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: Everyone liked this route last time, so let's do it again. Plenty of sun to warm our bones. Restroom and water at Beals Pt. 47 miles and 2600'. Print your own route sheet if you need one. Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Depoe Bay--Loomis--Penryn -- 46.9 miles 0.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd/Sacramento St 1.9 Left -- Maidu Dr 2.0 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 3.3 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 3.8 Left to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 3.9 Left to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 4.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.4 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 10.5 Left -- Val Verde Rd 12.2 Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave 12.5 Left -- Laird Rd 13.8 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 14.5 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 15.2 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 16.1 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 16.6 Right -- Douglas Blvd 16.8 Left -- Barton Rd 18.0 Left -- Macduff Dr 18.4 Left -- Oak Leaf Way 19.3 Left -- Oak Hill Dr 19.6 Right 19.6 Left -- Oak Hill Dr 20.9 Right -- Barton Rd 23.6 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 25.3 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 27.7 Left -- Barton Rd 29.4 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 29.7 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 30.7 Left -- Laird Rd 31.8 Cont -- Brace Rd 33.2 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 33.3 Left at Taylor Rd 33.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 34.5 Left to stay on Sierra College Blvd 35.2 Left to stay on Sierra College Blvd 35.4 Left -- Delmar Ave 35.9 Left to stay on Delmar Ave 37.2 Cont -- English Colony Way 39.8 Left -- Taylor Rd 42.0 Right -- Old State Hwy 42.3 Right -- Newcastle Rd 42.5 Left -- Indian Hill Rd 44.6 Left to stay on Indian Hill Rd 44.8 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 46.4 Right -- High St Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for a fall favorite visiting some of the best of the fall colors in the Maidu area. Only 17.2 miles but some good climbing for a good workout. Get it in before the Pineapple Express hits us.
Coffee afterwards at Newcastle Produce.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Follow the Fall Colors 2 -- 17.2 miles 3.7 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 5.3 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 5.3 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 6.0 Right -- Tyler Dr 6.3 Left -- Ridgeview Cir 6.7 Right -- Sunrise Ridge Cir 7.9 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.6 Right -- Southridge Dr 8.7 Left -- Grayhorse Dr 8.8 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 9.0 Left -- Rosemary Dr 9.3 Left -- Burlin Way 9.5 Right -- Perkins Way 9.7 Right -- Vista Del Monte 9.7 Cont -- Vista Del Lago 10.0 Cont -- Mary Jane Ct 10.1 Right -- Poet Smith Dr 10.4 Left -- Carolyn St 10.4 Right -- Ginger Dr 10.6 Left -- Herrington Dr 10.7 Right -- Valley View Dr 10.8 Left -- Skyridge Dr 10.8 Right -- Sacramento St 11.3 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd/Sacramento St 13.9 Right -- Powerhouse Rd 14.0 Right -- Vista Cielo Dr 14.8 Left Vista Amado Ct 15.1 Left on unnamed street near the summit 15.3 Cont -- Happy Hollow Ln 15.7 Right -- Powerhouse Rd 16.6 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Tuesday - BAST Monthly MeetingTue, Nov 19, 5:30pm 0 comments
Where: Round Table Pizza 370 Elm Ave, Auburn CA (map)
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes:
Hello SFCC members. The next Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team (BAST) meeting will be Tuesday, 11/19/2024. We will be meeting from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Round Table Pizza, 370 Elm Avenue Auburn, CA 95603. We will be meeting in the Party Room.
Come early and order your beverage and pizza of choice.
We have several items that we will be discussing, including our recent ZOOM training from Carter Lavin regarding Bicycle Coalitions/Alliances, goals for 2025 and current Placer County and City bicycle related projects AND many other items.... This will be our last meeting for 2024.
If you have a suggestion/issue you would like to discuss with the BAST, please email me by 11/18 the item and a summary and we will put it on the agenda.
CANCELLED Wednesday - 24/1400 lincoln Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Chance of rain is pretty high, so I will send a "Go or No Go" email early Wednesday morning.
Starting at Griffith Quarry, kitty corner from the Valencia Club, this ride takes up Taylor road and then down Ridge Road and out to Lincoln. Then we come back through Sun City and climb back up to the start point. Regroup at McBean Park. I will sweep and no one left behind.
Coffee at Roanie's which is located a hundred yards down Boyington Road from the Penryn Road Park n' Ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 24/1400 lincoln -- 25.0 miles 0.0 Left -- Rock Springs Road 0.0 Right -- Taylor Road 2.6 Cont -- Taylor Road, CA 193 2.9 Left -- Ridge Road 5.0 Keep Left -- Ridge Road 6.4 Right -- Gold Hill Road 7.9 Left -- Fruitvale Road 8.3 Make a U-turn -- Fruitvale Road 11.8 Left -- Hungry Hollow Road 13.0 Right -- Virginiatown Road 14.1 Left -- East Avenue 14.8 Left -- McBean Park Drive 15.0 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 15.4 Left -- Sun City Boulevard 17.1 Left -- Del Webb Boulevard 17.3 Left -- Stoneridge Boulevard 18.4 Left -- Twelve Bridges Drive 18.7 Right -- Twelve Bridges Drive 18.7 Keep Right -- Twelve Bridges Drive 19.9 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 20.5 Keep Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 20.7 Left -- Sierra College Boulevard 20.8 Left -- English Colony Way 21.8 Right -- Humphrey Road 22.6 Cont -- Colwell Road 23.6 Left -- Swetzer Road 24.1 Left -- Swetzer Road 24.2 Right -- English Colony Way 25.0 Right Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Please join me for a casual Thursday ride. Ride is swept; no one rides alone! 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:
Friday - Meadow VistaFri, Nov 22, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Come ride Friday November 22nd, out of Meadow Vista Park!!
Ride starts at 9:30 am.
Coffee after at Local Cafe.
I will check weather closer to the date and update you!
Cheers,
Teri
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Meadow Vista--Auburn--Meadow Vista -- 32.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.6 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.6 Left to stay on Pinewood Way 1.8 Right -- Bancroft Rd 3.0 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.2 Left -- Stanley Dr 6.2 Left -- Virginia Dr 6.8 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 7.5 Right -- Moss Rock Dr 7.7 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 7.9 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 9.9 Left -- Joeger Rd 11.6 Cont straight -- Mt Vernon Rd 12.4 Left -- Baxter Grade Rd 14.4 Cont straight -- Wise Rd 19.7 Cont -- Ophir Rd 20.6 Merge -- I-80 E 20.8 Take exit 119A for Maple St toward Auburn 21.0 Left -- Lincoln Way 21.3 Cont -- Lewis St 21.4 Left -- Orange St 21.5 Left -- Hillmont Ave 21.5 Cont -- Magnolia Ave 21.6 Left -- Cherry Ave 21.7 Left -- Brook Rd 21.8 Left -- Borland Ave 22.1 Cont -- Lincoln Way 24.4 Left -- Undercrossing Rd 24.5 Right -- Bowman Rd 26.4 Cont -- Christian Valley Rd 26.5 Right -- Lake Arthur Rd 30.4 Left -- Meadow Gate Rd/Shrimp Rd 32.2 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 32.6 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Saturday - Zwift Ride Sat, Nov 23, 8:00am 0 comments
Leader Name: Jennifer Ivey E-mail: jbivey83@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: This is a no-drop virtual ride on Zwift being led by SFCC member Michael Thiers. That means, regardless of your power output, you will stay with the group.
26.5 Miles on the "Richmond Loop Around." Late join is available up to 30 minutes past the start time.
You do not have to be an SFCC Zwift club member to join the ride - just follow the link. It's highly recommended you do join the Zwift club to automatically receive notifications about club events.
Ride Description and Notes: A climb early to warm up. Along run down Auburn Folsom Rd followed by a regroup. Then a familiar ride back to the Park and Ride. Restrooms can be found across at the 76 Station and coffee to follow at Roanie’s. If rain is in the forecast look for cancellation notice.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park&Ride 9 2024 -- 29.1 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 Right -- Newcastle Road 6.1 Keep Left 6.1 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 7.6 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 7.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 16.5 Right -- Joe Rodgers Road 17.3 Right -- Long Meadow Road 17.4 Right -- Royall Oaks Drive 17.5 Left -- Greenbriar Lane 17.6 Left -- Hampstead Way 17.7 Right -- Rockhurst Way 18.0 Right -- Barton Road 18.3 Cont -- Olive Ranch Road 20.1 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 22.4 Left -- Barton Road 22.5 Left -- Barton Road 25.6 Right -- Brace Road 25.8 Left -- Laird Road 25.8 Cont -- Horseshoe Bar Road 27.1 Left -- Val Verde Road 28.1 Left -- King Road 28.4 Right -- Penryn Road 29.1 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Weather permitting let's get a ride in on Sunday. Leaving from Griffith Quarry at 9:30. Coffee or something warm to drink post-ride at Roanie's Coffee in Penryn.
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 8.2 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 15.5 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 20.3 Keep Right 20.4 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 21.0 Keep Right 21.0 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 28.7 Left -- Old State Highway 28.7 Left -- Newcastle Road 30.3 Right -- Gilardi Road 31.5 Left -- Gilardi Road 32.0 Right -- Rock Springs Road 32.4 Left -- Brashear Lane Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Nov 26, 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.
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.
Friday - Roseville, Beals, Folsom Lake 31 miles/1600 feet Fri, Nov 29, 9:30am 0 comments
Where: Flower Farm ,Loomis Train Station, Loomis Basin Park (map)
Ride Description and Notes: The flat way to Beal's Pt, Roseville, Bike Trail, Morningside
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Roseville, Beals, Folsom Lake 31 miles/1600 feet -- 31.1 miles 0.0 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 2.1 Left -- Val Verde Rd 3.8 Val Verde Rd becomes Wells Ave 4.1 Left -- Laird Rd 5.4 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 9.8 Left -- Douglas Blvd 10.1 Right -- Woodgrove Way 10.5 Left -- Greyhawk Dr 10.7 Left -- Eureka Rd 11.0 Cont -- Wellington Way 11.4 Left -- E Roseville Pkwy 13.2 Left -- Barton Rd 13.3 Right -- Seven Cedars Pl 13.6 Left -- Shadow Brook Pl 13.7 Right to stay on Shadow Brook Pl 13.7 Right to stay on Shadow Brook Pl 13.8 Cont -- Buckeye Ln 14.0 Right -- Purdy Ln 14.1 Left toward Troy Way 14.2 Left -- Troy Way 14.5 Left -- Lou Pl 14.6 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 15.4 Cont -- Folsom-Auburn Rd 16.0 Right -- Folsom Dam Rd 16.1 Left -- Lakeside Way 16.4 Left -- Hollyann Dr 16.6 Left -- Inwood Rd 16.8 Right -- Van Winkle Ct 16.9 Left -- Fithian Way 16.9 Right -- Berry Creek Dr 17.2 Right -- Valley Pines Dr 17.8 Left -- Baldwin Dam Rd 17.9 Left -- Oak Ave Pkwy 18.5 Left -- Deerwood Way 18.6 Right -- Mountain Oak Ct 18.7 Left -- American Riv Bike Trl/Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 21.2 Right -- Beals Point 21.4 REST STOP regroup at bathrooms on Right 21.8 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 23.6 Right to stay on Auburn Folsom Rd 24.4 Right -- Morningside Dr 26.2 Right -- Twin Rocks Rd 26.9 Cont -- Boulder Rd 27.4 Left -- Walden Woods Way 28.0 Right -- Vireo Way 28.1 Left -- Ardea Way 28.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 28.6 Right to stay on Auburn Folsom Rd 31.0 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 31.1 Left Leader Cell:
Saturday SpintacularSat, Nov 30, 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.
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.
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.
For more videos of SFCC rides and events, visit and subscribe to the SFCC YouTube Channel
Join Us for the Parade of Lights!
Date: Sunday, 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
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.
