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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: Thursday is looking a bit gloomy weatherwise. I'll send out a "go or no email no later than 8:00 AM Thursday Morning. If a "go", we will ride the New Tour of Christian Valley. About 19 miles, with around 1500 ft. of climbing. I will sweep, and have route sheets available. we will start from Meadow Vista Park at 9:30 AM. The ride will be casually paced with multiple re-groups. Coffee following the ride at The Local Cafe. Hope to see you on Thursday morning! Ron
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- New Tour of Christian Valley -- 19.1 miles 0.0 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 0.1 Right -- Placer Hills Road 1.6 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.8 Right -- Bancroft Road 3.0 Right -- Christian Valley Road 4.2 Left -- Gregg Way 4.5 Right -- Allen Drive 4.8 Left -- Gayle Lane 5.8 Left -- Stanley Drive 6.7 Left -- Barbara Lane 7.2 Right -- Stanley Drive 7.9 Right -- Kimo Way 8.0 Right -- Kimo Way 8.2 Right -- Kenneth Way 8.5 Right -- Virginia Drive 8.8 Left -- Helen Lane 9.4 Right -- Virginia Drive 9.4 Right -- Moss Rock Drive 10.5 Left -- Blue Grass Drive 10.6 Right -- Riva Ridge Circle 11.3 Left -- Blue Grass Drive 11.4 Right -- Moss Rock Drive 11.7 Left -- Skyview Drive 12.3 Left -- Moss Rock Drive 12.3 Right -- Blue Grass Drive 12.5 Left -- Dry Creek Road 16.3 Right -- Lake Arthur Road 16.8 Left -- Pinewood Way 17.5 Left -- Placer Hills Road 19.0 Left -- Meadow Vista Road 19.1 Left Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: We will start @ 10 AM with hopes that the storm will have passed and streets not so wet. Be prepared for slick pavement and spray.
One break at Sterling for Restrooms.
I will send out a notice prior to 8 am letting you know whether we ride or not.
Stay warm, safe, and dry in this weather!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park&Ride 2.2024 -- 27.4 miles 0.1 Left -- Penryn Road 0.7 Left -- Taylor Road 1.5 Keep Right -- Taylor Road 1.5 Right -- Rippey Road 1.6 Left -- Rippey Road 2.6 Keep Left -- Rippey Road 2.6 Right -- Taylor Road 2.7 Right -- King Road 4.1 Left -- Sierra College Boulevard 5.5 Left on Baird 6.6 Right -- Barton Road 9.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 9.9 Left -- Cavitt Stallman Road 12.2 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 13.2 Right -- Stirling Street 13.4 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 14.2 Left -- Barton Road 15.1 Right -- Del Oro Road 15.5 Left -- Del Oro Road 15.6 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 16.7 Left -- Laird Road 18.0 Right -- Wells Avenue 19.0 Right -- Dick Cook Road 20.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 22.8 Left -- King Road 22.9 Right -- Brennans Road 24.2 Left -- Rock Springs Road 26.2 Left -- Penryn Road 26.7 Right -- Taylor Road 26.7 Left -- Penryn Road 27.4 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Saturday - The Best of Foxys w/Cantelow Sat, Feb 8, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Big CCW lollipop loop up to Lake Berryessa, Wooden Valley, Pleasants Valley Rd, Cantelow. Rest stop at mile 42 at Safeway.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- The Best of Foxys w/Cantelow -- 69.5 miles 0.1 Left -- Railroad Ave 0.3 Cont -- Putah Creek Rd 5.3 Right -- Pleasants Valley Rd 6.3 CAREFULLY Left -- CA-128 W 22.1 REGROUP Cont/Left -- CA-121 S 27.6 HEADS UP:Left -- Wooden Valley Rd 33.3 HEADS UP:Left -- Wooden Valley Cross Rd 34.6 Cont/Right -- Gordon Valley Rd 38.5 Right -- Clayton Rd 38.6 Left -- Mankas Corner Rd 40.0 HEADS UP:Left to stay on Mankas Corner Rd 41.0 Cont -- Waterman Blvd 42.1 REST STOP Right to Safeway 42.3 Right -- Waterman Blvd 42.3 Left -- Hilborn Rd 44.7 Left -- Lyon Rd 47.0 Left -- Cherry Glen Rd 47.5 Keep Right to stay on Cherry Glen Rd 47.8 Left -- Pleasants Valley Rd 50.9 Right -- Vaca Valley Rd 52.2 Cont -- Farrell Rd 52.5 Left -- Gibson Canyon Rd 53.4 Left -- Steiger Hill Rd 55.1 Left -- Cantelow Rd 57.3 Left to stay on Cantelow Rd 59.0 Right -- Pleasants Valley Rd 64.2 Right -- Putah Creek Rd 69.2 Right to stay on Putah Creek Rd 69.2 Left -- bike/walk bridge 69.3 Right -- Railroad Ave 69.4 Right -- E Main St 69.4 Right -- Elliott St Leader Cell:
Saturday - Penryn Park & Ride 5.25 Sat, Feb 8, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Saturday morning is forecast to be cold. This route will warm us up with several climbs heading up to Shirland Tract Road.
We will start from the Penryn Park and Ride at 9:30am. Please join us after the ride for coffee and talk at Roanie's just a short ways down the road.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park & Ride 5.25 -- 23.5 miles 0.1 Left -- Penryn Road
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 7.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.0 Right -- Southridge Drive 8.1 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 11.9 Left -- Rattlesnake Road
13.4 Left -- Rattlesnake Road
15.1 Turnaround at boat ramp 17.0 Left -- Newcastle Road 18.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 19.4 Right -- King Road 22.5 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Sunday Meander from GB to Railhead Park Sun, Feb 9, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: REST STOP Railhead Park
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Sunday Meander from GB to Railhead Park -- 42.9 miles 0.1 Right -- Barton Rd 0.6 Right -- Rockhurst Way 0.8 Left -- Hampstead Way 0.9 Right -- Greenbriar Ln 1.1 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 1.1 Left -- Long Meadow Rd 1.2 Left -- Joe Rodgers Rd 1.6 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 2.5 Right -- Oak Pine Ln 3.1 Left -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 3.9 Right -- Barton Rd 5.2 Right -- Wells Ave 6.7 Left -- Val Verde Rd 9.5 Left -- King Rd 11.5 Right -- Humphrey Rd 13.0 Right -- Colwell Rd 14.0 Left -- Swetzer Rd 14.6 Right -- English Colony Way 14.8 Right -- Orange Dr 15.0 Left -- Flint Way 15.1 Right -- English Colony Way 15.4 Left -- Taylor Rd 17.6 Right -- Old State Hwy 17.9 Right -- Newcastle Rd 18.1 Left -- Indian Hill Rd 20.5 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 21.1 Right -- Sacramento St 21.6 Right -- Pacific Ave 21.8 REST STOP Railhead Park 21.9 Right -- Portland Ave 21.9 Left -- Pleasant Ave 22.0 Right to stay on Pleasant Ave 22.7 Cont straight -- Maidu Dr 23.5 Left -- Burlin Way 23.5 Right -- Rosemary Dr 23.8 Cont -- Rosemary Cir 23.9 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 25.0 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 26.3 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 27.8 Right -- Newcastle Rd 30.3 Left -- Gilardi Rd 32.1 Left -- Rock Springs Rd 33.3 Right -- Brennans Rd 34.6 Left -- King Rd 34.7 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 40.9 Right -- Joe Rodgers Road 41.7 Right -- Long Meadow Road 41.7 Right -- Royall Oaks Drive 41.8 Left -- Greenbriar Lane 42.0 Left -- Hampstead Way 42.1 Right -- Rockhurst Way 42.3 Left -- Barton Road 42.7 Left Leader Cell:
Monday - Monthly BAST MeetingMon, Feb 10, 8:30am 0 comments
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes:
The February Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team "BAST" meeting will be on Monday, 2/10/2025 from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Please email me at danabhof@sbcglobal.net if you're interested in participating. I will send you the ZOOM link/instructions a day in advance.
If there is an item you would like on the agenda, please let me know as well. Thanks, Dana
Ride Description and Notes: Lets do Baxter Factor in the reverse. No bathrooms or water. Afterwards coffee at Newcastle Produce.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Baxter Factor Reversed -- 23.8 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 3.3 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 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 Left -- Gold Hill Road 18.0 Right -- Chili Hill Road 19.9 Keep Right -- Chili Hill Road 21.7 Cont -- Lozanos Road 22.7 Right -- Ophir Road 23.0 Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193 23.3 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 23.4 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 23.6 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
Wednesday - Newcastle to Garden Bar End Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride, Newcastle, CA (map)
A merry ride from Newcastle to Big Hill and the south end of Garden Bar. Last Wednesday we cycled to the end of Garden Bar on the north side of the Bear River. This week we will look for the missing buffalo on the south side of the river. Bring an extra water bottle and leave your modesty at home as there are no places to refresh on this route. Anyone who spots the buffalo earns a repeat climb on Ridge Road. Post ride coffee and conversation at Newcastle produce.
In the event paper queue sheets are your preferred form of navigation then please print your own.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Newcastle to Garden Bar End -- 35.7 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 Cont -- Taylor Road, CA 193 0.9 Left -- Ophir Road 1.2 Left -- Lozanos Road 1.2 Cont -- Lozanos Road 2.1 Right -- Bald Hill Road 2.6 Right -- Wise Road 3.5 Left -- Millertown Road 5.0 Right -- Millertown Road 5.6 Left -- Millertown Road 5.8 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 8.1 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 8.1 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 8.2 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 8.7 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 11.4 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 13.3 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 13.6 Cont -- Wise Road 14.3 Right -- Wally Allen Road 14.8 Left -- Mount Pleasant Road 16.0 Right -- Garden Bar Road 17.2 Left -- Garden Bar Road 20.2 Right -- Garden Bar Road 20.4 Right -- Big Hill Road 20.4 Left -- Garden Bar Road 20.6 Left -- Garden Bar Road 24.8 Left -- Mount Pleasant Road 25.1 Right -- Garden Bar Road 27.2 Cont -- Garden Bar Road 27.2 Left -- Fruitvale Road 27.4 Right -- Fowler Road 28.4 Left -- Virginiatown Road 30.6 Right -- Gold Hill Road 30.7 Right 30.7 Right -- Gold Hill Road 31.3 Left -- Ridge Road 31.3 Left -- Ridge Road 34.8 Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193 35.0 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 35.1 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 35.2 Right -- Old State Highway 35.2 Make a U-turn -- Old State Highway 35.3 Cont -- Old State Highway 35.3 Make a U-turn -- Old State Highway 35.3 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 35.5 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
Thursday - Vista Thursday #5, Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Please join me for a ride thru Christian Valley, Dry Creek and Lake Arthur roads. Instead of a Meadow Gate return, let's ride back on Crother and Placer Hills Rd. I'll send a go - no go email by 7:30 if rain cancels. Coffee after at The Local Cafe.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Vista Thursday #5, -- 17.5 miles 0.1 Exit Park
Right on Meadow Vista Rd 0.3 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.8 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.8 Left to stay on Pinewood Way 2.0 Right -- Bancroft Rd 3.2 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 4.3 Left -- Gregg Way 4.7 Right -- Allen Dr 5.0 Left -- Gayle Ln 5.9 Left -- Stanley Dr 6.6 Left -- Virginia Dr 7.1 Right -- Moss Rock Dr 8.2 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 8.4 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 11.4 Cont -- Lake Arthur Rd 15.2 Left -- Crother Rd 17.0 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 17.4 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Large CW loop thru Stanford Ranch, Whitney Oaks, Lincoln, and Newcastle. This route includes the great downhill on Park. Also notable: the final 6 miles are almost all downhill!
There is one regroup/rest stop at McBean Park at mile 15. There is a surprise awaiting some of you after the ride!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Twelve Bridges - Ridge Rd Loop 31.6/1650 -- 31.6 miles 0.0 Left -- Webb Street 0.3 Left -- King Road 1.5 Left -- Delmar Avenue 2.8 Right -- Del Rio Court 3.1 At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit -- Americana Way 3.4 Right -- Pacific St 4.0 Right -- E Midas Ave 4.5 Left -- Argonaut Ave 5.2 Right -- Whitney Blvd 5.9 Right -- Crest Dr 7.4 Right -- Park Drive 9.5 HEADS UP! Rightthru the gate 9.9 Right -- Ridgecrest Drive 10.7 Right -- Twelve Bridges Drive 11.7 Cont -- Stoneridge Boulevard 12.8 Right -- Del Webb Boulevard 13.0 Right -- Sun City Boulevard 14.3 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 14.8 Left -- McBean Park Drive/Hwy 193 15.0 Left into McBean Park REST STOP/REGROUP 15.2 Right -- McBean Park Drive 15.2 Left -- East Avenue 15.7 Right -- E 9th St 16.2 Left -- Liberty Ln 16.5 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 19.7 Left -- Fowler Road 19.7 Right -- Virginiatown Road 21.9 Right -- Gold Hill Road 22.6 Left -- Ridge Road 26.1 Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193 31.5 Right -- Webb St 31.5 Left - done Leader Cell:
Saturday - Mt. Veeder, Soda Canyon, with 3 1/2 more miles. Start/Finish at Oxbow. Sat, Feb 15, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Meet in front of the Oxbow market for a 9:30 am rollout.
Bathrooms available.
No sweep. We'll regroup multiple times.
Lunch at Oxbow post ride.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Mt. Veeder, Soda Canyon, with 3 1/2 more miles. Start/Finish at Oxbow. -- 48.4 miles 0.0 Right -- 1st Street 0.3 Left -- Main Street 0.4 Right -- 2nd Street 0.7 Left -- Church Street 0.7 Right 0.7 Left -- Wilson Street 0.7 Right -- 3rd Street 1.3 Right -- California Boulevard 1.4 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- California Boulevard 1.4 At roundabout, take exit 3 -- 1st Street 1.5 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- 1st Street 2.8 Left -- Thompson Avenue 4.2 Right -- Congress Valley Road 4.5 Keep Left -- Congress Valley Road 4.9 Right -- Buhman Avenue 6.4 Left -- Browns Valley Road 7.1 Left -- Redwood Road 9.7 Cont -- Mount Veeder Road 17.9 Right -- Dry Creek Road 18.4 Right -- Dry Creek Road 25.2 Left -- Orchard Avenue 26.5 Left -- Solano Avenue 26.9 Right -- Oak Knoll Avenue 28.2 Left -- Big Ranch Road 28.2 Right -- Oak Knoll Avenue 29.0 Right -- Silverado Trail 30.2 Left -- Soda Canyon Road 38.3 Left -- Silverado Trail 39.2 Left -- Hardman Avenue 40.1 Right -- Atlas Peak Road 41.1 Left -- Monticello Road, CA 121 41.1 Right 41.2 Right -- Vichy Avenue 42.3 Left -- Hagen Road 43.2 Keep Right -- 3rd Avenue 45.0 Left -- 3rd Avenue 45.8 Right -- Coombsville Road 47.7 Left -- 3rd Street 47.7 Right -- Juarez Street 48.0 Left -- 1st Street 48.4 Right Leader Cell:
Saturday SpintacularSat, Feb 15, 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.
Tuesday RideTue, Feb 18, 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.
When: Saturday, February 22nd @ 9:30am Where: Loomis Basin Park South (map)
What: Bikes, cookies, and coffee, does it get any better than this?! Embark on a cookie-filled adventure with not one, but TWO routes to choose from! And fear not, the journey doesn't end there—after the ride reward yourself with a sweet victory lap of homemade cookies and Starbucks coffee. You'll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite cookie.
Where: Petaluma, CA When: Thurs, June 26th through Sun, June 29th
Prepare for four unforgettable days of thrilling rides, breathtaking landscapes, and great company at our annual Summer Camp! This year, we’re returning to the scenic Petaluma area, where rolling hills, refreshing coastal breezes, and the charm of small-town life create the ideal backdrop for an extraordinary cycling experience.
Save the date. More details to come.
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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.