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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: This is a favorite 26.7-mile ride starting up Indian Hill Rd. and down to the first regroup at Rattlesnake Bar 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 - Rippy -- 26.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Indian Hill Rd 2.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 2.7 Right -- Southridge Dr 2.8 Left -- Grayhorse Dr 2.9 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 3.4 Left -- Crockett Rd 4.1 Right -- Andregg Rd 4.3 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 6 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
9.2 U-turn at boat ramp 10.9 Cont -- Newcastle Rd 12 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 15.6 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 17.2 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 26.1 Right -- Old State Hwy 26.5 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Tuesday - BAST Monthly MeetingTue, Nov 10, 6:00pm 0 comments
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes:
The November Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team "BAST" meeting will via ZOOM on Tuesday 11/10/2026 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: It's warming up next week, so let's enjoy the last of the warmer weather and get out and ride.
Nice jaunt around the Mt. Vernon/Wise and Newcastle area.
We'll regroup at the Crosby Herold/Wise and another regroup at Mt. Vernon/Millertown
I will sweep and bring up the rear.
Coffee and chit chat at Roanie's after the ride
I'll have a few route sheets as well
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Griffith Quarry, Mt Vernon, Newcastle Loop -- 32.5 miles 0.1 Left -- Rock Springs Road 0.2 Right -- Taylor Road 2.8 Cont -- Taylor Road, CA 193 3.1 Left -- Ridge Road 5.2 Keep Left -- Ridge Road 6.6 Right -- Gold Hill Road 7.8 Keep Right -- Gold Hill Road 8.1 Left -- Gold Hill Road 8.1 Make a U-turn -- Gold Hill Road 8.2 Left -- Fruitvale Road 11.2 Right -- Crosby Herold Road 12.2 Right -- Wise Road 14.5 Keep Right -- Wise Road 14.8 Right -- Wise Road 14.8 Make a U-turn -- Wise Road 15.5 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 20.3 Keep Right 20.4 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 21 Keep Right 21 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 23.3 Right -- Millertown Road 24.1 Keep Left -- Millertown Road 25.6 Left -- Wise Road 26.2 Right 26.2 Right -- Ophir Road 28.1 Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193 28.4 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 28.5 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 28.6 Right -- Old State Highway 28.6 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 28.7 Left -- Old State Highway 28.7 Left -- Newcastle Road 29.3 Keep Right -- Newcastle Road 29.5 Left -- Newcastle Road 29.5 Make a U-turn -- Newcastle Road 29.9 Left -- Newcastle Road 30.3 Right -- Gilardi Road 31.5 Left -- Gilardi Road 32 Right -- Rock Springs Road 32.4 Left -- Brashear Lane Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: We are going to move our ride up to Chicago Park for a tour around, Lower Colfax, Rattlesnake, and Brooke Rds, as part of a Birthday celebration for Terry Poore. Terry's B-date is actually today (Monday),
and Thursday we will officially induct him into the Sacred Circle. of Octogenarians! We will meet at the parking lot next to the Post Office in Chicago Park, the ride will leave at 9:00 AM. As usual we will ride at a casual pace, with multiple regroups and I will sweep. I will have some ride sheets available. We will adjourn to the Happy Apple on Hwy. 174 following the ride for festivities. Hope to see you Thurs. Ron
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Lower Colfax/Pinecone Loop -- 19.8 miles 0 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 5.1 Keep Left -- Lower Colfax Road 6.5 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 6.7 Left -- Jodette Lane 6.8 Left -- Bradford Drive 7.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 7.5 Right -- Highland Drive 8.4 Right -- Highland Drive 8.6 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 8.6 Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 8.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 9.6 Left -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 9.7 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 10.1 Keep Left -- Brooks Road 10.1 Left -- Brooks Road 10.6 Keep Right -- Pine Cone Circle 12.5 Right -- Brooks Road 13.1 Left -- Brooks Road 13.4 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 14.5 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 19.6 Right -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 19.8 Left -- Orchard Springs Road Leader Cell:
Friday - Tunnel to the Top Fri, Nov 13, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: You all know what to do...be kind to your ride leader. This will be a no mechanical sweep ride and btw if I get a flat I will need help! I will have a few route sheets printed. Otherwise be there or be square!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Tunnel to the Top -- 25.1 miles 0 Left -- Rock Springs Road 0.8 Left -- Swetzer Rd 1.4 Right -- Colwell Rd 2.4 Left -- Humphrey Rd 3.9 Left -- King Rd 4.2 Right -- Webb St 4.5 Right -- Taylor Rd 4.5 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 5.5 Right -- Laird Rd 5.6 Right -- Brace Rd 5.7 Left -- Barton Rd 7.2 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 7.5 At the roundabout, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 8.1 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 8.1 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 8.5 Right -- Laird Road 9.2 Left -- Wells Avenue 10.2 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 11.8 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 14.1 Left -- King Rd 14.2 Right -- Brennans Rd 16.6 Left -- Newcastle Rd 18.2 Left -- Old State Hwy 18.3 Right to stay on Old State Hwy 18.5 Left -- Taylor Rd 19.5 Right -- Callison Rd 20.9 Right -- Clark Tunnel Rd 21.5 Left to stay on Clark Tunnel Rd 23.5 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 24.5 Left -- English Colony Way 25.1 Right Leader Cell:
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 25-28 mi with 1000-1200k ft of climbing.
EZ Ride Saturday - American Canyon Sat, Nov 14, 9:00am 0 comments
It looks like the rain should be done by Friday night, so we're planning to ride Saturday! If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll send out an email Saturday morning with an update.
We'll meet at Douglas Ranch Park, head out Olive Ranch, enjoy some familiar roads, and make our way through American Canyon.
This is an EZ Ride, but that doesn't mean slow! We'll maintain a comfortable, conversational pace, averaging around 12–13 mph.
What makes the EZ Ride different from other club rides is that we stay together from start to finish. We don't split into faster and slower groups, and there's no pressure to push the pace. Just a nice social ride where everyone enjoys the miles together!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- American Canyon -- 24.4 miles 0.1 Right -- Barton Road 0.8 Cont -- Olive Ranch Road 2 Keep Right -- Olive Ranch Road 2.6 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 5.7 Right -- Oak Pine Lane 6 Cont -- Oak Pine Lane 6.3 Left -- Itchy Acres Road 7.2 Left -- Joe Rodgers Road 7.6 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8 Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.4 Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.8 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 9.2 Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 9.9 Keep Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 10.2 Right -- Folsom-Auburn Road 10.7 Keep Right -- Folsom-Auburn Road 10.9 Right -- Folsom Dam Road 11 Left -- Lakeside Way 11.4 Left -- Hollyann Drive 11.6 Left -- Inwood Road 11.7 Right -- Van Winkle Court 11.8 Left -- Fithian Way 11.9 Right -- Berry Creek Drive 12.1 Right -- Valley Pines Drive 12.7 Left -- Baldwin Dam Road 12.8 Keep Right 12.8 Right -- Oak Avenue 13.3 Right -- American River Canyon Drive 13.4 Left -- American River Canyon Drive 13.5 Left -- Canyon Falls Drive 13.7 Right -- Santa Juanita Avenue 15.9 Right -- Seven Cedars Place 16.2 Left -- Shadow Brook Place 16.3 Cont -- Shadow Brook Place 16.4 Cont -- Buckeye Lane 16.6 Left -- Purdy Lane 17 Left -- Eureka Road 18.4 Right -- Quartzite Circle 19.4 Keep Right -- Eureka Road 20 Right -- Eureka Road 20.5 Keep Right 20.6 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 20.8 Right 21.2 Right 21.2 Right 21.2 Right 21.5 Cont -- Cavitt Stallman Road 21.8 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 23.2 Right -- Berg Street 23.6 Left -- Macargo Road 24.1 Right -- Barton Road 24.3 Left Leader Cell:
Enduro Smart FarWest Lincoln Loop Sat, Nov 14, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Smart & Final 2825 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn CA (map)
Leader Name: Bruce Wilson E-mail: bawjen2@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: Visit Camp Far West reservoir after a fun descent down Mt Vernon Rd and then head to McBean Park in Lincoln with no big climbs until Baxter Grade. Regroups and bathrooms at the North end of Camp Far West reservoir (22 mi) and at McBean Park (42 mi). Refreshments and socializing at Starbucks at the end.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Enduro Smart FarWest Lincoln Loop -- 55.9 miles 0.1 Right -- Willow Creek Dr 0.1 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit -- F Ave 0.4 Cont straight -- 3rd St 0.5 Right -- Atwood Rd 1.6 Cont -- Mt Vernon Rd 2.2 Left to stay on Mt Vernon Rd 6.8 Right toward Pleasant Hill Rd 6.8 Right -- Pleasant Hill Rd 7.3 Left to stay on Pleasant Hill Rd 9.3 Becomes Garden Bar Rd 9.6 Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd 10.5 Right -- Big Ben Rd 12.5 Right -- McCourtney Rd 20.1 Cont -- Camp Far West Rd 20.9 Right -- Camp Far West Rd 22.3 Right toward regroup/bathroom stop 23 Regroup / Bathroom Stop 25.2 Left -- Blackford Rd 25.6 Becomes Camp Far West Rd 26 Right to stay on Camp Far West Rd 29.1 Left -- Porter Rd 29.6 Cont straight -- Karchner Rd 31.7 Left -- Riosa Rd 34.2 Right -- Gladding Rd 37.4 Cont -- Merritt Ln 38.2 Right -- McCourtney Rd 41.2 Right -- 12th St 41.5 Left -- East Ave 42.2 Right -- McBean Park Dr 42.3 Left into McBean Park 42.3 Regroup / Bathroom Stop 42.4 Right -- McBean Park Dr 42.4 Left -- East Ave 43 Right -- E 10th St 43.4 Left -- Red Leaf Way 43.6 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 44.2 Left -- Hungry Hollow Rd 45.2 Left to stay on Hungry Hollow Rd 45.4 Right -- Fruitvale Rd 49 Left -- Gold Hill Rd 49.8 Right -- Wise Rd 50.8 Left -- Baxter Grade Rd 52.9 Right -- Mt Vernon Rd 53.6 Right to stay on Mt Vernon Rd 54.2 Cont -- Atwood Rd 55.4 Left -- 3rd St 55.4 Cont -- F Ave 55.7 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit -- Willow Creek Dr 55.8 Left into Parking Lot 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.
I'm watching the forecast and will post a ride when the forecast is more certain. Right now, the rain is expected in the afternoon.
A relaxed-paced, not slow, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. Routes are generally 24–30 miles with light climbing and no steep climbs.
What makes this ride different is that we stay together as a group. We don’t break up into separate groups.
While the pace is easier, we do expect riders to be experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding in a group and have good bike handling skills.
Start locations and routes vary.
Tuesday RideTue, Nov 17, 9:00am 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 - EDH Rosa Loop Sat, Nov 21, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Safeway, 2207 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA (map)
Ready for a ride with a little bit of everything? This 32.6-mile adventure through the beautiful El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park area serves up rolling countryside, winding neighborhood roads, scenic open spaces, and plenty of elevation to keep things interesting! With nearly 3,000 feet of climbing, the changing scenery and quieter roads make this a great way to explore on two wheels. Bring your climbing legs, your sense of adventure, and a smile for your fellow riders. Two hazards to note: On Rolling Ranch Road, it may look like you’ve reached a dead end at a gate, but the route continues around the gate to the right through a short gravel section. Also, Dos Vista Drive has speed bumps, so keep an eye out and slow down as needed. Let’s ride, explore, and enjoy the journey together! 🚴♀️
Inclement weather will cancel.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EDH Rosa Loop -- 32.4 miles 0 Left 0.1 Right -- Francisco Drive 0.2 Right -- Village Center Drive 0.6 Right -- Salmon Falls Road 0.7 Left -- Malcolm Dixon Road 1.7 Left -- Malcolm Dixon Road 1.8 Right -- Malcolm Dixon Road 2.7 Left -- Green Valley Road 3.7 Left -- Deer Valley Road 5.9 Right -- Deer Valley Road 10.9 Left -- Green Valley Road 11.3 Right -- Ponderosa Road 11.5 Right -- Rosa Lane 11.8 Left -- Rolling Ranch Road 14.1 Right -- Meder Road 14.3 Right -- Sierrama Drive 14.7 Left -- Sierrama Drive 14.8 Left -- Tika Lane/Dos Vistas Drive 15.4 Right -- Dos Vistas Drive 15.5 Left -- Walnut Drive 16.8 Left -- Green Valley Road 17.3 Right -- La Crescenta Drive 17.5 Left -- Royce Drive 18 Left -- Starbuck Road 18.1 Right -- Dunbar Road 18.2 Left -- Hastings Drive 18.3 Right -- Tourmaline Way 18.6 Left -- Peridot Drive (turns into Cambridge) 19.4 Right -- Hillcrest Drive 19.5 Right -- Clemson Drive 19.8 Left -- Woodleigh Lane 21.4 Right -- Kimberly Road 21.8 Right -- Knollwood Drive 22.6 Right -- Westridge Drive 22.9 Left -- Covello Circle 23.1 Left -- Castana Road 23.4 Right -- Country Club Drive 24.3 Right -- Tierra De Dios Road 25.2 Left -- Hollow Oak Drive 25.6 Right - Bass Lake Rd Bike Path 26.4 Left -- Sienna Ridge Road/Serrano Parkway 28.9 Right -- Silva Valley Parkway 31.8 Left -- Green Valley Road 32.2 Right - into Safeway parking lot 32.3 Left 32.3 Keep Left 32.4 Keep Right Leader Cell:
Printed cue sheets for those that want them!
Saturday - EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Ride from Penryn Sat, Nov 21, 9:00am 0 comments
The EZ Ride is easy, not
necessarily slow. It's a comfortable, conversational pace without pressure to
ride faster. It's also not a beginner ride. Riders should already have basic
road cycling skills and group-riding experience.
Here's what we do: We stay together from start to
finish, riding at a pace that's comfortable for the group.
Here's what we don't do: We don't split into faster and
slower groups, encourage surges, or have riders shooting off the front.
We will have one re-group at Loomis Basin Park
I will bring a few route sheets
For those interested, Roanie's afterwards for coffee and chit chat
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Ride from Penryn -- 23.9 miles 1.8 Right -- Brennans Rd 3.1 Left -- King Rd 3.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 9.4 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 9.8 Right -- Itchy Acres Rd 10.7 Right -- Oak Pine Ln 11.3 Left -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 12.1 Right -- Barton Rd 13.4 Right -- Wells Ave 14.9 Left -- Val Verde Rd 17.6 Left -- King Rd 18.2 Left -- Winters Road 18.3 Right 18.3 Make a U-turn 18.3 Left -- Winters Road 18.4 Left -- King Road 19.9 Right -- Humphrey Rd 21.4 Right -- Colwell Rd 22.4 Left -- Swetzer Rd 23 Right -- English Colony Way 23.3 Right -- Orange Dr 23.4 Left -- Flint Way 23.5 Right -- English Colony Way 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.
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.
This is an EZ Ride with a comfortable, relaxed pace. What makes this ride different is that we stay together as a group. We don’t break up into separate groups.
While the pace is easier, we do expect riders to be experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding in a group and have good bike handling skills.
Save the date for the 2026 SFCC Holiday Mixer to be held at Victory Velo Bike Shop. 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 be sure to thank Christian Ayoob, Heath Nagy and Victory Velo Bike Shop for providing the venue and hosting us. As always, bring your spouse/partner/special friend.
In August and early September 2026, SFCC'ers John Holt and Doug Murdoch spent two weeks bikepacking through Mongolia on a self-guided, unsupported journey through some remarkably remote country. Watch Doug’s chronological account of their adventure through this spectacular and remote landscape.
Watch Doug's addition footage of his solo last four days in this video here.
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 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.
