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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.

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Saturday - FF/Penryn/King loop w/Rsnake Br Sat, Jun 3, 8:30am
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Where: Flower Farm Cafe, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)

Leader Name: Bob Niblack
E-mail: bobmail@wavecable.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41255283
24.9 miles, 1526 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:

8:30am Start from the Flower Farm

Moderately-paced ride of just under 25 miles with just over 1500 feet of climbing.  Riders spread out from the start with faster riders leading the way and a leisurely crowd following at their own pace.

Restrooms at Folsom Lake's Rattlesnake Bar boat ramp, mile 5.3.

Please join us after the ride at the Flower Farm Cafe for coffee, food and conversation.  I look forward to seeing you.

**Parking: Remember to park in the back gravel lots at the Flower Farm; not the spots along the entryway.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
FF/Penryn/King loop w/Rsnake Br -- 24.9 miles

START -- Flower Farm
0.0      Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road
0.1      Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
2.5      Right -- Newcastle Road

3.6      Right-- Rattlesnake Road

5.3   Turn around at boat ramp

7.0      Right --Rattlesnake Road

8.6      Left -- Shirland Tract Road
8.6      Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
9.0      Right -- Powerhouse Road
10.7    Right -- Newcastle Road
11.5    Left -- Old State Highway
11.9    Left -- Taylor Road
12.8    Right -- Callison Road
14.2    Left -- Clark Tunnel Road
14.6    Right -- English Colony Way
14.7    Left -- Swetzer Road
15.4    Right -- Colwell Road
16.4    Left -- Humphrey Road
17.9    Left -- King Road
19.9    Right -- Val Verde Road
21.9    Left -- Dick Cook Road
23.5    Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
24.7    Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road
24.8    Left -- at the Flower Farm
SIGN OUT  
  

Sunday - Baker Ranch to Robinson Flat Sun, Jun 4, 8:30am
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Where: Corner of Foresthill rd and Michigan Bluff rd (map)

Leader Name: Roger Cox
E-mail: rcreefhonu@gmail.com

Ride Description and Notes:
Let’s head up to the snow! About 45 miles and 4500’ , up to Robinson Flat. Stellar views !! An out and back on Foresthill Rd, so you can turn around at anytime, if necessary. No water, but cool temps, so 2 bottles is more than enough. Ride starts at 8:30
Roger. 530-320-6735

Tuesday - Turbo Tuesday Tue, Jun 6, 8:00am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: Wigbert Sy
E-mail: wiglaura@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43170906
29.7 miles, 1250 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
This Tuesday ride will be longer, faster and flatter than the usual Tuesday rides. This ride's start location currently starts at the Newcastle Park & Ride. It will be 29.7 miles with a minimal 1250 feet of climbing. Route is fairly straightforward and some route sheets will be provided and some sweeping will occur.

Coffee and conversation afterwards at Newcastle Produce

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Turbo Tuesday -- 29.7 miles
1.5      Right -- Brennans Road
2.7      Left -- Brennans Road
4.0      Left -- King Road
4.1      Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
10.3    Right -- Joe Rodgers Road
11.1    Right -- Long Meadow Road
11.1    Right -- Royall Oaks Drive
11.2    Left -- Greenbriar Lane
11.3    Left -- Hampstead Way
11.4    Right -- Rockhurst Way
11.7    Right -- Barton Road
12.1    Cont -- Olive Ranch Road
13.8    Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road
16.1    Left -- Barton Road
19.6    Left -- Brace Road
20.7    Right -- Sierra College Boulevard
22.1    Right -- King Road
23.0    Left -- Humphrey Road
24.5    Right -- Colwell Road
25.5    Left -- Swetzer Road
26.1    Right -- English Colony Way
26.8    Left -- Taylor Road
29.2    Right -- Old State Highway
29.5    Right -- Newcastle Road
   Leader Cell:   wig

Wednesday - Chuck's Lollipops Wed, Jun 7, 8:00am
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Where: Holiday Market 21656 Higgins Rd Auburn CA (map)

Leader Name: Bruce Wilson
E-mail: bawjen@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38091690
32.5 miles, 3025 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Back by popular demand, come test your climbing legs on the Chuck's Lollipops Route.
Big steep climb on Timber Ridge Drive after a well deserved break at Starbucks (mile 19.3).
Ride will be swept and cue sheets will be provided.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Chuck's Lollipops -- 32.5 miles
0.1     Left -- Higgins Road
0.3     Left -- Combie Road
2.3     Right -- Duggans Road
4.2     Left -- Lime Kiln Road
4.6     Left -- Wolf Rd
6.7     Cont -- Garden Bar Rd
8.4     Right -- Clayton Rd
9.4     Left -- Restive Way
10.5   Right -- Clayton Rd
10.8   Right -- Garden Bar Rd
13.8   Right -- Countryside Ranch Rd
15.0   Right -- Garden Bar Rd
16.0   Right -- Wolf Rd
20.1   Right -- Combie Road
20.5   Right -- Timber Ridge Drive
21.3   Left -- Rodeo Flat Road
21.8   Right -- Scooter Bug Lane
22.4   Left -- China Hollow Road
22.5   Right -- Table Meadow Road
24.4   Left -- Ramada Way
24.6   Right -- Table Meadow Road
24.7   Right -- Combie Road
28.2   Left -- Retherford Road
28.8   Left -- Magnolia Road
31.7   Cont -- Combie Road
32.3   Left -- Higgins Road
32.5   Right
   Leader Cell:  

Thursday Ride Thu, Jun 8, 8:00am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

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 - Fast Friday 1 Fri, Jun 9, 8:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Cafe, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)

Leader Name: Teri Gevry
E-mail: terigevry@ymail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1835012
25.6 miles, 1439 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
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.  

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 afterwards at the Flower Farm Cafe.



Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Fast Friday 1 -- 25.6 miles
0.1      Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
2.1      Right -- Val Verde Rd
3.2      Left -- King Rd
3.4      Right -- Penryn Rd
3.9      Right -- Boulder Creek Rd
3.9      Right to stay on Boulder Creek Rd
4.9      Right -- Buckeye Dr
5.3      Right -- Rock Springs Rd
6.2      Left -- Brennans Rd
6.3      Right -- Rock Springs Rd
7.5      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
7.7      Right -- Newcastle Rd
10.3    Left -- Shirland Tract Rd
10.3    Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
10.7    Right -- Powerhouse Rd
12.5    Left -- Newcastle Rd
13.2    Right -- Gilardi Rd
15.0    Right -- Rock Springs Rd
15.6    Cont -- English Colony Way
17.9    Left -- Humphrey Rd
18.6    Right to stay on Humphrey Rd
20.1    Left -- King Rd
24.2    Regroup to paceline in
24.2    Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
25.4    Right into Flower Farm B&B driveway
   Leader Cell:  

Saturday Spintacular Sat, Jun 10, 8:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Cafe, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)

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.

Saturday - Extreme Enduro - Markleeville Sat, Jun 10, 10:00am
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Where: alpine county library Markleeville CA (map)

Leader Name: Bruce Wilson
E-mail: bawjen@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43164600
76.9 miles, 7376 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
This Enduro ride starts in the lovely town of Markleeville and visits Grover Hot Springs (closed until repairs done), GHS Campground, Diamond Valley Rd, Snowshoe Thompson Memorial, Hope Valley, and epic Monitor Pass.  Added Diamond Valley Rd loop to visit West Fork of the Carson River (Kathy Welch recommended it).  No SAG.  Some cue sheets will be available. 

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Enduro - Markleeville -- 76.9 miles
0.0     Left -- Hot Springs Road, E1
3.4     Cont toward hot springs pool
3.9     Make a U-turn
4.3     Left
4.3     Left again toward campground
4.6     go back to Markleeville
4.6     Right
4.9     Left -- Hot Springs Road, E1
8.4     Left -- Montgomery Street
8.5     Left -- CA 89
13.9   Right -- Bryan Way
14.2   Right -- Diamond Valley Road
18.7   Left -- Washo Blvd
19.0   Left -- Diamond Valley Rd
20.9   Left -- Carson River Rd
24.4   Left -- CA-88 W
24.5   Right -- Old Pony Express Way
25.0   Right -- CA-88 W/​CA-89 N
33.1   Left -- Blue Lakes Rd
34.5   blocked by snow
36.0   Right -- CA-88 E
42.8   Right -- Crystal Springs Rd
43.5   Right -- CA-88 E/​CA-89 S
44.3   Right -- CA-89 S
55.6   Left to stay on CA-89 S
63.7   Monitor Pass Summit
71.9   Right to stay on CA-89 N
76.7   Left -- Montgomery St
76.9   Left -- Laramie St
   Leader Cell: 


Tips for a Successful Enduro
1.) Study the route.  Have it either on your cycling computer, a printed version or both.  You are responsible for navigating yourself around the course.

2.) Evaluate whether you are in proper physical and mental shape for a challenging ride.  Determine whether the weather suits you, the length of the ride, the amount of climbing, etc. 
 
3.) Buddy up.  Not only will you have more fun, but should anything occur, it will be safer.

4.) Make sure you sign in at the start of the ride.


5.) Important: Write down your emergency contact on the sign-in sheet.

6.) Sign out after your ride.  The ride leader will stay at the ride finish until everyone is accounted for.  Be courteous of their time.

7.) While the ride leader has done everything in their power to make your ride successful, you are responsible for your success or your failure.  The ride leader cannot control the weather, whether or not there is cell service if you get lost or ill, or if you have misjudged your ability to complete the ride.

8.)  If you have any questions prior to the ride that could help you make a more informed decision about the ride, contact the ride leader.
9.) Be prepared with your own water and food.

10.) Be sure your bicycle is well-maintained for this ride.   
11.) Plan on no/few amenities 

Sundaze Sun, Jun 11, 8:00am
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Where: Various (map)

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 Ride Tue, Jun 13, 8:00am
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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 Wed, Jun 14, 8:00am
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Where: Various (map)

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 Ride Thu, Jun 15, 8:00am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

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 Friday Fri, Jun 16, 8:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Cafe, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)

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.  
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 afterwards at the Flower Farm Cafe.

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SFCC Kit is now open for orders

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The order window is once again open for you to order the new SFCC jersey, jacket, shorts, arm warmers, etc. We are keeping the same design/color combination as the last order - dark blue with lime green.

The Voler link for ordering is: http://www.voler.com/custom/ordering/li/46343

You will have until midnight on June 11th to place your order for a July 21st ship date. If you’re interested in lighter weight fabrics, here's your opportunity to order items such as the Velocity Ascent Jersey, perfect for hot conditions (climbing/summer), sun protector sleeves and/or a sleeveless jersey. All orders will be sent to you, so no need to schedule a pick up.

 

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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.

Click here to visit the BAST team webpage

Summer Camp 23
Where: Petaluma, CA
When: Thurs., July 20 through Wed., July 26

This year's Summer Camp is five days of riding in the Petaluma area with two more on arrival and departure days. Routes have been mapped out for each day with most days having several ride options. Interested?? Make your reservations soon as this is a popular destination for summer activities.

Click here for full details

Endure Series

The 2023 Enduro Ride Series will kick off for its fourth year!! Enduro's are 60+ mile rides held once a month, usually on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is a chance for our great team of ride leaders to host their favorite long and challenging adventure rides!

Please note this is a tentative schedule as exact dates and locations may change according to weather and various conditions. Check our club calendar for times and details as we approach the ride dates.

June 10 Markleville
July 20-26 Summer Camp - Petaluma
August 12 Truckee
September 9 Mt. Diablo
October Mt. Hamilton
November Healdsburg
December TBD

Questions about the series? Contact our ride director Pamela Connor at rides@sfcyclists.org .

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437 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn

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The MIBM website is currently auditing the results of the Challenge and the final TEAM results will be announced soon

PlaceTeamMilesProj.
Total		2022
Miles
Click here for full team standings at the MIBM website.
Click here to join team SFCC.

Team SFCC Rider Mileage

LEAD GROUP   (1000 or more projected miles - 32.3 miles/day)

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
1Bruce Wilson173055.81730.0692
2Ed Craft163052.51630.099
3Robert Montuori121039.01210.0
4Ellen Sherrill112436.21124.0557
5Joanie Mork111535.91115.0784
6John Holt102833.11028.0722
7Kathy Welch100632.41006.0163

CHASE 1 - Baker group

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
8Scott Thiede95430.7954.0853
9Al Cassel 92729.9927.0382
10Merrill Furlow92429.8924.0807
11Ed Keller88328.4883.0855
12Jack Baker80926.0809.01241

CHASE 2 - Apo group

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
13Linda Apodaca74023.8740.0835
14Jeannie Ennis72223.2722.0711
15Catherine Carbonaro71022.9710.0
16Jack Scullion70822.8708.0527
17Kathleen Leavitt70322.6703.0650
18John Loudermilk70022.5700.0219

CHASE 3 - Bustabade group

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
19Jessica Jensen69622.4696.0647
20Larry Merlo68622.1686.0543
21Nora Boeger63820.5638.0569
22Pete Bustabade63020.3630.0823
23Mike Lopez60319.4603.0436

CHASE 4 - Pappas group

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
24Patricia Stewart58618.9586.0
25James Stoody58418.8584.0
26Justin Scoggin58318.8583.0634
27Wigbert Sy57918.6579.0
28Monica Pappas56318.1563.01018
29Carlos Bassa55818.0558.0
30Dana Hofheinz55517.9555.0266
31Keith Hallsten54217.4542.0435
32Laurinda Stoody54117.4541.0445
33Sharon Zasso50916.4509.0566
34Jim Passadore50416.2504.0549

CHASE 5 - Davidson group

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
35Catharine Armstrong48115.5481.0593
36Larry Matz47615.3476.0131
37Loretta Kelley47015.1470.0324
38Barbara Jicha46615.0466.0
39Matthew Rhyne45114.5451.0
40Katherine Thompson44614.3446.0445
41Rois Davidson43914.1439.0615
42Karen Holt43113.9431.0182
43Angele Oliveri42413.6424.0522
44Don Baldwin41513.3415.0
45Krishawn Janke40813.1408.0611

PELOTON   (200 to 399 projected miles - 6.5 miles/day)

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
46Bob Peterson39112.6391.0390
47Gordy Vredenburg38912.5389.0
48Scott Barrette37412.0374.0457
49K Dott37412.0374.0604
50Cynthia Eberhardt35311.3353.0145
51Dan Magaw34311.0343.0
52Les Axelrod32810.5328.0287
53Laurel Beck32410.4324.0676
54Thomas Phillips31910.2319.0224
55Chuck Allgood3059.8305.0276
56Dirk Hofheinz3039.7303.0200
57Bill Levin2949.4294.0493
58Charlene Daniels2698.6269.0233
59Wanda Shiotsuka2698.6269.0687
60Rachel Dagg2688.6268.0
61Doug Parks2658.5265.0527
62Aaron Masters2578.2257.0
63Denton Connor2477.9247.0648
64Pamela Connor2407.7240.0670
65Bob Niblack2397.7239.0174
66Cyndi Litzko2287.3228.0163
67Tom Piette2166.9216.0123
68Keith Kenworthy2156.9215.0437

OFF THE BACK   (100 to 199 projected miles - 3.3 miles/day)

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
69Douglas Thorley1745.6174.0210
70Matt Dunnahoe1685.4168.0407
71Jen Ivey1565.0156.0173
72Sherrill St Germain1555.0155.0119
73Nancy Holtz1474.7147.0
74John Sims1424.5142.0
75Laura Prescott1384.4138.0302
76Deborah Hallford1374.4137.0
77John Hafkenschiel1304.1130.0129
78Dona Anderson1254.0125.0451

...AND THE REST  
Click here for the rest of the Team

Place
Name
Miles		Ave.
/Day		Proj.
Total		2022
Miles
79Donald Hallford993.199.0
80Christopher Dort963.096.0151
81John Oberg953.095.0
82Eric Moss782.578.0
83Eric Heaney601.960.0316
84Margaux Sindoni22.722.0290

Ave./Day = Average miles/day including today
Proj Total = Projected total miles for May based on miles up to date
2022 Miles = Miles from MIBM 2022 (if available)

GreenExceeded 2022 miles
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