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December 2007 Ride Schedule

Date Miles/Grade/Pace Ride Description
1
Sat
40-60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES

9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at Whitelock Pwy

This ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop half way through the ride.

Neal Bos, 684-1491, bikebos@comcast.net
Carl Kauk, 209-745-2154, carlkauk@aol.com

1
Sat
34-60-67
Hilly
Training

HAZY SHADE OF WINTER
10:00 AM
Ione
Charles Howard Park State Highway 124

Amador County at its best: Ione, Buena Vista, Jackson, Pine Grove, Volcano, and Sutter Creek. No sweep; rain cancels.

Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, bionicbabe@comcast.net
Doug Beisner, 635-2680, sierraranch@sbcglobal.net

2
Sun
53
Rolling
Weekend
Flexible

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
King Road & Ong

We’ll start from Loomis Park and go for a pleasant ride to Camp Far West by way of Lincoln, The return will be over Ridge Rd. through Newcastle.

Jeannie Ennis, 205-2225, JeannieEnnis@msn.com

2
Sun
23-107
Flat-Hilly
Flexible

IN-N-OUT CENTURY
8:00 AM
Citrus Heights
C-Bar-C Park on Oak Avenue
At signal half mile east of
Fair Oaks Boulevard

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 with up to 6,250 foot climb to the Auburn In-N-Out Burger, and return. See http://home.surewest.net/g/century.html for more information.

George Neill, 916-722-8592, geor63@jps.net

2
Sun
47 – 70
Flat
Weekend
Flexible

DAVIS LOOP
9:30 AM
Davis
PL Mace Blvd & Chiles Rd

A loop from El Macero to Dixon then Winters north to Woodland and back to Davis.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

3
Mon
62-50
Flat
Flexible

CLAY STATION LOOP
10:30 AM
Elk Grove
Safeway PL Laguna Blvd & Franklin

A mostly flat loop south then east to Clay Station and back Thru Lodi and Thornton.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

3
Mon
54–72
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO BOWMAN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

Ride #002. We will take Auburn Folsom Rd. to Auburn. The short ride will return through Newcastle to English Colony Way and Sierra College Blvd. The long ride will continue to Bowman returning on Baxter Grade to Ophir and Newcastle. 4,460 feet.

Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

5
Wed





WHEELMEN - BIKE HIKERS
HOLIDAY PARTY

5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Arden Park Community Center
1000 La Sierra Drive

Please bring a food item for 8-10 persons and enjoy visiting with all the cyclists you see at club rides but can't recognize without their helmet and sunglasses!

Questions, information and volunteering, contact:

Randy or Nancy Fish, 487-1769, pansypalmetto@yahoo.com

7
Fri
39-83
Moderate
Hilly
Mountainous
Flexible

ANGUIN LOOP
9:00 AM
Winters
PL Railroad & Main

Out to Moskowite then the Knoxville Rd. to Pope Valley. Return via Lake Hennessy. Lots of climbing so be prepared.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

7
Fri
52–75
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO SHINGLE SPRINGS
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

Ride #042. We will take Iron Point Rd. and Empire Ranch Rd. to El Dorado County where we will climb Elmores, Brittany, Serrano, and Country Club on the way to Shingle Springs. We will do a loop to Missouri Flat Rd. returning on Green Valley Rd. and Greenstone Rd. to Shingle Springs then back to Green Valley Rd. and Fair Oaks.

Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

8
Sat
40-60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES

9:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner, 8972 Grant Line Rd
Between Sheldon Rd and Wilton Rd

This ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop half way through the ride.

Scott Pierce, 714-9034, sandjpierce@frontiernet.net
Chris Drews, 802-8128, sactocd@comcast.net

8
Sat
40-60
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

A PERFECT BLEND
10:00 AM
Roseville
Center on Southwest corner of
Sierra College Blvd. and Roseville Pkwy.

Take the 80 Fwy East to Douglas Blvd. East to Sierra College. Rt. On Sierra College to E. Roseville Pkwy. Park away from the stores. Ride the rollers of Loomis, Lincoln, Newcastle, climb Ridge, and come back to start to share a warm cup of coffee with fellow riders. A Groupo ride.

Mary McPoil 359-6450 mcpoil@surewest.net
Linda Zeiszler 457-8815 zeiszler@sbcglobal.net

9
Sun
42
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

FAB FIFTIES SERIES
THE HILLS OF EL DORADO HILLS

9:00 AM
El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills Park and Ride
Latrobe and White Rock Road

We will stay close to the start location for easy bail out in case of rain. The ride will include parts of El Dorado Hills and Folsom. Not to worry – there will be plenty of climbing, so bring your gears. Rain at the start cancels ride.

Ron Brown, 486-3665, rl-brown@pacbell.net

9
Sun
51-104
Flat
Weekend
Flexible

SOUTH DELTA LOOP
9:00 AM
Thornton

Gas Station/MarketThornton/Walnut Grove Rd & I-5South thru Isleton, Antioch, & Brentwood. Then east to Stockton and return north to Thornton.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

15
Sat
40-60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES

9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at Whitelock Pwy

This ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop half way through the ride.

Dale Tudor, 682-0334, twodoor@msn.com
Dave Graska, 685-1971, DBGraska@netzero.com

15
Sat
31–40
Moderates
Flexible

LOOPING AROUND LOOMIS
10:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
King Rd & Ong

The park is one mile east of Taylor on King Rd. Enter the park on Ong.Two loops around Loomis. First down to Granite Bay and then up to Auburn with some favorite lightly traveled roads. Elevation gain – 2,300 feet. A Groupo ride.

Mary McPoil 359-6450 mcpoil@surewest.net
Linda Zeiszler 457-8815 zeiszler@sbcglobal.net

16
Sun
40-50
Rolling
Flexible

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park

Come on out to Loomis Community Park and join us for some great riding in the Placer County foothills. We’ll keep it short and sweet; 40 – 50 miles, so you can enjoy a nice local ride and still get home in a reasonable time.

Nick Hourigan, 487-0993, helnick@sbcglobal.net

16
Sun
35
Flat
Weekend
Casual

CHRISTMAS COFFEE CAPER
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbuck’s at Bruceville and Whitelock Pkwy

We’ll do a new coffee ride (lots of new shops) in the south area.

Neal Bos, 684-1491, bikebos@frontiernet.net

17
Mon
50–75
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO OLD FORESTHILL
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

Ride #031. We will follow Sunset Ave, Main Ave, and Oak Ave, to Auburn Folsom. We will go through Auburn to Hwy. 49, Old Foresthill Rd. and Foresthill Rd. The route goes out Mt. Vernon, Baxter Grade, and Ridge Rd. to Newcastle then Taylor Rd. and Sierra College to Fair Oaks. 4,850 feet.

Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

19
Wed
41-76-89
Hilly
Flexible

ALTA SIERRA LOOP
9:00 AM
Lincoln
East PL Thunder Valley Casino
Athens Rd & Industrial Rd

Thru Lincoln to Higgins Corner then thru Alta Sierra to Dogbar and back thru Auburn to Lincoln

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

21
Fri
51–72
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO AUBURN & LINCOLN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

Ride #004. We will take Auburn Folsom to Powerhouse Rd. then Indian Hill to Auburn. The ride returns on Mt. Vernon to Lincoln and Fair Oaks. 4,625 feet.

Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

22
Sat
40-60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES

9:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner, 8972 Grant Line Rd
Between Sheldon Rd and Wilton Rd

This ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop half way through the ride.

John Hockenbury, 685-7527, j.hockenbury@comcast.net
Peter Becker, 442-1850, ps_beck@sbcglobal.net

22
Sat
45–60
Rolling
Flexible

PENRYN & THEN SOME
10:00 AM
Gold River
Gold River Town Center off Sunrise. Starbucks & Rite Aid

Hwy. 50 East to Sunrise Blvd. exit North. Right on Gold Country, right on Gold Field and right into parking lot.

A short fall/winter ride that takes a break in Penryn. Then some more miles if the weather cooperates. A Groupo ride.

Mary McPoil 359-6450 mcpoil@surewest.net
Linda Zeiszler 457-8815 zeiszler@sbcglobal.net

23
Sun
37-42
Hilly
Flexible

FAB FIFTIES SERIES
EL DORADO HILLS LOOP

9:00 AM
El Dorado Hills

A counter-clockwise loop on rural roads. Challenging, but not a mountain goat ride.

Paul Gunkel, 929-8988, paul.gunkel@gmail.com

23
Sun
63–89
Flat
Rolling
Weekend
Flexible

ALTAMONT LOOP
9:00 AM
Lodi
Lodi Municipal Park
W Turner Rd at N Loma Dr

South through Stockton then west to the Altamont Pass, then north into Byron then east back through Stockton.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

25
Tue
40
Flat

9th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BEAN SOUP & CIDER RIDE
10:00 AM
Sacramento
Five Points Shopping Center
Fair Oaks Blvd. & Arden Way

Join us for the annual Holiday ride. We’ll do about 40 miles at a casual pace with holiday music and cold noses. You can extend your ride with a refreshment stop of Bean Soup and Hot Cider at Glenn & Mary’s.

Mary McPoil, 359-6450, mcpoil@surewest.net
Glenn Moore, 359-6450, mooreg@surewest.net

26
Wed
53–74
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO LINCOLN AND AUBURN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

Ride #006. We will take Sierra College to Lincoln then Mt. Vernon to Auburn returning through Newcastle crossing Powerhouse to Fair Oaks. 3,615 feet.

Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

29
Sat
40-60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES

9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at Whitelock Pwy

This ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop half way through the ride.

Neal Bos, 684-1491, bikebos@comcast.net
Carl Kauk, 209-745-2154, carlkauk@aol.com

30
Sun
40-50
Rolling
Flexible

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
King Rd. & Ong

Come on out to Loomis Community Park and join us for some great riding in the Placer County foothills. We’ll keep it short and sweet; 40 – 50 miles, so you can enjoy a nice local ride and still get home in a reasonable time.

Larry Matz, 530-878-3938, lmatz1@yahoo.com

31
Mon
52–75
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO SHINGLE SPRINGS
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

Ride # 042. We will take Iron Point Rd. and Empire Ranch Rd. to El Dorado County where we will climb Elmores, Brittany, Serrano, and Country Club on the way to Shingle Springs. We will do a loop to Missouri Flat Rd. returning on Green Valley Rd. and Greenstone Rd. to Shingle Springs then back to Green Valley Rd. and Fair Oaks.

Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net



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