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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.
Join us in Cordoza Park in Milpitas to start this ride.
We will meander along the foothills into/thru Alum Rock Park.
And then out and up to beautiful, spring flowered ride, to the top of GLORIOUS MT HAMILTON..53 miles & 5726 ft. of climbing!!
Bring coolers of your favorite food/beverages for the park after, even lunch! Or we can go down the street a mile, for a bite..
IF desired, there are a few hotels nearby for overnite stays.
Milpitas Inn -66 Main Street Milpitas
Embassy Suites by Hilton-901 East Calaveras Milpitas
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Hamilton SFCC Enduro -- 52.8 miles 0.0 Right -- Kennedy Dr 0.6 Right -- Evans Rd 1.0 Cont -- Piedmont Rd 4.8 Left -- Penitencia Creek Rd 7.0 Right -- Alum Rock Ave 7.8 Cont -- Miguelita Rd 8.8 Left -- Mt Hamilton Rd 15.5 Right -- Orange Rd 0.0 Cont -- Grant Rd to restrooms 15.7 Left 15.8 Right -- Grant Rd 16.1 Cont -- Orange Rd 16.2 Right -- CA-130 E 26.8 Right -- Observatory Peak Rd,restrooms then U to Hamilton Rd 27.4 Left -- CA-130 W 45.7 Left -- Alum Rock Ave 46.0 Right -- McKee Rd 46.6 Right -- Toyon Ave 47.5 Left -- Penitencia Creek Rd 48.0 Right -- Piedmont Rd 51.8 Cont -- Evans Rd 52.2 Left -- Kennedy Dr 52.8 Left 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.
Ride Description and Notes: Familiar roads, rest stop at Loomis Park. I will sweep. No route sheets provided...please print your own.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Makeup Monday 4/13 (34 miles,1850 climb) -- 34.2 miles 0.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road 0.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 1.1 Left -- King Road 1.2 Right -- Brennans Road 2.5 Left -- Rock Springs Road 4.3 Right -- Taylor Road 5.6 Left -- Callison Road 6.9 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 8.5 Make a U-turn -- Clark Tunnel Road 9.8 Right -- Gold Rush Way 10.4 Left -- Butler Road 10.7 Left -- English Colony Way 11.2 Right -- Rippey Road 13.6 Cont -- Rippey Road 13.7 Right -- Taylor Road 13.7 Left -- King Road 14.7 Right -- Winters/Ong Road 14.9 Right to REST STOP 14.9 Make a U-turn 14.9 Left -- Winters Road 15.0 Right -- King Road 15.5 Right -- Val Verde Road 18.5 Left -- Laird Road 19.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 23.7 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 25.4 Cont -- Barton Road 25.7 Left -- Rockhurst Way 26.0 Left -- Hampstead Way 26.1 Right -- Greenbriar Lane 26.2 Right -- Royall Oaks Drive 26.3 Left -- Long Meadow Road 26.4 Left -- Joe Rodgers Road 27.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 27.5 Right -- Morningside Drive 29.3 Right -- Twin Rocks Road 30.4 Left -- Walden Woods Way 30.5 Left -- Walden Woods Way 31.0 Right -- Vireo Way 31.1 Keep Left -- Ardea Way 31.3 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 34.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 34.2 Left -- Flower Farm 34.2 Done Leader Cell:
This is a favorite 26.7-mile ride starting up Indian Hill Rd. and down to the first regroup at Folsom Lake at mile 9.2. Second regroup at intersection of Dick Cook Road and Val Verde mile 17.2. Then back to Newcastle.
Post ride coffee and conversation at North Fork Chai Co.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Shirland - Rattlesnake - -- 26.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Indian Hill Rd 2.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 2.7 Right -- Southridge Dr 2.7 Left -- Grayhorse Dr 2.9 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 3.4 Left -- Crockett Rd 4.2 Right -- Andregg Rd 4.3 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 6.0 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 10.9 Cont -- Newcastle Rd 12.0 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 15.6 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 17.1 Right -- Val Verde Rd 19.2 Left -- King Rd 20.6 Right -- Taylor Rd 20.8 Left -- Rippey Rd 23.2 Left -- English Colony Way 23.4 Right -- Clark Tunnel Rd 23.8 Right -- Callison Rd 25.2 Left -- Taylor Rd 26.2 Right -- Old State Hwy 26.5 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes:
The APRIL Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team "BAST" meeting will via ZOOM on Tuesday 04/14/2026 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.
If there is an item you would like on the agenda, please let me know as well. Thanks, Dana
Ride Description and Notes: A nice loop to Lincoln, Newcastle, and over the Dick Cook bump! The course is modified to avoid construction areas on 193 and Val Verde Rd. We can regroup at McBean Park, the Newcastle Park & Ride, and the wide spot at Val Verde/Dick Cook.
After-ride social at the Pause coffee shop.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Loomis - Lincn - Newcsl - DC Loop (Mod) -- 32.1 miles 0.0 Left -- Webb Street 0.2 Left -- King Road 0.5 Right -- Humphrey Road 2.7 Left -- English Colony Way 3.9 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 4.7 Left -- Twelve Bridges Drive 5.9 Right -- Stoneridge Boulevard 7.0 Right -- Del Webb Boulevard 7.2 Right -- Sun City Boulevard 8.6 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 8.9 Left -- McBean Park Drive 9.2 Left into McBean Park (Regroup) 9.3 Right -- McBean Park Drive 9.3 Left -- East Avenue 9.8 Right -- East 9th Street 10.3 Keep Left -- Liberty Lane 10.6 Right -- Virginiatown Road 13.8 Left -- Fowler Road 13.8 Right -- Virginiatown Road 16.0 Right -- Gold Hill Road 16.7 Left -- Ridge Road 20.2 Right -- Taylor Road 20.4 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 20.5 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 20.8 Left -- Newcastle Road 22.4 Right -- Brennans Road 23.5 Left -- Brennans Road 24.8 Left -- King Road 24.9 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 27.2 Right -- Dick Cook Road 28.8 Right -- Val Verde Road 29.7 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 31.0 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road 32.0 Continue into Station Parking Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Hi friends, please join me for one of my favorite rides from Newcastle! We roll at 9 with a casual pace and several regroups. I will sweep.
Coffee and conversation afterwards.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Baxter Factor Reversed - Return Ridge -- 22.9 miles 0.2 Right -- Old State Highway 0.4 Cont -- Old State Highway 0.4 Keep Right -- Old State Highway, CA 193 0.5 Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193 0.8 Left -- Ophir Road 2.7 Left 2.7 Left -- Wise Road 3.4 Right -- Millertown Road 4.8 Right -- Millertown Road 5.7 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 8.0 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 9.3 Left -- Baxter Grade Road 11.4 Right -- Wise Road 12.4 Left -- Gold Hill Road 13.2 Right -- Fruitvale Road 14.8 Left -- Fowler Road 15.7 Left -- Virginiatown Road 17.9 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 18.6 Left -- Ridge Rd 22.1 Right -- CA-193 W/Taylor Rd 22.4 Left -- CA-193 W 22.4 Left -- Old State Hwy 22.7 Left -- Newcastle Rd 22.9 Done 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.
Saturday - EZ RIDERS - Granite Bay Neighborhoods Sat, Apr 18, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Douglas Ranch Park 5256 Stirling Street, Granite Bay (map)
Leader Name: Jennifer Fink E-mail: jenniferfink6@icloud.com
Ride Description and Notes: START LOCATION: Douglas Ranch Park @ 5256 Stirling Street, Granite Bay (just south of Olive Ranch Rd.)
This is a winding stroll through many of Granite Bay's beautiful neighborhoods.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ RIDERS - Granite Bay Neighborhoods -- 20.1 miles 0.0 Left -- Stirling Street 0.3 Left -- Waterford Drive 0.6 Left -- Woodland Grove Place 0.7 Right -- Granite Grove Way 0.8 Right -- Berg Street 1.0 Left -- Macargo Road 1.5 Left -- Barton Road 1.6 Right -- Rockhurst Way 1.8 Left -- Kensbrook Lane 2.1 Right -- Greenbriar Lane 2.3 Right -- Royall Oaks Drive 2.4 Left -- Long Meadow Road 2.4 Left -- Joe Rodgers Road 2.8 Left -- Itchy Acres Road 3.7 Right -- Oak Pine Lane 4.3 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 5.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 5.7 Right -- Shelborne Drive 5.9 Right -- Shelborne Drive & do loop counter-clockwise. 6.0 Keep Right -- Shelborne Drive 7.0 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.6 Right -- Eureka Road 9.6 Left -- Barton Road 10.2 Right -- East Roseville Parkway 12.4 Right -- Hillsborough Drive. Restrooms on Left. 12.9 Left -- Eureka Road 13.0 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 13.2 At stop light,Right into Granite Bay Business Park. Follow main route as it turns to the Left. 13.7 Right before La Bou Restaurant, to cross Douglas Blvd. 14.0 Cont on Cavitt Stallman Road 14.2 Right -- Whispering Oaks Circle 14.3 Right -- Whispering Oaks Circle 15.0 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 17.5 Right -- Barton Road 18.3 Left -- Reba Drive 18.9 Right -- Carolinda Drive 19.1 Right -- Barton Road 19.3 Cont -- Olive Ranch Road 20.0 Left -- Stirling Street 20.1 Left into parking lot. Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Since this ride got rained out last Saturday, let’s try again! Please join us for a lovely 29 mile with minimal climbing. Coffee and conversation at Roanoke’s afterwards.
Print or download your own cue sheet please.
This ride is not swept but will likely break into multiple pace groups. I will ride toward the middle of the groups. Hope to see you there!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- SFCC Sat Penryn Itchy 29er -- 29.0 miles 0.1 Left (north) -- Penryn Rd 0.7 Left -- Taylor Rd 1.5 Right -- Rippey Rd 1.5 Left to stay on Rippey Rd 2.5 Cont -- Taylor Rd 2.7 Right -- King Rd 4.1 Left -- Sierra College Blvd 5.4 CAUTION-Left -- Brace Rd (Past Taylor) 6.5 Right -- Barton Rd 9.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 12.1 Left -- Olive Ranch Rd 13.1 Restroom stop-Right -- Stirling St 13.2 Make a U-turn 13.4 Right -- Olive Ranch Rd 14.0 Left -- Barton Rd 14.3 Right -- Reba Dr 14.9 Right -- Carolinda Dr 15.2 Left -- Barton Rd 15.3 Left -- Rockhurst Way 15.6 Left -- Hampstead Way 15.7 Right -- Greenbriar Ln 15.8 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 15.9 Left -- Long Meadow Rd 16.0 Left -- Joe Rodgers Rd 16.4 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 17.3 Right -- Oak Pine Ln 18.0 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 18.8 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 19.1 Right -- Twin Rocks Rd 19.8 Cont -- Boulder Rd 20.3 Left -- Walden Woods Way 20.9 Right -- Vireo Way 21.1 Left -- Ardea Way 21.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 25.0 Left -- King Rd 25.0 Right -- Brennans Rd 26.3 Left -- Rock Springs Rd 27.3 Take Left on Aspen Dr 27.7 Left -- Boulder Creek Rd 28.6 Left to stay on Boulder Creek Rd 28.7 Right toward Penryn Rd 28.7 Right -- Penryn Rd 29.0 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Join us for a challenging & "FUN' {not sure those 2 words go together!!} pedal up beautiful Mt. Hamilton, out of East San Jose.
This ride is known to have the most hairpin turns and a view from the top Observatory that is gorgeous!!
We meet at Cordoza Park in Milpitas and start our journey. There is a water stop in Grant Ranch, as well on the top of the Observatory.
Bring your snacks/water/& great climbing attitudes!!
Teri
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Hamilton SFCC Enduro -- 52.8 miles 0.0 Right -- Kennedy Dr 0.6 Right -- Evans Rd 1.0 Cont -- Piedmont Rd 4.8 Left -- Penitencia Creek Rd 7.0 Right -- Alum Rock Ave 7.8 Cont -- Miguelita Rd 8.8 Left -- Mt Hamilton Rd 15.5 Right -- Orange Rd 0.0 Cont -- Grant Rd to restrooms 15.7 Left 15.8 Right -- Grant Rd 16.1 Cont -- Orange Rd 16.2 Right -- CA-130 E 26.8 Right -- Observatory Peak Rd,restrooms then U to Hamilton Rd 27.4 Left -- CA-130 W 45.7 Left -- Alum Rock Ave 46.0 Right -- McKee Rd 46.6 Right -- Toyon Ave 47.5 Left -- Penitencia Creek Rd 48.0 Right -- Piedmont Rd 51.8 Cont -- Evans Rd 52.2 Left -- Kennedy Dr 52.8 Left Leader Cell:
Board of Directors April MeetingMon, Apr 20, 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.
Saturday - SFCC Horton Iris Garden from Penryn Park n Ride Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for a gentle Spring tour around the Loomis Basin and a stop at the Horton Iris Garden. The Garden includes about 1300(!) varieties of irises to see in bloom and purchase. Horton Iris Garden is open April and May only --- during the bloom time for irises. It is Open Air Market Saturday, with vendors and a coffee wagon. Spend some time enjoying the garden.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- SFCC Horton Iris Garden from Penryn Park n Ride -- 25.8 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.7 Left -- King Rd 3.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.0 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 8.9 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 9.5 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 10.4 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 10.8 Right -- Long Meadow Rd 10.9 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 10.9 Left -- Greenbriar Ln 11.1 Left -- Hampstead Way 11.2 Right -- Rockhurst Way 11.4 Right -- Barton Rd 11.8 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 12.6 Restrooms -Left on Stirling 13.5 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 15.9 Left -- Barton Rd 17.2 Right -- Wells Ave 18.5 Left -- Laird Rd 19.2 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 20.1 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 20.5 Right -- Barton Rd 22.0 Right -- Brace Rd 22.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 23.4 Left -- Val Verde Rd 24.4 Left -- King Rd 24.5 Left into Iris Farm 24.7 Left on Val Verde upon exit 24.8 Left -- King Rd 25.0 Right -- Penryn Rd 25.8 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Saturday - Horton Iris 23 mi Penryn Park n Ride Easier Sat, Apr 25, 9:15am 0 comments
Where: Penryn Park n' Ride, 3150-3168 Boyington Rd, Penryn, CA 95663 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: This is the EZ rider/Uber Casual Ride that includes the Horton Iris Garden. This ride will start at 9:15, about 15 minutes after the longer ride.
Join Jennifer for a gentle Spring tour around the Loomis Basin and a stop at the Horton Iris Garden. The Garden includes about 1300(!) varieties of irises to see in bloom and purchase. Horton Iris Garden is open April and May only --- during the bloom time for irises. It is Open Air Market Saturday, with vendors and a coffee wagon. Spend some time enjoying the garden.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Horton Iris 23 m Penryn Park n Ride Easier -- 23.4 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Rd 0.8 Left -- King Rd 3.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.1 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 8.9 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 9.6 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 10.4 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 10.8 Right -- Long Meadow Rd 10.9 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 11.0 Left -- Greenbriar Ln 11.1 Left -- Hampstead Way 11.2 Right -- Rockhurst Way 11.5 Right -- Barton Rd 11.9 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 12.6 Restroom: Left -- Stirling St 12.7 Left to restroom 12.7 Left toward Stirling St 12.7 Right -- Stirling St 12.9 Left -- Olive Ranch Rd 13.9 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 16.2 Left -- Barton Rd 19.4 Right -- Brace Rd 19.5 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 20.9 Left -- Val Verde Rd 21.9 Left -- King Rd 22.0 Left Iris Garden entrance 22.2 Left Horton Exit 22.3 Left -- Val Verde Rd 22.4 Left -- King Rd 22.7 Right -- Penryn Rd 23.4 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Where: Petaluma, CA When: Thurs, June 18th through Sun, June 21th Cost: $20 per person (covers Happy Hour treats and any other bike camp expenses the club may incur)
Spectacular Routes: Each day offers a mix of rolling countryside, quiet backroads, and breathtaking coastal views. From the iconic Point Reyes Lighthouse to the scenic vineyards of Sonoma County, these routes will challenge and inspire riders of all levels. Routes can be found here Evening Fun: After the rides, kick back and relax at our host hotel. Enjoy group dinners, storytelling, and plenty of chances to relive the day’s highlights. Stay Your Way: Our host hotel, Home2Suites, offers spacious rooms with kitchenettes, comfy beds, and all the amenities you need to recharge.
Don’t miss out on the cycling event of the year! Pack your bike, sense of adventure, and love for two-wheeled fun. Summer Camp is calling! Please note: you must be a SFCC member to attend.
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.
