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August 2008 Ride Schedule

Date Miles/Grade/Pace Ride Description

1
FRI

65-95
Mountainous
Training

Colfax 17
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 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

2
SAT

38 – 73
Flat
Flexible

Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Elk GroveCarl’s Jr
EG Blvd/Harbour Pt

The ride will go to Stockton with a stop at the bakery for lunch. The short ride will go through Walnut Grove and stop at Mel’s for food and drink.

Dave Graska, 698-1506

2
SAT

40–60
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

A Perfect Blend
8:00 AM
Roseville
Center on SW corner of Sierra College and E. Roseville Pwy.

80 Fwy East to Douglas Blvd. East to Sierra College. Rt. On Sierra College to E. Roseville Pwy. Park away from the stores.

Ride the rollers of Loomis, Lincoln, Newcastle, climb Ridge and come back to start to share a warm cup of coffee with fellow riders. A Groupo ride

Deborah Walburg 451-2470
Donna Klug 728-2577

2-9
SAT-SAT

366
Hilly
Tour
Flexible

Spruce Goose Club Oregon Tour
Eugene, Oregon

August 2 is commute day to Oregon. Explore the Willamette Valley of Oregon with a layover day at the air museum in McMinnville that is now the new home of Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose. August 9 is commute day back to Sacramento. Average 60 miles/day for 7 days of riding. We camp at schools and campgrounds. Luggage truck and food truck haul the essentials for us. 1 –2 SAG vehicles. Cost is $225 per person. Map Maker is Rich Percival and Bike Mechanic is Nick Hourigan.

Tim Koch, 488-8218

3
SUN

65
Long Hill
Weekend
Flexible

Fab Fifties Series
Revisit 25th Anniversary Sierra Century Metric Century
9:00 AM
Plymouth
Public Park on Main Street

You always had to work the Sierra Century. Here is your chance to ride one of the Club's greatest rides.  Start in Plymouth ride through Ione, Sutter Creek, Volcano and Fiddletown. Bring plenty of water. It will be hot!  No sweep, no SAG.

Ron Brown, 486-3665

3
SUN

34-87-111
Rolling
Rolling
Flat

Four County Loop
8:00 AM
Galt
Jack-in-the-Box PL
Twin Cities Rd & E. Stockton Blvd.

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

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

4
MON

32-78
Flat

South Loop
10:30 AM
Rancho Cordova
PL Von Karman & McCready

From Mather, south through Galt to Thornton and return via Elk Grove.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

6
WED

51-77
Hill
Training

Fair Oaks to Lincoln & Auburn 05
9:00 A.M.
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. 3602 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

9
SAT

40 – 60
Flat
Flexible

Elk Grove South County Ride Series
8:30 AM
Elk Grove
Raley’s
Twin Cities/99

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

Carl Kauk, 209-745-2154

9
SAT

65-91
Mountainous
Training

Fair Oaks to Foresthill 13
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 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 ride will go to Foresthill. Both rides return through Auburn and Sierra College.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

10
SUN

40/50
MedHill/LongHill
Flexible

Loomis Foothill Frolic Series
8:00 AM
Loomis
Wild Chicken Coffee Shop

We'll start at the Wild Chicken Coffee Shop in downtown Loomis and ride some of our favorite roads in the area.

John Krause, 530-823-3526

10
SUN

41-67-89
Flat

Woodland & Beyond
8:30 AM
Sacramento
PL Miller Park Marina
Front St. south of Broadway

Northwest through Woodland, on to Madison, south to Winters and return through Davis.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

11
MON

65-95
Mountainous
Training

Colfax 17
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 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

15
FRI

51-79
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Old Foresthill 12
9:00 A.M.
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. 4850 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

16
SAT

40–60
Flat
Flexible

Elk Grove South County Ride Series
8:30 AM
Rancho Murieta
South Gate

The ride will explore Ione, Sutter Creek, and the foothills.. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.

Ralph & Kris LeMeur, 354-0416

17
SUN

44-53
Hilly
Flexible

Fab Fifties
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

17
SUN

30-65-100
Rolling
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

Tour of the Napa Valley
7:30 AM
Yountville
Yountville Veteran’s Home

This is a classic. Run through the beautiful Napa and Pope Valleys. Climb Mt. Veeder and Ink Grade, and don’t forget the drop back into Napa Valley after Ink. Register early for this one, it fills fast.

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

19
TUE

50–75
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

Lake of the Pines
9:00 AM
Roseville
701 Pleasant Grove Blvd.

Ride starts at Sharp Bicycles riding through the Sierra foothills via Higgins Corner. Short ride leaves Auburn on Elm Avenue west to Mt. Vernon and continues homeward to Sharp’s.

Curt Taylor, 771-8642

20
WED

50-90
Hilly
Casual

Ride with the Wind
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Train Station

This ride is designed to ride with the wind, either we go from Sacto. To Suisun or the other way around, there are three possible routes depending on the wind.

Miles could be from 50 to 90 miles. Contact ride leader for up to date options.

David Clifton, 354-1137

20
WED

54-74
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Bowman 09
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride goes through Roseville, Lincoln to Chili Hill and Bald Hill. Returning through Auburn to Fair Oaks. 3165 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

23
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.

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

David Storm, 665-2169

23
SAT

51-77
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Auburn and Lincoln 07
9:00 A.M.
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 the to Lincoln returning on Sierra College to Fair Oaks. 4400 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

24
SUN

51
Rollers
Flexible

Loomis Foothill Frolics
8:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Parkß

Loomis basin south to Granite Bay and some of the history of the Baldwin Dam.

Tim Koch, 488-8218

24
SUN

40-73
Rolling
Flexible

Northwest Valley Loop
8:30 AM
Davis
PL Carl’s Jr
Covell & Rd 102

The ride goes West from Davis then North along the hills to Dunnigan and returns to Davis through Woodland.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

24
SUN

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

25
MON

65-95
Mountainous
Training

Colfax 17
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 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

25
MON

58-84
Flat

South Loop
10:30 AM
Sacramento
Walgreen PL
Riverside & Florin

A long cruise thru the Delta via Clarksburg, Ryer Island, Walnut Grove, Thornton, Galt and back thru Franklin and Hood.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

29
FRI

51-79
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Old Foresthill 12
9:00 A.M.
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. 4850 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

30
SAT

40–60
Flat
Flexible

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.

Peter Becker, 442-1850

30
SAT

31-40
Moderate
Flexible

Looping Loomis
8:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Park

The park is one mile east of Taylor on King Rd. Enter the park on Ong Pl. Two loops around Loomis. First down to Granite Bay and then u p to Auburn with some favorite lightly traveled roads. Elevation gain – 2300 ft. A Groupo ride.

Linda Zeiszler 457-8815
Eric Saur 359-1711

30
SAT

75-90-125
Mountainous
Training

Fair Oaks to Dutch Flat
8:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 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

31
SUN

40 – 60
Flat
Flexible

Fab Fifties Series
9:00 AM
Rancho Murieta
South Gate

The ride will explore Ione, Sutter Creek, and the foothills.. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.

Ralph & Kris LeMeur, 354-0416

31
SUN

70-92-130
Mountainous
Training

Fair Oaks to Nevada City
8:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 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 retuning through Auburn.

Ken Bell, 962-3841


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