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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: Forecast says a chance of rain in late morning so let's do this "bail-out" ride in case we get something...
Join me for a fall favorite visiting some of the best of the fall colors in the Maidu area. Only 17.8 miles but some good climbing for a good workout.
Coffee afterwards at North Fork Chai Co.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Follow the Fall Colors 3 -- 18.4 miles 3.7 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 5.3 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 5.3 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 6 Right -- Tyler Dr 6.3 Left -- Ridgeview Cir 6.7 Right -- Sunrise Ridge Cir 7.9 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.6 Right -- Southridge Dr 8.7 Left -- Grayhorse Dr 8.8 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 9 Left -- Rosemary Dr 9.5 Right -- Eagles Nest 10.1 Make a U-turn 10.9 Left -- Snowy Owl Way 11.1 Right -- Falcons Point 11.1 Cont -- Riverview Dr 11.2 Right -- Vista Del Lago 11.5 Cont -- Mary Jane Ct 11.6 Right -- Poet Smith Dr 11.9 Left -- Carolyn St 11.9 Right -- Ginger Dr 12.1 Right -- Herrington Dr 12.1 Left -- Dale Way 12.2 Left -- Skyridge Dr 12.9 Left -- Sacramento St 13.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 16 Right -- Powerhouse Rd 17.8 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Wednesday - SFCC Railhead – Shirland, Penryn and Indian Hill (traced) Wed, Nov 4, 9:00am 0 comments
Leave Auburn on Shirland Tract and Rattlesnake Road, roll through Penryn on Rock Springs, and find a steady rhythm on Delmar and English Colony. We’ll return through Newcastle and finish with the Indian Hill climb back to Auburn. This paved route makes one loop, with regroup at the Penryn Park & Ride (mile 11)
We'll also do ad-hoc short regroups as needed.
No formal sweeps but you will not be forgotten if you trail the pack.
I expect the pace will average 12-15MPH
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- SFCC Railhead – Shirland, Penryn and Indian Hill (traced) -- 26.1 miles 0 Left -- Pacific Avenue 0.1 Right -- Dale Drive 0.2 Right 1 Cont -- Maidu Drive 1.7 Left -- Burlin Way 1.9 Left -- Peregrine Way 1.9 Right -- Talon Way 2 Right -- Arroyo Drive 2.2 Right -- Arroyo Drive 2.2 Left -- Crockett Road 2.6 Right -- Andregg Road 2.8 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 3.2 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 4 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 4.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 6 Right 6 Right -- Newcastle Road 7.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 7.3 Right -- Rock Springs Road 8.5 Left -- Brennans Road 8.5 Right -- Rock Springs Road 9.4 Left -- Aspen Drive 9.9 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 10.8 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 10.9 Right -- Penryn Road 11.1 Left -- Boyington Road 12.1 Right -- King Road 14.2 Right -- Delmar Avenue 15.5 Left -- Delmar Avenue 16.8 Right -- English Colony Way 18.8 Right -- Orange Drive 19 Left -- Flint Way 19.1 Right -- English Colony Way 19.4 Keep Left 19.5 Left -- Taylor Road 19.5 Keep Left -- Sisley Road 20.6 Right -- Callison Road 20.9 Left -- Taylor Road 21.9 Right -- Old State Highway 22.3 Right -- Newcastle Road 22.4 Left -- Indian Hill Road 24.8 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 25.4 Right -- Sacramento Street 26 Right -- Pacific Avenue 26.1 Left Leader Cell:
Thursday - Applegate and Back Thu, Nov 5, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Let's ride to Applegate. We'll visit Boole and Heather Glen with a short trip up Placer Hills Road to Arp Ranch turn around. The mileage is incorrect because I added the little jaunt to Heather Glen overpass. This is a casually paced ride and I'll sweep. I'll have corrected route sheets. Coffee and pastries after the ride at The Local Cafe.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Applegate and Back 0.1 Right on Meadow Vista Road . 0.2 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 2.3 Left -- Applegate Rd 5.3 Right -- Boole Rd 5.3 Left to stay on Boole Rd 7.2 Cross the cattleguard, regroup at entrance
of Christmas tree farm, turn around and
retrace back to Applegate Road 9.1 Right to stay on Boole Rd 9.2 Right -- Applegate Rd
Make a u-turn at Heather Glen overpass 9.5 Right -- Crother Rd 9.8 Right to stay on Crother Rd 11 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 13.1 Regroup at ARP Ranch
retrace route toward Meadow Vista 17.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Slight change in departure site, but close-by the Penryn Park&Ride! This is the Past-Prez B-Day Ride. Mini-cupcakes will be available after the ride. Heavy lifting on the back half of the ride so save a little. First head-count check at the Dick Cook turn (9.6 mi). NOT a rest stop so keep on truckin'. Regroup at the Shirtland Track turn (17.4 mi). Final head-count check at Maidu (20.1 mi). NOT a rest/regroup point. See you back at Griffith for cupcakes. See you there.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Shirland Tract Option -- 25.9 miles 0 Left -- English Colony Way 2.6 Cont -- Delmar Ave 3.8 Left -- Citrus Colony Rd 4.6 Right -- Humphrey Rd 5.6 Left -- King Rd 7.6 Right -- Val Verde Rd 9.6 Left -- Dick Cook Rd 11.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 14.8 Right -- Newcastle Rd 15.9 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 17.4 Right -- Shirland Tract Rd 18.1 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 18.2 Right to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 18.7 Left to stay on Shirland Tract Rd 20.1 Left -- Maidu Dr 20.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 20.4 Right -- Indian Rancheria Rd 20.9 Right -- Indian Hill Rd 23.2 Right -- Newcastle Rd 23.4 Left -- Old State Hwy 23.4 Right to stay on Old State Hwy 23.7 Left -- Taylor Rd Leader Cell:
Saturday - 28.1 Round Wise and up Ridge Sat, Nov 7, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: All Pace Ride starting at Penryn - We will go through the gated neighborhood, right on Rock Springs. Then up through Newcastle onto Ophir Road with a left on Wise road at the old PG&E Power Plant. Our first regroup will be at the Fire Station - about mile 10. The second leg of the ride will continue on Wise Road, Left on Gold Hill Road, a loop out to Fowler road and the second regroup at the corner of Virginiatown and Gold Hill Road, Mile 19.6. Then a casual climb up Ridge Road, followed by mostly down hill back to the start.
Then to Roanie's for coffee.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 28.1 Round Wise and up Ridge -- 28.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.3 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 0.3 Right -- Boulder Creek Road 1.3 Right -- Aspen Drive 1.7 Right -- Rock Springs Road 2.6 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 Left -- Ophir Road 7.9 Left 7.9 Left -- Wise Road 9.9 Keep Right -- Wise Road 14.2 Left -- Gold Hill Road 14.9 Right -- Fruitvale Road 16.5 Left -- Fowler Road 17.5 Left -- Virginiatown Road 19.6 Right -- Gold Hill Road 20.3 Left -- Ridge Road 21.7 Cont -- Ridge Road 23.8 Right -- Taylor Road 24.1 Left -- Old State Highway 24.2 Keep Left -- Old State Highway 24.4 Right -- Old State Highway 24.4 Right -- Old State Highway 24.7 Left -- Taylor Road 27.4 Left -- Penryn Road 28.1 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
EZ RIDE Flower Farm to Granite Bay Sat, Nov 7, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Let's meet at the Flower Farm and do some familiar roads for most of us. The pace will be easy, but not slow. What's different about our EZ rides is that the group stays together. The group is not break up and go their own pace. Coffee afterwards!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ RIDE Flower Farm to Granite Bay - Saturday -- 23.4 miles 0 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 0.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 1.1 Left -- King Rd 3.2 Left -- Val Verde Rd 6 Right -- Wells Ave 6 Left -- Val Verde Rd 6.3 Right -- Laird Rd 8.1 Left -- Brace Rd 8.4 Left -- Barton Rd 12.6 Right -- Olive Ranch Rd 14.3 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 16.7 +5.1 mi bonus, Right -- Barton for 2nd loop 18.2 Left -- Laird Rd 19.5 Right at the 1st cross street -- Wells Ave 19.7 Wells Ave turns slightly Left and becomes Val Verde Rd 20.5 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 22.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 23.3 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 23.4 Left Leader Cell:
Sunday - Douglas Ranch Park - El Dorado Hills Sun, Nov 8, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Let’s do something a little different this Sunday and head towards El Dorado Hills. It’s going to be warm and sunny and let’s take advantage of it while we have it!
This is an easy but not slow ride. What’s different about this ride from my other club rides is that we stay together. We don’t break up into groups.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Douglas Ranch Park - El Dorado Hills -- 25.5 miles 0.4 Left -- Douglas Ranch Road 0.5 Keep Right -- Douglas Ranch Road 0.5 Left -- Douglas Boulevard 1.4 Right -- Barton Road 1.9 Left -- Eureka Road 2.6 Right -- Purdy Lane 3.1 Left 3.4 Left -- Lou Place 3.6 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 3.9 Left 4.1 Keep Right 4.2 Keep Right 4.2 Right -- American River Bike Trail 5.6 Right 5.8 Keep Right 6.2 Right 6.3 Left -- Folsom Lake Crossing 7.3 Cont -- East Natoma Street 7.9 Keep Right -- East Natoma Street 8.4 Left -- Green Valley Road 10.2 Keep Right -- Green Valley Road 11 Left -- Francisco Drive 12.3 Right -- Sheffield Drive 13 Right -- Carnelian Circle 13.1 Left -- Cromwell Court 13.1 Right -- Lakehills Drive 13.9 Right -- Salmon Falls Road 14.2 Right -- Green Valley Road 14.4 Keep Right -- Green Valley Road 14.4 Right 14.5 Right -- Green Valley Road 16.9 Keep Right -- Blue Ravine Road 17.1 Right 17.1 Right 17.1 Left 17.1 Right -- East Natoma Street 18.2 Cont -- Folsom Lake Crossing 19.3 Right 19.3 Left 20 Left -- American River Bike Trail 20.3 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 21 Keep Right -- American River Bike Trail 21.3 Left 21.4 Right 21.6 Keep Right 21.7 Right -- Oak Leaf Way 22.6 Right -- Macduff Drive 23 Right -- Barton Road 24.1 Left -- Douglas Boulevard 25 Right -- Douglas Ranch Road 25.1 Right -- Stirling Street Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Nov 10, 9:00am 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.
Ride Description and Notes: It's warming up next week, so let's enjoy the last of the warmer weather and get out and ride.
Nice jaunt around the Mt. Vernon/Wise and Newcastle area.
We'll regroup at the Crosby Herold/Wise and another regroup at Mt. Vernon/Millertown
I will sweep and bring up the rear.
Coffee and chit chat at Roanie's after the ride
I'll have a few route sheets as well
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 8.1 Make a U-turn -- 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 14.8 Make a U-turn -- Wise Road 15.5 Cont -- Mount Vernon Road 20.3 Keep Right 20.4 Right -- Mount Vernon Road 21 Keep Right 21 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 29.5 Make a U-turn -- Newcastle Road 29.9 Left -- Newcastle Road 30.3 Right -- Gilardi Road 31.5 Left -- Gilardi Road 32 Right -- Rock Springs Road 32.4 Left -- Brashear Lane Leader Cell:
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 25-28 mi with 1000-1200k ft of climbing.
EZ RIDE - Saturday BarbaraSat, Nov 14, 9:00am 0 comments
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.
Saturday - Enduro Smart FarWest Lincoln Loop Sat, Nov 14, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Smart & Final 2825 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn CA (map)
Leader Name: Bruce Wilson E-mail: bawjen2@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: Visit Camp Far West reservoir after a fun descent down Mt Vernon Rd and then head to McBean Park in Lincoln with no big climbs until Baxter Grade. Regroups and bathrooms at the North end of Camp Far West reservoir (22 mi) and at McBean Park (42 mi). Refreshments and socializing at Starbucks at the end.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Enduro Smart FarWest Lincoln Loop -- 55.9 miles 0.1 Right -- Willow Creek Dr 0.1 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit -- F Ave 0.4 Cont straight -- 3rd St 0.5 Right -- Atwood Rd 1.6 Cont -- Mt Vernon Rd 2.2 Left to stay on Mt Vernon Rd 6.8 Right toward Pleasant Hill Rd 6.8 Right -- Pleasant Hill Rd 7.3 Left to stay on Pleasant Hill Rd 9.3 Becomes Garden Bar Rd 9.6 Cont -- Mt Pleasant Rd 10.5 Right -- Big Ben Rd 12.5 Right -- McCourtney Rd 20.1 Cont -- Camp Far West Rd 20.9 Right -- Camp Far West Rd 22.3 Right toward regroup/bathroom stop 23 Regroup / Bathroom Stop 25.2 Left -- Blackford Rd 25.6 Becomes Camp Far West Rd 26 Right to stay on Camp Far West Rd 29.1 Left -- Porter Rd 29.6 Cont straight -- Karchner Rd 31.7 Left -- Riosa Rd 34.2 Right -- Gladding Rd 37.4 Cont -- Merritt Ln 38.2 Right -- McCourtney Rd 41.2 Right -- 12th St 41.5 Left -- East Ave 42.2 Right -- McBean Park Dr 42.3 Left into McBean Park 42.3 Regroup / Bathroom Stop 42.4 Right -- McBean Park Dr 42.4 Left -- East Ave 43 Right -- E 10th St 43.4 Left -- Red Leaf Way 43.6 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 44.2 Left -- Hungry Hollow Rd 45.2 Left to stay on Hungry Hollow Rd 45.4 Right -- Fruitvale Rd 49 Left -- Gold Hill Rd 49.8 Right -- Wise Rd 50.8 Left -- Baxter Grade Rd 52.9 Right -- Mt Vernon Rd 53.6 Right to stay on Mt Vernon Rd 54.2 Cont -- Atwood Rd 55.4 Left -- 3rd St 55.4 Cont -- F Ave 55.7 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit -- Willow Creek Dr 55.8 Left into Parking Lot 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.
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.
This is an EZ Ride with a comfortable, relaxed pace. What makes this ride different is that we stay together as a group. We don’t break up into separate groups.
While the pace is easier, we do expect riders to be experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding in a group and have good bike handling skills.
Save the date for the 2026 SFCC Holiday Mixer to be held at Victory Velo Bike Shop. What to bring? An appetizer or a dessert . Think finger foods. Your club will provide water and sodas, cups, plates, and napkins. You may bring your favorite wine or spirit. Let's be sure to thank Christian Ayoob, Heath Nagy and Victory Velo Bike Shop for providing the venue and hosting us. As always, bring your spouse/partner/special friend.
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.
