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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: Note the 8:30 start time !!
A 26 mile route taking in Boulder Creek, Walden Woods, Clos du Lac, and Calabria neighborhoods.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Centennial Birthday Ride -- 26.0 miles 0.2 Left -- Old State Highway 0.3 Right -- Old State Highway 0.6 Left -- Taylor Road 2.8 Left -- Rock Springs Road 5.1 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 5.2 Left -- Penryn Road 5.6 Left -- King Road 5.9 Right -- Val Verde Road 8.9 Left -- Laird Road 10.2 Left -- Cavitt Stallman Road 10.3 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 10.6 Right -- Twin Rocks Road 11.8 Left -- Walden Woods Way 11.9 Left -- Walden Woods Way 12.4 Right -- Vireo Way 12.6 Keep Left -- Ardea Way 12.6 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 14.8 Right -- Lo Mida Lane 15.5 Left -- Chateaux Drive 15.7 Right -- Clos du Lac Circle 16.3 Right -- Champagne Court 16.5 Cont -- Champagne Court 16.6 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 17.4 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 19.7 Right -- Newcastle Road 20.8 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 21.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 22.3 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 22.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 22.7 Right -- Powerhouse Road 22.8 Right -- Vista Cielo Drive 23.6 Left -- Vista Amado Court 24.4 Left -- near top of climb 24.4 Right -- Powerhouse Road 25.4 Right -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Hi All, Sorry for my late post for Wednesday!
Lets meet in Colfax for a DRUM POWERHOUSE ride! We will meet/ride at 8:30 AM from the Colfax Train Depot.
PLEASE NOTE-8:30 PEDALS DOWN..
Coffee after at the Wrecking Crew after!! Cheers, see you on Wednesday!! Teri Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Drum Powerhouse - Alta Rest Stop -- 41.4 miles 0.3 Left -- CA-174 W 1.3 Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd 2.6 Right -- Glen Elder Rd 2.7 Left -- Norton-Grade Rd 5.5 Left toward Magra Rd 5.5 Right -- Magra Rd REGROUP 9.7 Right -- Gold Run Rd 10 Left -- Lincoln Rd 10.1 Right -- Gold Run School Rd 10.2 Cont straight -- Lincoln Rd 10.5 Cont -- Gold Run School Rd 11.7 Left -- Ridge Rd REGROUP 13.7 Left -- Main St 13.9 Right -- Drum Powerhouse Rd 20.3 REGROUP at turnaround 26.7 Left -- Nary Red Road 27.1 Left -- Alta Bonny Nook Road 27.2 REST STOP at store/deli 27.2 Reverse on Alta Bonny Nook Rd 27.5 Right -- Ridge Road 29.5 Right -- Lincoln Road 31.2 Right -- Gold Run Road 31.6 Left -- Magra Road 35.8 Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd REGROUP 38.6 Left -- Glen Elder Rd 38.7 Right -- Norton-Grade Rd 39.9 Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd 40.1 Cont -- CA-174 41 Right -- N Main St 41.3 Left into depot Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Right now triple digit heat is expected on Thursday, so WE WILL RIDE AT 8:00 AM. The ride will be “49er Double Cross”, ride with GPS #3883039. It is 23 miles, and approx. 1800 ft climbing. I will have route sheets. Casual pace as usual, with regroups, and I will sweep. Coffee at the local cafe following the ride. Hope to see you Thursday. Ron. Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 49 Double Cross -- 23.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 0.3 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.8 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.8 Left to stay on Pinewood Way, continue to Bancroft 3.2 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.4 Left -- Stanley Dr 6.4 Left -- Virginia Dr 7 Right -- Moss Rock Dr 8.1 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 8.3 Right -- Dry Creek Rd 9.5 Right -- Richardson Dr 10.2 Right -- Richardson Dr 10.8 Left -- Joeger Rd 12.4 Left -- Bell Rd 13.5 Right -- Richardson Dr 14 Left -- Atwood Rd 14.2 Right -- Bean Rd 14.4 Left -- Kemper Rd 15.1 Cont -- New Airport Rd 16.2 Right -- Bell Rd 16.3 Make a U-turn 16.3 Right at New Airport Rd 16.3 Left -- Bell Rd 17.2 Right -- Old Airport Rd 17.5 Left -- Keena Dr 18 Left -- Old Airport Rd 18.1 Left -- Bowman Rd 19.4 Cont -- Christian Valley Rd 19.5 Right -- Lake Arthur Rd 20.8 Left -- Pinewood Way, continue to Placer Hills Rd, Left. 23 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd, then Left into Park. 23.3 mi. Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Join me Friday for a fun ride out of Meadow Vista! I know, you are used to Penryn, but I am shakin' it UP this day!!!
AND, BECAUSE IT IS 9/11..!!!! A day not for us to forget!!
Ride starts at Meadow Vista Park at 8:30. {Not 8am}
Local Cafe after for a group coffee and together be grateful we ALL have the choice to CYCLE.
Cheers!
Teri
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Meadow Vista - No. Auburn 2026 -- 32.3 miles 0.1 Keep Left 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 0.2 Left -- Placer Hills Road 2.2 Keep Right -- Crother Road 3.4 Left -- Crother Road 3.7 Right -- Applegate Road 6.4 Right -- Crother Hills Road 6.5 Left -- Lake Arthur Road 7.1 Left -- Lake Arthur Road 12.2 Left -- Richardson Drive 12.5 Left 12.6 Right -- Richardson Drive 13.4 Left -- Joeger Road 15 Left -- Bell Road 16.1 Right -- Richardson Drive 16.6 Left -- 3rd Street 16.7 Right -- 3rd Street 16.7 Left -- Atwood Road 16.8 Right -- Bean Road 17 Left -- Kemper Road 18.8 Right -- Bell Road 19.6 Right -- Old Airport Road 20.3 Left -- Old Airport Road 20.8 Left -- Bowman Road 21.2 Left -- Bell Road 21.3 Keep Right 21.3 Right -- Haines Road 21.6 Cont -- Haines Road 22.1 Left -- Dry Creek Road 24.1 Right -- Blue Grass Drive 24.3 Left -- Moss Rock Drive 25.4 Left -- Virginia Drive 26 Right -- Stanley Drive 27 Right -- Christian Valley Road 29.2 Left -- Bancroft Road 30.2 Keep Left -- Bancroft Road 30.4 Left -- Pinewood Way 30.6 Left -- Placer Hills Road 32.1 Left -- Meadow Vista Road 32.2 Left 32.2 Keep Left Leader Cell:
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.
The weather should be perfect for a bike ride.
Coffee and conversation following the ride at Roanies.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- penryn-newcastle-brennan -- 24.1 miles 1 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 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 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:
Saturday - EZ Riders Wise Up RouteSat, Sep 12, 8:30am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride, Newcastle, CA (map)
Leader Name: Jennifer Fink E-mail: jenniferfink6@icloud.com
Ride Description and Notes: This ride was originally created by Larry Merlo for the Fast Friday group. We'll keep the pace mellow, stick together and have fun. It should be another perfect weather day for riding! How many of these days are left this year?
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Wise Up -- 21.9 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 Rd 0.8 Left -- Ridge Rd 4.3 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 5 Left -- Virginiatown Rd 7.1 Right -- Fowler Rd 8.1 Left -- Fruitvale Rd 8.4 Right -- Garden Bar Rd 9.5 Right -- W Wise Rd 10 Left -- Wise Rd 11 Right to stay on Wise Rd 11.7 Right to stay on Wise Rd 12.2 Left to stay on Wise Rd 12.9 Left to stay on Wise Rd 14 Right to stay on Wise Rd 19.2 Right -- Ophir Rd 21.1 Right -- Taylor Rd 21.4 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 21.5 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 21.7 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
ENDURO Winters/Berryessa Loop with Steiger Hill Sat, Sep 12, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: 201 E Main St, Winters, CA 95694, USA (map)
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is (hum the tune)… RIDE!
Winters is always a great place to ride, no matter the season. Back by popular demand, the September Enduro starts in Winters!
Start at Rotary Park in Winters (E Main & Railroad Av) at 9:00 AM for much of the classic Foxy's Fall route. At mile 53, we will leave the traditional route and cruise back into Winters over rolling hills and plains. Let's hope for mild winds! The first civilized place for refreshments and relief is the Safeway at mile 42, so... make sure that your water bottles are full. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch for post-ride socialization in the park (Note: Steady Eddy's Deli closes at 3:00 and is a good option for food).
This ride is not swept, but we will have re-groups. Please provide your own navigation aids. Load the RWGPS route as service could be spotty in areas.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Winters/Berryessa loop with Steiger Hill -- 66.2 miles 0.0 Right 0.1 Left -- Railroad Avenue 0.1 Keep Right -- Railroad Avenue 0.2 Right -- Putah Creek Road 0.5 Keep Right -- Putah Creek Road 5.2 Right -- Pleasants Valley Road 6.2 Left -- CA 128 22.0 Left -- Monticello Road, CA 121 27.5 Left -- Wooden Valley Road 33.3 Left -- Wooden Valley Cross Road 38.4 Right -- Gordon Valley Road 38.5 Left -- Mankas Corner Road 39.9 Left -- Mankas Corner Road 40.8 Cont -- Waterman Boulevard 42.2 Keep Left -- Hilborn Road 44.5 Left -- Lyon Road 46.8 Left -- Cherry Glen Road 47.6 Left -- Pleasants Valley Road 50.8 Right -- Vaca Valley Road 52.4 Left 52.4 Left -- Gibson Canyon Road 53.3 Left -- Steiger Hill Road 55.0 Right -- Cantelow Road 55.6 Left -- English Hills Road 56.9 Right -- Peaceful Glen Road 58.5 Left -- Timm Road 59.6 Right -- Allendale Road 61.0 Left -- Winters Road 65.7 Right -- Putah Creek Road 65.8 Keep Right -- Putah Creek Road 65.9 Left -- Putah Creek Road 65.9 Cont -- Railroad Avenue 66.0 Keep Right -- Railroad Avenue 66.1 Right -- Railroad Avenue 66.1 Right 66.1 Left 66.2 Make a U-turn 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.
Sunday - BreEZe through Lincoln Sun, Sep 13, 8:30am 0 comments
A relaxed pace, no drop group ride averaging
about 12 to 13 mph. Routes are generally 24 to 30 miles with light climbing and
no steep climbs. There are brief regroups along the way. What’s different about
this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into
separate groups.
Bonus for this Sunday! We’ll be celebrating
Carla’s birthday post ride with some really good, healthy cookies!
I'll bring a few route sheets
PLEASE NOTE THE START TIME - 8:30am
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- BreEZe through Lincoln -- 25.7 miles 0 Left 0.1 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 0.4 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 1 Right -- Spring Valley Pkwy 2.5 Right -- Blue Heron Loop 3.5 Right -- Spring Valley Pkwy 3.7 Left -- Stoneridge Blvd 4.2 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 4.4 Right -- Sun City Blvd 5.7 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Rd 6.1 Left -- CA-193 W 6.3 Right -- East Ave 7.1 Right -- 12th St 7.3 Left -- McCourtney Road 11.8 Keep Left 11.9 Left -- Fleming Road 12.5 Left 12.5 Right 12.5 Left 12.5 Left -- Fleming Rd 12.9 Left -- Gladding Rd 13.9 Right -- Manzanita Cemetery Rd 16.5 Left -- West Wise Road 18.7 Right -- McCourtney Road 20.7 Right -- East 12th Street 21 Left -- East Avenue 21.7 Left -- CA-193 E/4th St/McBean Park Dr 21.9 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Rd 21.9 Right 22.7 Left 22.7 Left -- Ferrari Ranch Road 22.7 Right -- Ingram Parkway 23.5 Keep Right -- Ingram Parkway 23.5 Right -- Del Webb Boulevard 23.7 Left -- East Joiner Parkway 25.4 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Fieldstone Drive 25.6 Right 25.7 Left 25.7 Right Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Sep 15, 8:30am 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 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.
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.
A relaxed-pace, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. Routes are generally 21-25 miles with light climbing and no steep climbs. There are brief regroups along the way. What’s different about this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into separate groups.
A relaxed-pace, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. Routes are generally 24–30 miles with light climbing and no steep climbs. There are brief regroups along the way. What’s different about this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into separate groups.
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.
Where: Loomis Basin Community Park (map) When: Saturday, Oct 10th, 2026
Save the date and join us for this year’s Annual Potluck & Ride Leader Appreciation Event. It’s a chance to come together and thank our ride leaders. They keep the calendar full, give us great routes to ride, help keep safety top of mind, and somehow still do it with a smile! Feel free to join us for one of the rides, or just come for the potluck. Bring a dish to share, catch up with friends, and help us say thank you to the ride leaders who do so much for the club.
Rides will be updated shortly...stay tuned.
After ride potluck:
Appetizers: 11:30 am BBQ: 1200-130 pm.
Last names beginning A-M bring appetizer or Salad.
Last names beginning N-Z bring a dessert.
SFCC will provide burgers and veggie burgers and sodas.
Please no alcohol or glass containers allowed under the conditions of our permit. Members need to RSVP on ourevents page
SFCC EZ Rides — Saturdays and Sundays
Getting back into cycling, recovering from an injury, or looking for a relaxed ride? The EZ Rides may be for you. Routes are typically 22–27 miles with 1,100 feet of climbing or less, no steep climbs, and an average pace of about 12 mph. Regroups are included, and rides are no-drop.
Check the weekly ride calendar for route details, start location, mileage, and climbing. Give the EZ Ride a try! Questions? Contact Pamela Connor at rides@sfcyclists.org.
The Star Trek crew joins the SFCC for a ride where the scenery is spectacular, the technology is… questionable, and the adventure is definitely boldly going where no 22nd century cyclist has gone before!
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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.
