Ride to Pardee
6:00 AM
Rancho Cordova
Starbucks, Sunrise and White Rock

The ride starts at Starbucks on Sunrise Ave south on White Rock Rd. We will follow the canal to Jackson Rd then to Ione Rd to Ione where we will start the Pardee metric century at 8:00 A.M. After the Pardee we will return on Irish Hill, Forest Home, Jackson Rd, and the canal.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

Party Pardee
7:30 AM
Ione
Charles Howard Park
State Highway 124

Fun ride through the rolling hills of Amador and Calaveras Counties near the gold rush town of Ione. Must register and pay fee ($40.00 for 100K; $30.00 for 50K) via www.active.com in advance. Limited to 1,200 riders. Ride roster will be in check-in area. Locate ride leader in registration area on morning of ride or contact by phone or e-mail with results.

Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429

Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis

Loomis Community Park Come on out to Loomis Community Park and join us for some great riding around the foothills of Placer County.

Larry Matz, 530-878-3939

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

Fair Oaks to Bowman 02
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. 4,325 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

Fair Oaks to Murphys
8:00 AM
Fair Oaks Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

We will ride to Ione, Lake Pardee, Mokelumne Hill, San Andreas, and Dogtown Rd, on to Murphys on Friday. Saturday and Sunday we will do the Sierra Century returning on Monday to Fair Oaks.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

50/100
Mountainous
Flexible

Murphys Zodiac
8:30 AM
Murphys
Murphys Inn Motel, 76 Main Street

Come join us in Murphys for a two day ride Saturday and Sunday completing the Sierra Century 100 route. We will ride the upper 50 mile loop on Saturday and the lower 50 mile loop on Sunday each with appx. 5,000 feet of climbing. We will keep some rooms available for late check out and showers. Call the Murphys Inn Motel 209 728 1818 for a great rate. We will leave the parking lot at 8:30am and drive to the start on Saturday. We will meet and ride from the parking lot at 8:30am on Sunday.

Dale & Jan Tudor, 416-2263

Irish Hill
9:30
El Dorado Hills
Latrobe Elementary School
Latrobe Rd & South Shingle Springs Rd.
East on Hwy 50 from Sacramento, take Latrobe Rd exit and continue South approx. seven miles. Park in the school lot.

Enjoy the rolling hills around Ione and Lake Comanche (long ride). 2,500 ft. climbing. Water and food in Ione. No restrooms at start. Rain cancels. A Groupo ride.

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

Mulholland Double Century
6:15 AM
Calabasas
26557 Agoura Road

An epic ride from Agoura Hills through Malibu to Camarillo and back via world famous Mulholland Highway and much more. This route is for the adventurous road biker who loves to climb and see a lot of diverse terrain in the process. Must register in advance at www.active.com or www.planetultra.com. Call or e-mail ride leaders with results if ride roster cannot be located.

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

Fab Fifties Series
9:00 AM
Rancho Murieta, South Gate
Reynosa Park, Second stop sign, turn left .2 miles on right

Long ride will go to Ione, Camanche, Pardee. Short ride to Ione, 35 miles or Camanche, 50 miles.

Dave Clifton, 354-1137

Lake of the Pines Loop
9:00 AM
Roseville
Sharp Bicycle
701 Pleasant Grove Rd

Ride starts at Sharp Bicycle riding through Lincoln, English Colony, climbing Shirland Tract to Auburn, continue to Meadow Vista, Dog Bar Run on way to Higgins Corner before returning for home thru Lincoln Hills. Short ride take Bell Rd. to Joeger and continues homeward.

Curt Taylor, 771-8642

Fair Oaks to Old Foresthill 12
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. 4,850 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

Loop Around Jackson
10:00AM
Rancho Murieta Coffee Shop
Murieta Pkwy

A long circuit out to Ione, Moke Hill, West Point,Volcano, Sutter Creek and back. Plenty of climbing.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbuck’s
10064 Bruceville at Whitelock Pkwy

The ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.

Chris Drews, 802-8128

Fair Oaks to Lincoln and Auburn 08
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
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. 4315 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour
8:00 AM
Gilroy
5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard
Gavilan College

Celebrate Spring by riding some of the prettiest roads in southern Santa Clara County. One of California’s top-rated cycling events, the Tierra Bella offers four different routes, from flat to hilly, so you’re sure to find the route that’s right for you. Must register in advance via www.active.com or visit www.tierrabella.org to download a registration form. E-mail or call ride leader(s) with results if ride roster cannot be located. 6,940, 6,180. 2,350 feet.

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

Bike Around the Buttes
7:00 AM
Sutter
Sutter Youth Org. Building (Catlett Hall)

Like the name implies you will be riding around the Sutter Buttes. The ride also goes along the levees of the Sacramento River before returning back to Sutter for an after ride BBQ.  This time of year the fields are bright green and the weather is mild. Ride forms available at www.bikearoundthebuttes.com.

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

Mallorca Tour
Playa de Palma
Off the coast of Spain

Join your fellow Wheelmen for a two-week stay on the island of Mallorca. Bring your bike or rent. You can ride every day or do some sightseeing on the off days. We’re staying at the 4-star Groupotel Taurus Park, located 500 meters away from the beach. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna, and more. Generous breakfast and dinner buffet. Lounge and lobby bars.

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426
Tom Goodwin, 362-1780

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

Davis Northwest
9:00 AM
Davis
PL Carl’s Jr Covell & Rd 102

A flat and sometimes rolling loop through the farmlands near Dixon, Winters, Esparto, Knights Landing and Woodland.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

Fair Oaks to Lincoln Bowman 03
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.

We will take Fair Oaks Blvd. Old Auburn to Sierra College, the short ride will take English Colony Way returning on Auburn Folsom Rd. The long ride will continue to Lincoln then Wise Rd. Baxter Grade, and Dry Creek Rd. to Bowman, Auburn and Newcastle. 3,870 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

South County Run
9:00 AM

Rancho Cordova Von Karman & McCreadyMather 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,

Fair Oaks to Lincoln and Auburn 05
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.

We will take Sierra College to Lincoln then Mt. Vernon to Auburn returning through Newcastle crossing Powerhouse to Fair Oaks. 3,602 feet.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
It's A Grind
Elk Grove Blvd & Waterman

The ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.

Scott Pierce, 714-9034

Mix Canyon / Orchard Ride
9:00 AM
Dixon
Northwest Park

Take I – 80 west, exit on Pitt School Road, turn left across freeway to West H Street. Left on West H Street, left on Lincoln, right on Park Green Drive. After climbing Cantelow, you have the option of climbing Mix Canyon with up to 23% grades before continuing through walnut orchards. No water for the first 23 – 30 miles. If you plan to experience Mix Canyon you need climbing gears and a big motor.

Glenn Moore, 524-7785

Fab Fifties Series
9:00 AM
El Dorado Hills
Park & Ride

Latrobe Rd. & White Rock Rd. Up Serrano Rd. to Shingle Springs then Brandon, French Creek, Old French Town, Deer Valley and Green Valley Rd.

Mike Dodson, 366-7689

Chico Velo Wildflower Century
7:00 AM
Chico
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
Just off Hwy 99 at Sky Park exit

Four rides to choose from. For more information or to register, go to: http://www.chicovelo.org/wildflower.html. To get club miles you must register (pay), wear the Wheelmen Jersey, and sign in and out on the Wheelmen Roster.

Michael Goble, 869-1356
Frank Yates, 392-2247

Sonora and Back
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Rite Aid PL
Florin & Riverside

A two day tour to Sonora, spend the night and return The next day. Plenty of climbing.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

Fair Oaks to Auburn and Lincoln 07
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.

We will take Auburn Folsom Rd. to Auburn. The short ride will take Indian Hill, English Colony, and Sierra College to Fair Oaks. The long ride will take Bald Hill and Chili Hill to Gold Hill, climbing Baxter Grade to Mt. Vernon then to Lincoln returning on Sierra College to Fair Oaks. 4,400 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841