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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: The forecast is for hot weather Tuesday so let's knock this one out while things are cool in the morning. Descend Ridge and climb back up to Newcastle on Wise Rd. Regroups at Garden Bar and at the fire station on Wise.
Coffee at Northfork Chai Co.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Wise Up -- 21.9 miles 0.2 Right -- Old State Highway 0.5 Right -- Taylor Rd 0.8 Left -- Ridge Rd 4.3 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 5 Left -- Virginiatown Rd 7.1 Right -- Fowler Rd 8.1 Left -- Fruitvale Rd 8.4 Right -- Garden Bar Rd 9.5 Right -- W Wise Rd 19.2 Right -- Ophir Rd 21.1 Right -- Taylor Rd 21.4 Left -- Old State Highway, CA 193 21.7 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
Wednesday - Cisco Grove - Donner Lake OAB Wed, Oct 7, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: 1/4 mi East of Cisco Rd on Hampshire Rocks Rd., Cisco Grove (map)
Leader Name: Keith Hallsten E-mail: keithhallsten@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: Over Donner Pass and around Donner Lake. Weather should be great this week! Grades are generally mild (< 4%), except the east side of Donner Pass, which is 3.4 miles of about 6.5%. Regroup at Donner Pass (both ways) and at the campground restrooms at Donner Lake. Probably a 2 water bottle ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Cisco Grove - Donner Lake OAB -- 38.7 miles 0.0 East on Hampshire Rocks Rd.
2.6 Left -- Donner Pass Rd
12.7 Regroup at Donner Pass 15.8 Right -- S Shore Dr 19.4 Left to stay on S Shore Dr
19.2 Regroup at Restrooms 19.6 Left -- Donner Pass Rd
Ride Description and Notes: Let's start the Meadow Vista Thursday ride at 8 - it's supposed to be HOT! There will be school traffic so be careful. We'll stay close to the park and do Three Loops. I'll have route sheets and I'll sweep this casually paced ride. Cold brew and pastries at the Local Cafe after the ride. I hope you can join me!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Three Loops -- 17.8 miles 0.4 Exit Park, Right on Meadow Vista Rd
Left -- Placer Hills Rd 0.9 Left -- Combie Rd 1.4 Left -- Volley Rd 1.9 Left to stay on Volley Rd 2.4 Cont -- Volley Cir 3 Right -- Volley Cir 3.5 Right to stay on Volley Rd 4 Right -- Combie Rd 4.6 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 6.1 Right -- Crother Rd 7.7 Cont -- Lake Arthur Rd
REGROUP 8.1 Right -- Meadow Gate Rd 9.9 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 11.7 Right -- Pinewood Way 11.9 Right -- Bancroft Rd 13.1 Left -- Christian Valley Rd 14.1 Left -- Lake Arthur Rd 15.4 Left -- Pinewood Way 16.1 Right to stay on Pinewood Way 16.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 17.6 Left -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Friday - Too Hot For October Fri, Oct 9, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: NOTICE 8:00 RIDE START
It just seems that summer does not want to leave us. Since the weather is forecasted to be in the 90's, I thought it would be best to revert back to the 8:00 ride start for this Friday's ride particularly since most of the climbing will be earlier on. Route will take us up to Newcastle, north to Chili Hill/Virginia Town with a rest and regroup at McBean Park in Lincoln (mile 18). We'll then tour the SRL neighborhoods on our way to Twelve Bridges and SCB.
Friday Rides generally aren't swept but we generally tend to stay together in groups. If you prefer route sheets, please print them out before the ride. I won't have route sheets.
Bring plenty of water. Coffee afterwards at Roanie's.
Marc (916-201-1137)
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Chili to SC_10_09_26 -- 31.9 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.3 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 0.4 Right -- Boulder Creek Road 1.3 Right -- Aspen Drive 1.8 Right -- Rock Springs Road 2.7 Left -- Brennans Road 3.8 Left -- Newcastle Road 5.4 Right -- Old State Highway 5.6 Cont -- Old State Highway 5.6 Keep Right -- Old State Highway 5.7 Right -- Taylor Road 6.1 Left -- Ophir Road 6.4 Left -- Lozanos Road 7.4 Keep Left -- Chili Hill Road 9.2 Keep Right -- Chili Hill Road 11.1 Left -- Gold Hill Road 11.2 Right -- Virginiatown Road 11.5 Keep Right -- Virginiatown Road 13.3 Left -- Fowler Road 13.4 Right -- Virginiatown Road 17.1 Left -- East Avenue 17.8 Right -- McBean Park Drive 17.9 Left 18 Make a U-turn 18 Left 18 Right 18.1 Right -- McBean Park Drive 18.3 Right -- bike path 18.7 Left -- Sun City Boulevard 20.1 Left -- Del Webb Boulevard 21.4 Left -- Spring Valley Parkway 23.9 Right -- Stoneridge Boulevard 24.5 Left -- Twelve Bridges Drive 25.8 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 26.6 Left -- English Colony Way 27.6 Right -- Humphrey Road 28.4 Right -- Humphrey Road 29.9 Left -- King Road 30.3 Keep Right -- King Road 31 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
SFCC Picnic Ride 36mi Sat, Oct 10, 8:10am 0 comments
SFCC ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC AND RIDE LEADERS APPRECIATION EVENT
The bike rides and club could not exist without the Ride Leaders, they do a ton to support the club and make sure the rides happen. As a club, we would like to recognize all their efforts and show our appreciation for their dedication and hard work. What better way than to incorporate this recognition into the Fall Picnic where all the club members can give their thanks to the ride leaders.
Please arrive about 20 minutes early to park, sign in, and drop off your food dish.
Rides will start at 8:30am
You have three routes to choose from for Saturday’s picnic:
EZ Ride — 22 miles
27-mile ride — 1,200 feet of climbing
36-mile ride — 2,200 feet of climbing
You can also log into the SFCC website, go to the event on the calendar, and print a route sheet.
After ride potluck:
Appetizers: 11:30am BBQ: 12:00-1:30pm
Last names beginning A-M bring appetizer or Salad.
Last names beginning N-Z bring a side dish.
We’ll have a handful of mesh food covers available to help keep the flies off the food. The flies have been especially bad the past few years, so if you happen to have one or two at home, we’d really appreciate it if you could bring them along with your dish.
SFCC will provide burgers, veggie burgers, sodas and dessert.
Please no alcohol or glass containers allowed under the conditions of our permit.
For more details and to RSVP for the event and to let us know if you’d like a regular or veggie burger, please follow the link below:
Our club rides simply wouldn’t happen without our ride leaders. They put in a tremendous amount of time and effort to support the club, plan and lead rides, and make sure our rides happen week after week.
As a club, we want to recognize that commitment and show our appreciation for everything they do. What better way than to make our ride leader recognition part of the Fall Picnic, where everyone can come together and thank the people who help keep our club rides going!
After-Ride Potluck
Appetizers: 11:30 am
BBQ: 12:00–1:30 pm
For the potluck:
Last names beginning A–M: Please bring an appetizer or salad.
Last names beginning N–Z: Please bring a side dish.
SFCC will provide burgers, veggie burgers, sodas, and dessert.
Please note: No alcohol or glass containers are allowed under the conditions of our permit.
For more details, to RSVP for the event, and to let us know whether you would like a regular or veggie burger, please follow the link below:
We’re hoping for a great turnout this year. This event is also a chance for us to show our appreciation for our ride leaders and all the time and effort they put into keeping our club rolling!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- SFCC Picnic Ride 27 mi -- 27.3 miles 0.1 Right 0.1 Left 0.2 Left -- Winters Road 0.4 Left -- King Road 1.9 Right -- Humphrey Road 2.9 Left -- Citrus Colony Road 3.7 Right -- Delmar Avenue 4.9 Right -- English Colony Way 5.2 Right -- Humphrey Road 5.9 Cont -- Colwell Road 6.9 Left -- Swetzer Road 7.5 Right -- English Colony Way 7.8 Right -- Orange Drive 7.9 Left -- Flint Way 8 Right -- English Colony Way 8.4 Keep Left 8.4 Left -- Taylor Road 10.6 Right -- Old State Highway 10.9 Right -- Newcastle Road 12.5 Right -- Brennans Road 13.7 Left -- Brennans Road 15 Left -- King Road 15 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 16 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road 18.2 Left -- Val Verde Road 20 Left -- Wells Avenue 20.1 Right -- Laird Road 20.9 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Road 21.1 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 21.2 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 21.5 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 21.8 Keep Right -- Rutherford Canyon Road 21.8 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 22.1 Cont -- Rutherford Canyon Road 22.2 Right -- Barton Road 23.7 Left -- Brace Road 24.8 Right -- Sierra College Boulevard 24.9 Right -- Taylor Road 26.1 Right -- King Road 27.1 Right -- Winters Road 27.2 Right 27.2 Keep Right Leader Cell:
EZ Ride SFCC Picnic - Loomis Basin - 22mi Sat, Oct 10, 9:00am 0 comments
Join Jen for the EZ Ride! This is a more relaxed group ride, and the goal is to keep everyone together, with regular regroups as needed. This is not a beginner ride, so riders should be comfortable riding in a group.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- SFCC Picnic EZ Ride - Loomis Basin - 22mi -- 21.6 miles 0 Left -- Winters Road 0.1 Right -- King Road 2.7 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 3.7 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Road 3.8 Left -- Flower Farm 3.8 Right -- Flower Farm 4 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 4.8 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 6.7 Left -- Ardea Way 6.8 Right -- Ardea Way 6.9 Left -- Walden Woods Way 7.4 Right -- Walden Woods Way 7.5 Right -- Boulder Road 8.7 Left -- Morningside Drive 10.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 10.7 Right -- Joe Rodgers Road 11.5 Right -- Long Meadow Road 11.6 Right -- Royall Oaks Drive 11.7 Left -- Greenbriar Lane 11.8 Left -- Hampstead Way 11.9 Right -- Rockhurst Way 12.2 Right -- Barton Road 12.5 Right -- Barton Road 14.8 Right -- Wells Avenue 19.1 Left -- King Road 19.2 Left -- King Road 19.3 Right -- Penryn Road 20.1 Left -- Boyington Road 21.1 Left -- King Road 21.5 Right -- Winters Road 21.5 Right Leader Cell:
EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Douglas Ranch + Penryn Sun, Oct 11, 8:30am 0 comments
Where: 5250 Stirling St, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (map)
The start location is Douglas Ranch Park on Sterling Street.
We'll head out to Peryn and make a bathroom stop at Roanie's coffee shop.
This is a relaxed-paced, no-drop group ride averaging about 12–13 mph. What’s different about this club ride is that we stay together as one group and don’t break up into separate groups.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ RIDE SUNDAY - Douglas Ranch + Penryn -- 34.2 miles 0 Left 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 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 Left 9 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 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Road 25.3 Left -- Olive Ranch Road 26.4 Right -- Stirling Street 26.5 Make a U-turn -- Stirling Street 26.6 Right -- Olive Ranch Road 27.3 Left -- Barton Road 31.5 Right -- Brace Road 31.6 Left -- Laird Road 31.7 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Road 32.6 Right -- Taylor Road 32.9 Right -- King Road 33.9 Make a U-turn -- King Road 34 Left -- Winters Road 34.2 Right 34.2 Keep Right Leader Cell:
Sunday - Indian Valley-Sierra City +mini Downieville tour Sun, Oct 11, 9:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Please join me for a beautiful ride along the Yuba River thru the historic towns of Downieville and Sierra City. Great ice cream available in Downieville after the mini tour (mile 37.3).
No route sheets provided so please print your own if you want paper navigation.
FYI - it is a slow drive to the start...please check your estimated driving time using Google Maps etc.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Indian Valley - Sierra City 49 w/mini Downieville tour -- 49.1 miles
0.1 Cont Straight (north) on 49 11.6 Right -- Nevada Street for water/restrooms 11.7 Right -- Main Street, CA 49 11.8 Right -- Commercial Street, CA 49 24.3 Left -- Butte St/Sierra Buttes Rd for public restrooms/water 24.3 U at picnic area & restrooms 24.3 Right -- CA-49 N 36.8 Right -- Pearl St for mini-Downieville Tour 37.1 Left -- E River St/Bridge 37.1 Left -- Main St 37.3 Left -- School St 37.3 Right -- Main St 49 End of route. Congrats! If open, food & drinks at Indian Valley Outpost or picnic at river Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Oct 13, 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 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.
Ride Description and Notes: Rest your legs on this social paced, gentle ride in the vicinity of Meadow Vista. Regroups at McElroy (U-Turn 1.9 mi), top of Crother Rd climb (10.3 mi), and at the Coyotes Yard Art (13.7 mi). I will sweep and route sheets will be available. Refreshments and chit chat at the Local Cafe afterward.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Combie / Crother Rd / Coyotes / Cole Rd -- 20.9 miles 0.1 Left -- Meadow Vista Road 1.9 Make a U-turn -- Meadow Vista Road 3.7 Left -- Placer Hills Road 4.2 Left -- Combie Road 4.7 Left -- Volley Road 5.7 Right -- Volley Circle 6.3 Right -- Volley Road 7.3 Right -- Combie Road 7.8 Left -- Placer Hills Road 9.2 Right -- Crother Road 10.4 Left -- Crother Road 10.8 Left -- Applegate Road 11.1 Right -- Boole Road 12.7 Keep Left -- Cerro Vista Dr 13.7 Make a U-turn at Coyote Yard Art Regroup 14.6 Right -- Boole Road 16.3 Left -- Applegate Road 16.6 Right -- Crother Road 16.9 Left -- Lake Arthur Road 17.3 Right -- Meadow Gate Road 18.6 Left -- White Clover Valley Road 18.7 Keep Right on White Clover Valley Road 18.8 Right -- Ridgewood Way 18.9 Right -- Greenwood Drive 19.4 Pass thru Gate toward Cole Rd 19.8 Right -- Cole Road 20.3 Right -- Placer Hills Road 20.7 Left -- Meadow Vista Road 20.8 Left into MV Park 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.
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.
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.
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
Our SFCC ride from Palisades Tahoe to Barker Pass took an unexpected turn when we encountered an unintimidating black bear along the way. Little did we know, this bear was far more adept and resourceful than any of us could have imagined !!
For more videos of SFCC rides and events, visit and subscribe to the SFCC YouTube Channel
In August and early September 2026, SFCC'ers John Holt and Doug Murdoch spent two weeks bikepacking through Mongolia on a self-guided, unsupported journey through some remarkably remote country. Watch Doug’s chronological account of their adventure through this spectacular and remote landscape.
Watch Doug's addition footage of his solo last four days in this video here.
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.
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.
