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Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Website !!!
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. Or, to see what rides our club currently offers, check out our ride calendar. Join us to explore the area while having fun, getting fit, and meeting fellow cyclists.
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Calendar Events at a Glance
Lower Colfax Road - Thursday Ride Thu, Aug 16, 8:30am
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Where: Chicago Park, CA 95945, USA (map)
18 miler. Rolling to somewhat hilly terrain
Ron Davidson
redude01@me.com
Fast Friday Training Ride Fri, Aug 17, 8:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: training
- Long Ride: 28 miles 1200 ft. climbing
Emails will be sent out weekly with ride link. Fast paced, pacelining, not swept, coffee after.
Dave Beals 9169470541
dba95604@gmail.com
Saturday Spintacular Sat, Aug 18, 8:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
Please join Dennis for this wonderful ride from the Flower Farm this Saturday.
24 miles with 1130 feet of climbing.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26668082
Pedals down at 8:00. Stay for coffee and conversation!
Route sheets provided at the start.
Ride on and ride right!
Betty & Dennis Bennett
New Years Day Loop from Depoe Bay - Sundaze Sun, Aug 19, 7:30am
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Where: Depoe Bay Coffee Roasters, 893 High St, Auburn, CA 95603, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: moderate
- Long Ride: 43 miles 2500 ft. climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26765665
Start at Depoe Bay Coffee for a tour of Newcastle. This is the original 2018 poker run ride. Coffee afterwards. Casual riders encouraged I will sweep
JAN VAN WAARDENBERG 5302630894
JVWMX5@GMAIL.COM
Dave's Maze - Tues. Ride Tue, Aug 21, 8:00am
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Where: (Newcastle Park & Ride - across from Mobile Gas Station) Newcastle Road and Indian Hill Road (map)
23.2 miles, 1400 ft. of climbing
The weather is changing, it's cooing off. Only going to be 94 on Tuesday so come on out to the Newcastle Park & ride across the street from the Mobile Gas Station on Newcastle Road.
We take Ophir road to GeraldsonRd. , down Geraldson to LozanosRd. then Bald, Chili Hill, Crater, Wise, over to Virgintown, gold Rd. over to Ridge road and up Ridge to Taylor and back to the finish.
Coffee and conversation afterwards at Newcastle Produce.
Dave Hays
busterdavehays@gmail.com
Wednesday Ride Wed, Aug 22, 8:00am
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Where: Various (map)
Although Meadow Vista Park is 'home' for the Wednesday Ride, start locations do vary. Ride is generally 30-40 miles with occasional regroups. Moderate level ride in and around Auburn, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, etc.
Ken Wilson
Serene Lakes & BBQ - Thursday Ride Thu, Aug 23, 9:00am
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Where: Serene Lakes, California 95728, USA (map)
We will ride from our cabin in Serene Lakes to the Rainbow Lodge Area and back (22 mi. And 1500 ft. Climbing).
About 50 minute drive, and usually about 20 degrees cooler. We’ll host an informal BBQ after
( burgers/dogs). We’ll supply eating stuff, you bring beverages to share.
For this one I’ll ask you to RSVP, so I know how much stuff to get. I’ll ask those eating to kick in a little$ to cover food cost. Car pooling would be helpful as well. We’ll ride around 9:00 AM, since you have to drive and it should be cooler.
I will send more specific follow up notes a little later. When you feel you can commit to the 23rd send me an RSVP
Ron Davidson
redude01@me.com
Fast Friday Training Ride Fri, Aug 24, 8:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: training
- Long Ride: 28 miles 1200 ft. climbing
Emails will be sent out weekly with ride link. Fast paced, pacelining, not swept, coffee after.
Dave Beals 9169470541
dba95604@gmail.com
Saturday Spintacular Sat, Aug 25, 8:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
August default route info:
- Terrain: rolling Pace: moderate
- Short Ride: 24 miles 1130 ft. climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26668082
Restroom and drink/snack purchase at Beach Hut Deli in Penryn and Valero gas station in Newcastle.
Small to moderate rollers, restroom/water stop at mile 16 in Penryn.
Moderate to casual pace through Loomis, Granite Bay and Newcastle ranging from 18 to 25 miles and generally with options to shorten. Mild to moderate rolling hills and nice pavement. The group always breaks into multiple subgroups based on the pace each rider is comfortable with. There may be a fast contingent but the largest group of riders enjoy one of several more casual paces. There is always a sweep so no one is ever left behind. Regroups are common and beginners and guests are always welcome.
Jan & Paul Jacobson
Sundaze Sun, Aug 26, 8:00am
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Where: varied locations (map)
Where: Various locations around Auburn, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Truckee, and many others
Description: Moderate rides of at least 40 miles. Can be any kind of terrain from flattish (bike path), rolling hills (Loomis), hilly (Auburn), to extremely hilly (Robinson Flat, Mosquito Ridge Road).
Laura & Wig Sy
Larry's Loop - Tues. Ride Tue, Aug 28, 8:00am
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Where: (Newcastle Park & Ride - across from Mobile Gas Station) Newcastle Road and Indian Hill Road (map)
The Tuesday ride series offers routes in and around the Loomis Basin. Flexible pace to allow people to ride the pace they are comfortable with. Ride leader will sweep course. Several regroups along the route. 18 to 25 miles with a bit of climbing. Check back usually the day before for the RideWithGPS route details. Coffee and conversation afterwards at Newcastle Produce.
Larry Merlo
larry_merlo@yahoo.com
Wednesday Ride Wed, Aug 29, 8:00am
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Where: Various (map)
Although Meadow Vista Park is 'home' for the Wednesday Ride, start locations do vary. Ride is generally 30-40 miles with occasional regroups. Moderate level ride in and around Auburn, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, etc.
Keith Hallsten
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Next Symposium Date: Thursday, October 4th, 2018
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Bicycle Emporium (map)
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your cycling skills by attending the Education Symposiums offered by our very own Wig Sy. This is a quarterly series that happens every first Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July and October) that builds up on one another so please do not miss any part of the series.
A collection of questions and answers from past and current cyclists that Wig has coached and trained using the most current scientific data and hearsay. A mandatory attendance is required for all members wishing to understand why they stink... odorous or performance wise. Learn how to get better by riding slower, how to be faster by resting more, how to be healthier by exercising less.
Come and ask Wig any questions you might have.