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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.

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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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Picnic Medium Ride Sat, Oct 5, 8:30am
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Where: 123 Recreation Dr, Auburn, CA 95603 (map)

Leader Name: Denton Connor
denconnor@aol.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24140505
31.4 miles, 1929 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions

14th Annual SFCC Ride and BBQ 

October 5th 2024

Go HERE for registration.

We need 3 ride leaders and I need several volunteers for set up/clean up and cooking. 

Contact Kim to volunteer to help with the picnic. 

Where: Recreation Park in Auburn (map)
When: October 5th, 2024


9:30 am: 31.4 miles, 1929 ft. RidewithGPS 24140505

Please arrive 20 minutes early to park, sign in, and get your route sheet.


After-ride potluck

Appetizers: 11:30 am  BBQ: 1200-130 pm


Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Picnic Medium 2018 -- 31.4 miles
0.2     Right -- Racetrack St
0.4     Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd St
0.8     Left -- Pacific Ave
0.9     Right -- Sacramento St
1.3     Left -- Carolyn St
1.4     Right -- Katherine Way
1.7     Katherine Way turns slightly Right and becomes Perkins Way
1.9     Right -- Burlin Way
2.1     Right -- Rosemary Dr
2.4     Left -- Shirland Tract Rd
4.8     Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
7.5     Right -- King Rd
9.6     Left -- Val Verde Rd
12.4   Cont -- Wells Ave
12.6   Right -- Laird Rd
13.3   Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
14.6   Right -- Barton Rd
16.1   Left -- Brace Rd
17.3   Right -- Sierra College Blvd
19.3   Right -- Delmar Ave
19.9   Cont -- Citrus Colony Rd
20.6   Left -- Humphrey Rd
21.2   Right -- Colwell Rd
22.2   Left -- Swetzer Rd
22.8   Right -- English Colony Way
23.0   Left -- Clark Tunnel Rd
23.3   Right -- Callison Rd
24.7   Left -- Taylor Rd
25.6   Right -- Old State Hwy
26.0   Right -- Newcastle Rd
26.1   Left -- Indian Hill Rd
26.2   REST STOP at Flyers on Right
28.5   Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
29.6   Right -- Pacific Ave
30.3   Cont -- Pleasant Ave
30.7   Left -- High St
30.9   Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
31.0   Right -- Racetrack St
31.2   Left -- Recreation Dr
31.3   Done!
   Leader Cell:  707-372-6919

SFCC Annual Picnic Sat, Oct 5, 9:00am
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Where: Various (map)

Who’s ready for some cooler weather, the Holidays, and the Annual SFCC Fall Picnic???

The picnic is just around the corner and we’re busy putting the rides together, planning, and getting things organized.

In the meantime, please be sure to mark October 5th down on your calendars and plan to join us for one of the rides and a nice BBQ afterward.  The location will be the same as in the past, RECREATION PARK123 Recreation Dr., Auburn 

If you would like to volunteer, I could use some help with setup and BBQ.

We’ll be sending out details of the rides, start times, etc. in the next couple of weeks.

For now, if you’re planning on attending, if you could RSVP to me and let me know how many are attending and if you would prefer a regular or vegetarian hamburger, that would be great, email address is:  kmoyano@verizon.net

For those attending, please plan on bringing a side dish.  If your last name is A – M, please bring some sort of side dish, N – Z, please bring a dessert.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone and welcoming in the Fall weather.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

 

Thanks much,

Kim Moyano

SFCC Vice President

kmoyano@verizon.net

408-482-4918

 


Picnic Short Ride Sat, Oct 5, 9:00am
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Where: 123 Recreation Dr, Auburn, CA 95603 (map)

Leader Name: Doug Thorley 
E-mail: 

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24312654
18.8 miles, 1319 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions

Ride Description and Notes:

14t Annual SFCC Ride and BBQ 

October 5th 2024

Go HERE for registration.

We need 3 ride leaders and I need several volunteers for set up/clean up and cooking. 

Contact Kim to volunteer for BBQ help, and Pamela to be a ride leader. 

Where: Recreation Park in Auburn (map)

When: October 4th, 2024

10:00 am: 19 miles, 1319 ft. RidewithGPS 24312654

Please arrive about 20 minutes early to park, sign in, and get your route sheet

After-ride potluck:  

Appetizers: 11:30 am  BBQ: 1200-130 pm


Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Picnic Shortest 2018 -- 18.8 miles
0.2     Right -- Racetrack St
0.4     Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
0.8     Left -- Pacific Ave
0.9     Right -- Sacramento St
1.3     Left -- Carolyn St
1.4     Right -- Katherine Way
1.6     Katherine Way turns slightly Right and becomes Perkins Way
1.9     Right -- Burlin Way
2.0     Left -- Snowy Owl Way
2.4     Right -- Eagles Nest
2.6     Right -- Rosemary Dr
3.1     Left -- Shirland Tract Rd
5.5     Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
7.0     Right -- Newcastle Rd
8.1     Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
9.4     Right -- King Rd
9.5     Right -- Brennans Rd
12.0   Left -- Newcastle Rd
13.4   Right -- Indian Hill Rd
15.8   Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
16.4   Right -- Sacramento St
17.0   Right -- Pacific Ave
17.6   Cont -- Pleasant Ave
17.7   Right -- Knoll St
17.8   Knoll St becomes College Way
18.0   Left -- High St
18.3   Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
18.4   Right -- Racetrack St
18.6   Left -- Recreation Dr
18.8   Done!

Sunday - Griffith Quarry-Mt. Vernon Loop.2 Sun, Oct 6, 8:00am
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Where: Griffity Quarry (map)

Leader Name: Kristy Stokes Corah
E-mail: kristy.corah@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37230973
33.2 miles, 2203 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
33.2 miles/2,203 elevation

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Griffith Quarry-Mt. Vernon Loop.2 -- 33.2 miles
0.1      Right -- Taylor Road
2.7      Cont -- Taylor Road, CA 193
3.0      Left -- Ophir Road
3.3      Left -- Lozanos Road
4.3      Right -- Bald Hill Road
4.7      Right -- Wise Road
5.5      Keep Right -- Wise Road
5.6      Left -- Wise Road
5.6      Make a U-turn -- Wise Road
5.6      Left -- Millertown Road
7.2      Right -- Millertown Road
8.0      Left -- Mount Vernon Road
10.3    Left -- Mount Vernon Road
15.7    Cont -- Wise Road
16.5    Right -- Wally Allen Road
17.0    Left -- Mount Pleasant Road
21.4    Left -- Fruitvale Road
22.9    Right -- Fowler Road
23.9    Left -- Virginiatown Road
26.1    Right -- Gold Hill Road
26.7    Left -- Ridge Road
30.3    Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193
30.5    Cont -- Taylor Road
33.1    Left -- Rock Springs Road
   Leader Cell:  

Tuesday - Fields of Dreams Tue, Oct 8, 8:30am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: Larry Merlo
E-mail: larry_merlo@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48669786
26.7 miles, 1782 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Discover two baseball fields in neighborhoods where you would not expect to find them.   We begin the journey with a quick romp up Chantry Hill to see the 123 year old Chantry Field. We then cross through Kentucky Greens from the back side out to Taylor Road.  The route continues through the Butler Rollers as we make our way to another baseball field in Lake Forest. 
Don't miss this one!!


Coffee and snacks at Newcastle Produce afterwards.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Fields of Dreams -- 26.7 miles
0.1      Right -- Chantry Hill Road
0.1      Left -- Chantry Hill Road
0.3      Keep Left -- Park Avenue
0.4      Right -- Park Avenue
0.5      Right -- 3rd Street
0.8      Right -- Chantry Hill Road
0.8      Right -- Newcastle Road
0.9      Left -- Old State Highway
1.0      Left -- Kellogg Street
2.9      Left -- Taylor Road
3.7      Right -- Callison Road
5.0      Right -- Clark Tunnel Road
5.4      Left -- Gold Rush Way
6.0      Right -- Butler Road
8.2      Right -- English Colony Way
8.4      Left -- Humphrey Road
10.7    Left -- King Road
12.7    Right -- Val Verde Road
14.7    Left -- Dick Cook Road
16.3    Left -- Auburn Folsom Road
16.9    Right -- Lo Mida Lane
18.0    Left -- Rim Rock Circle
18.5    Right -- Lake Forest Drive
19.0    Right -- Chateaux Drive
19.2    Right -- Clos du Lac Circle
19.8    Right -- Champagne Court
20.1    Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road
20.9    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
21.9    Right -- King Road
22.4    Left -- Kingmont Drive
22.9    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
24.0    Left -- Newcastle Road
   Leader Cell:  

Wednesday - Cisco Grove to Donner Lake OAB Wed, Oct 9, 9:00am
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Where: Cisco Grove CA (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48690472
38.7 miles, 3107 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
We'll meet at the large turnout on the right side of Hampshire Rocks Rd. (See map or route for exact location.) Standard OAB route without the Serene Lakes loop. We will turn right at the bottom of the descent to go around Donner Lake counterclockwise.

Regroups at Donner Summit both directions. Rest stop at the bathrooms/water immediately after coming off the short bike trail leading to the state park.


Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Cisco Grove to Donner Lake OAB -- 38.7 miles
12.5    Regroup at summit
15.9    Right -- South Shore Drive
18.4    Rest stop {Bathroom/Water)
19.5    Left -- South Shore Drive
19.6    Left -- Donner Pass Road, US 40 Historic
26.3    Regroup at summit
38.7    Done
   Leader Cell:  

Thursday - Three Loops Plus One Thu, Oct 10, 8:30am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

Leader Name: Ron Davidson
E-mail: ronaldd1947@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41180729
20.6 miles, 1683 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
We should get a slight cooling in the weather, so with an 8:30 start riding conditions will be quite pleasant.  Our route will be “Three Loops Plus One”, Approx. 20 miles, and 1600’ climbing, we will ride a casual pace, with multiple regroups, and I will sweep.  I will have route sheets available for those whom were un able to download this route.  Coffee and stories at The Local Cafe following the ride.  Hope to see you on Thursday, Ron.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Three Loops Plus One -- 20.6 miles
0.1      Keep Left
0.1      Left -- Meadow Vista Road
1.8      Keep Left -- McElroy Road
1.9      Right -- Meadow Vista Road
3.7      Left -- Placer Hills Road
4.2      Left -- Combie Road
4.7      Left -- Volley Road
5.7      Right -- Volley Circle
6.3      Right -- Volley Road
7.3      Right -- Combie Road
7.8      Left -- Placer Hills Road
9.2      Keep Right -- Crother Road
10.4    Cont -- Lake Arthur Road
10.8    Right -- Meadow Gate Road
12.6    Left -- Placer Hills Road
14.5    Right -- Pinewood Way
14.7    Right -- Bancroft Road
15.8    Left -- Christian Valley Road
16.8    Left -- Dry Creek Road
17.7    Right -- Lake Arthur Road
18.1    Left -- Pinewood Way
18.9    Left -- Placer Hills Road
20.3    Left -- Meadow Vista Road
20.5    Left
   Leader Cell:  

All Pace Friday Fri, Oct 11, 8:30am
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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 Spintacular Sat, Oct 12, 8:30am
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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.

ENDURO - Vacaville Cantelow Winters Sat, Oct 12, 9:00am
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Where: Jack In The Box 1130 Leisure Town Rd, Vacaville, CA (map)

Leader Name: Rois Davidson
E-mail: roisdavidson@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47901147
58.2 miles, 1928 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
 The start location is the Park and Ride on the north side of Jack in the Box.  There is a Starbucks and a couple of fast food places next to the parking area if we need a restroom.

We will ride through the rolling hills of Vacaville first, which includes the longer, shallower side of Cantelow.  Then onto Pleasants Valley and along Putah Creek.  After about mile 30 it is a flat ride through nut/fruit orchards and some fields of tomatoes and corn.

There will be several regroups (they are noted on the cue sheet) and a bathroom break at mile 25. 

Our coffee break will be at Steady Eddy's in Winters.  

There will not be a sweep on this ride so best to pair up.

For after the ride:  there is Starbucks, Brass Tap (sports bar), or maybe just hang out in the parking area.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Vacaville Cantelow Winters -- 58.2 miles
0.7      Left -- Leisure Town Road
1.0      Left to stay on Leisure Town Rd
1.2      Right -- Crescent Dr
1.3      Right -- Quinn Rd
1.5      Left -- Leisure Town Rd
6.1      Left -- Allendale Rd
7.6      Left -- Timm Rd
8.8      Right -- Peaceful Glen Rd
10.4    Cont straight -- English Hills Rd
11.6    Regroup
11.6    Left -- Cantelow Rd
12.2    Right -- Gibson Canyon Rd
14.0    Right -- Steiger Hill Rd
15.7    Left -- Cantelow Rd
17.9    Left to stay on Cantelow Rd
18.6    Regroup top of Cantelow
19.6    Quick Regroup bottom of Cantelow
19.6    Right -- Pleasants Valley Rd
25.6    Bathroom break
25.7    Make a U-turn
26.6    Left -- Putah Creek Rd
31.6    Cont -- Railroad Ave
31.7    Right -- E Main St
31.8    Coffee break
31.8    Left -- Railroad Ave
32.0    Left -- Putah Creek Rd
37.1    Right -- Campbell Rd
38.1    Left to stay on Campbell Rd
38.6    Right -- Garnett Ln
38.7    Left -- Campbell Rd
40.0    Regroup
40.0    Left -- Stevenson Bridge Rd
40.2    Right -- Phillips Rd
41.8    Right -- Currey Rd
43.7    Right -- Sievers Rd
44.7    Left -- Pitt School Rd
46.2    Right -- Silveyville Rd
47.4    Cont -- Silveyville Rd
49.4    Left -- Jahn Rd
49.5    Regroup
50.5    Left -- Dixon Ave W
50.7    Right -- Nunes Rd
52.7    Cont -- Oday Rd
53.6    Left -- Midway Rd
53.9    Right -- Lewis Rd
55.0    Right -- Weber Rd
55.5    Left -- Byrnes Rd
56.0    Right -- Kilkenny Rd
57.6    Right -- Walnut Rd
58.0    Left -- Orange Dr
58.2    Right
   Leader Cell:  

Sunday - MV Park - Iowa Hill - Norton Grade Sun, Oct 13, 8:30am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46235278
40.1 miles, 4650 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
This Sunday , we get to do epic climbs, Norton Grade and down to Mineral Bar , on the North Fork. Plenty of shade. Restrooms at Mineral Bar, plus at Old Colfax train station, which has water also. 40 miles with 4500'. Print your route sheet if you need one.
Roger

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
MV Park - Iowa Hill - Norton Grade -- 40.1 miles
0.1      Right -- Meadow Vista Road
0.3      Left -- Placer Hills Road
2.2      Right -- Crother Road
3.4      Left -- Crother Road
3.7      Left -- Applegate Road
6.8      Right -- West Paoli Lane
6.9      Left -- Paoli Lane
7.0      REGROUP
7.1      Left -- Ponderosa Way
11.8    Right -- Iowa Hill Rd
14.8    At the restrooms, U-turn
17.7    Right -- Fowler Ave
17.8    Left to stay on Fowler Ave
17.9    Fowler Ave turns slightly Right and becomes Fillmore Ave
18.1    Left -- Grand View Ave
18.1    Left -- Siems Ave
18.3    Right -- S Canyon Way
18.4    Left -- CA-174 W
18.5    Right -- S Auburn St
18.6    Right -- CA-174 W/​Central St
20.1    Right -- Rollins Lake Rd
21.4    Right -- Glen Elder Rd
21.5    Left -- Norton-Grade Rd
24.3    Left toward Rollins Lake Rd
24.4    Left -- Rollins Lake Rd
27.2    Left -- Glen Elder Rd
27.3    Right -- Norton-Grade Rd
28.5    Left -- Rollins Lake Rd
28.7    Cont -- CA-174 E
29.6    Right -- N Main St
30.0    Right -- Grass Valley St
30.2    Left -- Rising Sun St
30.4    Left -- Tokayana Way
32.6    Cont straight -- Placer Hills Rd
39.9    Right -- Meadow Vista Rd
40.0    Left
   Leader Cell:  

Tuesday Ride Tue, Oct 15, 8:30am
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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, Oct 16, 8:30am
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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.

Thursday Ride Thu, Oct 17, 8:30am
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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, Oct 18, 8:30am
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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


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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.

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