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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
Drum Powerhouse - Wednesday Ride Wed, Oct 17, 9:00am
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Where: 1 N Main St, Colfax, CA 95713, USA (Historic Train Depot) (map)
Drum Powerhouse Ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20585054
Keith Hallsten
keithhallsten@gmail.com
LOP & Table Meadows - Thursday Ride Thu, Oct 18, 9:00am
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Where: Meadow Vista Park, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista, CA 95722, USA (map)
Hilly, casual ride. Placer Hills, Dog Bar, Magnolia, easier Darkhorse climb, Table Meadows, rest stop at LOP Starbucks. Return Magnolia, Dog Bar, Placer Hills. About 30 miles.
No drop, casual paced rides with multiple regroups. Because of our foothill setting the rides are rolling to hilly, and have between 1000 to 2000 ft of climbing in each ride. If you've been riding in the flats and want to experience the foothills, this will be a good ride to join. Because of the climbing, I do not consider these beginner rides. We meet afterward for coffee and chatter.
Carol Maynard
530-320-7811
Fast Friday Training Ride Fri, Oct 19, 9:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: training
- Long Ride: 25-30 miles 800-1200 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, Oct 20, 9:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2549930
I have chosen one of the Fast Friday rides (but not that pace!) for this Saturday. It turns on to Brace but just long enough to catch Barton so we miss the construction.
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.
Loretta Watson
rettacwat@gmail.com
How Cool is That - Sundaze Sun, Oct 21, 9:00am
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Where: Holiday Market, Cool, CA (map)
40.6 miles, 4137 ft.of climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9376554
Join me for a perfect day for climbing as we ascend one of the more noteworthy climbs in the area -- Prospectors Grade. Large loop starting in Cool, Cherry Acres/Meadowview Acres, through Pilot Hill, Coloma, Prospectors, Marshall Grade, Georgetown, and Auburn Lakes Trails.
Larry Merlo
larry_merlo@yahoo.com
John's Jaunt - Tues. Ride Tue, Oct 23, 9:00am
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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.
John Holt
litespeed51@gmail.com
Wednesday Ride Wed, Oct 24, 9:00am
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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.
Terry Poore
tpoore@gmail.com
Thursday Ride Thu, Oct 25, 9:00am
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Where: Railhead Park, 175 Pacific Ave, Auburn, CA 95603, USA (map)
No drop, casual paced rides with multiple regroups. Because of our foothill setting the rides are rolling to hilly, and have between 1000 to 2000 ft of climbing in each ride. If you've been riding in the flats and want to experience the foothills, this will be a good ride to join. Because of the climbing, I do not consider these beginner rides. We meet afterward for coffee and chatter.
Ron Davidson
530-878-0184
Fast Friday Training Ride Fri, Oct 26, 9:00am
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Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: training
- Long Ride: 25-30 miles 800-1200 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, Oct 27, 9:00am
Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
OCTOBER DEFAULT ROUTE:
- Terrain: rolling Pace: casual
- Short Ride: 21 miles 904 ft. climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28793253
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.
Bob Niblack
bobmail@wavecable.com
The Best of Foxy - Sundaze Sun, Oct 28, 9:00am
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Where: Steady Eddy's Coffee House, Winters, CA 95694, USA (map)
- Terrain: hilly Pace: moderate
- Long ride 65 miles 3400 ft. climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28603572
The best of the Foxy Fall century route. Large lollipop loop from Winters. Cuts out much of the flat riding.
Kathy Welch
ultrakathy@sbcglobal.net
Dave's Maze - Tues. Ride Tue, Oct 30, 9:00am
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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.
Dave Hays
busterdavehays@gmail.com
A Special Thanks to our Supporters
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Next Symposium Date: Thursday, November 7th, 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 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.
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