Ride Description and Notes: Please join me for this nice moderate ride from the Quarry out to Mt Vernon via Ridge, Gold Hill, Fowler, Wise and back
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Griffith Quarry, Mt Vernon, Newcastle Loop -- 32.5 miles 0.1 Left -- Rock Springs Road 0.2 Right -- Taylor Road 2.8 Cont -- Taylor Road, CA 193 3.1 Left -- Ridge Road 5.2 Keep Left -- Ridge Road 6.6 Right -- Gold Hill Road 7.8 Keep Right -- Gold Hill Road 8.1 Left -- Gold Hill Road 8.2 Left -- Fruitvale Road 11.2 Right -- Crosby Herold Road 12.2 Right -- Wise Road 14.5 Keep Right -- Wise Road 14.8 Right -- Wise Road 15.5 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 20.3 Keep Right 20.4 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 21.0 Keep Right 21.0 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 23.3 Right -- Millertown Road 24.1 Keep Left -- Millertown Road 25.6 Left -- Wise Road 26.2 Right 26.2 Right -- Ophir Road 28.1 Right -- Taylor Road, CA 193 28.4 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 28.5 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 28.6 Right -- Old State Highway 28.6 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 28.7 Left -- Old State Highway 28.7 Left -- Newcastle Road 29.3 Keep Right -- Newcastle Road 29.5 Left -- Newcastle Road 29.9 Left -- Newcastle Road 30.3 Right -- Gilardi Road 31.5 Left -- Gilardi Road 32.0 Right -- Rock Springs Road 32.4 Left -- Brashear Lane Leader Cell:
Thursday - Vista Thursday #22, "Long Airport Pattern" Thu, May 16, 8:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Come on out for a ride around Christian Valley and the Meadow Vista area. Your reward will be the pastries & coffee at the Local Cafe afterward. There are restrooms & water at the Meadow Vista Park.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Vista Thursday #22, 'Long Airport Pattern' -- 20.5 miles 0.2 Exit park and Right -- Meadow Vista Rd. 0.4 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.8 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.9 Left to stay on Pinewood Way 2.0 Right -- Bancroft Rd 3.2 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.5 Left -- Stanley Dr 6.5 Left -- Virginia Dr 7.0 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 7.2 Right -- Wasatch Dr 7.8 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 8.0 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 8.2 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 10.2 Right -- Haines Rd 11.0 Right -- Bell Rd 11.9 Right -- Old Airport Rd 12.9 Left -- New Airport Rd 13.4 Left -- Bell Rd 14.3 Right -- Old Airport Rd 14.9 Left to stay on Old Airport Rd 15.4 Left -- Bowman Rd 16.8 Right -- Lake Arthur Rd 18.1 Left -- Pinewood Way 18.7 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 18.8 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 20.2 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd 20.4 Left -- Into the Park Leader Cell:
Friday - Fast Friday 2 Fri, May 17, 8:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: A few extra miles (but no difficult elevation) for May is Bike Month. Regroup at the Club Valencia at English Colony and Taylor. Second regroup/restrooms at the park off of Olive Ranch Rd. Will discuss at start whether we want to return on Dick Cook or on Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Fast Friday 2 -- 30.3 miles 0.1 Left -- Flower Farm 0.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road 0.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 1.2 Left -- King Rd 1.3 Right -- Brennans Rd 3.7 Left -- Newcastle Rd 5.3 Left -- Old State Hwy 5.7 Left on Taylor 7.8 Right -- English Colony Way REGROUP 8.6 Left -- Swetzer Rd 9.2 Right -- Colwell Rd 10.2 Left -- Humphrey Rd 11.7 Right -- King Rd 12.6 Left -- Sierra College Blvd 14.0 Left -- Brace Rd 15.1 Right -- Barton Rd 19.3 Right -- Olive Ranch Rd REGROUP 21.0 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 22.6 Left to stay on Cavitt Stallman Rd 24.9 Left -- Laird Rd 26.2 Right -- Wells Ave 26.4 Left -- Val Verde Rd 28.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd Leader Cell:
Saturday - All Pace 1 Sat, May 18, 8:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Spintacular Fast Friday 4(c). Join us! Weather looks great. 24.3 miles, 990 ft climbing. Coffee at Flower Farm after.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- All Pace 1 -- 24.3 miles 0.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 2.1 Left -- Val Verde 3.9 Val Verde turns Right and becomes Wells 4.1 Left -- Laird Rd 5.4 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 6.9 Left -- Barton Rd 7.9 Right -- Olive Ranch Rd 9.7 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 12.0 Left -- Barton Rd 13.7 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 15.0 Left -- Laird Rd 16.3 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 17.6 Left -- Val Verde Rd 18.7 Left -- King Rd 18.9 Right -- Penryn Rd 19.4 Right -- Boulder Creek Rd 19.4 Right to stay on Boulder Creek Rd 20.4 Right -- Aspen Dr 20.8 Right -- Rock Springs Rd 21.7 Right -- Brennans Rd 23.0 Left -- King Rd 23.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 24.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 24.2 Left into FF Leader Cell:
Sunday - Stumpy to Loon & Back Sun, May 19, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Out and back to Loon Lake from Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. THIS IS A CLUB FAVORITE!
Park on the right in a big dirt pullout after the dam.
Optional - bring a chair, a snack, and a beverage to enjoy after the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Stumpy to Loon & Back -- 40.8 miles 0.0 Elevation 4275 11.0 Top 6100 14.2 Left -- Ice House Rd 15.4 Right US Frst Service Rd 3 19.5 Top 6500 19.8 Right towards boatramp/dump/campground 20.3 Head towards boat ramp, picnic table under tree 20.9 Left -- Ice House Road 25.3 Left -- Ice House Rd 26.6 Right -- Wentworth Springs Rd 29.7 Top 6100 40.7 Done Elevation 4275 Leader Cell:
Monday - Easy Rollers Rocklin, Lincoln and Back Mon, May 20, 8:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: This is a new ride to the calendar and the pace will be 12 miles/hour with a little climbing. This is to meet the needs of our members who are averaging 12-13 miles an hour and would like to ride with the group rather than off the back of the group. The intention is to keep the pace at 12 mi/hr so if this ride appeals to you and you decide to join in, we ask that you maintain this pace throughout the ride.
Ride day, location, and route could change from week to week so always check the calendar for details.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 27+ Easy Rollers Rocklin, Lincoln and Back -- 27.8 miles 0.1 Left -- Rocklin Rd 0.3 Right -- 5th St 0.7 Left -- Midas Ave 1.4 Right -- Clover Valley Rd 2.6 Left -- Rawhide Rd 3.9 Right -- Midas Ave 4.6 Right -- Whitney Blvd 5.1 Right -- Crest Dr 6.5 Right -- Park Dr 8.5 Cont -- Whitney Ranch Pkwy 11.2 Right -- Wildcat Blvd 11.7 Cont -- E Joiner Pkwy 12.5 Enter the traffic circle 12.5 Exit the traffic circle -- Fieldstone Dr 12.7 Right into Plaza Chevron Station
water & restroom
12.9 Right -- Twelve Bridges Dr 12.9 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 13.2 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 13.8 Right -- Spring Valley Pkwy 16.3 Left -- Stoneridge Blvd 16.7 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 17.9 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 20.4 Cont -- Wildcat Blvd 21.6 Left -- Iroquois Rd 22.1 Right -- Hunter Ct 22.2 Right -- W Oaks Blvd 22.6 Left -- Stanford Ranch Rd 24.7 Left -- Stoney Rd 24.8 Right -- Ford Rd 25.0 Left -- Agate Wy 25.1 Left -- Midas Ave 27.0 Right -- 5th St 27.4 Left -- Rocklin Rd 27.6 Right -- Bush St Leader Cell:
SFCC Board MeetingMon, May 20, 8:45am 0 comments
Where: First Foundation Bank, 649 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA (map)
Monthly SFCC Board Meeting,SFCC Members are Welcome to attend, please inform SFCC President that you willbe attending 3 Days prior to Board Meeting
Monday - Auburn to Heather Glen LoopMon, May 20, 10:30am 0 comments
Where: Auburn Town Center/Starbucks, Finish @ Old Town Pizza (map)
Leader Name: Bob Peterson E-mail: rjpeterson2@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: This ride is in support of the Auburn Trail Alliance MIBM Fund Raiser.
NOT A SANCTIONED SFCC RIDE but a sign in sheet required, Bob will sweep the ride
15% of all purchases on Monday May 20th from 11AM-9PM will go to the ATA.
The ride will start at the Auburn Town Center due to limited parking at Old Town Pizza, and a chance to rack up commuter miles riding to the event.
Let's revisit the new speed bumps at Rattlesnake Bar. We'll start with a warm up climb up Shirland Tract, descend Rattlesnake Bar, Dick Cook, and return to Newcastle on Rippy. Regroups at the Bar and corner of Dick Cook & Val Verde.
Coffee afterwards at Newcastle Produce. Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Shirland - Rattlesnake - -- 26.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Indian Hill Rd 2.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 2.7 Right -- Southridge Dr 2.8 Left -- Grayhorse Dr 2.9 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 3.4 Left -- Crockett Rd 4.1 Right -- Andregg Rd 4.3 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 6.0 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 10.9 Cont -- Newcastle Rd 12.0 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 15.6 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 17.2 Right -- Val Verde Rd 19.2 Left -- King Rd 20.6 Right -- Taylor Rd 20.8 Left -- Rippey Rd 23.2 Left -- English Colony Way 23.4 Right -- Clark Tunnel Rd 23.8 Right -- Callison Rd 25.2 Left -- Taylor Rd 26.1 Right -- Old State Hwy 26.5 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Wednesday rides are the most aggressive rides of the week (26-40 miles) and are fairly hilly. Currently, this ride usually starts out of Meadow Vista Park in Meadow Vista. However, always check the calendar for a different start location.
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.
Thursday - Lake Tahoe Loop from Tahoe City Thu, May 23, 9:30am 0 comments
Loop around beautiful blue Lake Tahoe starting from the transit center in Tahoe City (water and restrooms available). Bring a buddy and ride your own pace. No sweep but we will have periodic regroups +/- every 15 miles. Drop dead gorgeous scenery so bring that camera. We usually stop at Safeway in South lake Tahoe for lunch and refreshment however if that's not your thing then there many other food options in SLT.
Please print your own route sheets or update your navigation computer. Navigation is really simple- keep the lake on your right.
Current weather forecast indicates temperatures at the start in low 50's so bring some layers and be prepared for changeable conditions- late afternoon thundershowers are common although none are in the current forecast.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Lake Tahoe Loop from Tahoe City -- 71.5 miles 0.0 Left -- West Lake Boulevard, CA 89 0.3 Right 0.3 Right -- North Lake Boulevard, CA 28 3.7 Left -- North Lake Boulevard, CA 28 9.9 Right -- North Lake Boulevard, CA 28 9.9 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- North Lake Boulevard, CA 28 10.1 Right -- North Lake Boulevard, CA 28 10.1 Enter roundabout 10.1 Right -- North Lake Boulevard, CA 28 11.2 Cont -- North Lake Boulevard, CA 28 13.6 Right -- Lakeshore Boulevard 13.6 Left -- Lakeshore Boulevard 13.7 Cont -- Lakeshore Boulevard 16.7 Right -- NV 28 18.4 Cont -- NV 28 26.7 Right 30.1 Cont -- US 50 31.8 Right -- US 50 33.9 Cont -- US 50 36.5 Cont -- Lincoln Highway, US 50 38.8 Right -- Lake Pkwy 39.3 Cont -- Pine Blvd 39.7 Left -- Park Ave 39.9 Right -- Lake Tahoe Blvd 39.9 Safeway on Left after Johnson Blvd, 41.3 Mi- lots of traffic caution on the turn/crossing 44.5 Keep Right 44.6 Right -- Emerald Bay Road, CA 89 49.7 Cont -- Emerald Bay Road, CA 89 50.6 Cont -- Emerald Bay Road, CA 89 59.9 Left -- Emerald Bay Road, CA 89 61.4 Cont -- CA 89 61.9 Cont -- CA 89 65.1 Left -- West Lake Boulevard, CA 89 66.3 Cont -- West Lake Boulevard, CA 89 71.5 Left Leader Cell:
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. 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 afterwards at the Flower Farm Cafe.
Memorial Ride - Longer 42 mi Sat, May 25, 8:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join SFCC in honoring founding members Barbra Crowell and Russ Hofeling who were both tragically killed while cycling, as well as other SFCC members who have recently passed away.
Potluck: 12 pm-130 pm. Please bring a dish, appetizer, salad/side, or sweets/desserts. SFCC will provide water and drinks (sodas) (Please note: No alcohol or glass containers are allowed at this event under the terms of our contract.)
We will also be holding a raffle. We are asking for donations from club members to be raffled off. Cycling items, artistic items, clothing items, food items. All donations are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions, contact Deb Hallford directly at deb2don.dh@gmail.com
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Barb's Ride - Longer -- 42.0 miles 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 0.3 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 5.4 Left -- Dog Bar Rd 14.5 Left -- Alta Sierra Dr 14.8 Right -- Francis Dr 15.3 Right -- Ball Rd 16.2 Cont straight -- Alta Sierra Dr 16.8 Right -- Little Valley Rd 17.5 Left -- CA-49 S 17.6 Right -- Pingree Rd 18.2 Left -- Auburn Rd 19.7 Right -- CA-49 S 20.6 Right -- Lime Kiln Rd 23.8 Left -- Wolf Rd 25.9 HEADS UP - Left to stay on Wolf Rd 29.1 Cont -- Combie Rd 29.2 Right to STARBUCKS - Rest Stop 29.3 Right -- Combie Rd 30.0 Cont -- Magnolia Rd 35.0 Right -- Dog Bar Rd 36.6 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 41.8 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 42.0 Left into MV Park Leader Cell:
Memorial Ride Short 21 mi Sat, May 25, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join SFCC in honoring founding members Barbra Crowell and Russ Hofeling who were both tragically killed while cycling, as well as other SFCC members who have recently passed away.
Potluck: 1200-130 pm. Please bring a dish, appetizer, salad/side, or sweets/desserts. SFCC will provide water and drinks (sodas) (Please note: No alcohol or glass containers are allowed at this event under the terms of our contract.)
We will also be holding a raffle. We are asking for donations from club members to be raffled off. Cycling items, artistic items, clothing items, food items. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Barb's Ride - Shorter -- 21.8 miles 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 0.3 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.7 HEADS UP - Right -- Pinewood Way 1.9 SHIFT DOWN - Short 15% grade ahead! 2.0 HEADS UP - Right -- Bancroft Rd 3.1 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.4 Left -- Stanley Dr 6.4 HEADS UP - Left -- Virginia Dr 6.9 Right -- Moss Rock Dr 8.0 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 8.2 Right -- Dry Creek Rd 9.4 REST STOP - Left into Reg. Park 9.4 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 10.2 Left -- Joeger Rd 10.9 Left -- Bell Rd 12.0 Right -- Richardson Dr 12.5 Left -- Atwood Rd 12.7 Right -- Bean Rd 12.9 Left -- Kemper Rd 13.6 Cont -- New Airport Rd 14.7 Right -- Bell Rd 15.5 Right -- Old Airport Rd 16.7 Left -- Bowman Rd 18.0 Right -- Dry Creek/Lake Arthur Rd 19.3 HEADS UP - Left -- Pinewood Way 20.0 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 20.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 21.5 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd 21.7 Left into MV Park 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.
Tuesday RideTue, May 28, 8:30am 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 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