AUBURN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride starts at the Fair Oaks Deli. Bowman and Auburn. 3800 feet.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

CURT's CAPERS - LINCOLN
9:00 AM
Lincoln
Sterling Pointe/Raleys
Hwy 65 & Sterling Pkwy

Come ride with us through the Sierra foothills.

Curt Taylor, 771-8642

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at Whitelock Pkwy (Was Poppy Ridge)

We'll explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. There will be a short stop half way through the ride.

Carl Kauk, (209) 745-2154
Peter Becker, 442-1850

DELTA RIDE
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Clarksburg Bridge - East side

We’ll ride down the east side of the river to Locke where the short ride will stop for lunch at Al The Wop’s before returning on the west side of the river. The rest of us will ride across Grand Island and ride the two ferries before stopping for lunch at the Rio vista Bakery and returning to Sacramento.

Bob Hawkins, 285-7703

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
RIDE SERIES
10:00 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

Rich Percival, 482-9793

CLAY STATION LOOP
10:30 AM
Elk Grove
Safeway Parking lot
Laguna & Franklin Blvd.

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

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

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

The ride starts at the Fair Oaks Deli. We go to Auburn and Bowman returning on Baxter Grade.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

DAVIS LOOP
9:00 AM
Davis
Shopping Center Parking lot
Mace Blvd & Chiles Rd.

A loop from El Macero to Dixon then Winters north to Woodland and back to Davis. Short ride cuts off Dixon & Woodland.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

WHEELMEN BANQUET
5:00 PM
Dante Club
2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Visit with your fellow members wearing something more formal than cycling attire. Arrive in time for your group mileage photo, silent auction, tour displays, photography show & contest, dinner, and presentations. Advance reservations are required by January 10, 2007.

Cindy Hayashi, 488-9901

DAY of the BANQUET RIDE
9:00 AM
Carmichael
Parking Lot
Arden and Fair Oaks Blvd.

We’ll take the bike trail to Beals Point and return. Short, so no one will be too tired to attend the Banquet.

Harry Jones, 283-5900

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
RIDE SERIES
10:00 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.

Ed Keller, 652-6361

AUBURN to LINCOLN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride starts at the Fair Oaks Deli. The ride will go through Twelve Bridges to Lincoln climbing Mt. Vernon Rd. to Auburn. 3625 feet.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

BORREGO SPRINGS ZODIAC
Borrego Springs
Palm Canyon Resort

Again this year we'll search for the sun in Borrego Springs, 80 miles south of Palm Springs. We'll ride Monday-Thursday and stay at the Palm Canyon Resort. Call the Resort (1-800-242-0044), and tell them you're with the Sacramento Wheelmen when making your reservations. Contact Ride Leaders about camping options.

Scott Pierce, 714-9034
Hal Baker, 443-4514

DELTA LOOP
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Parking Lot - American River Bike Shop
Florin Rd. & Riverside Blvd.

A pleasant ride south onto Ryer Island and return through Walnut Grove.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

OPHIR
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride starts at the Fair Oaks Deli. We will go to Newcastle, Auburn Christian Valley before Ophir and home. 4775 feet.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

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. 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

BUTTERFIELD DOUBLE CENTURY
6:15 AM
Anaheim Hills
Best Western Anaheim Hills Hotel
5710 East La Palma Ave.

Ride the Butterfield Stage Route – the roads John Butterfield and his Butterfield Overland Express Company used to deliver the mail before the Pony Express – along with the best of Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties. California’s premiere stage route travels along the coast to Oceanside, then proceeds inland along the San Luis Rey River. The return to Anaheim Hills is via Old Highway 395 through Temecula, Murietta, Lake Elsinore, and Corona. Fee Required. Visit www.planetultra.com/butterfield/index.html to register.

Joni Bauer, (209) 482-2429
Doug Beisner, 635-2680

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert's Diner, 8972 Grant Line Rd.
Between Sheldon Rd. & Wilton Rd.

We'll explore the farmland around Wilton, Herald, and areas south of Sacramento. There will be a short stop half way through the ride.

Dave Graska, 685-1971
John Hockenbury, 685-7527

YOLO CENTURY
8:30 AM
Davis
Parking Lot - Corner of Mace Blvd & Chiles Rd.

West through Davis then north along the hills through Dunnigan then back to Knights Landing to Woodland and returning to Davis.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
RIDE SERIES
10:00 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.

Kerry Wilson, 663-2126
Donna Cunningham, 663-2126

BOGLE MINDING RIDE
10:00 AM
Sacramento
Shopping Center
S. Land Park Dr. & 35^th Ave.
South of Fruitridge

We’ll ride north to Capitol Avenue and then ride south on River Road past Clarksburg to the winery. Bring a sack lunch or pick one up in Freeport and the Pocket. Meet in front of the Post Office.

David Bailey, 925-8123

NOVATO-MARSHALL
11:00 AM
Novato
San Marin High School Parking Lot
15 San Marin Dr.
at Novato-Hicks Valley Rd.

Allow 1.75 hour drive from downtown Sacrament. Ride to Highway 1 on quiet country roads and spectate at the Amgen Tour of California pro bike race as the peloton rides north on Hwy 1. Follow the race route on the long ride. Lunch in Novato after the short ride. Call Ride Leader for details after February 1.

John Hafkenschiel, 454-1115

PLACERVILLE
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride starts at the Fair Oaks Deli. We will go through Roseville to Lincoln into Ophir on the way to Bowman and Auburn.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

SOUTH COUNTY RUN
9:30 AM
Rancho Cordova
Parking Lot - Corner of Von Karman & McCready
Mather Field

A mostly flat trip through the south part of the County through Galt and returning to Mather. Some distance between stores, so be prepared.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

MAIDU MADNESS
9:00 AM
Roseville
Maidu Park on Rocky Ridge
Between Douglas & Cirby

An easy loop through the Loomis Basin to Newcastle (rest stop) and return. Cut offs available. Elevation about 1,200 feet. Rain cancels.

Doug Souvignier, 332-8194

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at Whitelock Pkwy (Was Poppy Ridge)

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

Peter Becker, 442-1850
Neal Bos, 684-1491

DIM SUM SUNDAY
10:00 AM
Carmichael
William Pond Park

It’s a Dim Sum Sunday. We’ll meet at William Pond Park and ride towards Davis via West Sacramento, stopping in West Sac for some Dim Sum at Kings Restaurant. You can opt to extend the ride to Davis before or after the Dim Sum.

Mary McPoil, 359-6450

FAB FIFTIES
RIDE SERIES
EL DORADO HILLS LOOP
9:00 AM
El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Park & Ride
Latrobe & White Rock Rd.

A counter-clockwise loop on rural roads. A challenging route, but not a Mountain Goat Ride.

Paul Gunkel, 929-8988

STORMING to STOCKTON
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at Whitelock Pkwy (Was Poppy Ridge)

Fast paced ride to Stockton for coffee. Return by way of Walnut Grove. Water and food will be available

Neal Bos, 684-1491

PLACERVILLE
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride starts at the Fair Oaks Deli. The ride will go to El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park on the way to Placerville.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

AFTER BREAKFAST RIDE
9:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner, Grant Line Road

A long loop out through Clay Station, Camanche Lake, by Ione, through Rancho Murieta and back.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933