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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: Let's tour Boole Road to see the coyotes. We'll continue to a short, steep, scenic loop before our return. After exiting Boole Rd please turn right onto Applegate Rd and the gentle climb to Heather Glen overpass for a U-turn. Be prepared for wet roads and cool temperatures. This ride is casually paced and I'll sweep. Coffee at The Local Cafe after the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- To the Coyotes and Back 0.1 Right on Meadow Vista Rd 0.2 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.7 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.7 Left to stay on Pinewood Way 1.9 Right -- Bancroft Rd 3.0 Left -- Christian Valley Rd 4.0 Left -- Lake Arthur Rd
Right -- Placer Hill / overpass
5.3 Left -- Applegate Rd 8.9 Right -- Boole Rd 9.0 Left to stay on Boole Rd 0.0 Regroup at the Coyotes 11.6 Left -- Cerro Vista Dr 12.6 Right -- Boole Rd 14.2 Right to stay on Boole Rd 14.2 Right -- Applegate Rd
Continue to U-turn at Heather Glen overpass
14.5 Right -- Crother Rd
14.9 Right to stay on Crother Rd 16.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 18.0 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Friday - 28.1 Round Wise and up Ridge Fri, Apr 24, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: All Pace Ride starting at Penryn - We will go through the gated neighborhood, right on Rock Springs. Then up through Newcastle onto Ophir Road with a left on Wise road at the old PG&E Power Plant. Our first regroup will be at the Fire Station - about mile 10. The second leg of the ride will continue on Wise Road, Left on Gold Hill Road, a loop out to Fowler road and the second regroup at the corner of Virginiatown and Gold Hill Road, Mile 19.6. Then a casual climb up Ridge Road, followed by mostly down hill back to the start.
Coffee at Roanie's - Hope to see you there
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 28.1 Round Wise and up Ridge -- 28.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.3 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 0.3 Right -- Boulder Creek Road 1.3 Right -- Aspen Drive 1.7 Right -- Rock Springs Road 2.6 Left -- Brennans Road 3.8 Left -- Newcastle Road 5.4 Right -- Old State Highway 5.6 Cont -- Old State Highway 5.6 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 5.7 Right -- Taylor Road 6.0 Left -- Ophir Road 8.0 Left 8.0 Left -- Wise Road 9.9 Keep Right -- Wise Road 14.2 Left -- Gold Hill Road 14.9 Right -- Fruitvale Road 16.5 Left -- Fowler Road 17.5 Left -- Virginiatown Road 19.6 Right -- Gold Hill Road 20.3 Left -- Ridge Road 21.7 Cont -- Ridge Road 23.9 Right -- Taylor Road 24.0 Left -- Old State Highway 24.2 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 24.4 Right -- Old State Highway 24.4 Right -- Old State Highway 24.7 Left -- Taylor Road 27.4 Left -- Penryn Road 28.1 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Saturday - SFCC Horton Iris Garden from Penryn Park n Ride Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for a gentle Spring tour around the Loomis Basin and a stop at the Horton Iris Garden. The Garden includes about 1300(!) varieties of irises to see in bloom and purchase. Horton Iris Garden is open April and May only --- during the bloom time for irises. It is Open Air Market Saturday, with vendors and a coffee wagon. Spend some time enjoying the garden.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- SFCC Horton Iris Garden from Penryn Park n Ride -- 25.8 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.7 Left -- King Rd 3.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.0 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 8.9 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 9.5 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 10.4 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 10.8 Right -- Long Meadow Rd 10.9 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 10.9 Left -- Greenbriar Ln 11.1 Left -- Hampstead Way 11.2 Right -- Rockhurst Way 11.4 Right -- Barton Rd 11.8 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 12.6 Restrooms -Left on Stirling 13.5 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 15.9 Left -- Barton Rd 17.2 Right -- Wells Ave 18.5 Left -- Laird Rd 19.2 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 20.1 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 20.5 Right -- Barton Rd 22.0 Right -- Brace Rd 22.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 23.4 Left -- Val Verde Rd 24.4 Left -- King Rd 24.5 Left into Iris Farm 24.7 Left on Val Verde upon exit 24.8 Left -- King Rd 25.0 Right -- Penryn Rd 25.8 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Saturday - Horton Iris 23 mi Penryn Park n Ride Easier Sat, Apr 25, 9:15am 0 comments
Where: Penryn Park n' Ride, 3150-3168 Boyington Rd, Penryn, CA 95663 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: This is the EZ rider/Uber Casual Ride that includes the Horton Iris Garden. This ride will start at 9:15, about 15 minutes after the longer ride.
Join Jennifer for a gentle Spring tour around the Loomis Basin and a stop at the Horton Iris Garden. The Garden includes about 1300(!) varieties of irises to see in bloom and purchase. Horton Iris Garden is open April and May only --- during the bloom time for irises. It is Open Air Market Saturday, with vendors and a coffee wagon. Spend some time enjoying the garden.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Horton Iris 23 m Penryn Park n Ride Easier -- 23.4 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Rd 0.8 Left -- King Rd 3.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.1 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 8.9 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 9.6 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 10.4 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 10.8 Right -- Long Meadow Rd 10.9 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 11.0 Left -- Greenbriar Ln 11.1 Left -- Hampstead Way 11.2 Right -- Rockhurst Way 11.5 Right -- Barton Rd 11.9 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 12.6 Restroom: Left -- Stirling St 12.7 Left to restroom 12.7 Left toward Stirling St 12.7 Right -- Stirling St 12.9 Left -- Olive Ranch Rd 13.9 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 16.2 Left -- Barton Rd 19.4 Right -- Brace Rd 19.5 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 20.9 Left -- Val Verde Rd 21.9 Left -- King Rd 22.0 Left Iris Garden entrance 22.2 Left Horton Exit 22.3 Left -- Val Verde Rd 22.4 Left -- King Rd 22.7 Right -- Penryn Rd 23.4 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Sunday - Penryn to McBean via Twelve Bridges Return Ridge Sun, Apr 26, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: If weather cooperates, we will ride to McBean Park for restroom and water. No route sheet, no sweep. Regroups though. 38 miles. Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn to McBean via Twelve Bridges Return Ridge -- 37.3 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Rd 0.7 Left -- King Rd 1.0 Right -- Val Verde Rd 3.8 Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave 5.3 Right -- Barton Rd 7.1 Left -- Brace Rd 8.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 8.8 Right -- Bankhead Rd 9.4 Right -- King Rd 9.9 Left -- Humphrey Rd 11.4 Left to stay on Humphrey Rd 12.2 Left -- English Colony Way 13.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 14.1 Left -- Twelve Bridges Dr 15.3 Right -- Stoneridge Blvd 16.5 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 16.7 Right -- Sun City Blvd 18.0 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Rd 18.4 Left -- CA-193 W/McBean Park Dr 18.6 Left into park - REST STOP/REGROUP 18.6 McBean Park 18.8 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 18.8 Left -- East Ave 19.3 Right -- E 9th St 19.8 Left -- Liberty Ln 20.1 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 23.3 Left -- Fowler Rd 23.3 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 25.5 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 26.2 Left -- Ridge Rd 29.7 Right -- CA-193 W/Taylor Rd 30.0 Left -- CA-193 W 30.1 Left -- Old State Hwy 30.3 Left -- Newcastle Rd 31.9 Right -- Brennans Rd 34.4 Right -- King Rd 36.6 Right -- Penryn Rd 37.3 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Tuesday - C's the Day Tue, Apr 28, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)
Leader Name: Larry Merlo E-mail: larry_merlo@yahoo.com
This loop includes the Butler Rollers, Dick Cook, and Rock Springs with several C-section detours along the way.
Refreshments afterwards at North Fork Chai Co.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- C's the Day -- 22.7 miles 0.2 Left -- Old State Hwy 0.5 Left -- Taylor Rd 1.5 Right -- Callison Rd 2.9 Right -- Clark Tunnel Rd 3.2 Left -- Gold Rush Way 3.8 Right -- Butler Rd 4.2 Right -- Butler Cir 4.5 Right -- Butler Rd 6.1 Right -- English Colony Way 6.3 Left -- Humphrey Rd 8.6 Left -- King Rd 10.6 Right -- Val Verde Rd 11.9 Right -- Wayland Rd 12.7 Right -- Val Verde Rd 13.2 Left -- Dick Cook Rd 14.9 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 17.1 Right -- King Rd 17.6 Left -- Kingmont Dr 18.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 19.0 Left -- Rock Springs Rd 20.3 Right -- Brennans Rd 21.3 Left -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Show up a little early and I will have donuts for everyone! Afterwards if we like we can also have coffee at Cinnamon & Donuts (voted #1 Donut shop in the nation by Yelp a few years ago).
The location is the parking lot just to the right of Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon at 4845 Granite Drive Suite B in Rocklin. It’s the parking area in-between the donut shop and the The Piano Store, as shown on the Ride With GPS route.
The route meanders up to McBean Park, where we will take a break for water and bathrooms. Perhaps the highlight will be going through Catta Verdura and then on a bike path through Camino Cielo.
The backstory to this is that as a kid in the early seventies, in order for my father to motivate me to wake me up at 5am so we could drive to group rides with the LA Wheelman or AYH, we would first go to the donut shop…..then ice cream as a snack….and then something like McDonald’s after.
I didn’t know how good I had it!
The other reason is that healthy people need an excuse to eat a donut, and free donuts is one of those reasons!
No route sheets provided. If you really intend to print and use a route sheet, I suggest you team up with someone with a Garmin or GPs. Because of the bike paths, route finding will be very difficult since the paths are unmarked.
Ride Description and Notes: We will finish April off with our "Last Thursday of the Month" ride from Railhead Park in Auburn. The ride will begin at 9:00 AM, and we will ride our oft traveled route through the "Bird Streets" to Folsom Lake via Rattlesnake Bar Rd, and returning to the park up Indian Hill. A route of approx. 20 miles and 1400 feet of climbing. We will ride at a casual pace, (faster riders are welcomed to go out, please sign in), we will have a couple of regroups, I will have some route sheets, and I will sweep. Hope to see you Thursday. Ron
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Railhead to Railhead Loop -- 19.6 miles 0.0 Right 0.0 Left -- Pacific Avenue 0.1 Keep Right -- Dale Drive 0.2 Right 1.0 Cont -- Maidu Drive 1.7 Left -- Burlin Way 1.9 Left -- Peregrine Way 1.9 Right -- Talon Way 2.0 Right -- Arroyo Drive 2.2 Right -- Arroyo Drive 2.2 Left -- Crockett Road 2.6 Right -- Andregg Road 2.8 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 3.2 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 4.2 Keep Right -- Shirland Tract Road 4.5 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 4.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 6.0 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 9.4 Left -- Newcastle Road 10.1 Keep Right -- Newcastle Road 10.4 Right -- Newcastle Road 10.4 Make a U-turn -- Newcastle Road 10.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 11.9 Right -- King Road 12.0 Right -- Brennans Road 13.3 Right -- Brennans Road 14.4 Left -- Newcastle Road 15.3 Left -- Newcastle Road 16.0 Right -- Indian Hill Road 18.3 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 19.0 Right -- Sacramento Street 19.5 Right -- Pacific Avenue Leader Cell:
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.
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 25-30 mi with 1500k- 2000k ft of climbing.
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, May 5, 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.
Where: Petaluma, CA When: Thurs, June 18th through Sun, June 21th Cost: $20 per person (covers Happy Hour treats and any other bike camp expenses the club may incur)
Spectacular Routes: Each day offers a mix of rolling countryside, quiet backroads, and breathtaking coastal views. From the iconic Point Reyes Lighthouse to the scenic vineyards of Sonoma County, these routes will challenge and inspire riders of all levels. Routes can be found here Evening Fun: After the rides, kick back and relax at our host hotel. Enjoy group dinners, storytelling, and plenty of chances to relive the day’s highlights. Motel stays are listed here
Don’t miss out on the cycling event of the year! Pack your bike, sense of adventure, and love for two-wheeled fun. Summer Camp is calling! Please note: you must be a SFCC member to attend.
When: August 31st to September 4th Where: Mt. Shasta City, CA Cost: $25 per person (covers Happy Hour treats and any other bike camp expenses the club may incur)
What to Expect: Spectacular Routes: We will host two rides each day, a short route and a long route. Club Vibes: Share the road and the laughs with fellow club members. Whether you’re smashing out climbs or soaking up the miles, it’s all about enjoying the ride with your club members. Happy Hour: After the rides, enjoy happy hour snacks and drinks, plus group dinners, storytelling, and plenty of chances to relive the day’s highlights.
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.
