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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.


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Thursday - 49 Double Cross Thu, Dec 5, 9:30am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

Leader Name: Carol Maynard
E-mail: nathansgranny2002@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3883039
23.1 miles, 1815 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

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
           Left into Park
   Leader Cell:  

Friday - Loomis Train Depot 4 24 Fri, Dec 6, 9:30am
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Where: Loomis Train Station (map)

Leader Name: ALLEN CASSEL
E-mail: akpeace07@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48532377
25.3 miles, 1130 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

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 Mixer Fri, Dec 6, 6:30pm
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Where: 835 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA (map)

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.


Saturday - Penryn Park&Ride 5.2024 Sat, Dec 7, 9:30am
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Where: Penryn Park & Ride (map)

Leader Name: ALLEN CASSEL
E-mail: akpeace07@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48881100
30.7 miles, 1593 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

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
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Where: Griffith Quarry Park, Penryn, CA (map)

Leader Name: Kathy Welch
E-mail: ultrakathy@sbcglobal.net

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49181894
55.5 miles, 2343 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

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 Ride Tue, Dec 10, 9:30am
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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 - Top of Norton Grade from MV Wed, Dec 11, 9:30am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

Leader Name: Kim Moyano
E-mail: kmoyano@verizon.net

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44678705
34.6 miles, 3306 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

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 Ride Thu, Dec 12, 9:30am
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Where: Various (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, Dec 13, 9:30am
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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
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Where: Holiday Market, Lake of the Pines, CA (map)

Leader Name: Merrill Furlow
E-mail: mfurlow1152@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49211093
60.2 miles, 5356 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

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 Spintacular Sat, Dec 14, 9:30am
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Where: Various (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.

Sundaze Sun, Dec 15, 9:30am
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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.

SFCC Board Meeting Mon, Dec 16, 8:00am
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Where: Zoom (map)

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 Ride Tue, Dec 17, 9:30am
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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, Dec 18, 9:30am
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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.


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Visit these Auburn bike shops and receive SFCC member discounts on merchandise.

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Holiday Mixer

Where: Victory Velo (map)
When: Friday, December 6th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

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.

Click here to watch the YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/fuviCiAFANA


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.

Click here to watch the YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Sgs91sK8nGc

For more videos of SFCC rides and events, visit and subscribe to the SFCC YouTube Channel


lights parade

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

Click here for photos from our 2016 Lights Parade

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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