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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: Come on out for a ride around the Loomis Basin. It's gonna be warm so be sure to bring plenty of water. There will potentially be nice cold watermelon at the finish! Coffee and conversation at North Fork after the ride. Please print or download your own route sheet.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Newcastle Tuesday Ride 5.12.26 -- 26.0 miles 0.0 Left -- Newcastle Rd 1.6 Right -- Brennans Rd 4.0 Left -- King Rd 4.1 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 6.4 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 8.0 Left -- Val Verde Rd 8.7 Val Verde Rd turns slightly Right and becomes Wells Ave 9.0 Left -- Laird Rd 10.3 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 11.8 Right -- Barton Rd 15.0 Left -- Brace Rd 16.1 Right -- Sierra College Blvd 18.1 Right -- Delmar Ave 18.7 Left to stay on Delmar Ave 20.0 Cont -- English Colony Way 20.2 Right -- Humphrey Rd 21.0 Cont -- Colwell Rd 22.0 Cont -- Swetzer Rd 22.6 Right -- English Colony Way 22.8 Left -- Clark Tunnel Rd 23.2 Right -- Callison Rd 24.5 Left -- Taylor Rd 25.5 Right -- Old State Hwy 25.8 Left to stay on Old State Hwy 25.8 Right -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Tuesday - BAST Monthly MeetingTue, Jun 16, 6:00pm 0 comments
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes: The JUNE Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team "BAST" meeting will via ZOOM on Tuesday 06/16/2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. Please email me at danabhof@sbcglobal.net if you're interested in participating. I will send you the ZOOM link/instructions.
Ride Description and Notes: CCW loop...thru Sierra Valley, Lake Davis, Portola, and Hwy 89. Rest stops at the new Sierra Valley Nature Center and Portola City Park. (Optionally, by continuing south on A23 after the nature center rest stop you could ride a 50 mile nearly flat route.)
If you wish to RSVP, please use the comments section found on the calendar for the June 17th listing.
No sweep, no route sheets provided.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Sierraville Portola Loop (73 miles, 3300 climb) -- 73.7 miles 13.2 Left -- Beckwith Rd 19.3 Left -- Dyson Lane 28.5 Left -- Feather River Highway 30.3 Cont -- Feather River Highway 31.0 Cont -- Feather River Highway 31.1 Left -- Beckwourth Calpine Road - A23 32.0 Left -- Sierra Valley North Entrance Road - GRAVEL 32.0 Nature Center 32.4 Right -- Beckwourth Calpine Rd 32.9 Left -- frontage road 33.9 Right -- CA-70 W 34.6 Right -- Grizzly Rd 40.3 Left -- Lake Davis Rd 47.2 Left -- Joy Way 47.3 Right -- North Gulling Street 48.2 Portola City Park 48.2 Bathrooms on the Left in city park 48.2 Make a U-turn -- South Gulling Street 48.4 Left -- Commercial St 48.6 Left -- Pacific St 48.6 Right -- 1st Ave/Western Pacific Way 48.7 Left -- Main St 48.8 Right -- 3rd Avenue - A15 56.5 Left -- CA 89 68.9 Left -- CA 49, CA 89 73.7 Done Leader Cell:
Thursday - Vista Thursday #22, "Long Airport Pattern" Thu, Jun 18, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Let's go to the Auburn Airport this Thursday. It's going to be warm so bring plenty of fluids and hydrate prior to the ride. As always, we'll ride at a casual pace, I'll have route sheets and I'll sweep. Coffee at the Local Cafe after the ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 'Long Airport Pattern' -- 20.5 miles 0.2 Exit park 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
7.1 Right -- Wasatch Dr
7.8 Left -- Moss Rock Dr
8.0 Right -- Blue Grass Dr
8.1 Left -- Dry Creek Rd
10.2 Right -- Haines Rd
11.0 Right -- Bell Rd
11.9 Right -- Old Airport Rd
Regroup at bird sanctuary
Continue thru airport
12.9 Right -- 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 -- Park Leader Cell:
Friday - 28.1 Round Wise and up Ridge Fri, Jun 19, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Come join me for a the long gradual decent down wise followed by a climb up ridge road. Then it is almost all down hill back to Penryn Park n' Ride.
First regroup at the fire station - about mile 10
Second regroup is at the intersection of Virginiatown and Gold Hill- about mile 20.
Coffee at Roanie's
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 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:
Saturday - Penryn to Granite Bay and back. 26+ miles Sat, Jun 20, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Penryn Park n' Ride 3150-3168 Boyington Rd Penryn, CA 95663 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: Calling all 8:00am Saturday morning rides... Come join in on the fun making our way from Penryn to Granite Bay. Not much climbing in this route but plenty of opportunity to work on speed if you're a dare devil, ha ha.
Coffee and conversation after ride.
Roanie's - Coffee & Cafe
3210 Boyington Rd
Loomis, CA 95650
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Penryn to Granite Bay and back. 26+ miles -- 25.6 miles 0.0 Penryn Park and Ride 1.0 Left -- King Rd 1.9 Right -- Val Verde Rd 2.9 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 4.2 Left -- Laird Rd 5.5 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 6.0 Left toward Rutherford Canyon Rd 6.0 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 6.1 Right toward Rutherford Canyon Rd 6.1 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 6.5 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 6.8 Left -- Barton Rd 8.5 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 11.5 Left -- Douglas Blvd 11.8 Right -- Woodgrove Way 12.2 Left -- Greyhawk Dr 12.4 Left -- Eureka Rd 12.7 Cont -- Wellington Way 13.1 Left -- E Roseville Pkwy 14.9 Left -- Barton Rd 15.9 Right 16.2 Right -- Barton Rd 17.0 Right to stay on Barton Rd 17.9 Right -- Del Oro Rd 18.3 Left -- Bella Vista Dr 18.4 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 19.5 Left -- Laird Rd 22.8 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 22.9 Left to stay on Horseshoe Bar Rd 23.8 Right -- Taylor Rd 24.1 Right -- King Rd 24.7 Left -- Boyington Rd Leader Cell:
Saturday - EZ Rider - Rattlesnake Bar LoopSat, Jun 20, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: This week's EZ Riders route starts at the Penryn Park & Ride and winds along some of our favorite quiet foothill roads. At 18.5 miles with 1,158 feet of climbing, it's enough to feel accomplished while still leaving energy for the rest of your day. Expect beautiful scenery, friendly company, a no-drop pace, and plenty of opportunities to regroup and enjoy the ride. Climb less, smile more!
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Rattlesnake Bar Loop, 6-14-26 -- 18.5 miles 0.0 Right (south) -- Penryn Road 0.8 Left -- King Road 3.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 5.8 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 5.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 7.4 Right where the road splits. 7.4 Right -- Newcastle Road. Newcastle Rd. takes you all the way to Newcastle. 11.3 Left -- Old State Highway after going over I-80. 11.4 Right -- Old State Highway 11.6 Left -- Taylor Road 12.6 Right -- Callison Road 14.0 Keep Left -- Callison Road 14.0 Left -- Clark Tunnel Road 14.3 Right -- English Colony Way 14.5 Left -- Swetzer Road 16.9 Left -- King Road 17.5 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Enduro Petaluma - Lawndale Sat, Jun 20, 9:00am 0 comments
This month’s Enduro starts from Home2 Suites and quickly leaves the city streets behind for quieter roads, scenic terrain, and the first climb on Pressley Road. Along the way, riders will pass through Oakmont Village, Glen Ellen, and Sonoma Valley Regional Park, with plenty of beautiful riding throughout the route. Medium riders can stop for water at Oakmont Village Market, while Long riders will have a full-service stop at Glen Ellen Village Market. Sonoma Mountain Road is the signature climb of the day before the route rolls back to the hotel.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Saturday Long - Lawndale -- 53.8 miles 0.1 Cont -- Redwood Way 0.2 Left -- N McDowell Blvd 0.3 Right -- Old Redwood Hwy N/Redwood Hwy N 1.7 Right -- Main St/Petaluma Hill Rd 4.0 Right -- Roberts Rd/Roberts Ranch Rd 5.4 Cont -- Pressley Rd 8.3 Left -- Sonoma Mountain Rd 10.5 Left -- Bennett Valley Rd 13.4 Cont -- Yulupa Ave 13.9 Right -- Bethards Dr 14.4 Left -- Summerfield Rd 16.3 Right -- Montgomery Dr 18.6 Cont -- Melita Rd 19.2 Right -- CA-12 E 19.6 Pedestrian Access to Stone Bridge Rd 19.7 Right to stay on Stone Bridge Rd 21.0 Right -- Oakmont Dr 22.4 Left -- Valley Oaks Dr 22.5 Right -- Pythian Rd 23.3 Right -- CA-12 E 24.2 Right -- Lawndale Rd 25.9 Right -- Schultz Rd 27.1 Left -- Bristol Rd 27.2 Cont straight -- Lawndale Rd 28.2 Right -- Warm Springs Rd 29.8 Left to stay on Warm Springs Rd 32.1 Right -- Henno Rd 32.1 Left -- O'Donnell Ln 32.2 Right -- Arnold Dr 32.4 Left 32.4 Right -- Arnold Dr 32.7 Left -- Warm Springs Rd 32.7 Right -- Henno Rd 34.3 Right -- Henno Ranch Rd 34.5 Right -- Dunbar Rd 35.9 Left -- Arnold Dr 35.9 Right -- CA-12 E 36.3 Sonoma Valley Pak 36.5 Right 36.5 Right 36.6 Keep Right -- Valley of the Moon Trail 37.7 Keep Right 37.8 Right -- Arnold Drive 38.8 Left -- Warm Springs Rd 40.0 Left -- Sonoma Mountain Rd 40.9 Right to stay on Sonoma Mountain Rd 45.5 Left -- Pressley Road 49.2 Right -- Roberts Road 49.7 Left -- Petaluma Hill Road 52.1 Left -- Old Redwood Highway 53.2 Left 53.2 Right 53.3 Right 53.3 Left -- Redwood Way Leader Cell:
Sunday - MV Park - Iowa Hill - Norton Grade Sun, Jun 21, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: great loop, great climbs. Skip one or both of the climbs and it is still an excellent route. ! Water and restrooms and Chevron, top of Iowa Hill climb and Colfax train station, after Norton. No sweep, but several regroups. No route sheet. 40 miles , 4500'...Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- MV Park - Iowa Hill - Norton Grade -- 40.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Road 0.3 Left -- Placer Hills Road 2.2 Right -- Crother Road 3.4 Left -- Crother Road 3.7 Left -- Applegate Road 6.8 Right -- West Paoli Lane 6.9 Left -- Paoli Lane 7.0 REGROUP 7.1 Left -- Ponderosa Way 11.8 Right -- Iowa Hill Rd 14.8 At the restrooms, U-turn 17.7 Right -- Fowler Ave 17.8 Left to stay on Fowler Ave 17.9 Fowler Ave turns slightly Right and becomes Fillmore Ave 18.1 Left -- Grand View Ave 18.1 Left -- Siems Ave 18.3 Right -- S Canyon Way 18.4 Left -- CA-174 W 18.5 Right -- S Auburn St 18.6 Right -- CA-174 W/Central St 20.1 Right -- Rollins Lake Rd 21.4 Right -- Glen Elder Rd 21.5 Left -- Norton-Grade Rd 24.3 Left toward Rollins Lake Rd 24.4 Left -- Rollins Lake Rd 27.2 Left -- Glen Elder Rd 27.3 Right -- Norton-Grade Rd 28.5 Left -- Rollins Lake Rd 28.7 Cont -- CA-174 E 29.6 Right -- N Main St 30.0 Right -- Grass Valley St 30.2 Left -- Rising Sun St 30.4 Left -- Tokayana Way 32.6 Cont straight -- Placer Hills Rd 39.9 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 40.0 Left Leader Cell:
Sunday - EZ Rollin' Ride 21+ Miles Rocklin & Lincoln Sun, Jun 21, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Twin Oaks Community Park, 5500 Park Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: Another Simple Sunday ride for those who want to get out and about in the Rocklin and Lincoln area. Pace will be kept at 12-14 mph and we'll regroup. This is a No Drop Ride.
Take Note of Route.
6.2 Mile make a U-Turn at Stop Sign.
6.4 Mile Get off bike and walk through Gate onto Niseman Vly Dr.
16.7 Mile Chevron Gas Station, restroom & water.
We'll meet @7:45am and Rollout @8:00am
Please bring plenty of water, snacks to stay hydrated and energized.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ Rollin' Ride 21+ Miles Rocklin & Lincoln -- 21.5 miles 0.0 Right -- Park Dr 0.6 Right -- Sunset Blvd 2.1 Right -- University Ave 3.2 Right -- Whitney Ranch Pkwy 4.6 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Whitney Ranch Pkwy
6.2 MAKE U-TURN @ STOP SIGN 6.4 Right WALK THROUGH GATE
6.4 Cont -- Nisenan Vly Dr 6.9 Right -- Ridgecrest Dr 7.6 Right -- Twelve Bridges Dr 8.6 Cont -- Stoneridge Blvd 9.3 Left -- Spring Valley Pkwy 11.7 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 12.7 Right -- Sun City Blvd 13.8 Left -- Stockman Ln 14.2 Right -- Rustic Ranch Ln 14.3 Left -- Ingram Pkwy 15.0 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 15.3 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 16.7 Right Into Chevron Gas Station
Parking Lot 16.8 Right 16.8 Right 16.8 Right 16.9 Left- Exit Parking Lot 16.9 Right -- E Joiner Pkwy 17.1 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on E Joiner Pkwy 17.9 Cont -- Wildcat Blvd 19.1 Left -- Iroquois Rd 19.6 Right -- Hunter Ct 19.7 Right -- W Oaks Blvd 20.1 Left -- Stanford Ranch Rd 21.0 Right -- Park Dr 21.5 Right Twin Oaks Community Park Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Jun 23, 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 - Darkhorse and Lake of the Pines Loops Thu, Jun 25, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Holiday Market 21656 Higgins Rd, Auburn CA (map)
Leader Name: Bruce Wilson E-mail: bawjen@gmail.com
Ride Description and Notes: Loop around the Darkhorse community ("the fun way" according to Wanda), plus a little jaunt through the Table Meadow ranchettes, and then tour behind the gates enclosing Lake of the Pines (LOP). Casual, sociable pace, and I will sweep. Please stay together as a group while biking in LOP. Socializing afterward at Coffee Roasters and/or the Ice Cream / Frozen Yogurt shop next door.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Darkhorse and Lake of the Pines Loops -- 19.5 miles 0.1 Left -- Higgins Road 0.2 Right -- Combie Road 0.9 Cont -- Magnolia Rd 3.8 Right -- Retherford Road 4.3 Right -- Serene Hill Court 7.9 Left -- Table Meadow Road 8.0 Left -- Ramada Way 8.2 Right -- Table Meadow Road 10.0 continue on Table Meadow Rd 10.9 Left -- Combie Rd 12.7 Right into shopping center 12.7 Right and head behind buildings 12.8 Pass thru gate &Right -- Torrey Pines Dr 13.3 Left -- Lakeshore S 13.5 Left -- path to dam & u-turn midway across 13.7 Left -- Lakeshore S 14.9 Left into Park 4 & u-turn at boat launch ramp 15.0 turn around at boat launch ramp 15.2 Left -- Lakeshore S 15.2 Left -- Torrey Pines Dr 15.5 Left -- Lakeshore N 17.0 Left -- Clubhouse Dr 17.1 Follow loop in front of club house 17.2 Cont uphill toward Lakeshore N 17.2 Left -- Lakeshore N 18.1 Left -- Torrey Pines Dr 18.3 Pass thru gate 18.4 Left toward Combie Rd 18.4 Right -- Combie Rd 18.5 Left to stay on Combie Rd 19.2 Left -- Higgins Rd 19.4 Right into parking lot 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.
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: 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.
