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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: Chance of rain so we'll keep it close to home. 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:
Wednesday weather is looking doubtful but stay tuned.... Go/no go email by 8:00AM.
Starting at the public parking lot next to Baked & Brewed Cafe we will head toward Meadow Vista then out Christian Valley and circle back on Dry Creek with a R&R stop at the regional park near Richardson. We will continue on Mt Vernon to a thrilling descent on Millertown and finish with a refreshing climb up Indian Hill.
Post ride coffee and conversation at Baked & Brewed.
Please provide your own navigation.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Auburn Loop (Baked&Brewed1) -- 31.9 miles 0.0 Left -- High Street 0.1 Right -- Lincoln Way 0.5 Right -- El Dorado Street, CA 49 0.6 Left -- Lincoln Way 0.6 Right -- Aeolia Drive 1.4 Right -- Foresthill Avenue 1.4 Right -- Foresthill Avenue 1.6 Right -- Foresthill Avenue 2.0 Left -- Russell Road 2.3 Keep Left -- Russell Road 2.5 Left -- Russell Road 2.5 Right -- Lincoln Way 3.9 Left -- Bowman Undercrossing Road 4.0 Right -- Bowman Road 6.0 Right -- Dry Creek Road 6.8 Right -- Lake Arthur Road 7.3 Left -- Pinewood Way 7.8 Left -- Bancroft Road 8.9 Right -- Christian Valley Road 11.2 Left -- Stanley Drive 12.2 Left -- Virginia Drive 12.7 Right -- Moss Rock Drive 13.9 Right -- Blue Grass Drive 14.0 Right -- Dry Creek Road 15.3 Left -- Richardson Drive 15.7 Make a U-turn -- Richardson Drive 16.1 Left -- Dry Creek Road 16.8 Left -- Joeger Road 18.6 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 19.1 Keep Right 19.2 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 21.5 Right -- Millertown Road 22.3 Keep Left -- Millertown Road 23.8 Left -- Wise Road 24.4 Right 24.4 Right -- Ophir Road 26.3 Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193 26.7 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 26.7 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 27.0 Left -- Newcastle Road 27.1 Left -- Indian Hill Road 29.5 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 30.1 Right -- Sacramento Street 30.6 Right -- Pacific Avenue 31.6 Right -- High Street 31.9 Left -- Lincoln Way Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: The dirt parking lot next to the post office @ Lower Colfax and 174 is open again! Join me for a casual paced ride with a few challenging hills. We may ride out to Rollins Lake at the end of the ride. Coffee and
goodies at the Happy Apple cafe.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Lower Colfax/Pinecone Loop -- 19.8 miles 0.0 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 5.1 Keep Left -- Lower Colfax Road 6.5 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 6.7 Left -- Jodette Lane 6.8 Left -- Bradford Drive 7.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 7.5 Right -- Highland Drive 8.5 Right -- Highland Drive 8.6 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 8.6 Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 8.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 9.6 Left -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 9.7 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 10.1 Keep Left -- Brooks Road 10.1 Left -- Brooks Road 10.6 Keep Right -- Pine Cone Circle 12.5 Right -- Brooks Road 13.0 Left -- Brooks Road 13.4 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 14.5 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 19.6 Right -- Colfax Highway, CA 174 19.8 Left -- Orchard Springs Road Leader Cell:
Friday - Down Ridge Up Wise Fri, Feb 13, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for an all pace no sweep road ride this Friday. This is a 28 mile ride with mostly gradual climes and descents. We head up through Newcastle, the down Ridge Road, west on Virginia Town to Fowler and climb back up Wise, (as the tittle would suggest.) We will have 2 regroups, 1st at the corner of Gold Hill and Virginia town, mile 10.1 and the second at the Fire Station on Wise at the top of the climb. It still looks like Friday will be sunny. Coffee at Roanie's
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Down Ridge Up Wise -- 28.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.3 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 0.4 Right -- Boulder Creek Road 1.3 Right -- Aspen Drive 1.7 Left -- Rock Springs Road 2.1 Right -- Gilardi Road 2.7 Right -- Gilardi Road 3.9 Left -- Newcastle Road 5.3 Right -- Old State Highway 5.5 Cont -- Old State Highway 5.6 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 5.7 Right -- Taylor Road 5.9 Left -- Ridge Road 6.2 Keep Left -- Ridge Road 6.5 Cont -- Ridge Road 7.4 Cont -- Ridge Road 8.0 Keep Right -- Ridge Road 8.0 Cont -- Ridge Road 9.4 Keep Right -- Ridge Road 9.4 Right -- Gold Hill Road 10.1 Left -- Virginiatown Road 10.4 Keep Right -- Virginiatown Road 12.2 Right -- Fowler Road 13.2 Right -- Fruitvale Road 14.8 Left -- Gold Hill Road 15.4 Right -- Gold Hill Road 15.5 Right -- Wise Road 21.8 Right 21.8 Right -- Ophir Road 23.7 Right -- Taylor Road 24.0 Left -- Old State Highway 24.1 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 24.2 Right -- Old State Highway 24.3 Right -- Old State Highway 24.4 Right -- Old State Highway 24.7 Left -- Taylor Road 27.4 Left -- Penryn Road 28.0 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Saturday - American River Trail Enduro 2/14/2026 Sat, Feb 14, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Plenty of water stops, bathrooms and regroups along the way between Beals Point start location and Old Town Sac Riverfront turnaround. Enjoy car-free riding along the scenic American River Bike Trail. Note max speed limit is 15 mph, so the route is intended for a relaxed, social pace. Obviously, rain cancels the ride. Please print your own route sheet if desired.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- American River Trail Enduro 2/14/2026 -- 67.2 miles 0.0 Beal's Point Restroom 0.0 Keep Left 0.1 Left 0.2 Left -- American River Bike Trail 2.0 Right -- American River Bike Trail 2.0 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 3.7 Keep Left -- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 8.7 Cont -- American River Bike Trail 8.8 Right -- American River Bike Trail 8.8 Right -- American River Bike Trail 8.9 Cont -- American River Bike Trail 9.0 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 9.1 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 9.4 Left -- American River Bike Trail 9.4 Make a U-turn -- American River Bike Trail 9.4 Right -- American River Bike Trail 17.7 Cont -- American River Bike Trail 18.4 William Pond Recreation Area 18.4 Right -- American River Bike Trail 21.9 Right -- American River Bike Trail 22.0 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 32.0 Right -- Jibboom Street 32.2 Right -- Sacramento River Parkway 33.2 Keep Left -- Sacramento River Parkway 34.7 Left -- Jibboom Street 34.9 Left -- American River Bike Trail 41.8 Cont -- American River Bike Trail 49.0 Cont -- American River Bike Trail 57.2 Left -- American River Bike Trail 57.5 Keep Left -- American River Bike Trail 57.9 Left -- American River Bike Trail 58.4 Right -- American River Bike Trail 58.5 Keep Left -- American River Bike Trail 60.5 Right -- American River Bike Trail 63.0 Right -- American River Bike Trail 63.1 Left 63.4 Right 63.4 Left 63.6 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 63.7 Left -- American River Bike Trail 63.7 Make a U-turn -- American River Bike Trail 63.8 Right 64.1 Keep Left -- American River Bike Trail 66.0 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 67.0 Right 67.0 Keep Left 67.1 Right Leader Cell:
Saturday - Penryn Park & Ride 5.25 Sat, Feb 14, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Weather looks good for this casual ride: sunny with a high of 63. Regroups, etc., TBA
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park & Ride 5.25 -- 23.5 miles 0.7 Right -- Taylor Road 1.2 Right -- Rock Springs Road 1.8 Left -- Gilardi Road 2.4 Right -- Gilardi Road 3.6 Left -- Newcastle Road 4.9 Right -- Indian Hill Road 5.4 Left -- Indian Hill Road 5.5 Keep Left -- Indian Hill Road 7.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.0 Right -- Southridge Drive 8.0 Left -- Gray Horse Drive 8.2 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 8.6 Left -- Crockett Road 9.4 Right -- Andregg Road 9.6 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 10.0 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 10.6 Right -- Rim View Circle 11.1 Left -- Rim View Circle 11.2 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.4 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 11.5 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.6 Keep Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.9 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 11.9 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 13.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 13.5 Keep Right -- Rattlesnake Road 13.7 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 13.7 Make a U-turn -- Rattlesnake Road 14.2 Cont -- Rattlesnake Road 15.2 Right 15.2 Left 15.3 Left 15.3 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 15.5 Keep Right -- Rattlesnake Road 17.0 Left -- Newcastle Road 18.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 19.4 Right -- King Road 19.6 Left -- King Road 22.6 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Sunday - Granite Bay - Lincoln Double Loop 41miles/2484 climb Sun, Feb 15, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Just in case it doesn't rain on Sunday, we will do this route. 41 miles, 2500'. Rest stop at Mcbean Park. c u then !! Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Granite Bay - Lincoln Double Loop 41miles/2484 climb -- 41.3 miles 0.0 Right -- Rock Springs Road 1.9 Right -- Brennans Road 3.1 Left -- King Road 3.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.1 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 9.8 Right -- Barton Road 11.4 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 12.7 Right -- Laird Road 13.5 Left -- Wells Avenue 13.7 Wells becomes Val Verde 16.5 Left -- King Road 16.8 Right -- Penryn Road 18.1 Right -- Taylor Road 18.6 Left -- English Colony Way 22.1 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 22.9 Left -- Twelve Bridges Drive 24.1 Right -- Stoneridge Boulevard 25.2 Right -- Del Webb Boulevard 25.4 Right -- Sun City Boulevard 26.7 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Road 27.2 Left -- McBean Park Drive 27.4 Left into McBean Park REST STOP 27.6 Right -- McBean Park Drive 27.6 Left -- East Avenue 28.1 Right -- East 9th Street 28.6 Keep Left -- Liberty Lane 28.8 Right -- Virginiatown Road 32.1 Left -- Fowler Road 32.1 Right -- Virginiatown Road 34.3 Right -- Gold Hill Road 34.9 Left -- Ridge Road 38.5 Right -- Taylor Road 41.3 Left -- Rock Springs Road 41.3 Right into quarry DONE Leader Cell:
February BOD Meeting Mon, Feb 16, 8:00am 0 comments
Contact Steve Peck (stevene.peck@gmail) for meeting info.
Tuesday RideTue, Feb 17, 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 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 - Loomis - Lincoln - Newcastle - Dick Cook Loop Wed, Feb 18, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for a ride out to Lincoln with a loop back via Newcastle and Dick Cook. Restrooms available at McBean park. Coffee and chat post ride at Smithville and co. in Loomis.
I will be riding sweep if anyone wants to join. Coffee and chat post ride at Smithville and Co. If weather gets wonky I will send out a notice by 8:00 if ride cancels.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Loomis - Lincoln - Newcastle - Dick Cook Loop -- 32.0 miles 0.0 Left -- Webb Street 0.2 Left -- King Road 0.5 Right -- Humphrey Road 2.7 Left -- English Colony Way 3.9 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 6.2 Left -- Lincoln Newcastle Highway 8.8 Regroup McBean Park 8.8 Right -- McBean Park Drive 8.9 Left -- East Avenue 9.3 Right -- East 9th Street 9.8 Keep Left -- Liberty Lane 10.1 Right -- Virginiatown Road 13.3 Left -- Fowler Road 13.4 Right -- Virginiatown Road 15.5 Right -- Gold Hill Road 16.2 Left -- Ridge Road 17.6 Cont -- Ridge Road 19.7 Right -- Taylor Road 19.9 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 20.1 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 20.3 Left -- Newcastle Road 21.9 Right -- Brennans Road 23.1 Left -- Brennans Road 24.4 Left -- King Road 24.4 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 26.7 Right -- Dick Cook Road 28.3 Right -- Val Verde Road
Regroup 30.3 Left -- King Road 31.8 Left -- Taylor Road 31.9 Right -- Webb Street 32.0 Left into Parking lot Leader Cell:
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 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.
Ride Description and Notes: Regroup at Auburn Folsom and Dick Cook. Coffee following the ride at Roanies. I will sweep the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn Park&Ride 4.25 -- 25.5 miles 0.9 Right -- King Road 2.9 Left -- Sierra College Boulevard 4.3 Left 5.4 Right -- Barton Road 6.9 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Road 7.3 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 7.8 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 8.2 Right -- Laird Road 8.9 Left -- Wells Avenue 9.9 Right -- Dick Cook Road 11.5 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 12.1 Right -- Lo Mida Lane 13.2 Left -- Rim Rock Circle 13.7 Cont 13.8 Left -- Lake Forest Drive 14.3 Right -- Chateaux Drive 14.4 Right -- Clos du Lac Circle 14.6 Left 14.7 Left 14.9 Left -- Clos du Lac Circle 14.9 Right -- Champagne Court 15.1 Cont -- Champagne Court 15.2 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 16.0 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 18.1 Left -- Rock Springs Road 19.4 Left -- Brennans Road 19.4 Right -- Rock Springs Road 21.5 Keep Left -- Penryn Plaza 21.6 Left -- Rippey Road 23.9 Keep Left -- Rippey Road 23.9 Right -- Taylor Road 24.0 Left -- King Road 24.6 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
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.
When: Saturday, February 28th Where: Loomis Basin Park South (map)
What: Bikes, cookies, and coffee, does it get any better than this?! Embark on a cookie-filled adventure with not one, but TWO routes to choose from! And fear not, the journey doesn't end there—after the ride reward yourself with a sweet victory lap of homemade cookies and Starbucks coffee. You'll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite cookie.
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. Stay Your Way: Our host hotel, Home2Suites, offers spacious rooms with kitchenettes, comfy beds, and all the amenities you need to recharge.
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.
