Welcome to our website and cycling club. Club membership is open to all! Whether you're a racer, recreation rider, or just starting out, the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club wants you! Get to know more about our club in our FAQ, or drop us a line from our contacts list.
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 ride thru Christian Valley to Dry Creek. We'll cross hwy 49 and make our way back to Meadow Vista. I'll have route sheets and I'll sweep this casually paced, no dropped rider ride. Coffee at The Local Cafe after the ride.
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 7.0 Right -- Moss Rock Dr 8.1 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 8.3 Right -- Dry Creek Rd
Caution crossing Hwy 49 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 14.0 Left -- Atwood Rd 14.2 Right -- Bean Rd 14.4 Left -- Kemper Rd
Caution crossing Hwy 49 15.1 Cont -- New Airport Rd 16.2 Right -- Bell Rd 17.2 Right -- Old Airport Rd 17.5 Left -- Keena Dr 18.0 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
Left -- Placer Hills Rd 23.3 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd
Ride Description and Notes: We will start at the Train Depot and will have one regroup at the park on Sterling off Olive Ranch Rd. Coffee will follow.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Loomis Train Depot 4 24 -- 25.3 miles 0.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 0.1 Left -- Taylor Road 0.2 Right -- Webb Street 0.2 Left -- Laird Street 0.4 Right -- Thornwood Drive 0.5 Left -- Sun Knoll Drive 0.6 Right -- King Road 1.9 Right -- Val Verde Road 4.7 Keep Right -- Val Verde Road 4.7 Right -- Val Verde Road 4.7 Make a U-turn -- Val Verde Road 6.2 Left -- Barton Road 6.3 Left -- Barton Road 7.6 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 10.0 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 11.0 Right -- Stirling Street 11.1 Left 11.1 Right -- Stirling Street 11.2 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 11.9 Left -- Barton Road 12.8 Right -- Del Oro Road 13.3 Left -- Del Oro Road 13.4 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 14.5 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 19.5 Left -- King Road 21.8 Right -- Penryn Road 23.2 Left -- Taylor Road 25.2 Right -- Webb Street 25.2 Left Leader Cell:
Friday - Holiday MixerFri, Dec 6, 6:30pm 0 comments
Leader Name: Kim Moyano E-mail: kmoyano@verizon.net
Ride Description and Notes:
Save the date for the 2024 SFCC Holiday Mixer to be held at Victory Velo Bike Shop. It’s always a fun time and great to see everyone sans helmet.
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.
Let's thank the Tebbs and Victory Velo Bike Shop for providing the venue and hosting us.
Please RSVP (register) by Wednesday, December 4th (check your email for membership invite).
Questions? Contact Kim Moyano, SFCC VP, vp@sfcyclists.org. As always, bring your spouse/partner/special friend.
Ride Description and Notes: A little longer, but a great day for riding. One regrouping at the park on Sterling off Olive Ranch. Coffee at Roanie’s following our ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park&Ride 5.2024 -- 30.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.3 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 0.4 Right -- Boulder Creek Road 1.3 Right -- Aspen Drive 2.7 Left -- Brennans Road 3.8 Left -- Newcastle Road 4.6 Right -- Powerhouse Road 5.1 Keep Right -- Powerhouse Road 5.4 Keep Left -- Powerhouse Road 5.4 Keep Right -- Powerhouse Road 6.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 6.8 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 6.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 8.3 Right 8.4 Right -- Newcastle Road 9.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 11.8 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road 13.9 Left -- Val Verde Road 17.1 Left -- Barton Road 19.4 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 20.1 Left -- Stirling Street 20.2 Left 20.2 Right 20.3 Left 20.3 Right -- Stirling Street 20.4 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 21.4 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 23.2 Keep Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 23.7 Left -- Cavitt Stallman Road 25.3 Left -- Laird Road 26.7 Right -- Wells Avenue 29.7 Left -- King Road 29.9 Right -- Penryn Road 30.6 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Sunday - CFW from Penryn (55 miles, 2300 climb) Sun, Dec 8, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: The grass is turning green!, so please join me on a meandering route to Manzanita Cemetery, Sheridan (outhouse), CFW bridge. Return is south to McBean Park (bathrooms/water), then 193, Sierra College, etc.
Afterwards, let's do coffee at Roanie's.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- CFW from Penryn (55 miles, 2300 climb) -- 55.5 miles 0.0 Left -- Rock Springs Road 0.0 Right -- Taylor Road 2.9 Left -- Ridge Road 3.2 Keep Left -- Ridge Road 3.4 Cont -- Ridge Road 4.3 Cont -- Ridge Road 4.9 Keep Right -- Ridge Road 5.0 Cont -- Ridge Road 6.4 Keep Right -- Ridge Road 6.4 Right -- Gold Hill Road 7.9 Left -- Fruitvale Road 11.0 Right -- Crosby Herold Road 12.0 Left -- Wise Road 15.8 Right -- Manzanita Cemetery Road 18.3 Left -- Gladding Road 20.8 Left -- Riosa Road 25.3 Right -- Camp Far West Road 25.7 Left 25.7 Keep Left 25.7 Make a U-turn 25.8 Left -- Camp Far West Road 32.5 Left -- Camp Far West Road 33.8 Cont -- McCourtney Rd 45.2 Right -- 12th St 45.4 Left -- East Ave 46.1 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 46.2 Left 46.2 Right 46.3 Left toward CA-193 E/4th St/McBean Park Dr 46.3 Right -- CA-193 E/4th St/McBean Park Dr 48.8 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 51.2 Left -- English Colony Way 52.3 Right -- Humphrey Rd 53.0 Cont -- Colwell Rd 54.0 Left -- Swetzer Rd 54.7 Right -- English Colony Way 54.9 Right -- Orange Dr 55.1 Left -- Flint Way 55.2 Right -- English Colony Way 55.5 Cont -- Rock Springs Rd Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Dec 10, 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 kept under 2000 feet (usually even less), and the distance is 18-25 miles. Often times, there are no regroups due to the short distances offered. This ride's start location currently starts at the Newcastle Park & Ride.
Coffee and conversation afterwards at Newcastle Produce
Wednesday - Top of Norton Grade from MV Wed, Dec 11, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Come join me for some hills and a little bit of climbing....well...maybe a little bit more of climbing, but it's a Wednesday ride, so what do you expect? Regroups at the top of Norton at Rollins Lake Road. I will sweep.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Top of Norton Grade from MV -- 34.6 miles 0.2 Left -- Placer Hills Road 2.8 Keep Left -- Rippley Hill Mountain Road 2.9 Right -- Old Bushmills Road 2.9 Left -- Placer Hills Road 7.9 Cont -- Tokayana Way 8.6 Right -- Tokayana Way 9.4 Right -- Tokayana Way 10.1 Right -- Rising Sun Road 10.5 Left -- South Main Street 10.9 Left -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 11.8 Right -- Rollins Lake Road 13.1 Right -- Glen Elder Road 13.2 Left -- Norton Grade Road 16.0 Left -- Rollins Lake Road 18.8 Left -- Glen Elder Road 18.9 Right -- Norton Grade Road 20.1 Left -- Rollins Lake Road 20.4 Left -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 21.3 Right -- South Main Street 21.7 Left -- Grassvalley Street 22.0 Cont -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 22.1 Left -- Colfax Overcrossing 22.1 Keep Right 22.2 Right -- Canyon Way 27.1 Keep Right -- Paoli Lane 27.3 Right 27.4 Right -- West Paoli Lane 27.5 Left 30.5 Right -- Crother Road 30.9 Right -- Crother Road 32.1 Left -- Placer Hills Road 34.4 Right -- Grange Road 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.
All Pace FridayFri, Dec 13, 9:30am 0 comments
Where: Flower Farm ,Loomis Train Station, Loomis Basin Park (map)
ll Pace Ride. Riders ride at their own pace or form groups riding at a similar pace. Often, there are no regroups due to the short distances offered. Approximately 25 miles. No sweep. Parking at the Flower Farm should not be in front of the Cafe but in the gravel parking lot toward the back. Coffee and conversation afterward at the Flower Farm Cafe. Alternate start locations are: Loomis Train Station and Loomis Basin Park
Saturday - South County Loop (new start) Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Holiday Market, Lake of the Pines, CA (map)
Ride Description and Notes: Starting at the Holiday Market at Lake of the Pines (Combie Rd/Hwy 49)
we will do a counter clockwise loop to Nevada City. Plan on a re-group
at Dog Bar/Rattlesnke and then rest/relief in Nevada City at SPD Market
(mile 23 corner Zion/Argall). We will continue to Newtown, and enjoy a
thrilling descent on Bitney Springs before another relief opportunity at
the Holiday Market in Wildwood/Penn Valley at mile 40. From there it's a
bit of up and down but no options for rest/relief until we're back to
LOP. Regroup at McCourtney/Indian Springs.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- South County Loop (new start) -- 60.2 miles 0.1 Left -- Woodridge Dr 0.1 Left -- Higgins Rd 0.4 Right -- Combie Rd 1.1 Cont -- Magnolia Rd 6.1 Cont -- Dog Bar Rd 8.3 Right -- Dog Bar Road 13.4 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 17.2 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 18.6 Left -- Laws Ranch Cross Road 18.8 Left -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 18.9 Keep Right -- Brunswick Road 22.5 Left -- Banner Lava Cap Road 22.6 Right -- Nevada City Highway 23.0 Cont -- Zion St 23.3 Right -- Argall Way 23.4 Left -- Searls Avenue 23.7 Left -- Valley Street 23.8 Right -- Sacramento Street 23.8 Keep Left -- South Pine Street 24.2 Left -- Spring Street 24.4 Left -- Bennett Street 24.5 Left -- Monroe Street 26.5 Left -- CA 49 26.9 Left -- Newtown Road 30.3 Right -- Empress Road 30.9 Right -- Bitney Springs Road 35.9 Left -- Pleasant Valley Road 40.0 Right into Control 40.1 Control #2: Holiday Market, 11324 Pleasant Valley Rd. Penn Valley, CA or open or photo 40.1 exit control andRight to continue on Pleasant Valley Rd. 41.5 Right -- Penn Valley Drive 41.8 Left -- Indian Springs Road 43.8 Left -- Spenceville Road 43.8 Right -- Indian Springs Road 47.4 Right -- McCourtney Road 59.9 Right -- Higgins Road 60.1 Right 60.1 Left Leader Cell:
Saturday SpintacularSat, Dec 14, 9:30am 0 comments
The Saturday ride meets at the Flower Farm, unless there is an event at the event center in which case we start in Loomis at the Train Station.
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 1k-1500k ft of climbing
**Parking: Remember to park in the back gravel lots at the Flower Farm; not the spots along the entryway.
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.
Monthly SFCC Board Meeting,SFCC Members are Welcome to attend, please inform SFCC President that you willbe attending 3 Days prior to Board Meeting
Tuesday RideTue, Dec 17, 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 kept under 2000 feet (usually even less), and the distance is 18-25 miles. Often times, there are no regroups due to the short distances offered. This ride's start location currently starts at the Newcastle Park & Ride.
Coffee and conversation afterwards 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.
Save the date for the 2024 SFCC Holiday Mixer to be held at Victory Velo Bike Shop. It’s always a fun time and great to see everyone sans helmet.
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.
Let's thank the Tebbs and Victory Velo Bike Shop for providing the venue and hosting us.
Please RSVP (register) by Wednesday, December 4th from our Events Page
Questions? Contact Kim Moyano, SFCC VP, vp@sfcyclists.org. As always, bring your spouse/partner/special friend.
Check out the November Enduro ride, lead by Jen Barlow, starting from Benicia. The route included Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Pinole, and Crockett.
Brace yourself for Tom Piette's spine-chilling Trick-or-Treat ride through four haunted cemeteries in the Auburn area. Be warned—what you’re about to see may be deeply unsettling. Viewer discretion is advised.
For more videos of SFCC rides and events, visit and subscribe to the SFCC YouTube Channel
Join Us for the Parade of Lights!
Date: Saturday, December 7th Time: Parade starts at 5:30 PM (Staging begins at 5:00 PM) Staging Location: Along Cherry Street
We will be part of the Endurance Capital Committee contingent, alongside a float, horses, and other cyclists.
Decorate your bikes with simple and safe bright lighting to make a great impression!
We encourage you to arrive by 5:00 PM to get staged and finalize your bike decor. This should give you enough time, depending on how elaborate your decorations are! Join us for a fun and festive evening—let’s light up the streets and show our club spirit! See more details at the Event WebPage
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.
