ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert's Diner, 8972 Grant Line Rd.
Between Sheldon Rd. & Wilton Rd.

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

Dave Graska, 685-1971
John Hockenbury, 685-7527
Scott Pierce, 714-9034

FAIR OAKS to DUTCH FLAT
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Ride #055 will start at the Fair Oaks School on Fair Oaks Blvd. and Winding Way. 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

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
RIDE SERIES
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 will travel the back roads from Loomis to Granite Bay and return.

Tim Koch, 488-8218

FOUR COUNTY LOOP
8:00 AM
Galt
Parking Lot - Jack in the Box
Twin Cities Rd. just off Hwy 99

A loop traversing parts of Sacramento, San Joaquin, Calaveras, and Stanislaw Counties.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

FAIR OAKS to NEVADA CITY
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Ride #053 starts at the Fair Oaks School, Winding Way and 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 returns through Auburn to Fair Oaks. The long ride through Rough and Ready to Nevada city returning through Auburn.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

RIDE to RANCHO MURIETA
8:00 AM
Carmichael
Five Points Shopping Center
Arden & Fair Oaks

Ride to Rancho Murieta through Folsom, Scott Road, Rancho Murieta, Jackson Highway, and Folsom South Canal, and back.

David Bailey, 925-8123

FAIR OAKS to OX BOW
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Ride #033 starts at the Fair Oaks School, Winding Way and 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

FAIR OAKS to LINCOLN and AUBURN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Ride #008 starts at the Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd. 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

UP & BACK
8:30 AM
Rancho Cordova
Parking Lot Von Karman &
McCready Rd. Mather Field

A climb up through Shingle Springs area by way of lower Latrobe Rd. then back on Deer Valley, Green Valley through Folsom to Mather.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 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
Carl Kauk, (209) 745-2154
Peter Becker, 442-1850

IN-N-OUT CENTURY
8:00 AM
Citrus Heights
C-Bar-C Park on Oak Ave, At signal half mile East of Fair Oaks Blvd

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

HIGH SIERRA FALL CENTURY
7:30 AM
Mammoth Lakes
Benton Crossing Road
Whitmore Ball Fields

This is one spectacular ride! Visit http://www.fallcentury.org for information. Must register and pay entry fee.

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

JENKINSON LAKE to CARSON PASS
9:00 AM
Mormon Emigrant Trail
Jenkinson Lake Dam

Catch some early Fall scenery by riding an out and back on Mormon Emigrant Trail.Take Sly Park to East Jenkinson Lake Dam. Park off the shoulder after crossing the dam. There are no services at the start/finish so bring plenty of food and water. Restrooms are available at the entrance to Sly Park Campground on Sly Park Road. A small store is located at the top for snacks and water.

Sherri Lehman, 631-7980

FAIR OAKS to PLACERVILLE
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Ride #045 starts at he Fair Oaks School, Fair Oaks Blvd. at Winding Way. 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. and Placerville returning on Green Valley Rd. and Greenstone Rd. to Shingle Springs then back to Green Valley Rd. and Fair Oaks.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

SIX STEEP SUCKERS & EIGHT NOT SO STEEP
9:00 AM
Loommis
Loomis Park

It’s time to re-experience a classic Rays’ Romp. Fourteen climbs await you with plenty of turns thrown in for the full Romp sensation. None of the climbs are very long, but the site of the lat one will make you gasp! Great fun!

Dan Kennelly, 567-1531

TOUR de TAHOE: BIKE BIG BLUE
7:30 AM
Stateline
Horizon Casino Resort
State Highway 50

The 72-mile Tour De Tahoe: Bike Big Blue course circumnavigates the highways clockwise around Lake Tahoe in both Nevada and California. It includes a challenging 800-foot climb to a rest stop overlooking Emerald Bay and a 1,000-foot climb to Spooner Junction. There are also many short rolling ascents and descents totaling over 2,600 vertical feet of elevation gain! The altitude ranges between 6,300 feet and 7,100 feet above sea level and the ride is recommended for conditioned recreational bicyclists, not for beginners. Participants must be at least 14 years of age (no children, please) and must be experienced in riding roadways. Visit http://bikethewest.com/tourdetahoe.html for details. Must register and pay entry fee.

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

SAN JUAN ISLAND TOUR
Friday Harbor, WA
Best Western Friday Harbor Suites
680 Spring St.
(800) 752-5737

Come join us for a four-day San Juan Island tour which will visit Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and San Juan. We will stay in Friday Harbor and ferry to the different islands to bike. Rooms have been blocked at a rate of $132 per night at the Best Western Friday Harbor Suites. Reservations need to be made by August 9, 2007. Camping is an option but you will need to make your own arrangements. Other activities include hiking, whale watching, shopping, etc. The ride is limited to 40 Wheelmen Club Members and spouses only.

Mary McPoil, 359-6450
Linda Zeiszler, 457-8815

DOWNIEVILLE ZODIAC
8:00 AM
Roseville
Oak St. and Washington Blvd.

We are redoing one of the first Zodiac rides. We start from Roseville going to Auburn, Penn Valley, North San Juan on the way to Downieville. The second day will take Hwy 49, Gold Lake Rd. to Graeagle for lunch returning over Sierra Pass to Downieville. The third day the return trip will be through Nevada City and Auburn. Lodging will be River Side Inn (530) 289–1000. No SAG.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

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

FAIR OAKS to SHINGLE SPRINGS
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Ride #042 starts at the Fair Oaks School, Winding Way and 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

FORESTHILL to ROBINSON FLAT
9:00 AM
Foresthill
Downtown Main Street

Allow 20 minutes driving from I–80 Foresthill exit in Auburn to the start in 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. Bring plenty of food and water.

Jeannie Ennis, 205–2225

LOOMIS FOOTHILL FROLICS
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park

Come on out to Loomis Community Park and join us for some great riding. Short ride goes to Auburn, long ride to Forest Hill, both rides will go into and climb out of the American River Canyon.

Tim Koch, 488-8218

GALT LOOP
9:00 AM
Galt
Parking Lot by Jack-in-the-Box
10390 Twin Cities Road
Just East of Hwy 99

We will ride south and east of Galt, with long ride approaching Camanche. Water and food along the way.

Carl Kauk, (209) 745-2154

SUTTER LOOP
8:30 AM
Sacramento
Parking Lot Florin Rd. &
Riverside Blvd.

Up the river to Nicolaus, east to the Natomas canal and back south through Sacramento.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

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

Ride #045 starts at the Fair Oaks Deli, 10223 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. and Placerville returning on Green Valley Rd. and Greenstone Rd. to Shingle Springs then back to Green Valley Rd. and Fair Oaks.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

DOUBLE LOOP
9:00 AM
Rancho Cordova
Parking Lot - Corner of Von Karman &
McCready St, Mather Field

A loop out to near Rancho Murieta and a second loop around Rancho Murieta. Short ride does the first loop only.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbucks, 10064 Bruceville Rd
at 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.

Neal Bos, 684-1491 Carl Kauk, (209) 745-2154
Peter Becker, 442-1850
Chris Drews, 802-8128

FAIR OAKS to BOWMAN
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School, 10700 Fair Oaks Blvd

Ride #001 starts at the Fair Oaks School, Winding Way and 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. 4,325 feet.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

KNOXVILLE FALL CLASSIC DOUBLE CENTURY - STAFF RIDE
4:00 AM
Vacaville
Pena Adobe Park

We’ll ride north through Fairfield, over Mt. George, up the Napa Valley, over Howell Mtn., then along Lake Berryessa on Knoxville Road, all the way to Lower lake. The afternoon course comes back via Middleton & Pope Valley, back beside Berryessa, then finally down Pleasants Valley.
You must volunteer at the Knoxville Fall Classic Double Century on September 29, 2007 to ride this staff ride. Contact ride leaders by September 1 for details.

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

SEARCHING for GRIZZLY ADAMS
8:45 AM
Somerset
NE corner of Mt. Aukum & Buck’s Bar
Grizzly Flat Road

Take Hwy 50 to Missouri Flat Rd. and turn east (L) on Pleasant Valley Rd., Right on Buck’s Bar to the intersection of Buck’s Bar & Mt. Aukum Rd. in Somerset. Park in the dirt lot on the NE corner. The search begins at 0850 as we head up to Grizzly Flat, and beyond. After 30 miles and 4,000 feet of climbing, we’ll reach Pipi campground that has water and outhouses. This ride does have some short steep climbs of 16-20%, and overall about 6,000 feet of climbing, so bring climbing gears. Route descends Omo Ranch Rd. This ride is in the wilderness, the store is late in the ride, so bring water and food.

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426

CANTELOW/ORCHARD RIDE
8:30 AM
Dixon
Park on North Lincoln

80 West, Pitt School off ramp, left over freeway, turn left on West H St., left on North Lincoln to park. A ride west of Dixon to the Cantelow climb with an option to do Mix Canyon. Options for lunch in Vacaville. Then returning to Dixon. 1,000 to 3,200 ft. climbing. A Groupo ride.

Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
Donna Klug, 728-2577
Linda Zeiszler, 457-8815

MT. LASSEN ZODIAC
9:00 AM
Chester, CA
Seneca Motel
545 Cedar & Martin Way

Mt. Lassen dates are 8/24 thru 8/27, arrive Monday, depart Thursday. There will be a short ride Monday afternoon at 2:30 PM. One or two rooms will be available Thursday for after ride showers. Maps and routes will be provided for all days. The Mt. Lassen climb is one of the smoothest, scenic, and enjoyable climbs you will ever ride.
We will be staying at the Seneca Motel, which is further off the main road and has a nice grassy and pine tree shaded group area for our intellectual discussions and refreshments. We have the same low rates as last year. If the Seneca is all booked or you want to stay at a newer and fancier motel nearby, check out the Best Western, http://www.rosequartzinn.com/index.html Reservation info: Seneca Motel, 545 Cedar and Martin Way, Phone 530-258-2815. Mention Sacramento Wheelmen for group rate, credit card to hold room, owner prefers cash for these rates to pay but not mandatory. Best time to call 10 – 12 AM or 5 – 8 PM. Owners are Vicki and Ed. 1p or 2p/1bed - $51.00 per night; 2 beds -$61.00; 3 beds - $71.00. 9% tax will be added to above rates. Most rooms have kitchenettes – bring cooking utensils if you plan on cooking. Cancellation is 48 hours. Wednesday, we will climb Mt. Lassen to the road high point of 8,512 ft. Awesome views along the way.

John Hockenbury, 685-7527
Dennis Engblom, 944-1953

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

Ride #031 starts at the 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. 4,850 feet.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

FALL LOADED TOUR
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Miller Park Marina

A one-week loaded tour of the northern Sacramento Valley. You must be prepared to be fully self-contained and supported. We will be camping in various facilities, campgrounds, RV parks, etc. and amenities will vary with the site. This should be a relatively mellow slow paced tour with no “major” climbing. Please contact Bob or Dave by September 1 if you plan to go, as we may need to make reservations at some locations.

Bob Maben, 455-5715
Dave Storm, 665-2619

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

Ride #008 starts at the Fair oaks Deli, 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd. 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

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

SHEEP RANCH and BEYOND
Revised Edition
9:00 AM
Murphys
Ironstone Winery

We’ll do the lower loop of the Sierra Century in reverse and add Fullen Road.

Neal Bos, 684-1491

KNOXVILLE FALL CLASSIC DOUBLE CENTURY
5:00 AM
Vacaville
Pena Adobe Park

We’ll ride north through Fairfield, over Mt. George, up the Napa Valley, over Howell Mtn., then along Lake Berryessa on Knoxville Road, all the way to Lower Lake. The afternoon course comes back via Middleton & Pope Valley, back beside Berryessa, then finally down Pleasants Valley. Must register in advance and pay entry fee. Visit http://quackcyclists.com/Kx06/KnoxvilleDC2006.htm for more information.

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

LET'S HAVE a PICNIC
Ride at 9:00 AM
Picnic at 11:30 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park

Join your fellow Wheelmen for a day of fun and relaxation. The picnic will be held at Loomis Community Park at the BBQ pavilion (Same as last year). We’ll begin with a short foothill ride, and then return for some eating and socializing. Please bring something to share. Families welcome. Ride starts at 0900 and picnic starts at 1130. The club will provide Hamburgers and Brats along with paper products, sodas, and beer. Directions to Loomis Community Park: Take I–80 eastbound, exit on Penryn Rd., R on King, L on Ong into park. Watch the website for more details.

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426