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: Please join me for one of my favorite rides. Thursday is the only casual day of the week. Ride is swept, pace is easy. Coffee and conversation afterwards.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Baxter Factor Reversed - Return Ridge -- 22.9 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 -- 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 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 18.6 Left -- Ridge Rd 22.1 Right -- CA-193 W/Taylor Rd 22.4 Left -- CA-193 W 22.5 Left -- Old State Hwy 22.7 Left -- Newcastle Rd 22.8 Done Leader Cell:
Thursday - Granite Bay SFCC Thu, Jan 9, 10:00am 0 comments
Looking for a relaxed and enjoyable ride? Come out and join Randi for an Easy Roller Ride!
Pace: 11-12 mph average
No Drop Policy: No one gets left behind!
Details: RSVP to Randi directly at rndgold@gmail.com (she needs to know we have riders, and if not, she will cancel)
This ride is perfect for anyone looking to take it easy, enjoy the scenery, and ride at a comfortable pace. We've had many requests for this ride but lack ride leaders to help out. Well, Randi will be leading this and the next 3 Thursdays. We’d love to see you there!
Got questions? Feel free to reach out to Randi or Pamela.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Granite Bay SFCC -- 26.0 miles 0.0 Right -- Flower Farm 0.0 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road 0.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 5.2 Right -- Joe Rodgers Road 6.2 Right -- Douglas Boulevard 6.4 Right -- Barton Road 7.1 Cont -- Olive Ranch Road 8.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 11.2 Left -- Barton Road 12.9 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 13.0 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 13.2 At roundabout, take exit 3 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 13.4 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 13.8 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 13.9 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 14.2 Right -- Laird Road 14.9 Left -- Wells Avenue 17.8 Keep Left -- Val Verde Road 17.8 Right -- Val Verde Road 18.0 Right -- King Road 20.0 Left -- Brennans Road 21.3 Right -- Brennans Road 22.4 Right -- Newcastle Road 23.7 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 26.0 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road Leader Cell: (916) 531-4724
Friday - Tunnel to the Top Fri, Jan 10, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Let's try this again since we got rained out in December. Come join me for a jaunt around Loomis and Rocklin and a climb up Clark Tunnel so we can view all the gorgeous scenery since the sun will be out and the clouds will be gone. Re-groups at Rutherford Canyon and top of Clark Tunnel. I will sweep. Coffee and social time afterwards at Roanies.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Tunnel to the Top -- 25.1 miles 0.0 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:
Saturday Ride - Penryn Park & Ride SFCCSat, Jan 11, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: This is the second Saturday of 2025. What else is there to do but ride with friends? Let's continue to add miles to our legs. Bring your own printed route sheets or even better, download the route to your device. Coffee and chats afterwards. See you there!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park & Ride SFCC -- 25.2 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.3 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 0.3 Right -- Boulder Creek Road 1.3 Right -- Aspen Drive 2.6 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 8.3 Right -- Newcastle Road 9.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 13.0 Right -- Dick Cook Road 14.6 Left -- Val Verde Road 16.8 Right -- Barton Road 18.8 Left -- Brace Road 19.9 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 20.1 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 21.2 Right -- King Road 22.6 Left -- Taylor Road 24.5 Right -- Penryn Road 25.1 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Enduro 71 mi- Mikes BDAY Long Ride 2025Sun, Jan 12, 10:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: This one’s extra special as we celebrate Mike Lopez’s 71st birthday in true cycling style—with a 71-mile route led by the birthday boy himself!
Stick around for hot coffee and birthday cake!
Here's the long route. Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- mikes bday ride (long) 2025 -- 71.2 miles 0.0 Left toward 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Left -- East Ave 0.6 Right -- E 9th St 1.1 Left -- Liberty Ln 1.4 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 1.9 Left -- Hungry Hollow Rd 3.1 Right -- Fruitvale Rd 6.7 Left -- Gold Hill Rd 7.4 Right -- Wise Rd 7.9 Left -- Ayres Holmes Rd 8.9 Left -- Mt Vernon Rd 9.4 Right toward Pleasant Hill Rd 9.4 Right -- Pleasant Hill Rd 9.9 Keep Left to stay on Pleasant Hill Rd 9.9 Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd 11.9 Cont -- Garden Bar Rd 12.1 Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd 13.0 Right -- Big Ben Rd 15.1 Right -- McCourtney Rd 15.8 Left -- Fleming Rd 16.8 Right -- Gladding Rd 18.3 Left -- Riosa Rd 20.8 Right -- Karchner Rd 22.9 Right to stay on Karchner Rd 26.0 Left -- McCourtney Rd 27.7 Cont straight -- Camp Far West Rd 28.4 Cont -- Blackford Rd 28.5 Cont straight -- Camp Far West Rd 31.1 Left -- Spenceville Rd 36.3 Spenceville Rd turns slightly Left and becomes 4th St 36.8 Right -- E St 36.9 Left -- 1st St 37.0 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 37.5 Left to stay on Wheatland Rd 39.9 Cont -- Wheatland Rio Oso Rd 39.9 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 40.8 Wheatland Rd turns slightly Left and becomes Pleasant Grove Rd 41.5 Right -- Bear River Dr 43.1 Left -- Swanson Rd 43.9 Cont -- Rio Oso Rd 45.0 Left -- 4th Ave 45.7 Right -- El Centro Blvd 47.8 Left -- Cornelius Ave 50.6 Left -- Pleasant Grove Rd 54.2 Right -- Bear River Dr 58.2 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 58.4 Left -- Riosa Rd 59.9 Right -- N Dowd Rd 65.7 Left -- Nicolaus Rd 66.8 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 67.6 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 69.7 Cont -- 9th St 70.1 Right -- I St 70.3 Left -- 7th St 70.9 Right -- A St 71.1 Left -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 71.1 Right Leader Cell:
Enduro 49 mi Mikes BDAY Ride 2025Sun, Jan 12, 10:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: This one’s extra special as we celebrate Mike Lopez’s 71st birthday in true cycling style—with a 71-mile route led by the birthday boy himself!
Stick around for hot coffee and birthday cake!
Here's the 49 mi route.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Enduro Mikes BDAY Ride 50 mi -- 48.8 miles 0.0 Right toward 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 0.1 Left -- East Ave 0.6 Right -- E 9th St 1.1 Left -- Liberty Ln 1.4 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 1.9 Left -- Hungry Hollow Rd 3.1 Right -- Fruitvale Rd 3.6 Left -- Crosby Herold Rd 5.9 Left -- Big Ben Rd 7.9 Right -- McCourtney Rd 8.7 Left -- Fleming Rd 9.7 Right -- Gladding Rd 11.2 Left -- Riosa Rd 12.4 Right -- Thousand Oaks Dr 14.4 Right -- Karchner Rd 16.4 Left -- McCourtney Rd 18.1 Cont straight -- Camp Far West Rd 18.7 Cont -- Blackford Rd 18.9 Cont straight -- Camp Far West Rd 21.5 Left -- Spenceville Rd 26.7 Spenceville Rd turns slightly Left and becomes 4th St 27.1 Right -- E St 27.3 Left -- 1st St 27.3 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 27.9 Left to stay on Wheatland Rd 30.2 Cont -- Wheatland Rio Oso Rd 30.3 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 31.1 Wheatland Rd turns slightly Left and becomes Pleasant Grove Rd 31.9 Left -- Bear River Dr 35.8 Cont -- Wheatland Rd 36.0 Left -- Riosa Rd 37.5 Right -- N Dowd Rd 43.3 Left -- Nicolaus Rd 44.4 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 45.3 Right to stay on Nicolaus Rd 47.3 Cont -- 9th St 47.7 Right -- I St 47.9 Left -- 7th St 48.5 Right -- A St 48.8 Left -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 48.8 Right 48.8 Left Leader Cell:
Monday - BAST ZOOM MeetingMon, Jan 13, 8:30am 0 comments
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes: Hello fellow SFCC Members,
BAST is kicking off 2025 by changing its meetings to a ZOOM format. We are hoping that it will make it easier for more of our SFCC members to participate in this important advocacy effort. There are many things to do, big and small, and room for all that can help.
This first meeting will be 1/13/2025 from 8:30 am to 9:30 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.
Ride Description and Notes: Cold start for Tuesday's ride so lets start with a warm up on Indian Hill and a regroup at Rattlesnake Bar. Second regroup at the end of Dick Cook. Return to Newcastle on Rippy and Callison.
Coffee & goodies at Newcastle Produce afterwards.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Shirland - Rattlesnake - -- 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 4.7 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 6.0 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 10.9 Cont -- Newcastle Rd 12.0 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 20.8 Right to stay on 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:
Ride Description and Notes: The weather looks likely to be conducive to a loop through Christian Valley and up 49 to Higgins Corner (regroup at Starbucks). Then we will proceed by Magnolia and Dog Bar (regroup at end of Dog Bar) to south Colfax, returning to Meadow Vista via Canyon Way, Weimar Cross Road and Placer Hills Rd. Post-ride warm-up. rehydration, and story swapping at the Local Cafe.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Meadow Vista-Christian Valley-Colfax -- 31.5 miles
0.1 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd 1.7 Left -- McElroy Rd 4.6 Cont -- Mary Ln 5.4 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.7 Right -- Stanley Dr
7.4 Right -- Dirt connector to Emma Ln
7.5 Left -- Winding Way 8.2 Winding Way turns Left, now Lone Star Rd 8.9 Right -- CA-49 N 12.2 Right -- Combie Rd Regroup @ Starbucks 13.1 Cont -- Magnolia Rd 18.0 Right -- Dog Bar Rd 19.7 Left -- Placer Hills Rd Regroup @ I/S 21.8 Right to stay on Placer Hills Rd 21.9 Left -- S Auburn St/Placer Hills Rd 22.6 Right over I-80 22.7 Right -- Canyon Way 25.8 Right over I-80 26.0 Cont -- W Weimar Cross Rd 27.3 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 31.4 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Posting for a friend - Ron Davidson
Please join us for one of our Thursday favorites. It will be the usual casually paced with regroups and Ron will sweep. Coffee after at The Local Cafe.
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
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 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 15.1 Cont -- New Airport Rd 16.2 Right -- Bell Rd 16.3 Right at New Airport Rd 16.3 Left -- 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:
All Pace FridayFri, Jan 17, 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 SpintacularSat, Jan 18, 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.
Ride Description and Notes: A big CW lollipop loop starting in Plymouth, Gerlich Rd (surface isn't great but no traffic and scenic!), Ione, Buena Vista. Return is on Irish Hills Rd and Old Sacramento Rd.
Regroups/bathrooms in Ione (gas stations), Buena Vista (store), and the corner of Demartini and Hwy 16 (outhouse at school).
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Plymouth-Ione-Buena Vista-Carbondale Loop -- 46.3 miles 0.0 Ride starts from Plymouth's Main Street Community Park. Bathrooms, water, adequate parking in adjacent gravel lot. Head west on Main Street (away from Hwy 49). 0.4 Becomes Old Plymouth-Sacto Finn Ranch Rd/Old Sacramento Rd 3.5 Left -- Greilich Rd 6.5 Right -- CA-16 W (T-intersection) Good shoulder. 7.1 Left -- Willow Creek Rd. USE CAUTION! 14.7 Right -- CA-104 E/S Ione St (sign for Jackson) 16.9 Cross Hwy 88 (stop sign; USE CAUTION!) Cont -- Jackson Valley Rd. 19.9 4-way stop at Ione-Buena Vista Rd. Cont straight on Jackson Valley Rd. (This is Buena Vista. There is a store at this intersection.) 24.0 Jackson Valley Rd bends Right and becomes Old Stockton Rd (or Dave Brubeck Rd now). 25.2 Right to stay on Old Stockton/Dave Brubeck Rd (at Cook Rd) 27.5 Left -- 5 Mile Dr 29.0 Left -- CA-104 W/Ione Michigan Bar Rd (T-intersection) 29.7 First Right -- Irish Hill Rd 35.4 Right -- Carbondale Rd (T-intersection) 37.9 Left -- CA-16 W. USE CAUTION! Good shoulder, but fast traffic.) 39.8 Right -- Old Plymouth-Sacto Finn Ranch Rd. (Latrobe Rd isn't recommended: narrow with more traffic.) 45.9 Cont -- Main St Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Jan 21, 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.
Where: Petaluma, CA When: Thurs., June26th 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.
The 14th Annual January 1st Poker Ride was an absolute blast, filled with camaraderie, fun, and plenty of food. Despite the wet and chilly start to the day, 63 riders bundled up and showed up with smiles, ready to make the first ride of 2025 a good one. Special Thanks goes out to Jan, Kim, and our amazing volunteers, who made the event seamless from start to finish. And of course, thanks to all the riders who joined us and made the day so fun. Your energy and enthusiasm set the tone for what’s sure to be another great of year of cycling.
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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.
