Cell:
Friday - HOLIDAY PARTYFri, Dec 12, 6:00pm 0 comments
Leader Name: Kim Moyano E-mail: kmoyano@verizon.net
Ride Description and Notes: SFCC ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY, Victory Velo, 835 Lincoln Way, Auburn, 6pm Potluck, bring a side or main dish to share. Non Alcoholic drinks will be provided.
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.
ENDURO Sunday - Folsom-Jed Sm BT to Discovery Park-Johnny Cash BT 65mi. Sun, Dec 14, 9:00am 0 comments
Come out and enjoy a mellow Enduro along the American River Bike Trail.
Rolling out at 9 AM sharp. There will be plenty of regroups and water stops along the way.
Dependent on weather, I'll make sure to make updates during the week before the Enduro
Notes:
- Enduros are not swept.
- There will be regroups. The ride may break up into two or more groups based on the size and the pace of the riders.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Folsom-Jed Sm BT to Discovery Park-Johnny Cash BT 65mi. -- 65.6 miles 0.1 Cont straight to stay on Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 7.2 Left to stay on Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 7.6 Cont -- Hazel Ave 7.6 Right -- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 7.7 Keep Left to stay on Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 29.9 Right toward Natomas Park Dr 30.1 Left Garden Hwy 30.8 Right Gateway Oaks 31.5 Starbuck's is on your Right 31.5 Make a U TurnBack to Discovery Park 33.1 Left toward Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 33.2 Left -- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 55.4 Left to stay on Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 55.8 Right to stay on Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 60.8 Right 60.8 Right 60.9 Left toward Leidesdorff St 60.9 Left -- Leidesdorff St 61.3 Right to stay on Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 61.5 Left -- Leidesdorff St 61.7 Right -- Johnny Cash Trl 63.8 Take the pedestrian overpass 65.4 Left -- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail Leader Cell:
NO Sundaze RIDE TODAYSun, Dec 14, 9:30am 0 comments
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.
Save the date for the 2025 SFCC Holiday Mixer to be held at Victory Velo Bike Shop. What to bring? An appetizer or a dessert . Think finger foods. Your club will provide water and sodas, cups, plates, and napkins. You may bring your favorite wine or spirit.
Interested in what it’s like to cycle through the remote stretches of Vietnam? John Holt and Doug Murdoch took on that adventure during a seven-day journey from November 13th to 19th. Join them through Doug’s videography as they explore this remarkable and adventurous landscape.
The full video version includes footage of where they stayed, more cultural footage of people and places they went, as well as a post ride discussion between John and Doug.
Link: https://youtu.be/5MwC25dZd6g
The short “Highlights” version of the video is only 23 minutes but excludes lots of interesting footage.
Link: https://youtu.be/uz0yRufrKcQ
For more info and photos, visit John's online journal of their adventure here.
Ever wondered what inspired our past and present SFCC jersey designs? Watch the following video to find out...and as usual, you'll find there's always more to the story.
For more videos of SFCC rides and events, visit and subscribe to the SFCC YouTube Channel
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.
