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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: time to climb. Great route. Down to the confluence and then a couple other local climbs, staying in the Auburn, Newcastle area. print route sheet if you want one, no sweep, but yes regroups. 42 miles, 4k climb. Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- OFH Rd, Baxter, Ridge (42 miles, 4000 climb) -- 41.9 miles 0.0 Left -- Pacific Avenue 0.5 Right -- Gum Lane 0.6 Follow Auburn Bike Route 0.7 Left -- Belmont Drive 0.7 Left -- Belmont Drive 0.8 Right -- Stadium Way 1.1 Right -- Finley Street 1.3 Right -- Brook Road 1.3 Left -- Borland Avenue 1.7 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- El Dorado Street 3.9 Cont -- Old Foresthill Road 7.3 Left -- Foresthill Road 10.5 Right -- Lincoln Way 10.8 Right into Ikeda's. REST ROOM/REGROUP 10.8 Left -- Lincoln Way 11.2 Right -- Auburn Ravine Rd/Foresthill Rd 12.9 Right -- Palm Avenue 15.4 Left -- Bald Hill Road 16.9 Cont -- Crater Hill Road 17.6 Right -- Wise Road 20.4 Right -- Baxter Grade Road 22.5 Left -- Mount Vernon Road 26.6 Left -- Wise Road 27.8 Cont -- Gold Hill Road 28.5 Right -- Fruitvale Road 30.1 Left -- Fowler Rd 31.1 Left -- Virginiatown Rd 33.3 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 34.0 Left -- Ridge Rd 37.5 Right -- Taylor Road 37.7 Left -- Old State Highway 37.8 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 38.0 Left -- Newcastle Road 38.2 Left -- Indian Hill Road 40.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 41.1 Right -- Sacramento Street 41.7 Right -- Pacific Avenue 41.9 Left into park - done Leader Cell:
Sunday - EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Douglas Ranch - Shortened 26.5 (traced) Sun, Aug 30, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: 5250 Stirling St, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (map)
Just a reminder that this is an EZ Ride with the goal is to ride together at an average pace of about 12–13 mph and staying as one group from start to finish.
If you normally ride faster, today is about riding the pace of the group rather than setting the pace. We won’t be splitting into faster and slower groups.
We’ll regroup as needed along the way, but ideally most of us will be riding together most of the time. That’s what makes the EZ Ride work and keeps it welcoming for the riders it was created for.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Douglas Ranch - Shortened 26.5 (traced) -- 26.5 miles 0.0 Left 0.0 Right -- Stirling Street 0.1 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 0.9 Cont -- Barton Road 1.2 Left -- Rockhurst Way 1.5 Left -- Hampstead Way 1.6 Right -- Greenbriar Lane 1.7 Right -- Royall Oaks Drive 1.8 Left -- Long Meadow Road 1.9 Left -- Joe Rodgers Road 2.6 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 3.0 Left -- Morningside Drive 4.7 Right -- Twin Rocks Road 5.9 Left -- Walden Woods Way 5.9 Left -- Walden Woods Way 6.5 Right -- Vireo Way 6.6 Keep Left -- Ardea Way 6.7 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 8.7 Right -- Placer Canyon Parkway 8.8 Left -- Miners Cove Circle 9.0 Left 9.0 Right -- Lo Mida Lane 9.6 Left -- Chateaux Drive 9.7 Right -- Clos du Lac Circle 9.8 Keep Left -- Clos du Lac Circle 10.4 Right -- Champagne Court 10.5 Cont -- Champagne Court 10.6 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 11.4 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 12.4 Left -- King Road 15.4 Right -- Boyington Road 16.5 Right -- Penryn Road 17.2 Left -- King Road 17.3 Keep Left -- King Road 17.4 Right -- Val Verde Road 21.7 Left -- Barton Road 23.0 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 25.3 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 26.4 Right -- Stirling Street Leader Cell:
Tuesday - C's the Day Tue, Sep 1, 8:30am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)
Ride Description and Notes: 78 degree temp looks good for this familiar ride. Regroup at mile 14.9 at Auburn Folsom Road after charging up the Dick Cook Road climb. Announce new members and guests at the start. Guests are encouraged but a waiver must be signed. See you Tuesday.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- C's the Day -- 22.8 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 4.4 Left to stay on Butler Cir 4.6 Right -- Butler Rd 6.1 Right -- English Colony Way 6.3 Left -- Humphrey Rd 7.1 Right to stay on Humphrey Rd 8.6 Left -- King Rd 10.6 Right -- Val Verde Rd 11.9 Right -- Wayland Rd 12.7 Right -- Val Verde Rd 13.3 Left -- Dick Cook Rd 14.9 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 17.0 Left to stay on 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 20.2 Right -- Brennans Rd 21.3 Left -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: The forecast is for fall-type weather, and the start time is a bit later, so a cruise around the North Auburn area should fit the bill for those of us still in town! We will regroup at Regional Park, about 12 miles in. Our after-ride refreshments will be at The Local Cafe in Meadow Vista, which is has the best deck for socializing!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Meadow Vista--North Auburn -- 31.7 miles 0.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 2.0 Right -- Crother Rd 3.2 Cont -- Lake Arthur Rd 7.4 Cont -- Dry Creek Rd 11.8 Right -- River Woods Dr 12.1 Left -- Sherwood Way 12.5 Left -- Richardson Dr 12.9 Left -- Joeger Rd 14.5 Left -- Bell Rd 15.6 Right -- Richardson Dr 16.1 Left -- 3rd St 16.2 Right to stay on 3rd St 16.3 Right -- Bean Rd 16.5 Left -- Kemper Rd 17.2 Cont -- New Airport Rd 19.1 Right -- Old Airport Rd 19.8 Left to stay on Old Airport Rd 20.3 Left -- Bowman Rd 20.7 Left -- Bell Rd 20.8 Right -- Haines Rd 21.6 Left -- Dry Creek Rd 23.6 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 23.8 Left -- Moss Rock Dr 24.9 Right -- Virginia Dr 25.5 Right -- Stanley Dr 26.5 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 28.7 Left -- Bancroft Rd 29.9 Left -- Pinewood Way 30.1 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 30.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 31.6 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Thursday - New Tour of Christian Valley Thu, Sep 3, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: We will meet at Meadow Vista Park, in Meadow Vista, ride starts at 8:00 AM. The ride will be casually paced, a hilly route with some steep but short segments, there will be multiple regroups, and I will sweep. I will have some printed route sheets available. Our route will primarily be a winding route through Christian Valley. Once off of Christian Valley Road, the streets are wide, well paved, with minimum traffic. We will meet for coffee at The Local Cafe for coffee and stories, following the ride. Hope to see you Thursday. Ron
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- New Tour of Christian Valley -- 19.1 miles 0.0 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 0.1 Right -- Placer Hills Road 1.6 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.8 Right -- Bancroft Road 3.0 Right -- Christian Valley Road 4.2 Left -- Gregg Way 4.5 Right -- Allen Drive 4.8 Left -- Gayle Lane 5.8 Left -- Stanley Drive 6.7 Left -- Barbara Lane 7.2 Right -- Stanley Drive 7.9 Right -- Kimo Way 8.0 Right -- Kimo Way 8.2 Right -- Kenneth Way 8.5 Right -- Virginia Drive 8.8 Left -- Helen Lane 9.4 Right -- Virginia Drive 9.4 Right -- Moss Rock Drive 10.5 Left -- Blue Grass Drive 10.6 Right -- Riva Ridge Circle 11.3 Left -- Blue Grass Drive 11.4 Right -- Moss Rock Drive 11.7 Left -- Skyview Drive 12.3 Left -- Moss Rock Drive 12.3 Right -- Blue Grass Drive 12.5 Left -- Dry Creek Road 16.3 Right -- Lake Arthur Road 16.8 Left -- Pinewood Way 17.5 Left -- Placer Hills Road 19.0 Left -- Meadow Vista Road 19.1 Left Leader Cell:
Friday Fun - Climb the Tunnel Fri, Sep 4, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride, Newcastle, CA (map)
Leader Name: Marc Hollis E-mail: hollismarc.duk@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: Kick off the Labor Day weekend with a scenic ride along some of our favorite routes. This 28-miler will take us up to the top of Clark Tunnel early before we work our way through the Butler rollers to the low point of the ride in Rocklin. From there we'll head back up and ride along the Rutherford Canyon drive, Wells/Val Verde roads, and, of course, Dick Cook.
Regroups at the Taylor Ranch Nature preserve parking lot (off of Humphrey at mile 9) and at the Auburn Folsom end of Dick Cook (mile 21.7). Friday rides are generally no sweep but I tend to stay toward the back as needed.
Current forecast shows cooler weather but sunny. Don't forget water.
Coffee at North Fork Chai afterwards.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Friday Fun - Climb the Tunnel -- 27.9 miles 0.2 Left -- Old State Highway 0.2 Right 0.3 Right -- Old State Highway 0.5 Left -- Taylor Road 1.5 Right -- Callison Road 2.9 Keep Right -- Callison Road 2.9 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 3.5 Left -- Clark Tunnel Road 4.5 Make a U-turn -- Clark Tunnel Road 5.4 Right -- Clark Tunnel Road 5.8 Right -- Gold Rush Way 6.4 Right -- Butler Road 7.8 Left to stay on Butler Rd 8.6 Right -- English Colony Way 8.8 Left -- Humphrey Road 11.1 Right -- King Road 12.1 Left -- Delmar Avenue 13.5 Left -- Pacific Street 14.2 Right -- Brace Road 14.4 Keep Left 14.4 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 14.4 Left 15.5 Right -- Barton Road 17.0 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Road 17.0 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Road 17.2 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 17.4 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 17.6 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 17.9 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 18.0 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 18.3 Right -- Laird Road 19.1 Left -- Wells Avenue 20.1 Right -- Dick Cook Road 21.7 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 23.9 Left -- King Road 24.0 Right -- Brennans Road 25.3 Right -- Brennans Road 26.4 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
The Saturday ride USUALLY meets at PENYN PARK AND RIDE.
There is an A group and a B group. The groups can spread out then you can ride your own pace...usually two or three groups with pairs scattered about and some single riders too.
The ride ranges between 25-30 mi with 1500k- 2000k ft of climbing.
Saturday - EZ Riders Lake Natoma Loop Sat, Sep 5, 8:30am 0 comments
Where: Granite Bay Community Park (Lot closest to the entrance) (map)
Leader Name: Jennifer Fink E-mail: jenniferfink6@icloud.com
Ride Description and Notes: A mellow ride around Lake Natoma. This route was created by our group cartographer Boz who rode the route this morning to dial in the exact details. A curated Boz ride is the ultimate experience.
For riders who would like a bit more distance, start at 8:15 at Douglas Ranch Park and meet us on the road.
Class 3 E-bikes are technically banned from bike trails so use this info as you wish.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Lake Natoma Loop -- 24.7 miles 0.0 Left -- Barton Road 3.3 Left -- Oak Avenue 3.6 Right -- American River Canyon Drive 5.2 Left -- Greenback Lane 5.7 Right into Black Miner's Bar. 5.9 Right -- Park Road 5.9 Right -- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 10.6 Go under Hazel Ave. Right -- American River Bike Trail on Bridge. 10.8 off bridge trail -- American River Bike Trail 10.9 Right -- American River Bike Trail 11.2 Left -- American River Bike Trail 11.9 Keep Left -- American River Bike Trail 16.7 Right. Head down wooden ramp to cross walk. 16.8 Left to cross Scott Street. 16.8 Enter bike path to Right of street. Cont to bike bridge. 17.1 Right on trail. 17.4 Keep Left -- American River Bike Trail 19.3 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 20.3 Right into Beals Point parking lot. 20.4 Right to follow bike path around Beal's Point. 20.9 Keep Left 20.9 Right to exit Beal's Point. 21.0 Keep Right towards exit. 21.3 Exit Beal's Point. Cross Auburn Folsom Road and ride into Folsom Lake Estates. 22.0 Right -- Oak Leaf Way 22.5 Right -- Reservoir Drive 22.6 Left -- Oak Leaf Way 23.3 Right -- Macduff Drive 23.6 Right -- Barton Road 24.7 Right into Granite Bay Community Park. End route. Leader Cell:
A relaxed-pace, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. Routes are generally 24–30 miles with light climbing and no steep climbs. There are brief regroups along the way. What’s different about this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into separate groups.
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, Sep 8, 8:00am 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 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.
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.
The Saturday ride USUALLY meets at PENYN PARK AND RIDE.
There is an A group and a B group. The groups can spread out then you can ride your own pace...usually two or three groups with pairs scattered about and some single riders too.
The ride ranges between 25-30 mi with 1500k- 2000k ft of climbing.
A relaxed-pace, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. Routes are generally 21-25 miles with light climbing and no steep climbs. There are brief regroups along the way. What’s different about this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into separate groups.
Start locations and routes vary.
ENDURO Winters/Berryessa Loop with Steiger Hill Sat, Sep 12, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: 201 E Main St, Winters, CA 95694, USA (map)
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is (hum the tune)… RIDE!
Winters is always a great place to ride, no matter the season. Back by popular demand, the September Enduro starts in Winters!
Start at Rotary Park in Winters (E Main & Railroad Av) at 9:00 AM for much of the classic Foxy's Fall route. At mile 53, we will leave the traditional route and cruise back into Winters over rolling hills and plains. Let's hope for mild winds! The first civilized place for refreshments and relief is the Safeway at mile 42, so... make sure that your water bottles are full. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch for post-ride socialization in the park (Note: Steady Eddy's Deli closes at 3:00 and is a good option for food).
This ride is not swept, but we will have re-groups. Please provide your own navigation aids. Load the RWGPS route as service could be spotty in areas.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Winters/Berryessa loop with Steiger Hill -- 66.2 miles 0.0 Right 0.1 Left -- Railroad Avenue 0.1 Keep Right -- Railroad Avenue 0.2 Right -- Putah Creek Road 0.5 Keep Right -- Putah Creek Road 5.2 Right -- Pleasants Valley Road 6.2 Left -- CA 128 22.0 Left -- Monticello Road, CA 121 27.5 Left -- Wooden Valley Road 33.3 Left -- Wooden Valley Cross Road 38.4 Right -- Gordon Valley Road 38.5 Left -- Mankas Corner Road 39.9 Left -- Mankas Corner Road 40.8 Cont -- Waterman Boulevard 42.2 Keep Left -- Hilborn Road 44.5 Left -- Lyon Road 46.8 Left -- Cherry Glen Road 47.6 Left -- Pleasants Valley Road 50.8 Right -- Vaca Valley Road 52.4 Left 52.4 Left -- Gibson Canyon Road 53.3 Left -- Steiger Hill Road 55.0 Right -- Cantelow Road 55.6 Left -- English Hills Road 56.9 Right -- Peaceful Glen Road 58.5 Left -- Timm Road 59.6 Right -- Allendale Road 61.0 Left -- Winters Road 65.7 Right -- Putah Creek Road 65.8 Keep Right -- Putah Creek Road 65.9 Left -- Putah Creek Road 65.9 Cont -- Railroad Avenue 66.0 Keep Right -- Railroad Avenue 66.1 Right -- Railroad Avenue 66.1 Right 66.1 Left 66.2 Make a U-turn Leader Cell:
Where: Loomis Basin Community Park (map) When: Saturday, Oct 10th, 2026
Save the date and join us for this year’s Annual Potluck & Ride Leader Appreciation Event. It’s a chance to come together and thank our ride leaders. They keep the calendar full, give us great routes to ride, help keep safety top of mind, and somehow still do it with a smile! Feel free to join us for one of the rides, or just come for the potluck. Bring a dish to share, catch up with friends, and help us say thank you to the ride leaders who do so much for the club.
Rides will be updated shortly...stay tuned.
After ride potluck:
Appetizers: 11:30 am BBQ: 1200-130 pm.
Last names beginning A-M bring appetizer or Salad.
Last names beginning N-Z bring a dessert.
SFCC will provide burgers and veggie burgers and sodas.
Please no alcohol or glass containers allowed under the conditions of our permit. Members need to RSVP on ourevents page
SFCC EZ Rides — Saturdays and Sundays
Getting back into cycling, recovering from an injury, or looking for a relaxed ride? The EZ Rides may be for you. Routes are typically 22–27 miles with 1,100 feet of climbing or less, no steep climbs, and an average pace of about 12 mph. Regroups are included, and rides are no-drop.
Check the weekly ride calendar for route details, start location, mileage, and climbing. Give the EZ Ride a try! Questions? Contact Pamela Connor at rides@sfcyclists.org.
You never know who's going to show up on the next SFCC club ride. We just hope they follow good cycling etiquette and bring a good attitude.
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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.
We counted every response (even the ones lobbying for permanent tailwinds). The results of the 2026 SFCC Member Survey are in! Thanks to everyone who participated and helped point the club toward an even better future.
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.
