| Date |
Miles/Grade/Pace |
Ride Description |
3
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 |
3
Sat |
66
Hilly
Weekend
Flexible |
Sugar Pine Loop
9:00 AM
Auburn
Bowman Park-n-Ride
We’ll ride toward Colfax, then enjoy a relaxing spin up Iowa Hill and Big Dipper Rds. On our way to Sugar Pine. Turn the corner onto Auburn-Foresthill Rd. for a straight shot back to Auburn. There’s a good lunch stop at the grocery in Foresthill. Water available at Iowa Hill.
Rich Cysewski, 281-8506, vcycletours@yahoo.com |
4
Sun |
40-50
Rolling
Flexible |
Loomis Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
King Road and 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.
Dave Storm, 655-2169, Dlstorm@worldnet.att.net |
4
Sun |
32–40
Rolling
Flexible |
Cantelow and Return
9:30 AM
Winters
PL across from Putah Creek Cafe
Hwy 80 West to 113. Left on Covell Blvd. to Winters. Left on Railroad Ave. to city parking lot across from Putah Creek Cafe. A ride west to Cantelow and then back to Winters for lunch or snack. 1,000 – 1.500 feet climbing. A Groupo ride.
Deborah Walburg 451-2470 walburg@surewest.net
Donna Klug 728-2577 AuntDklug@aol.com |
4
Sun |
31 –62
Flat
Flexible |
Giro d’Vino
8:00 AM
Lodi
Michael David Vineyards
One mile east of I-5 on Hwy 12
This is the 9th annual Giro d’Vino. Visit several of the local wineries in the Lodi area. This is an organized century (metric) so you have to register. You can go to www.deltavelo.com and download the form or register on-line at active.com.
Dennis King, 284-4555, velo_king@sbcglobal.net |
5
Mon |
80
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible |
Ride to Jackson
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Florin Rd & Riverside Blvd
A ride to the Jackson Zodiac. Zodiac baggage support available with prior arrangements
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
6-8
Tues-
Thurs |
180
Mountainous
flexible
|
JACKSON ZODIAC
10:00 AM Amador Inn, Jackson
Stay at the Best Western Amador Inn
200 S Hwy 49 (1-800-543-5221)
Three tough loops, but easier options each day. Day 1: The ride starts at 10:00 am. Sutter Creek, Plymouth, Charleston, Volcano, and Tabeau. Day 2: Drive to San Andreas on Hwy 49, left on Mtn. Ranch and park at Calaveras County Offices; ride starts at 9:30 am. Mtn. Ranch, Sheep Ranch, Murphy¹s, Calaveras. Day 3: Check out of motel at 9:30 AM, and bike to Jesus Maria, Mokelumne, West Point, Pine Grove, Clinton, back to Jackson, drive home.
Nick Hourigan, 487-0993, helnick@sbcglobal.net |
8
Thur |
80
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible |
Return from Jackson
9:00 AM
Jackson
A ride back from the Jackson Zodiac. Baggage support available by prior arrangement.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
9
Fri |
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 |
10
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 |
10
Sat |
30–37
Moderate
Flexible |
Col du Costco, Col du Britany
9:30AM
Gold River
Gold River Town CenterSunrise – Starbucks & Rite Aide
Hwy 50 East to Sunrise Blvd. exit North. Right on Gold Country,
right on Gold Field, and right into parking lot.
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. Elevation gain – 1,600 feet. A Groupo ride.
Linda Zeiszler 457-8815 zeiszler@sbcglobal.net
Eric Saur 359-1711 esaurbiz@yahoo.com |
11
Sun |
44-53
Hilly
Flexible |
Fab Fifties
Ride Series
Ride Around The Block
9:00 AM
Shingle Springs Park & Ride
Ponderosa Road exit, US 50
Both routes take us to Placerville from the start in Shingle Springs.Long route continues to Georgetown. Routes split after 24 miles; plenty of climbing on both. No racing.
Tom Goodwin, 362-1780, tgoodwin@macnexus.org |
11
Sun |
42–71–102
Moderate
Hilly
Mountainous
Flexible |
Bridgeport Loop
8:30 AM
Lincoln
Safeway PL
Ferrari Ranch Rd & Hwy 65
North thru Lincoln and Camp Far West then Beale AFB to Smartville, Bridgeport, and almost to North San Juan before returning thru Penn Valley, Higgins Corner, and Baxter Grade. Photo ID required for long ride.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
14
Wed |
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 |
16
Fri |
42–79
Rolling
Mountainous
Flexible |
After Breakfast Ride
9:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner
Grant Line Rd & Alelani Ln.
A long loop out thru Clay Station, Camanche Lake, by Ione, thru Rancho Murieta and back.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
17
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 |
17
Sat |
58–86
Hilly
Weekend
Flexible |
Auburn to Dry Creek Ramble
9:00 AM
Carmichael
Wayne’s Place in William Pond Park,
Bike Trail at the end of Arden Way
We’ll take the less traveled roads to Auburn-Folsom Rd. to get to Auburn. The long ride will continue on through Bowman to Dry Creek and Joeger Rd. Enjoy the Baxter Grade downhill on our way back to the valley!
Pam Tamura, 342-3072, pt.rider@yahoo.com |
18
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.
John Krause, 530-823-3526, jokra@yahoo.com |
18-19
Sun-Mon
|
170
Moderate
Hilly
Weekend
Tour
Flexible |
The Bay & Back
8:30 AM
Sacramento
PL Florin Rd. & Riverside Blvd.
Ride #008. We will take Sierra College to Lincoln. The short ride will take English Colony to Newcastle and Indian Hill to Auburn Folsom and Fair Oaks. The long ride will take Wise Rd. to Mt. Vernon, down Baxter Grade to Gold Hill Rd, climbing Chili Hill and Bald Hill Rd. to Auburn returning on Auburn Folsom Rd. 4,315 feet.
Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net |
19
Mon |
51–77
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Lincoln and Auburn
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Ride #008. We will take Sierra College to Lincoln. The short ride will take English Colony to Newcastle and Indian Hill to Auburn Folsom and Fair Oaks. The long ride will take Wise Rd. to Mt. Vernon, down Baxter Grade to Gold Hill Rd, climbing Chili Hill and Bald Hill Rd. to Auburn returning on Auburn Folsom Rd. 4,315feet.
Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net |
22
Thur |
40+
Flat
Casual |
Ride to the Run to Feed the Hungry
7:00 AM
Sacramento
Wayne’s Bench
William Pond Park about mile 13.5 on the AR Bike Trail
We will be riding to the Scottish Rite Temple near the H Street Bridge to volunteer for the Run to Feed the Hungry like last year.
Dennis King, 284-4555, velo_king@sbcglobal.net |
23
Fri |
50
Rolling
Weekend
Flexible |
P-B-P
9:00 AM
Plymouth
City Park
Main Street in Plymouth
What to say you did PBP? Here is your chance. We’ll do Plymouth-Buena Vista-Plymouth. This will be an easy ride after the turkey meal.
Neal Bos, 684-1491. bolebps@frontiernet.net |
23
Fri |
46–70
Flat
Rolling
Flexible |
The Northwest Side
9:30 AM
Davis
PL Mace Blvd & Chiles Rd
Through Davis to the west side of the valley then north thru Esparto to Zamora and return thru Woodland
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
23
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. 3,625 feet.
Ken Bell, 962–3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net |
24
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 |
| 24 Sat |
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 |
| 25 Sun |
30–50
Moderate
Weekend
Flexible
|
Fab Fifties
Fish or Climb to the Hills
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Fish Hatchery, Hazel Ave.
The ride will depart the fish hatchery and climb to El Dorado Hills and beyond.
Rich Zeiszler, 457-8815, rzeiszle@hotmail.com |
| 25 Sun |
63–108
Flat
Rolling
Weekend
Flexible |
Solano Century
8:30 AM
W. Sacramento
Starbucks PL
Jefferson Blvd & Lake Washington Blvd
A long loop through Suisun City then the Montezuma Hills to Rio Vista and back north to El Macero.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
| 28 Wed |
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 |
