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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 join for our typical Tuesday jaunt around Penryn, Loomis and Newcastle. I will be riding sweep with a casual pace and will have route sheets available. Coffee and chat at North Fork Chai afterwards.
Cheers!
Scott Thiede
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Scott's Tuesday Jaunt -- 23.3 miles 0.2 Left -- Old State Highway 0.2 Right -- Old State Highway 0.5 Left -- Taylor Road 1.5 Right -- Callison Road 2.8 Keep Left -- Callison Road 2.8 Left -- Clark Tunnel Road 3.2 Left -- English Colony Way 3.3 Right -- Orange Drive 3.4 Left -- Flint Way 3.4 Bikini Tree 3.5 Right -- English Colony Way 3.7 Right -- Penryn Road 4.2 Right -- Taylor Road 4.3 Left -- Penryn Road 5.6 Left -- King Road 5.9 Right -- Val Verde Road 7.2 Right -- Wayland Road 8.0 Right -- Val Verde Road 8.6 Left -- Dick Cook Road 10.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 12.4 Left -- King Road 12.5 Right -- Brennans Road 13.8 Right -- Brennans Road 13.9 Right -- Rock Springs Road 15.1 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 15.3 Right -- Newcastle Road 16.3 Keep Left 16.4 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 17.9 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 17.9 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 18.6 Right -- Tyler Drive 18.9 Right -- Ridgeview Circle 19.3 Right -- Sunrise Ridge Circle 20.4 Right -- Sunrise Ridge Circle 20.5 Right -- Auburn Folsom Road 20.9 Left -- Indian Hill Road 23.3 Left -- Newcastle Road Leader Cell:
Leader Name: Dana Hofheinz E-mail: danabhof@sbcglobal.net
Ride Description and Notes:
The July Bicycle Advocacy and Safety Team "BAST" meeting will via ZOOM on Tuesday 07/14/2026 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.
If there is an item you would like on the agenda, please let me know as well. Thanks, Dana
Ride Description and Notes: Join me for a moderate Wednesday ride that provides us with some saddle time before the late morning heat kicks in. It will certainly be warmer so bring that extra water bottle and supplements. Regroup at the end of Dick Cook and AF. Optional regroup at the turn onto Aspen Drive since this is not always an easy turn to see.
I will sweep.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Beat the Heat Wednesday Ride -- 25.1 miles 0.0 Left -- Webb Street 0.3 Left -- King Road 1.4 Left -- Sierra College Boulevard 2.9 Left -- Brace 4.1 Right -- Barton Road 5.6 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Road 5.9 At roundabout, take exit 2 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 6.5 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Rutherford Canyon Road 6.9 Right -- Laird Road 7.6 Left -- Wells Avenue
7.8 Left -- Continue left onto Val Verde Road 8.6 Right -- Dick Cook Road 10.0 Keep Right -- Dick Cook Road
10.2 REGROUP 10.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 13.8 Right -- Newcastle Road 14.8 Keep Left 14.9 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 16.4 Left -- Shirland Tract Road 16.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 16.8 Right -- Powerhouse Road 17.8 Left -- Powerhouse Road 18.6 Left -- Newcastle Road 19.3 Right -- Gilardi Road 20.5 Left -- Gilardi Road 21.0 Left -- Rock Springs Road
21.4 Right -- Aspen Drive (around gate)
21.4 OPTIONAL REGROUP 21.9 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 22.8 Left -- Boulder Creek Road 22.8 Left -- Penryn Road 23.3 Right -- King Road 24.6 Keep Left -- King Road 24.8 Left -- Webb Street 25.1 Right -- into parking lot Leader Cell:
Thursday - Lower Colfax Road with Rattlesnake Ridge and Pine Cone- Thu, Jul 16, 8:00am 0 comments
Where: Chicago Park Post Office, gravel lot next door (map)
Leader Name: Thomas Piette E-mail: piettes@msn.com
Ride Description and Notes: Join us for a ride up Lower Colfax Road and down Rattlesnake Rd & Pinecone. Low traffic, lots of shade, plenty of climbing and a piece of pie afterward.
Park in the gravel lot next to the Chicago Park Post office off of Hwy 174 at Mt. Olive Rd. Water and snacks available at the Chicago Park Store that has a port-a-potty out back. Coffee, conversation and pie at the Happy Apple Kitchen afterward.
Thursday rides tend to be casual and a group that sticks together and is a no-drop ride.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Lower Colfax Road with Rattlesnake Ridge and Pine Cone- -- 23.4 miles 0.0 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 5.1 Keep Left -- Lower Colfax Road 6.5 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 6.7 Left -- Jodette Lane 6.8 Left -- Bradford Drive 7.5 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 7.9 Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 8.4 Right -- Silver Pick Court, U-turn at the end 8.7 Right -- Rattlesnake Ridge Drive 8.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 11.5 Right -- Bella Sera Crt, REGROUP & U-turn 11.5 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 13.9 Right -- Brooks Road 13.9 Left -- Brooks Road 14.4 Keep Right -- Pine Cone Circle 16.3 Right -- Brooks Road 16.9 Left -- Brooks Road 17.2 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 18.3 Right -- Lower Colfax Road 23.4 Left Leader Cell: Tom
Election NightThu, Jul 16, 5:00pm 0 comments
Where: Moonraker Brewing Co., 12970 Earhart Ave #100, Auburn, CA 95602, USA (map)
Join us for a relaxed and social Election Night at the brewery. Come by around 5:30 PM, grab your own food and a beer or beverage, and enjoy some time catching up with fellow club members.
We are also working on confirming a guest speaker for a presentation of up to 30 minutes. Officer voting will take place around 6:30 to 6:45 PM, although we may switch the order of the presentation and voting.
Come for the conversation, stay for the club business, and help us kick off the next year with SFCC.
Sorry for my delay in posting a Friday ride! I am hoping it will be from the" Flower Farm ", waiting on John to ok..
IF he doesn't reply today/soon, I will send out a new ride for all of us.
Keep your eyes open for a change {if needed} BUT there will be a Friday ride!!
Cheers
Teri
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- Fast Friday 8 -- 28.7 miles 0.1 Right -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 0.2 Left -- Auburn Folsom Rd 1.2 Left -- King Rd 1.3 Right -- Brennans Rd 2.5 Left toward Rock Springs Rd 3.5 Left -- Aspen Dr 3.9 Left -- Boulder Creek Rd 4.9 Left to stay on Boulder Creek Rd 4.9 Left -- Penryn Rd 5.4 Left -- King Rd 5.6 Right -- Val Verde Rd 7.6 Left -- Dick Cook Rd 9.2 Right -- Auburn Folsom Rd 13.1 Right -- Joe Rodgers Rd 14.1 Right -- Douglas Blvd 14.3 Right -- Barton Rd 14.9 Left to stay on Barton Rd 15.0 becomes Olive Ranch Rd 16.7 Right -- Cavitt Stallman Rd 19.1 Left -- Barton Rd 20.4 Right -- Wells Ave 21.6 Left -- Laird Rd 22.4 Left -- Rutherford Canyon Rd 23.3 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Rutherford Canyon Rd 23.7 Right -- Barton Rd 25.2 Right -- Brace Rd 25.3 Left -- Laird Rd 25.3 Cont straight -- Horseshoe Bar Rd 28.6 Right Leader Cell:
Ride Description and Notes: Come join us for a fairly typical Saturday beat-the-heat ride, taking us down to the Rattlesnake Bar restrooms for a regroup and refresh, and into the Sterling neighborhood. This will be a no-sweep ride.
Coffee and chat at Roanie's to follow.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- 25Boat Ramp/Sterling -- 25.5 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 Left -- Rock Springs Road 2.1 Right -- Gilardi Road 2.7 Right -- Gilardi Road 3.9 Left -- Newcastle Road 4.6 Right -- Powerhouse Road 5.1 Keep Right -- Powerhouse Road 5.4 Keep Left -- Powerhouse Road 5.4 Keep Right -- Powerhouse Road 6.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 6.7 Right -- Shirland Tract Road 6.8 Right -- Rattlesnake Road 8.3 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 9.0 Cont -- Rattlesnake Road 10.0 Right 10.0 Left -- Rattlesnake Road 10.3 Keep Right -- Rattlesnake Road 11.8 Left -- Newcastle Road 12.8 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 13.9 Left -- Kingmont Drive 14.4 Right -- King Road 14.9 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 16.6 Left -- Lo Mida Lane 17.7 Left -- Rim Rock Circle 18.2 Right -- Lake Forest Drive 19.4 Left -- Auburn Folsom Road 20.0 Right -- Dick Cook Road 21.6 Right -- Val Verde Road 23.6 Left -- King Road 24.5 Right -- Boyington Road Leader Cell:
Saturday - EZ RIDERS - Lincoln Basin Loop Sat, Jul 18, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: The Lincoln Basin is a very pleasant place to ride, and is home-base for the annual Tour de Lincoln Century Bathrooms are available at the park for pre or post ride needs.
We can regroup afterwards at Crumb Bakery for some excellent goodies.
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- EZ RIDERS - Lincoln Basin Loop -- 19.9 miles 0.0 Left towards park exit 0.1 Right -- McBean Park Drive 0.1 Left -- East Avenue 0.9 Right -- East 12th Street 1.1 Left -- McCourtney Road 4.9 Right -- Big Ben Road 6.4 Right -- Big Ben Road 6.9 Left -- Mount Pleasant Road 9.1 Right -- Wally Allen Road 9.6 Left -- Wise Road 10.3 Right -- Wise Road 11.5 Cont -- Gold Hill Road 13.1 Right -- Virginiatown Road 15.3 Left -- Fowler Road 15.3 Right -- Virginiatown Road 19.1 Left -- East Avenue 19.8 Right -- McBean Park Drive 19.9 Left into McBean Park 19.9 Right into parking lot. Leader Cell:
Sunday - BreEZe through Lincoln Sun, Jul 19, 8:00am 0 comments
Ride Description and Notes: Come out and join me for a causal and exhilarating ride throughout Lincoln. We'll make our way though Lincoln Sun City with wide bike lanes then into the back roads, McCourtney, Fleming, Gladding, Manzanita and West Wise that will have narrow to no bike lane. Must be comfortable with vehicles passing at high speed out in BFE area of Lincoln. This is a No Drop Ride and I will sweep.
Ride pace 12-14 mph.
Take Note
Restroom at starting point, Chevron Gas Station.
Lincoln Village At Twelve Bridges Plaza
12.5 mile- Restroom and Water at Morgan Oak Preservation Park
Route Cue Sheet --------------------------------------------- BreEZe through Lincoln -- 25.7 miles 0.0 Left 0.1 Left -- E Joiner Pkwy 0.4 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 1.0 Right -- Spring Valley Pkwy 2.5 Right -- Blue Heron Loop 3.5 Right -- Spring Valley Pkwy 3.7 Left -- Stoneridge Blvd 4.2 Right -- Del Webb Blvd 4.4 Right -- Sun City Blvd 5.7 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Rd 6.1 Left -- CA-193 W 6.3 Right -- East Ave 7.1 Right -- 12th St 7.3 Left -- McCourtney Road 11.8 Keep Left 11.9 Left -- Fleming Road 12.5 Left Restroom & Water Regrouping 12.5 Left -- Fleming Rd 12.9 Left -- Gladding Rd 13.9 Right -- Manzanita Cemetery Rd 16.5 Left -- West Wise Road 18.7 Right -- McCourtney Road 20.7 Right -- East 12th Street 21.0 Left -- East Avenue 21.7 Left -- CA-193 E/4th St/McBean Park Dr 21.9 Right -- Ferrari Ranch Rd 21.9 Right Onto Bike Path 22.7 Left Exiting Bike Path 22.7 Left -- (Crossing) Ferrari Ranch Road 22.7 Right -- Ingram Parkway 23.5 Keep Right -- Ingram Parkway 23.5 Right -- Del Webb Boulevard 23.7 Left -- East Joiner Parkway 25.4 At roundabout, take exit 1 -- Fieldstone Drive 25.6 Right Into Parking Lot 25.7 Left 25.7 Right 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.
Tuesday RideTue, Jul 21, 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 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.
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.
There is a contact email listed on the ordering site, but you can also call 800-644-4002 and speak with a representative. You have from now until 10 AM,July 21, 2026 to place your orders and all orders will ship on August 28, 2026. All orders will be sent to you, so no need to schedule a pick up.
Close encounters between cyclists and motor vehicles can lead to dangerous situations not only to the cyclists but to the drivers. Watch the video and see how an incident like this can unfold.
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When: Thursday July 16th, 5:30 pm Where: Moonraker Brewing Co (map)
Join us for a relaxed and social Election Night at the brewery. Come by around 5:30 PM, grab your own food and a beer or beverage, and enjoy some time catching up with fellow club members.
We are also working on confirming a guest speaker.
Come for the conversation, stay for the club business, and help us kick off the next year with SFCC.
The meeting will be held live and over Zoom.
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.
