| Date |
Miles/Grade/Pace |
Ride
Description |
4
FRI |
50/76
Hilly
Flexible |
LINCOLN and AUBURN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.
The ride will go to Auburn, follow Mt. Vernon Rd. to Lincoln. 3625 feet.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|
5
SAT |
20/50/72
Mountainous
Flexible |
FORESTHILL to FRENCH MEADOWS
9:00 AM
Foresthill
Downtown Main Stree of Foresthill
Allow 20 minutes driving from I-80 Foresthill Exit in Auburn. This ride is an
out and back on Mosquito Ridge Road. Lots of climbing and descents. No food or
water available on the route, so bring plenty of both.
Jeannie Ennis, 652-08381
Glenn Moore & Mary McPoil, 524-7785
|
5
SAT |
41/67/89
Flat
Flexible |
WOODLAND & BEYOND
8:00 AM
Sacramento
Parking lot Miller Park Marina
Front St., South of Broadway
Northwest through Woodland, on to Madison, south to Winters and return through Davis.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
|
5
SAT |
50
Flat
Flexible |
GOING to the MARKET
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Five Points Center
Fair Oaks Blvd. & Arden Way
We will take the bike trail through West Sacramento and ride to the Davis
Farmers Market. There will be plenty of fresh fruits, pastries, coffee, etc., to
taste before the trip back to Sacramento. Rain Cancels. A GROUPO RIDE.
Mary McPoil, 359-6450
Cindy Hayashi, 488-9901
Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
Doug Souvignier, 332-8194
Stan Leff, 488-2563
|
5-12
SAT-SAT |
350
Moderate
Flexible |
STATE of JEFFERSON TOUR
(Southwest Oregon)
9:00 AM
Gold Hill, OR
I-5 Gold Hill Exit, 20 miles past Medford
7 days of riding. Camping in the evenings. SAG trucks and vehicle(s). All
meals, SAG support and campsites are included for $220. Riders must apply to Tim
by e-mail for pre-reservation. Travel days are Saturday 8/5 and Saturday 8/12 with
a 20 mile ride on the 12th. Heave the Huffy contest back by popular demand.
Tim Koch,
Rich Percival |
6
SUN |
38/54
Mountainous
Flexible |
FORESTHILL to ROBINSON FLAT
9:00 AM
Foresthill
Downtown Main Stree of Foresthill
Allow 20 minutes driving from I-80 Foresthill Exit in Auburn to Foresthill.
This ride is an out & back on one road. From the start at 3,225 feet ride on
Foresthill Divide Road to end of pavement at Robinson Flat at 5,400 feet elevation.
No food or water available on the route, so bring plenty of both.
Jeannie Ennis, 652-08381
Glenn Moore & Mary McPoil, 524-7785
|
6
SUN |
37/50/100/135
Severe/Mountainous
Flexible |
MOUNT SHASTA SUMMIT CENTURY
5:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Mount Shasta
Nixon Dr.
Super Century 16,500 ft of climbing/135 mile. 10,500’ of climbing/100 mile.
57/30 mi. routes, too. You can sign up for this ride on-line at
www.shastasummitcentury.com and get ride information at
info@shastasummitcentury.com Fee required.
Dale Cole, (530) 677-2305
|
7
MON |
25/50
Flat
Flexible |
FROM GROVE TO GROVE AND BACK
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Bel Air Parking Lot
Corner of Waterman Rd. & Elk Grove Blvd.
Lets meet at the Bel Air store in Elk Grove (Park close to Waterman Rd away
from the store so as not to disrupt parking) and take a spin out to Walnut Grove
and back. We can coffee up at Mels Cafe and then head back. There is a short ride
if you don’t want to go all the way to Walnut Grove.
Jr Vaughn, 616-3105 |
9
WED |
75
Hilly
Flexible |
Auburn
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Bowman and Auburn. 3800 ft.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|
9-11
WED-FRI |
260
Hilly/Mountainous
Tour |
COAST & BACK
8:00 AM
West Sacramento
Carol's Restaurant, West Capital Ave.
A three day SAG supported ride to the coast and return with motel stays in
Occidental and Rohnert Park. Plenty of climbing. Contact the ride leader for details.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
|
12
SAT |
63/113
Mountainous
Flexible |
OXBOW and BACK
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 Fair Oaks School
Fair Oaks Blvd. & Winding Way
This ride will go through Auburn into the American River Canyon to Foresthill and Oxbow.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|
13
SUN |
25/40/45
Rolling/Moderate
Flexible |
STAN's STOMP
8:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Park
Another resurrected Ray’s romp. We’ll try to start early and finish before it gets too hot.
Stan Leff, 488-2563
|
13
SUN |
38/60
Moderate
Flexible |
LATROBE - IRISH HILL
9:00 AM
Latrobe
Elementary School
Latrobe Rd. & South Shingle Rd.
Traveling east on Hwy 50 from Sacramento, take the Latrobe Road Exit and continue
south approximately seven miles south of El Dorado Hills Park in the Elementary
School lot. Enjoy the rolling hills around Ione and Lake Camanche (long ride).
2500’ of climbing. Water and food in Ione; no restrooms at start. Rain cancels.
A Groupo ride.
Mary McPoil, 359-6450
Cindy Hayashi, 488-9901
Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
Doug Souvigner, 332-8194
Stan Leff, 488-2563
|
14
MON |
75
Hilly
Flexible |
OPHIR
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
The ride will go through Penryn, Newcastle and Auburn returning through Ophir.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|
16
WED |
43/90
Rolling/Hilly
Training |
AFTER BREAKFAST RIDE
8:30 AM
Wilton
Bert's Diner, Grant Line Rd.
A long loop around Camanche, Buena Vista, Ione, and Rancho Murieta.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
|
18
FRI |
63/90
Hilly
Flexible |
FORESTHILL and BACK
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
We will take Auburn Folsom rd. to Auburn, then HW 49 to Old Foresthill Rd., then follow Foresthill Rd.
to Foresthill. The shorter ride will return from Foresthill Rd.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|
19
SAT |
65/87
Hilly
Flexible |
HIGGIN'S CORNER
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks Blvd. & Winding Way
The ride starts at the Fair Oaks School at Winding Way. We will go to Auburn to Meadow Vista and Higgen's Corner.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|
19
SAT |
50
Mountainous
Mountain Goat |
SHEEP RANCH and BEYOND
9:00 AM
San Andreas
Admin. Buildings on Mountain Ranch Rd.
We’ll bring our climbing gears for Mountain and Sheep Ranch. Then lunch in Murphy’s before heading back
on Dogtown. Limited food and water.
Neal Bos, 694-1491
|
19
SAT |
35/66
Moderate/Hilly
Flexible |
DÉJÀ VU ALL OVER AGAIN
9:00 AM
Crockett
Behind School
Crockett Blvd. & Pomona St.
Meet behind school on south side of Pomona St. This is a variation of the metric century loop of the
Grizzly Peak Century. We will ride the Carquinez Scenic Drive, Mamma and Pappa Hills of Bear Creek Road,
the challenging switchbacks of Wildcat Canyon Road, the panoramic splendor of Grizzly Peak Drive and cool
redwood forest of Pinehurst Rd. No food for first 48 miles of long ride.
Long Elev = 5,500’; Short Elev = 2,500’
David Storm, 665-2169
|
20
SUN |
30/46/88
Rolling/Moderate/Mountainous
Flexible |
ACTION JACKSON
8:00 AM
Rancho Murietta
Coffee Shop - Murietta Dr.
A long trip through the hills to Ione, Jackson, Moke Hill, Paloma, and back.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
|
21
MON |
25/50
Flat
Flexible |
FROM GROVE TO GROVE AND BACK
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Bel Air Parking Lot
Corner of Waterman Rd. & Elk Grove Blvd.
Lets meet at the Bel Air store in Elk Grove (Park close to Waterman Rd away
from the store so as not to disrupt parking) and take a spin out to Walnut Grove
and back. We can coffee up at Mels Cafe and then head back. There is a short ride
if you don’t want to go all the way to Walnut Grove.
Jr Vaughn, 616-3105 |
23
WED |
50/75
Hilly
Flexible |
FAIR OAKS TO BOWMAN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
We will take Baxter Grade to Bowman and Auburn. 4250 feet.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|
24-16
THUR-SAT |
1000
Moderate/Severe
Tour |
10th ANNUAL EUROPEAN TOUR
9:00 AM
le Bourg-d’Huez
Base of Alpe-d”Huez
We’ll spend 3 weeks in France, 1 week in the Alps, 1 week in Provence, and 1 week in the Pyrenees. Sorry,
but this trip is sold out.
Neal Bos, 694-1491
|
26
SAT |
23/107
Flat/Hilly
Flexible |
IN-N-OUT CENTURY
8:00 AM
C-Bar-C Park on Oak Ave, At signal half mile East of Fair Oaks Blvd, Citrus
Heights
Choose a ride from 5 related easy, flat routes with very little traffic,
heading West along the American River Parkway Bike Trail to the Davis In-N-Out
Burger, and return. Or, choose a ride from 6 related Sierra Foothills routes
heading East. One route has 6,250 foot climb, 4 routes circumnavigate Folsom Lake
counter clockwise, 2 circumvent the canyon, 5 go to the Auburn In-N-Out Burger,
and all return.
See
http://home.surewest.net/g/century.html for more information,
maps, printable ride instructions, GPS waypoints, etc.
George Neill,
722-8592
|
27
SUN |
53/75
Flat/Moderate
Flexible |
FAIR OAKS METRIC CENTURY
7:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Park near
Fair Oaks and Madison Ave.
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd
This scenic ride down the American River Parkway on paved trails makes for a safe and fun
Century that the whole family can enjoy. Riders will be treated to a well- supported ride
ending with a barbeque and acoustic concert in the park. This year there will be even more food,
drinks, support, and signage! There are three ride categories offered: the 30K, the 60K, and
the 100K. The 30K turnaround is at William Pond Park. The 60K and 100K have the same route, except
the 60K riders do not go on to climb up to Folsom Lake. Please arrive early. Registration starts
at 7:00 AM and will be closed at 9:00 AM. Rest stops are stationed at William Pond and Discovery
Park. Those riders wanting to ride the full 100K will head up to Folsom Lake where there will be
another rest stop. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for kids 16 and under. To register please
log on to
http://active.com/register/index.cfm?event_id=1292379. We hope to see you on August 27th!
John Easterbrook, 224-7653
|
28
MON |
65/87
Hilly
Flexible |
HIGGIN'S CORNER
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks Blvd. & Winding Way
The ride starts at the Fair Oaks School at Winding Way. We will go to Auburn to Meadow Vista and Higgen's Corner.
Ken Bell, 962-3841
|