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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: Join us for a challenging & "FUN' {not sure those 2 words go together!!} pedal up beautiful Mt. Hamilton, out of East San Jose.
This ride is known to have the most hairpin turns and a view from the top Observatory that is gorgeous!!
We meet at Cordoza Park in Milpitas and start our journey. There is a water stop in Grant Ranch, as well on the top of the Observatory.
Bring your snacks/water/& great climbing attitudes!!
Teri
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Hamilton SFCC Enduro -- 52.8 miles 0.0 Right -- Kennedy Dr 0.6 Right -- Evans Rd 1.0 Cont -- Piedmont Rd 4.8 Left -- Penitencia Creek Rd 7.0 Right -- Alum Rock Ave 7.8 Cont -- Miguelita Rd 8.8 Left -- Mt Hamilton Rd 15.5 Right -- Orange Rd 0.0 Cont -- Grant Rd to restrooms 15.7 Left 15.8 Right -- Grant Rd 16.1 Cont -- Orange Rd 16.2 Right -- CA-130 E 26.8 Right -- Observatory Peak Rd,restrooms then U to Hamilton Rd 27.4 Left -- CA-130 W 45.7 Left -- Alum Rock Ave 46.0 Right -- McKee Rd 46.6 Right -- Toyon Ave 47.5 Left -- Penitencia Creek Rd 48.0 Right -- Piedmont Rd 51.8 Cont -- Evans Rd 52.2 Left -- Kennedy Dr 52.8 Left Leader Cell:
If you like riding up Prospectors Road, you will love this one!
There are TWO routes to choose from. Please download the correct one:
Route 1, 36M 3.7K: This is the traditional SFCC route but instead of going up Prospectors we will be going up Mt Murphy Road.We stop in Coloma for the bathroom and water, and then in Georgetown.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50441128
Route 2, 52M 5.6K:Route 2 is longer and rides further east, but meeting back in Georgetown. I have not done the east part of this route so if there are some local experts that can let me know if there are any issues that would be great. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54686896
No route sheets provided.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 36M 3.7K Coloma/ Murphy Road/ Georgetown Loop Regular Ride -- 36.5 miles 0.4 Right -- Cherry Acres Rd 2.0 Right -- Meadowview Acres Rd 3.9 Left -- Hwy 49 5.0 Right -- Rattlesnake Bar Rd 5.0 Left -- Salmon Falls Rd 5.5 Right to stay on Salmon Falls Rd 5.5 Left -- Pedro Hill Rd 7.6 Right -- Hwy 49 13.7 Right -- Bridge Street 13.7 Make a U-turn -- Bridge Street 13.7 Left -- Main Street 13.7 Right -- Mount Murphy Road 14.0 Right -- Mount Murphy Road 15.8 Right to stay on Mt Murphy Rd 17.5 Cont -- Marshall Rd 17.9 Right 22.8 Right -- Lower Main St 22.8 Left -- Georgetown Rd 23.5 Right -- Spanish Dry Diggins Rd 27.2 Cont -- Sliger Mine Rd (Leftish) 29.5 Right -- CA-193 W 29.9 Right -- Sweetwater Trail 30.6 Left -- Cascade Trail 32.2 Left -- Brown Bear Trail 32.7 Right -- Hidden Gold Trail 32.8 Left -- Sweetwater Trail 34.4 Right -- CA-193 W Leader Cell:
If you like riding up Prospectors Road, you will love this one!
There are TWO routes to choose from. Please download the correct one:
Route 1, 36M 3.7K: This is the traditional SFCC route but instead of going up Prospectors we will be going up Mt Murphy Road.We stop in Coloma for the bathroom and water, and then in Georgetown.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50441128
Route 2, 52M 5.6K:Route 2 is longer and rides further east, but meeting back in Georgetown. I have not done the east part of this route so if there are some local experts that can let me know if there are any issues that would be great. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54686896
No route sheets provided.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 52M 5.6K -- 52.4 miles 0.4 Right -- Cherry Acres Rd 2.0 Right -- Meadowview Acres Rd 3.9 Left -- Hwy 49 5.0 Right -- Rattlesnake Bar Rd 5.0 Left -- Salmon Falls Rd 5.5 Right to stay on Salmon Falls Rd 5.5 Left -- Pedro Hill Rd 7.6 Right -- Hwy 49 13.7 Right -- Bridge Street 13.7 Make a U-turn -- Bridge Street 13.7 Left -- Main Street 13.7 Right -- Mount Murphy Road 14.0 Right -- Mount Murphy Road 15.8 Right to stay on Mt Murphy Rd 17.5 Cont -- Marshall Rd 17.9 Right 18.5 Right -- Garden Valley Road 22.1 Right -- Georgetown Road 22.4 Left -- Spanish Flat Road 23.7 Right -- Traverse Creek Road 25.6 Right -- Traverse Creek Road 25.8 Left -- Traverse Creek Road 26.2 Right -- Bear Creek Road 27.2 Keep Left -- Darling Ridge Road 32.6 Keep Left -- Darling Ridge Road 33.2 Left -- Balderston Road 34.1 Left -- Wentworth Springs Road 37.5 Right -- Wentworth Springs Road 38.7 Right -- Georgetown Road 39.4 Right -- Spanish Dry Diggins Rd 43.1 Cont -- Sliger Mine Rd (Leftish) 45.4 Right -- CA-193 W 45.8 Right -- Sweetwater Trail 46.4 Left -- Cascade Trail 48.0 Left -- Brown Bear Trail 48.5 Right -- Hidden Gold Trail 48.7 Left -- Sweetwater Trail 50.3 Right -- CA-193 W Leader Cell:
Board of Directors April MeetingMon, Apr 20, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Forecast looks iffy with 40% chance of rain predicted. I will monitor and send a no-go by 7:00 a.m. if forecast worsens. One re-group TBA at ride start.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Chili - Wise -- 20.8 miles 0.2 Right -- Old State Hwy 0.5 Right -- Taylor Rd 0.9 Left -- Ophir Rd 1.2 Left -- Lozanos Rd 2.2 Left -- Bald Hill Rd 2.2 Cont -- Chili Hill Rd 5.8 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 6.6 Left -- Fruitvale Rd 8.5 Right -- Garden Bar Rd 9.6 Right -- W Wise Rd 10.1 Keep Left to continue on Wise Rd 11.2 Right to stay on Wise Rd 11.9 Cont -- Mt Vernon Rd 12.7 Right -- Ayres Holmes Rd 13.6 Left -- Wise Rd 14.2 Right to stay on Wise Rd 17.4 Right -- Lozanos Rd 18.0 Left -- Bald Hill Rd 18.0 Right -- Lozanos Rd 18.1 Left -- Geraldson Rd 19.1 Right -- Ophir Rd 19.9 Right -- Taylor Rd 20.3 Left -- CA-193 W 20.4 Left -- Old State Hwy 20.6 Left -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Rain- will it or won't it? The "go/no go" decision to be sent by 8:30AM Wednesday morning
We will start a little later, keep it a little shorter, and have some options for short cutting. These are familiar roads starting at Griffith Quarry then down Ridge, up Mt. Vernon, and down Millertown.
If paper route sheets are your preferred form of navigation then please print your own.
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 3.0 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 8.1 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 20.9 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 28.8 Left -- Newcastle Road 29.3 Keep Right -- Newcastle Road 29.5 Left -- Newcastle Road 29.5 Make a U-turn -- Newcastle Road 30.0 Left -- Newcastle Road 30.3 Right -- Gilardi Road 31.4 Left -- Gilardi Road 32.1 Right -- Rock Springs Road 32.4 Left -- Brashear Lane Leader Cell:
Thursday - To the Coyotes and Back Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Let's tour Boole Road to see the coyotes. We'll continue to a short, steep, scenic loop before our return. After exiting Boole Rd please turn right onto Applegate Rd and the gentle climb to Heather Glen overpass for a U-turn. Be prepared for wet roads and cool temperatures. This ride is casually paced and I'll sweep. Coffee at The Local Cafe after the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- To the Coyotes and Back 0.1 Right on Meadow Vista Rd 0.2 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.7 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.7 Left to stay on Pinewood Way 1.9 Right -- Bancroft Rd 3.0 Left -- Christian Valley Rd 4.0 Left -- Lake Arthur Rd
Right -- Placer Hill / overpass
5.3 Left -- Applegate Rd 8.9 Right -- Boole Rd 9.0 Left to stay on Boole Rd 0.0 Regroup at the Coyotes 11.6 Left -- Cerro Vista Dr 12.6 Right -- Boole Rd 14.2 Right to stay on Boole Rd 14.2 Right -- Applegate Rd
Continue to U-turn at Heather Glen overpass
14.5 Right -- Crother Rd
14.9 Right to stay on Crother Rd 16.1 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 18.0 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd Leader Cell:
Friday - 28.1 Round Wise and up Ridge Fri, Apr 24, 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.
Coffee at Roanie's - Hope to see you there
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 6.0 Left -- Ophir Road 8.0 Left 8.0 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 23.9 Right -- Taylor Road 24.0 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:
Saturday - SFCC Horton Iris Garden from Penryn Park n Ride Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for a gentle Spring tour around the Loomis Basin and a stop at the Horton Iris Garden. The Garden includes about 1300(!) varieties of irises to see in bloom and purchase. Horton Iris Garden is open April and May only --- during the bloom time for irises. It is Open Air Market Saturday, with vendors and a coffee wagon. Spend some time enjoying the garden.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- SFCC Horton Iris Garden from Penryn Park n Ride -- 25.8 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Road 0.7 Left -- King Rd 3.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.0 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 8.9 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 9.5 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 10.4 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 10.8 Right -- Long Meadow Rd 10.9 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 10.9 Left -- Greenbriar Ln 11.1 Left -- Hampstead Way 11.2 Right -- Rockhurst Way 11.4 Right -- Barton Rd 11.8 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 12.6 Restrooms -Left on Stirling 13.5 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 15.9 Left -- Barton Rd 17.2 Right -- Wells Ave 18.5 Left -- Laird Rd 19.2 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 20.1 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 20.5 Right -- Barton Rd 22.0 Right -- Brace Rd 22.1 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 23.4 Left -- Val Verde Rd 24.4 Left -- King Rd 24.5 Left into Iris Farm 24.7 Left on Val Verde upon exit 24.8 Left -- King Rd 25.0 Right -- Penryn Rd 25.8 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Saturday - Horton Iris 23 mi Penryn Park n Ride Easier Sat, Apr 25, 9:15am 0 comments
Where: Penryn Park n' Ride, 3150-3168 Boyington Rd, Penryn, CA 95663 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: This is the EZ rider/Uber Casual Ride that includes the Horton Iris Garden. This ride will start at 9:15, about 15 minutes after the longer ride.
Join Jennifer for a gentle Spring tour around the Loomis Basin and a stop at the Horton Iris Garden. The Garden includes about 1300(!) varieties of irises to see in bloom and purchase. Horton Iris Garden is open April and May only --- during the bloom time for irises. It is Open Air Market Saturday, with vendors and a coffee wagon. Spend some time enjoying the garden.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Horton Iris 23 m Penryn Park n Ride Easier -- 23.4 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Rd 0.8 Left -- King Rd 3.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 8.1 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 8.9 Left -- Oak Pine Ln 9.6 Left -- Itchy Acres Rd 10.4 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 10.8 Right -- Long Meadow Rd 10.9 Right -- Royall Oaks Dr 11.0 Left -- Greenbriar Ln 11.1 Left -- Hampstead Way 11.2 Right -- Rockhurst Way 11.5 Right -- Barton Rd 11.9 Cont -- Olive Ranch Rd 12.6 Restroom: Left -- Stirling St 12.7 Left to restroom 12.7 Left toward Stirling St 12.7 Right -- Stirling St 12.9 Left -- Olive Ranch Rd 13.9 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 16.2 Left -- Barton Rd 19.4 Right -- Brace Rd 19.5 Left -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 20.9 Left -- Val Verde Rd 21.9 Left -- King Rd 22.0 Left Iris Garden entrance 22.2 Left Horton Exit 22.3 Left -- Val Verde Rd 22.4 Left -- King Rd 22.7 Right -- Penryn Rd 23.4 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Sunday - Penryn to McBean via Twelve Bridges Return Ridge Sun, Apr 26, 9:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: If weather cooperates, we will ride to McBean Park for restroom and water. No route sheet, no sweep. Regroups though. 38 miles. Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn to McBean via Twelve Bridges Return Ridge -- 37.3 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Rd 0.7 Left -- King Rd 1.0 Right -- Val Verde Rd 3.8 Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave 5.3 Right -- Barton Rd 7.1 Left -- Brace Rd 8.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 8.8 Right -- Bankhead Rd 9.4 Right -- King Rd 9.9 Left -- Humphrey Rd 11.4 Left to stay on Humphrey Rd 12.2 Left -- English Colony Way 13.3 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 14.1 Left -- Twelve Bridges Dr 15.3 Right -- Stoneridge Blvd 16.5 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 16.7 Right -- Sun City Blvd 18.0 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Rd 18.4 Left -- CA-193 W/McBean Park Dr 18.6 Left into park - REST STOP/REGROUP 18.6 McBean Park 18.8 Right -- 4th St/McBean Park Dr 18.8 Left -- East Ave 19.3 Right -- E 9th St 19.8 Left -- Liberty Ln 20.1 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 23.3 Left -- Fowler Rd 23.3 Right -- Virginiatown Rd 25.5 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 26.2 Left -- Ridge Rd 29.7 Right -- CA-193 W/Taylor Rd 30.0 Left -- CA-193 W 30.1 Left -- Old State Hwy 30.3 Left -- Newcastle Rd 31.9 Right -- Brennans Rd 34.4 Right -- King Rd 36.6 Right -- Penryn Rd 37.3 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Apr 28, 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.
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.
Where: Petaluma, CA When: Thurs, June 18th through Sun, June 21th Cost: $20 per person (covers Happy Hour treats and any other bike camp expenses the club may incur)
Spectacular Routes: Each day offers a mix of rolling countryside, quiet backroads, and breathtaking coastal views. From the iconic Point Reyes Lighthouse to the scenic vineyards of Sonoma County, these routes will challenge and inspire riders of all levels. Routes can be found here Evening Fun: After the rides, kick back and relax at our host hotel. Enjoy group dinners, storytelling, and plenty of chances to relive the day’s highlights. Motel stays are listed here
Don’t miss out on the cycling event of the year! Pack your bike, sense of adventure, and love for two-wheeled fun. Summer Camp is calling! Please note: you must be a SFCC member to attend.
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.
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.
