KICK-OFF/SHOW-OFF
11:30 AM
Sacramento
St. Rose of Lima Park
7^th & K Streets

Join me with SABA director Walt Seifert and Ed Cox with the city of Sacramento acting as our docent on this ride that will give us a peek into the future of cycling byways in our region. The short ride will go to the new Two Rivers Trail on the south side of the American River. You’ll discover new river views and hear about the trail, trail extensions and planned development. The ride will end in historic Old Sacramento. The long ride will peel off from the short ride at the Jibboom Street bridge and head back east on the American River Parkway Bide Trail. We’ll explore the new trail in the Ueda Parkway and head for the far northern reaches of the city along Steelhead Creek where ducks, heron, and other wildlife find a home. Learn about the future bikeway plans for the Ueda and Dry Creek Parkways at various stops on the route.

Larry Robinson, 483-3390

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

We will take Sierra College, English Colony, then to Newcastle where the short ride will return on Auburn Folsom Rd. The long ride will continue to Ophir, Baxter Grade on the way to Bowman and Auburn.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

BICYCLE BIRDING
7:30 AM
Sacramento
William Pond Park

Not a lot of exercise, but to see, hear, and identify what’s going on. Bring binoculars and bird books. We ride to key spots, observe, and move to the next one.

George Koch, 967-0820

DELTA CENTURY
8:30 AM
Sacramento
Miller Park Marina Parking lot
Front St., South of Broadway

Down the river to Rio Vista and back by way of Brannan Island, Twitchell Island, Isleton, Walnut Grove, and Thornton.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Bel Air Parking Lot
Waterman Rd. & Elk Grove Blvd.

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

Scott Pierce, 714-9034
Dave Graska, 685-1971

FAIR OAKS to COLFAX
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
Winding Way & Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride will take Sierra College, Fowler, Baxter Grade, Joeger, and Bell where the short ride will return through Auburn. The long ride continues on Placer Hills and Tokayana to Colfax. We will return through Applegate and Auburn.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

HAYASHI "4-C's"
9:00 AM
Plymouth
Main Street Park

The Park is on Main St. just West of Hwy 49 in Plymouth about an hour driving time from Sacramento. Parking is available on near by side streets.

We will ride through the lovely wine country of Amador County, including the 4-C’s of Carbondale Rd, Camanche Parkway, Curran, and Coal Mine Roads. Rest stops in Buena Vista and Ione. 1,700 to 3,500 ft of climbing. Several places to eat after ride. Rain cancels. No sweep. A Groupo ride.

Mary McPoil, 359-6450
Cindy Hayashi, 488-9901

WINE COUNTRY CENTURY
6:30 AM
Santa Rosa
Wells Fargo Center
50 West Mark Springs Rd.

Sonoma County is famous for its scenic back road cycling, and this Century shows you why. In addition to visiting many of the region’s premier vineyards, the route winds through redwoods, apple orchards, and shady broadleaf forests. It meanders across meadows sprinkled with wildflowers and climbs over hillsides dotted with eucalyptus, bay, and oak. The 200K route even visits the magnificent, rugged Sonoma coast. Depending on your route, you’ll cross the beautiful Russian River as many a six times. Again, depending on your route, you might pass through as many as seven different vineyard appellations: Russian River Valley, Green Valley, Sonoma Coast, Northern Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Chalk Hill. Preregistration required. Members must sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride, register for the ride with the host club (www.active.com), and pay the entry fee.

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

FAB FIFTIES
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Rancho Murieta
Rancho Murieta South

Ride starts in Murieta to Ione, Sutter Creek, and beyond.

David Clifton, 354-1137
Ralph LeMeur, 354-0416
Kris LeMeur, 354-0416

DELTA CENTURY:
QUEEN of SAN JOAQUIN
6:00 AM
Lodi
Jessie's Grove Winery
1973 West Turner Road

Flat loops along the bucolic Delta roads of the San Joaquin Valley. Members must sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride, register for the ride with the host club (www.active.com or www.sbclub.org), and pay the entry fee.

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

GRIZZLY PEAK CENTURY
6:30 AM
Moraga
Campolindo High School
300 Moraga Road

The first loop climbs the east side of the Oakland-Berkeley hills via Pinehurst Road, and then follows the crest North into Tilden Park. It then drops down alongside San Pablo Reservoir heading North to the edge of the Bay and the Carquinez Strait. From there it climbs McEwen Road for a run down into Franklin Canyon and Alhambra Valley, then over Pig Farm Hill and through the hills around Briones Regional Park and Reservoir. Finally, one more climb on Rheem Blvd. takes you back to the start for lunch. The second loop (38 miles) circles Redwood and Anthony Chabot Regional Parks via Skyline and Redwood Roads.

Members must sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride, register for the ride with the host club, (www.grizzlypeakcyclists.org); and pay the entry fee.

Nancy Louie, 654-2870
Bill Vanderslice, 996-6464

SACRAMENTO to GUERNVILLE
5:15 AM
Sacramento
Sacramento Train Station

We will take the 5:30 train to Oakland and the ferry to San Francisco. The route will take us across the Golden Gate Bridge through Sausalito over Mt. Tam. We will ride through Marin County on the way to Valley Ford, Occidental, and Monte Rio, joining the Guerneville Zodiac.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

GUERNEVILLE ZODIAC
9:00 AM Daily
Guerneville, CA
Fern Grove Cottages
16650 Hwy 116

This is a four-day zodiac and is a great training camp for upcoming summer riding. Monday there will be a mountain bike ride led by John Hockenbury, as well as, a road bike ride in the early afternoon. Days two through four are road biking days with moderate to challenging options. Daily ride options include routes along the Russian River, by beautiful wineries & majestic redwoods, through rugged coastal mountains and along the picturesque Pacific Ocean. All rides start at the Fern Grove Cottages. Route maps will be provided, but bring AAA Mendocino and Sonoma Coast Region maps. Lodging options: Fern Grove Cottages (707-869-8105), Creekside Inn (800-776-6586) and Casini Ranch (800-451-8400) 7 miles west of Guerneville, near Duncan Mills for RV and tent camping.

Ron Brown, 486-3665
Richard Zeiszler, 457-8815

GUERNVILLE to SACRAMENTO
8:00 AM
Guerneville
Fern Grove Cottages

The ride takes the Bohemian Hwy through Occidental to Valley Ford. The ride travels through Marin County to Fairfax climbing Mt. Tam. Returning through Sausalito and San Francisco to the ferry to Oakland and the train to Sacramento.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at Whitelock Pkwy (Poppy Ridge)

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

Chris Drews, 802-8128
Neal Bos, 684-1491

FAIR OAKS to SHINGLE SPRINGS
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
Winding Way & Fair Oaks Blvd

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

SUMMER MTB SERIES
8:30 AM
Auburn
Foresthill Divide Trailhead

Now this one will test you! 5 miles of single track to Drivers Flat, down into the canyon and up the other side to White oak Flat. Don’t stop yet; we’ve still got a mile-n-a-half of technical climbing! OK, you can take a break now, then turn-around and enjoy the 3-mile downhill before climbing out!

Rich Cysewski, 281-8506

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Loomis
Wild Chicken Cafe

Note the start is at the Wild Chicken Coffee Shop located just north of Taylor Rd at Horseshoe Bar Rd. in Loomis. Parking across the street. Today, we’ll cruise some familiar roads to Auburn, circle through the canyon, and continue up to the Christian Valley area and returning to the park via North Auburn. Shorter routes available.

John Krause, (530) 823-3526

REI FOLSOM
9:00 AM
Folsom
2425 Iron Point Rd.

Take Hwy 50 East, Exit left onto Bidwell then left at Iron Pt Rd. Park away from stores. The ride will climb up to El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs and enjoy the rolling hills before the return to Folsom.

Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
Donna Klug, 728-2577

DELTA LOOP
10:30 AM
Sacramento
Parking Lot - Miller Park Marina
Front St. South of Broadway

A loop through W. Sac then south thru Ryer Island, Walnut Grove, and back to Miller Park.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

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

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.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

BRIDGEPORT LOOP
8:30 AM
Lincoln
Safeway Parking Lot
Hwy 65 & Ferrari Ranch Rd.

Baxter Grade to Auburn then north thru Higgins Corner to Grass Valley and Nevada City. Then north again towards North San Juan, over to Bridgeport and then south thru Beale AFB and back to Lincoln.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Bel Air Parking Lot
Waterman Rd. & Elk Grove Blvd

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

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

The "JOINT" RIDE
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Patriot Bicycles Parking Lot
4719 San Juan Ave.

Paper ride sheets will be available…so leave your rolling papers at home. We will start at Patriot Bicycles for a 40 miler. We will be “burning” up the streets of Fair Oaks, Folsom, and some other hip towns along the way. Come on out and hang with some cool “buds” Dude… don’t miss this ride or you will be “bogus too”! This is a joint ride with the Sac. Bike Hikers.

Scott Barrette, 961-9646

COL du COSTO du BRITTANY
9:00 AM
Gold River
Gold River Town Center
Starbucks & Rite Aide

From Gold River Town Center we take the bike trail to Folsom with two “Cols” to help you earn that after ride treat at Starbucks or Jamba Juice. The short ride avoids the two hills. A Groupo ride.

Linda Zeiszler, 457-8815
Eric Saur, 359-1711

SUMMER MTB SERIES
8:30 AM
Auburn
Ponderosa Rd., Left off Foresthill
11 miles from I-80

This one’s a little easier! Mostly unimproved, dirt/gravel roads with paved connectors, and there is a store on route at Weimar. Two descents into the canyon, two climbs out. A nice loop with a rest break at a cool waterfall! Ponderosa Rd., Canyon Way, Yankee Jims, Spring Garden Rd. Sound familiar?

Rich Cysewski, 281-8506

DAVIS DOUBLE CENTURY
5:15 AM
Davis
Veterans Memorial
14^th and B

A perfect choice for your first double century. California’s most popular double century, well attended each year by Wheelmen. Roster at ride start, email your result.

Members must sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride, register for the ride with the host club (www.davisbikeclub.org/ddc/2006/index.htm), and pay the entry fee.

Martin Christian, 806-4476

TAM SLAM SPRING
8:00 AM
San Francisco
Parking Lot - Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park, Near 34^th & Clement Dr.

Since we missed the Fall, here’s a chance to redeem ourselves. Now is the time to do the Tam Slam – a beautiful 75-mile route taking in some of the best scenery and climbing that San Francisco and Marin have to offer. We’ll start at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco, ride through Sea Cliff and the Presidio, then across the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County, passing through Sausalito, Mill Valley, around the Tiburon Peninsula, into Larkspur and west to Fairfax. From there we’ll head up Mt. Tam – the views on the way up are so pretty you won’t even notice the climb! After a rest at the top we’ll descend down to Mill Valley and back to San Francisco. Stores and water are available on the route and we’ll stop for lunch – probably in Fairfax. Elev – appx. 5,000. Rain cancels. Call or e-mail if you have any questions or need directions.

Cathy Carvey, (415) 647-7075
Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426

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

Ride to Coloma via Salmon Falls Road. This is a good training event with about 4,500 feet of climbing. Optional lunch in Coloma before returning. Water and food available. No SAG, no sweep – rain cancels.

Ron Brown, 486-3665

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

SOLANO CENTURY
8:30 AM
W. Sacramento
Parking Lot near Starbucks
Jefferson Blvd. & Linden Rd.

A long loop through Suisun City then the Montezuma Hills to Rio Vista and back north to W. Sac.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

FAIR OAKS to HIGGINS CORNER
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride will take Sierra College to Lincoln then we will take Wise Rd. Baxter Grade, to Bell Rd. The medium ride will take Bell Rd. to Auburn and return to Fair Oaks. The long rides will take Lone Star and Hwy. 49 to Higgins Corner Magnolia Rd. to Dog Bar Rd. and return through Auburn to Fair Oaks.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

The DELTA DO
INTRODUCTION to LOADED TOURING
10:00 AM Daily
West sacramento
Carol's Restaurant
1202 W. Capital Ave.

This year the Delta Do will offer both three and four day options. Again we will camp the first night at the Solano Co. campground near Winters and the second night at the Brannon Island campground near Rio Vista. A third night camping option will be at the Comanche Reservoir campground. This is a self-contained loaded tour; each rider must provide and prepare his/her own food. Stores and restaurants will be available en route. No SAG will be provided. Contact the ride leaders if you need to borrow some equipment. The tour could be rescheduled for a later time if weather conditions, such as rain, so demand.

Dave Storm, 665-2169
Bob Maben, 455-5715

NORTHEAST VALLEY LOOP
9:00 AM
Elverta
Parking Lot - Elverta Rd & Rio Linda Blvd.

North thru Lincoln and Camp Far West, then west to the Feather River, south thru Nicolaus and Verona, then east to the start.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

GREAT WESTERN BICYCLE RALLY
Variable Times
Paso Robles
Mid-State Fairgrounds

Enjoy a weekend plus of cycling and more over the Memorial Day weekend. Twenty different routes to choose from through lightly traveled roads. Visit the local wineries, climb over to the coast, and enjoy the quaint little towns of Cambria, Cayucos, and Morro Bay. This year the century will be fully supported. Tent or RV camping at the Fairgrounds.

Members must sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride, register for the ride with the host club, and pay the entry fee.

Dennis King, 284-4555
Marie Schelling, 972-8750

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

The ride will go to El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park on the way to Placerville.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

NORTHWEST TANDEM RALLY
9:00 AM
Yakima, Washington

Ride Friday through Monday in and around the Yakima Valley wine country. Choices of rides each day. The Rally is family oriented. Contact ride leaders for meeting place. Members must sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride, register for the ride with the host club (www.nwtr.org/2007), and pay the entry fee.

Nick Hourigan, 487-0993
Helen Hourigan, 487-0993

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

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

Chris Drews, 802-8128
Carl Kauk, (209) 745-2154

FAIR OAKS to NEVADA CITY
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks School
Winding Way & Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride will take Sierra College to Lincoln then we will take Wise Rd. Baxter Grade, to Bell Rd. The short ride will take Bell Rd. to Auburn and return to Fair Oaks. The longer rides will take Lone Star and Hwy. 49 to Higgins Corner where the medium ride takes Magnolia Rd. to Dog Bar Rd. and return through Auburn to Fair Oaks. The long ride through Rough and Ready to Nevada City returning through Auburn.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

The DEVIL MADE ME DO IT
9:00 AM
Danville
Starbucks
Crow Canyon/Tassajahara Road

We’ll climb u p Mt. Diablo (new pavement) from the South side, then into Walnut Creek for lunch. We go back up Mt. Diablo to the ranger station then back to the start.

Neal Bos, 684-1491

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE RIDE
9:45 AM
Tiburon
Blackies's Pasture

Meet at 8:00 to Car Pool to Blackie’s Pasture from the West Sac Park and Ride, Enterprise and West Capitol exit off I-80 or US-50, North Side. Casual ride in a group from Blackie’s Pasture to Tiburon ($8.50 for Ferry) to San Francisco along waterfront, across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and back to Blackie’s Pasture. 400’ of climbing.

Richard Baber, 924-7927

INDIAN VALLEY CENTURY
7:00 AM
Greenville
Greenville High School

Both the metric and mile century begin in Greenville and traverse small country roads with little or no traffic. The metric ride is fast and flat, along rich pastureland and wooded streams. The 100 miler’s climb up and around Antelope Lake is moderate (1,500 ft.) before its return to the valley floor. Returning to Greenville, showers are to be had at the high school. Bring a towel. Members must sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride, register for the ride with the host club (www.indianvalley.net/centuries_form.html), and pay the entry fee.

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

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

FAIR OAKS to DUTCH FLAT
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks School
Winding Way & Fair Oaks Blvd

We will go through Lincoln to Baxter Grade, Auburn, Colfax, Rollins Lake, and Gold Run. The shorter rides will return from Auburn or Colfax.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

FAIR OAKS to OX BOW
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks School
Winding Way & Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride takes Auburn Folsom Rd. to Auburn. Then we will take Hwy. 49 to Old Foresthill where the short ride will return to Auburn. The longer rides will go to Foresthill where the medium ride returns and the long ride will go on to Ox Bow. All rides return through Auburn and Sierra College.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

GOING to DAVIS
Carmichael
5 Points Shopping Center
Fair Oaks Blvd & Arden Way

We will take the bike trail towards Old Town, through West Sacramento and across the Yolo Causeway to Davis. We will stop for coffee or maybe a leisurely brunch (it is a holiday!) before the trip back to Sacramento. A Groupo ride.

Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
Donna Klug, 728-2577

FAIR OAKS to HIGGINS CORNER
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride will take Auburn Folsom Rd. to Auburn. The short ride will take King Rd. to Sierra College to Fair Oaks. The longer rides will go to Bowman where the medium ride will take Bell Rd. to Joeger to join the long ride. The long ride will take Dog Bar to Magnolia to Higgins Corner returning through Lincoln.

Ken Bell, 962-3841