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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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Saturday - Fast Friday 7 Sat, Sep 7, 8:00am
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Where: The Flower Farm, Loomis, CA (map)

Leader Name: Deborah Hallford
E-mail: deb2don.dh@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7691153
23.6 miles, 930 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Please join me this Saturday for a relaxing and fun ride. This ride is 23.5 miles, but only has 929 feet of climbing, so it is great for beginners, and I will be sweeping the ride so no one will be dropped.


We will meet for coffee and socializing after the ride.


 There is still a heat wrning this week, so we will start the ride at 0800.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Fast Friday 7 - group B -- 23.6 miles
0.1      Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
0.2      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
1.2      Left -- King Rd
1.4      Right on Brennans
2.7      Left toward Rock Springs Rd
3.6      LEFT on a downhill between curves in road.
3.7      Left -- Aspen Dr
4.2      Left -- Boulder Creek Rd
5.1      Left to stay on Boulder Creek Rd
5.1      Left -- Penryn Rd
5.6      Left -- King Rd
5.9      Right -- Val Verde Rd
8.6      Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave
9.1      Meet with A Group (pullout Morgan Pl)
10.1    Left -- Barton Rd
11.4    Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
13.8    Left -- Olive Ranch Rd
15.5    Left -- Barton Rd
16.6    Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
18.1    Left -- Laird Rd
19.4    Right -- Wells Ave
19.7    Left -- Val Verde Rd
21.4    Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
23.4    Right
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Sunday - EZ Sunday ride Sun, Sep 8, 8:00am
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Where: depoe bay coffee (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2717530
41.2 miles, 2308 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
This sunday, we ride from Depoe Bay Coffee, at 8am, since it will be warm. 41 miles, 2300'. Restroom and water at Loomis Park, off King.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
EZ Sunday ride -- 41.2 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
4.6      Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
6.2      Right -- Newcastle Rd
8.6      Left -- Gilardi Rd
10.4    Left -- Rock Springs Rd
11.7    Right -- Brennans Rd
13.0    Left -- King Rd
13.1    Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
19.2    Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd
19.6    Right -- Itchy Acres Rd
20.5    Right -- Oak Pine Ln
21.2    Left -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
21.9    Right -- Barton Rd
23.2    Right -- Wells Ave
24.7    Left -- Val Verde Rd
27.5    Left -- King Rd
29.5    Right -- Humphrey Rd
31.0    Right -- Colwell Rd
32.0    Left -- Swetzer Rd
32.6    Right -- English Colony Way
32.9    Right -- Orange Dr
33.0    Left -- Flint Way
33.1    Right -- English Colony Way
33.5    Left -- Taylor Rd
35.6    Right -- Old State Hwy
35.9    Left -- Threlkell St
35.9    Left -- Old State Hwy
36.0    Right -- Newcastle Rd
36.1    Left -- Indian Hill Rd
38.5    Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
39.1    Right -- Sacramento St
40.0    Right
40.3    Left -- Pleasant Ave
40.6    Right -- High St
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Monday - 28+ Miles- Granite Bay to Folsom and back Mon, Sep 9, 9:00am
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Where: Douglas Ranch Park, 5250 Stirling St Granite Bay, CA 95746 (map)

Leader Name: Jacqueline Roskelley
E-mail: jacquelinewalker70@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46267216
27.8 miles, 1516 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions

Ride Description and Notes:
Monday Fun Day w/ Easy Rollers!


27.8 Miles w/ 1,500+ ft Climbing



We'll ride through the Granite Bay and Folsom area with a water and restroom break roughly 11.8 miles into route. Riding Pace will be kept at 12-14 mph. I will sweep, regroup as necessary to keep awareness of safety or mechanical issues that may arise during our fun time :)

This is a fantastic ride for newbies, casual riders or for those looking for a recovery ride. If you have any questions, please text or eme.

Jackie Roskelley
916-474-1769

jacquelinewalker70@yahoo.com











Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
28+ Miles- Granite Bay to Folsom and back -- 27.8 miles
0.0      Right -- Stirling St
0.1      Left -- Olive Ranch Rd
1.1      Left -- Cavitt Stallman Rd
1.7      Left -- Douglas Blvd
2.0      Right -- Woodgrove Way
2.4      Left -- Greyhawk Dr
2.6      Left -- Eureka Rd
2.9      Cont -- Wellington Way
3.4      Left -- E Roseville Pkwy
5.1      Left -- Barton Rd
5.2      Right -- Seven Cedars Pl
5.5      Left -- Shadow Brook Pl
5.6      Right to stay on Shadow Brook Pl
5.6      Right to stay on Shadow Brook Pl
5.7      Cont -- Buckeye Ln
5.9      Right -- Purdy Ln
6.4      Left -- Lou Pl
6.5      Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd
6.9      Right -- Oak Hill Dr
6.9      Cont -- Beals Point
7.2      Right -- American Riv Bike Trl.
8.5      Right
10.3    Right -- E Natoma St
10.3    Left at Folsom Lake Crossing
10.4    Left -- Briggs Ranch Dr
11.3    Right -- Manseau Dr
11.7    Left -- Blue Ravine Rd
11.8    Right- Into Gas Station
            Entrance. Water & Restroom 
11.9    Right -- E Natoma St
13.2    Right -- Bonhill Dr/​Golf Links Dr
14.6    Left -- Broadstone Pkwy
15.5    Left -- Empire Ranch Rd
16.7    Left -- E Natoma St
21.6    Right toward American Riv Bike Trl/
21.6    Left -- American Riv Bike Trl/​
23.0    Left -- Beals Point
23.3    Cont -- Oak Hill Dr
24.2    Right -- Barton Rd/​Santa Juanita Ave
26.9    Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd
27.7    Left -- Stirling St
27.8    Left
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Tuesday - Baxter Factor Reversed Tue, Sep 10, 8:30am
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Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)

Leader Name: Joseph Fredrickson
E-mail: joe.fred@comcast.net

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41380535
23.8 miles, 1779 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Lets do Baxter Factor Backwards. No regroups unless you so desire. I'll be sweeping from the back.Remember, NO CRASHIES, NO FLATTIES, NO WHAMMIES. War stories afterwards at Newcastle Produce.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Baxter Factor Reversed -- 23.8 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 -- 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    Left -- Gold Hill Road
18.0    Right -- Chili Hill Road
19.9    Keep Right -- Chili Hill Road
21.7    Cont -- Lozanos Road
22.7    Right -- Ophir Road
23.0    Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193
23.3    Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193
23.4    Keep Left -- Old State Highway
23.6    Left -- Newcastle Road
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Wednesday - Rollins Lake to Drum Powerhouse, Alta Regroup Wed, Sep 11, 8:30am
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Where: Rollins Lake Parking (map)

Leader Name: Keith Hallsten
E-mail: keithhallsten@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39770411
35.1 miles, 3287 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
The word is that the magical Drum Powerhouse Road is all fixed, and I have been missing it!  We will start at the much-depleted Rollins Lake and climb Norton Grade to Magra (nice shade!), then ride the historic Hwy 40 past Gold Run and Dutch Flat to the beautiful out-n-back on Drum Powerhouse Rd.  After a stop at the Alta Store for snacks we have the nice cruise back to Rollins Lake.  It's a classic SFCC ride!

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Rollins Lake to Drum Powerhouse, Alta Regroup -- 35.1 miles
0.0      Left -- Glen Elder Road
0.1      Left -- Norton Grade Road
2.9      REGROUP; Right -- Magra Road
7.1      Cross I-80; Right -- Gold Run Road
7.5      Left -- Lincoln Road
9.1      Left -- Ridge Road
11.1    Left -- Main Street
11.3    Right -- Drum Power House Road
11.3    Keep Left -- Drum Power House Road
17.2    REGROUP @ Gate; U-turn    
23.2    Left -- Nary Red Rd
23.7    Left -- Alta Bonnynook Rd,
           REGROUP at Store, U-turn
24.0    Right -- Ridge Rd
26.1    Right -- Lincoln Rd (Easy to miss!)
27.7    Left to stay on Lincoln Rd
27.7    Right -- Gold Run Rd
28.1    Left -- Magra Rd
32.3    Cont -- Rollins Lake Rd
35.1     Back to the cars!
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Thursday - Short Colfax and Volley Thu, Sep 12, 8:30am
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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/1390908
22.4 miles, 1719 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
I hope you will join me for this pleasant Thursday ride. We'll ride Placer Hills Rd to the underpass and return on Canyon Way. We'll ride Geisendorfer the easy way. The weather should be cooler and we'll have coffee at The Local Cafe after the ride. 

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Short Colfax and Volley -- 22.4 miles
0.3      Exit Park -Right on Meadow Vista Rd
   then Left -- Placer Hills Rd
7.6      Left -- S Auburn St/Placer Hills Rd
     REGROUP after RR underpass
8.4      Right -- Canyon Way
11.6    Cont -- Ponderosa Way
12.1    Right -- Paoli Ln
12.3    Right -- W Paoli Ln
12.4    Right -- Geisendorfer Rd
13.4    Cont -- Giesendorfer Rd
13.6    Cont -- Applegate Rd
15.4    Right -- Crother Rd
15.8    Left -- Lake Arthur Rd
16.1    Right -- Meadow Gate Rd
17.9    Right -- Placer Hills Rd
18.1    Left -- Combie Rd
18.5    Left -- Volley Rd
19.1    Left to stay on Volley Rd
19.6    Cont -- Volley Cir
20.1    Right -- Volley Rd/Volley Cir
20.6    Right to stay on Volley Rd
21.2    Right -- Combie Rd
21.6    Right -- Placer Hills Rd
22.1    Right -- Meadow Vista Rd
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Friday - LOOMIS TRAIN STATION LOOP Fri, Sep 13, 8:30am
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Where: Loomis Train Station (map)

Leader Name: Mike Lopez
E-mail: mlopez1040@msn.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47577039
32.4 miles, 1677 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Changing it up for a fun Friday jaunt around Loomis basin Regroup at McBean Park 
then up Ridge, through Newcastle to Dick Cook and back to the train station.


Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
LOOMIS TRAIN STATION LOOP -- 32.4 miles
0.0      Left -- Webb Street
0.3      Left -- King Road
0.5      Right -- Humphrey Road
1.1      Left -- Humphrey Road
2.1      Left -- Humphrey Road
2.8      Left -- English Colony Way
3.6      Keep Right -- English Colony Way
3.9      Right -- English Colony Way
4.0      Right -- Sierra College Boulevard
6.3      Left -- Lincoln Newcastle Highway, CA 193
8.9      Left--Into McBean Park for Re-Group
9.0      Right -- McBean Park Drive
9.1      Left -- East Avenue
9.8      Right -- East 12th Street
13.0    Keep Right -- Virginiatown Road
13.5    Left -- Virginiatown Road
13.6    Left -- Fowler Road
13.7    Right -- Virginiatown Road
15.8    Right -- Gold Hill Road
16.5    Left -- Ridge Road
17.9    Cont -- Ridge Road
20.0    Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193
20.3    Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193
20.4    Keep Left -- Old State Highway
20.6    Left -- Newcastle Road
22.1    Keep Right -- Newcastle Road
22.2    Right -- Newcastle Road
22.2    Right -- Brennans Road
23.4    Left -- Brennans Road
24.7    Left -- King Road
24.8    Right -- Auburn Folsom Road
27.0    Right -- Dick Cook Road
28.6    Right -- Val Verde Road
30.6    Left -- King Road
32.1    Left -- Taylor Road
32.3    Right -- Webb Street
32.3    Left
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Saturday - Flower Farm Fast Friday 1 Sat, Sep 14, 8:30am
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Where: Flower Farm (map)

Leader Name: Ken Coffey
E-mail: kcoffey.ghinstall@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4306684
23.0 miles, 1267 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
Click Here to print route sheet

Ride Description and Notes:
Please join me on September 14th at the Flower Farm for a 23 mile ride. 8:30 am Start.
After the ride we will have refreshments at the Flower Farm restaurant. 

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.  


        I will sweep!!
See You Saturday.
Ken Coffey
925-699-2929


**Parking: Remember to park in the back gravel lots at the Flower Farm; not the spots along the entryway.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Flower Farm Fast Friday 1 -- 23.0 miles
0.1      Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
0.1      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
2.5      Right -- Newcastle Rd
3.5      Left -- Rattlesnake Rd
5.1      Left -- Shirland Tract Rd
5.1      Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
5.5      Right -- Powerhouse Rd
7.3      Left -- Newcastle Rd
7.9      Right -- Gilardi Rd
9.7      Left -- Rock Springs Rd
10.1    Right -- Aspen Dr
10.5    Left -- Boulder Creek Rd
11.5    Left to stay on Boulder Creek Rd
11.5    Left -- Penryn Rd
12.0    Left -- King Rd
12.3    Right -- Val Verde Rd
13.3    Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd
14.6    Left -- Laird Rd
15.9    Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.5    Left toward Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.5    Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.8    Right toward Rutherford Canyon Rd
16.8    Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd
17.2    At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd
17.5    Left -- Barton Rd
18.0    Left -- Wells Ave
19.5    Left -- Val Verde Rd
20.2    Right -- Dick Cook Rd
21.8    Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd
22.9    Left
   Leader Cell:  

Saturday - Kings Ridge Fort Ross Sat, Sep 14, 9:00am
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Where: Parking lot is at the white intersection of 116 and Church Street, Monte Rio (map)

Leader Name: Charlie Fox
E-mail: livin2play@gmail.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36860196
54.5 miles, 5096 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Come one, come all, for the September Enduro, which will be the King Ridge Route Pamela has led us on several times in the past.  

If you've never done this before, it's a spectacular ride with plenty of view and climbing!   We will be starting at 9 am to give folks time to drive to the start in Monte Rio.  Due to the distance, carpooling is strongly advised.  I will post more information in a separate email by the end of the month, but for now, put it on your calender.  If you need a route sheet, please print it from here.  Hope to see a lot of you out there!

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Kings Ridge Fort Ross -- 54.5 miles
0.0      Left -- Church Street
0.0      Left -- CA-116 (River Road), CA 116
2.8      Keep Right -- River Road, CA 116
2.9      Left -- River Road, CA 116
2.9      Right -- Cazadero Highway
9.4      Keep Right -- King Ridge Road
23.1    Right -- King Ridge Road
25.4    Left -- Hauser Bridge Road
29.0    Left -- Seaview Road
32.4    Right -- Seaview Road
35.7    Left -- Fort Ross Road
36.2    Cont -- Meyers Grade Road
41.0    Left -- Coast Highway, CA 1
47.1    Keep Left -- River Road, CA 116
50.9    Right -- Moscow Road
53.1    Cont -- Moscow Road
53.3    Cont -- Moscow Road
54.2    Left -- Main Street
54.3    Left -- Bohemian Highway
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Sundaze Sun, Sep 15, 8:30am
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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.

Tuesday Ride Tue, Sep 17, 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 - Iowa Hill Bridge/Bear River Campground Wed, Sep 18, 8:30am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, Meadow Vista, CA (map)

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2354686
30.4 miles, 3410 ft. of climbing
Route Weather Conditions
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Ride Description and Notes:
Classic Wednesday route to Mineral Bar (Iowa Hill bridge) and the old Bear River campground.

Chitchat, calories, and caffeine afterwards at The Local Cafe.

Route Cue Sheet ---------------------------------------------
Iowa Hill Bridge/Bear River Campground -- 30.4 miles
0.2      Right -- Meadow Vista Rd
0.3      Left -- Placer Hills Rd
2.2      Right -- Crother Rd
3.7      Left -- Applegate Rd
5.6      Cont -- Giesendorfer Rd
6.8      Left toward W Paoli Ln
6.8      Right -- W Paoli Ln
7.2      Left -- Ponderosa Way REGROUP
7.7      Cont -- Canyon Way
11.8    Right -- Iowa Hill Rd
14.7    around at bridge BATHROOMS
17.6    Right -- Fowler Ave
17.8    Fowler Ave becomes Fillmore Ave
18.0    Left -- Grand View Ave
18.0    Left -- Siems Ave
18.1    Right -- Canyon Way
18.3    Left -- CA-174 W
18.4    Right -- S Auburn St
18.7    Left -- Grassvalley St
18.8    REST STOP at depot on Right (turn at stop sign)
18.9    Left -- Rising Sun St
19.2    Left -- Tokayana Way
19.9    Right -- Milk Ranch Rd
21.6    Cont -- Campground/Plumtree
23.5    Right -- Placer Hills Rd
30.1    Right -- Meadow Vista Rd
30.2    Left into park
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Thursday Ride Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 20, 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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