Welcome to the
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.
|
|
|
|
Calendar Events at a Glance
Fast Friday Training Ride Fri, Dec 7, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Flower Farm Cafe, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: training
- Long Ride: 22. miles 1229 ft. climbing
Fast Friday is designated as a Training Ride: brisk pace, no sweep, regroups not planned but we usually have one or two very brief ones; the intended purpose of the ride is working together to save energy pacelining at high speeds.
Dave B 9169470541
dba95604@gmail.com
Cook-King Rattlesnake (Saturday Spintacular) Sat, Dec 8, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: casual
- Long Ride: 23 miles 1180 ft. climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27974094
This is a casual ride on rolling countryside. There is no water or restrooms along the way. Coffee and conversation afterward
Tom Piette 530-823-0739
piettes@msn.com
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.
Folsom Lake Loop - Sundaze Sun, Dec 9, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Flower Farm Cafe, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: hilly Pace: moderate
- Long Ride: 50 miles 4600 ft. climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28579121
Traditional Folsom Lake Loop, but starting from Flower Farm. We'll take Auburn Folsom Road to Folsom, Green Valley, Salmon Falls (photo op at the Rhino), then Hwy 49 thru Cool. Old Foresthill Road, Foresthill Road, Lincoln Way, Auburn Folsom.
Please be aware that there is one very bad uphill stretch of Highway 49 out of Cool that has no shoulder and a fair amount of traffic.
Route has four regroups/rest stops...Skunk Hollow at the Salmon Falls Bridge, Rhino, Holiday Mkt in Cool, and Raley's in Auburn.
Kathy Welch
ultrakathy@sbcglobal.net
C's the Day - Tues. Ride Tue, Dec 11, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: (Newcastle Park & Ride - across from Mobile Gas Station) Newcastle Road and Indian Hill Road (map)
23 miles, 1357 ft. of climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5514166
Please join us this Tuesday 12/11, at the Newcastle Park and Ride for a lovely ride. Approximately 23 miles, that loops around from Newcastle to Loomis over to Auburn Folsom rd and back to Newcastle.
Dress warm, temps look to be on the cool side. We start at 9:30, and go for coffee at Newcastle Produce afterwards.
Frank Lewis
frankrlewis@icloud.com
Wednesday Ride Wed, Dec 12, 9:30am
0 comments
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
keithhallsten@gmail.com
Thursday Ride Thu, Dec 13, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Meadow Vista Park, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista, CA 95722, 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.
Ride Leader Rotates
Fast Friday Training Ride Fri, Dec 14, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Flower Farm Cafe, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
- Terrain: rolling Pace: training
- Long Ride: 22. miles 1229 ft. climbing
Fast Friday is designated as a Training Ride: brisk pace, no sweep, regroups not planned but we usually have one or two very brief ones; the intended purpose of the ride is working together to save energy pacelining at high speeds.
Dave B 9169470541
dba95604@gmail.com
Saturday Spintacular Sat, Dec 15, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Flower Farm Coffee House, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650, USA (map)
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.
Ride Leader Rotates
Sundaze Sun, Dec 16, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Various locations around Auburn, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Truckee, and many others (map)
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).
Larry Matz
lmatz1@yahoo.com
John's Jaunt - Tues. Ride Tue, Dec 18, 9:30am
0 comments
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, Dec 19, 9:30am
0 comments
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 6502451200
terrypoore@gmail.com
Thursday Ride Thu, Dec 20, 9:30am
0 comments
Where: Meadow Vista Park, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista, CA 95722, 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.
Ride Leader Rotates
A Special Thanks to our Supporters
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Bill Bohmer and Kevin Borden from Placer Sheriff's Search and Rescue presented an award to the SFCC board in appreciation of our Club's donation to their organization. The money was used to purchase a vacu-immobilizer device used to evacuate a patient who has suffered a potential spinal injury. This device is much more efficient and comfortable for the patient than the traditional backboard.
Thanks to all who donated to make this purchase possible.
How well do you know the roads you cycle on??? Take this short quiz to find out. The results will confirm the type of cyclist you are.
Next Symposium Date: Thursday, January 3rd, 2019
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.