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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 me this sunday as I ride up Dog Bar and over to Chicago Park. Main rest at Chicago Park. no sweep or route sheets, but there will be regroups. 41 miles, 3500'. Roger
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- MV-Chicago Park 41mi 3500' -- 41.2 miles 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 0.2 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 3.4 Left -- Dog Bar Rd 8.9 Right -- Rattlesnake Rd 9.3 Left to stay on Rattlesnake Rd 11.4 Right -- Lower Colfax Rd 15.5 Right -- CA-174 E 16.9 Cont -- CA-174 E 17.5 Right -- N Main St 17.8 Left -- Grass Valley St 17.8 Right -- N Auburn St 18.0 Left -- CA-174 E 18.1 Right -- Canyon Way 20.9 Cont -- Ponderosa Way 21.2 Right -- Paoli Ln 21.3 Right -- W Paoli Ln 21.4 Left to stay on W Paoli Ln 21.4 Right -- Geisendorfer Rd 22.2 Cont -- Applegate Rd 23.3 Right -- Crother Rd 23.5 Right to stay on Crother Rd 24.3 Left -- Placer Hills Rd 25.5 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 25.6 Left -- Pumpkin Seed Ln Leader Cell:
Monday - 20+ Miles EZ ride Rocklin and Lincoln Mon, Jun 8, 9:00am 0 comments
Where: Twin Oak Community Park, 5500 Park Drive, Rocklin, CA 95675 (map)
Ride Description and Notes: This is a Monday pop-up EZ Ride that will keep an average speed 12-14 mph. We will regroup often a have a Restroom & Water break at the Chevron Gas Station at 13.5 Miles into Route.
No Drop Ride, lots of fun!
We'll ride throughout the beautiful Rocklin and Lincoln area and end with coffee and conversation at Starbucks close to meet up location. Any questions please reach out to me at 916-474-1769 quicker response, or email.
Starbucks Coffee Company
3091 Stanford Ranch Rd
Rocklin, CA 95765
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 20+ Miles EZ ride Rocklin and Lincoln -- 20.6 miles 0.1 Right -- Park Dr 0.4 Right -- Farrier Rd 1.0 Right -- Darby Rd 1.2 Left -- Stanford Ranch Rd 2.3 Right -- Sunset Blvd 2.6 Right -- University Ave 4.2 Right -- W Ranch View Dr 4.3 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 5.1 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on E Joiner Pkwy 6.8 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 7.0 Left -- Ingram Pkwy 7.7 Right -- Rustic Ranch Ln 7.8 Left -- Stockman Ln 8.2 Right -- Sun City Blvd 9.3 Left -- Del Webb Blvd 9.6 Left -- Stoneridge Blvd 10.0 Right -- Spring Valley Pkwy 12.5 Left -- Del Webb Blvd 13.1 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 13.4 Right Chevron Gas
Station 13.6 Right -- Twelve Bridges Drive 14.5 Right -- Eastridge Drive 15.1 Left -- Old Kenmare Rd 15.1 Right Bike Path 16.1 Left -- Ridgecrest Drive 16.2 Right -- Nisenan Valley Drive 16.7 Right -- Whitney Ranch Parkway 16.8 Right -- Whitney Ranch Parkway 18.0 At roundabout, take exit 3 -- West Oaks Boulevard 18.7 Keep Right -- West Oaks Boulevard 19.1 Left -- Stanford Ranch Road 20.0 Right -- Park Drive 20.5 Right -- Twin Oaks Community Park
Leader Cell:
Tuesday - Chili - Wise Tue, Jun 9, 8:30am 0 comments
Where: Newcastle Park and Ride Newcastle, CA (map)
Leader Name: Larry Merlo E-mail: larry_merlo@yahoo.com
Let's ease our way into the new early start time by starting at 8:30. We'll take on a favorite loop out to Garden Bar riding over Chili Hill (the easy way). Back to Newcastle on Wise and Geraldson.
Coffee afterwards at North Fork Chai Co.
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 5.9 Right -- Gold Hill Rd 6.7 Left -- Fruitvale Rd 8.5 Right -- Garden Bar Rd 9.6 Right -- Wise Rd 11.9 Cont -- Mt Vernon Rd 12.7 Right -- Ayres Holmes Rd 13.6 Left -- Wise Rd 17.4 Right -- Lozanos Rd 17.9 Left -- Bald Hill Rd 18.0 Right -- Lozanos Rd 18.1 Left -- Geraldson Rd 19.1 Right -- Ophir Rd 20.0 Right -- Taylor Rd 20.3 Left -- CA-193 W 20.4 Left -- Old State Hwy 20.6 Left -- Newcastle Rd Leader Cell:
Wednesday - Alta Sierra - Garden Bar Loop Wed, Jun 10, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Holiday Market 21656 Higgins Rd Auburn CA (map)
Leader Name: Bruce Wilson E-mail: bawjen@gmail.com
Low traffic roads, plenty of climbing, and some fun descents. Regroup at the bathroom on the west side of the Alta Sierra Country Club building (mile 19.3). I will sweep the ride. Please print your own route sheet if desired.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Alta Sierra - Garden Bar Loop -- 38.5 miles 0.1 Left -- Higgins Rd 0.2 Right -- Combie Rd 0.9 Cont -- Magnolia Rd 5.9 Cont -- Dog Bar Rd 8.8 Left -- Wolf Creek Rd 9.1 Right -- Ocelot Dr/Tiger Tail Rd 9.3 Head Left -- Ocelot Dr. 9.8 Left to stay on Ocelot Dr. 10.1 Right -- Wolf Creek Rd 11.0 Right -- Tiger Tail Rd 12.4 Left -- Buck Ridge Rd 13.9 Right -- Tiger Tail Rd 14.0 Right -- Wolf Creek Rd 15.0 Right -- Brewer Rd 16.0 Right -- Clover Valley Rd 17.6 Clover Valley Rd turns slightly Left and becomes Rainbow Rd 18.7 Right to stay on Rainbow Rd 18.8 Left -- Carrie Dr 18.9 Left -- Gary Way 19.1 Cont -- Eva Way 19.2 Cont -- Tammy Way 19.2 Left into Alta Sierra Country Club 19.2 Regroup at Bathroom (West side of C.Club Bldg) 19.4 Cont -- Tammy / Eva Way 19.4 Cont straight -- Gary Way 19.5 Right -- Brewer Rd 19.8 Right -- Lawrence Way 21.3 Right -- Alexandra Way 22.3 Cont -- Karen Dr 23.0 Cross Hwy 49 at signal 26.5 Left -- Wolf Rd 28.6 Cont -- Garden Bar Rd 30.3 Right -- Clayton Rd 31.3 Left -- Restive Way (2nd one) 32.3 Right -- Clayton Rd 32.7 Right -- Garden Bar Rd 32.7 Left -- Countryside Ranch Rd 34.0 Right -- Garden Bar Rd 35.0 Right -- Wolf Rd 38.2 Cross Hwy 49 at signal 38.4 Right -- Higgins Rd 38.5 Right into Holiday Parking Lot Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: This Thursday's ride leaves from Meadow Vista Park at 8:00 AM. Our route will be "49er Double Cross", 23 miles and about 1600 ft of climbing. The ride will be casually paced, with multiple re-groups, and I will sweep. I will have some route sheets available, if you need one. We will meet for coffee, following the ride, at The Local Cafe.
Hope to see you this Thursday, Ron D.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 49 Double Cross -- 23.1 miles 0.1 Right -- Meadow Vista Rd 0.3 Right -- Placer Hills Rd 1.8 Right -- Pinewood Way 1.8 Left to stay on Pinewood Way, continue to Bancroft 3.2 Right -- Christian Valley Rd 5.4 Left -- Stanley Dr 6.4 Left -- Virginia Dr 7.0 Right -- Moss Rock Dr 8.1 Right -- Blue Grass Dr 8.3 Right -- Dry Creek Rd 9.5 Right -- Richardson Dr 10.2 Right -- Richardson Dr 10.8 Left -- Joeger Rd 12.4 Left -- Bell Rd 13.5 Right -- Richardson Dr 14.0 Left -- Atwood Rd 14.2 Right -- Bean Rd 14.4 Left -- Kemper Rd 15.1 Cont -- New Airport Rd 16.2 Right -- Bell Rd 16.3 Make a U-turn 16.3 Right at New Airport Rd 16.3 Left -- Bell Rd 17.2 Right -- Old Airport Rd 17.5 Left -- Keena Dr 18.0 Left -- Old Airport Rd 18.1 Left -- Bowman Rd 19.4 Cont -- Christian Valley Rd 19.5 Right -- Lake Arthur Rd 20.8 Left -- Pinewood Way, continue to Placer Hills Rd,Left. 23.3 mi. Left -- Meadow Vista Rd, then Left into 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.
Saturday - Summer Breeze Sat, Jun 13, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Join us for a tasty ride on a warm day. Bring plenty of your favorite flavor of water. This route is a blend of our regional favorites with a twist of climbs and a smooth after-ride.
We will regroup at the top of Lomita Lane where there are restrooms & water. The Lomita climb is optional however.
We will savor the offerings at Roanie's afterward and enjoy the summer breeze.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Summer Breeze -- 26.8 miles 0.1 Right -- Penryn Rd 0.8 Left -- King Rd 1.0 Right -- Val Verde Rd 2.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 3.4 Left -- Laird Rd 4.7 Right -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 5.6 At the traffic circle, continue
straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd
6.0 Left -- Barton Rd 6.4 Left -- Wells Ave 7.9 Left -- Val Verde Rd 8.7 Right -- Dick Cook Rd 10.3 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 10.9 Right -- Lomida Ln 11.5 Cont -- Lake Forest Dr 12.1 REGROUP AT PARK RESTROOMS 12.1 Left -- Rim Rock Cir 12.6 Right -- Lake Forest Dr 13.0 Cont -- Lomida Ln 13.7 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 15.4 Right -- King Rd 15.9 Left -- Kingmont Dr 16.4 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 17.5 Right -- Newcastle Rd 18.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Rd 20.1 Left -- Shirland Tract Rd 20.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 20.4 Right -- Powerhouse Rd 22.2 Left -- Newcastle Rd 22.9 Right -- Gilardi Rd 24.7 Left -- Rock Springs Rd 25.1 Right UNMARKED ROAD
Go around locked gate onto Aspen Dr. 25.5 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 26.5 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 26.5 Right -- Penryn Road 26.7 Left -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Rolling out at 9 AM sharp. There will be plenty of regroups and water stops along the way.
Hydration reminder — Temps are usually pleasant, not scorching.
— Start hydrating 2–3 days before the ride.
— Stay on it during the ride (aim for ~1 bottle/hour, more if you’re working hard).
— Dehydration is the #1 performance killer; you’ll want everything your legs can give on the climbs. Notes: - Load the route; service is spotty in places. - Enduros are not swept. - There will be regroups. The ride may break up into two or more groups based on the size and the pace of the riders.
Sunday - Foresthill to SugarPine, Iowa Hill and return on Big Dipper Sun, Jun 14, 8:30am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: When it's scorching in the valley, we go higher, so join me on a beautiful ride from foresthill, to Iowa Hill, via Sugarpine Res. You can shorten the ride if you want. No route sheet, no sweep, several regroup spots.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Foresthill to SugarPine, Iowa Hill and return on Big Dipper -- 45.4 miles 0.0 Left -- Foresthill Rd 9.4 Left -- Sugar Pine Rd 15.1 Regroup/Restrooms at Boatramp 17.3 Cont -- Iowa Hill Rd 22.2 Rest stop at Iowa Hill Store 22.4 Right -- Big Dipper Road 28.4 Right -- Sugar Pine Rd 30.4 Regroup/Restrooms at Boatramp on Left 36.0 Right -- Foresthill Rd 45.4 Finish Leader Cell:
Tuesday RideTue, Jun 16, 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.
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 --------------------------------------------- 2026 Birthday Ride -- 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 REST STOP 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 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.
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:
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.
