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January 2008 Ride Schedule

Date Miles/Grade/Pace Ride Description

1
TUES

15–26–35 Flat
Flexible

NEW YEAR'S RIDE TO EAT RIDE
10:00 AM
Sacramento
4400 Del Rio Road
SW corner of Sutterville Rd. at
Land Park Dr, by La Bou parking lot

An easy ride to Freeport to West Sacramento and back to Land Park for soup or brunch at La Bou or? (other restaurants nearby).

John Hafkenschiel, 454-1115, brabworld@sbcglobal.net

2
WED

35–80
Flat
Flexible

AROUND AND ABOUT
9:30 AM
Freeport
Cavanaugh GC PL

A ride around Sacramento going south to Courtland, then east to Wilton, north to the Bike Path in Rancho Cordova, then west to Old Sac and back to Freeport.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

4
FRI

54–72
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO BOWMAN 01
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, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

5
SAT

40–60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 AM
Rancho Murieta
South Gate

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

Ralph & Kris LeMeur, 354-0416, ralkris@calis.com

5
SAT

36
Rolling
Flexible

MAIDU MADNESS
10:00 AM
Roseville
Maidu Park
Rocky Ridge between Douglas & Cirby

An easy loop through the Loomis Basin to Newcastle (rest stop) and return. Cutoffs available. Elevation about 1,200 ft. Rain cancels. A Groupo ride.

Mary McPoil 359-6450 mcpoil@surewest.net
Cindy Hayashi 488-9901,cindycyc@surewest.net

6
SUN

37–42
Hilly
Flexible

FAB FIFTIES
El Dorado Hills Loop
9:00 AM
El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills Park and Ride
White Rock & Latrobe Roads

A counter-clockwise loop on rural roads. Challenging, but not a mountain goat ride.

Paul Gunkel, 929-8988, paul.gunkel@gmail.com

6
SUN

40–73
Flat
Rolling
Weekend Flexible

NORTHWEST VALLEY LOOP
9:30 AM
Davis
PL Carls 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, rcnflyer@aol.com

9
WED

51–72
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO 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, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

12
SAT

40–60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbuck’s
10064 Bruceville at Whitelock Pwy

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

Peter Becker, 442-1850, ps_beck@sbcglobal.net

12-19
SAT-SAT

300
Hilly
Flexible

zodiac

HAWAII ZODIAC
9:00 AM
(contact Ride Leader for start location)
Waikoloa, Hawaii

It will be held in Waikoloa, Hawaii. We will have 4 organized rides all starting from our condos. Each ride will be 70-80 miles in length and will be out and back. If you want to ride fewer miles you will need to rent a vehicle capable of handling your bike. If you have any questions or want further information please call.

Dale & Jan Tudor, 346-4850, twodoor1@comcast.net

13
SUN

40–50
Hilly
Flexible

FOOTHILL FROLICS
10:00 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. We’ll try to keep ‘em shorter for the winter. Rain Cancels.

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426, skybike@surewest.net

13
SUN

43–69–79
Rolling
Moderate
Weekend
Flexible


 

DOUBLE LOOP
9:30 AM
Rancho Cordova
PL Van Karman & McCready
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, rcnflyer@aol.com

14
MON

44–76
Flat
Flexible

SUTTER LOOP
10:30 AM
Sacramento
PL Florin Rd. & Riverside Blvd

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

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

14
MON

53–74
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO AUBURN AND LINCOLN 06
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. 3,615 ft.

Ken Bell, 962-3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

18
FRI

51–72
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO AUBURN AND LINCOLN 07
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Winding Way & Fair Oaks Blvd.

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

19
SAT

40–60
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 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.

John Hockenbury, 685-7527, j.hockenbury@comcast.net

20
SUN

40–60
Flat
Flexible

FAB FIFTIES
10:00 AM
El Dorado Hills
Safeway Shopping Center
NE corner of Francisco & Green Valley Road

Join me for a fiftyish ride through El Dorado Hills. The ride climbs Salmon Falls Rd. and then to Cool, Greenwood, Marshall Rd., Lotus, Deer Valley, and Malcom Dixon. Options to shorten. Rain cancels.

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426, skybike@surewest.net

20
SUN

54–94
Flat
Rolling
Weekend
Flexible

NORTHEAST VALLEY LOOP
9:30 AM
Elverta
Elverta Rd. & Elwyn Ave. by the PO.

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

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

21
MON

39-44
Rolling
Flexible

COFFEE RIDE
10:00 AM
Sacramento
Five Points Center
Fair Oaks & Arden Way

Bike trail to Beals Point and a brisk ride to Roseville for coffee and good snacks. A Groupo ride

Stan Leff 488-2563 swleff@surewest.net
Doug Souvignier 332-8194 bikepals@juno.com

23
WED

23–50–75
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO BOWMAN 09
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.

The ride goes through Roseville, Lincoln to Chili Hill and Bald Hill. Returning through Auburn. 3.165 feet.

Ken Bell, 962-3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net

26
SAT

40
Flat
Flexible

ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
10:00 AM
Starbuck’s
10064 Bruceville at Whitelock Pwy

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

Chris Drews, 802-8128, sactocd@comcast.net

26
SAT

Banquet
Info

WHEELMEN BANQUET
5:00 PM
Sacramento
Dante Club
2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Visit with your fellow members wearing something more formal than cycling attire. Arrive in time for your group mileage photo, silent auction, tour displays, photography show & contest, dinner, and presentations. Advance reservations are required b Dec. 26, 2007.

Cindy Hayashi, 488-9901, cincycyc@surewest.net

27
SUN

40–50
Hilly
Flexible

FOOTHILL FROLICS
10:00 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. We’ll try to keep ‘em shorter for the winter. Rain Cancels.

John Krause, 530-823-3526, jokra2@yahoo.com

27
SUN

30–60
Flat
Weekend
Casual

DIM SUM SUNDAY
10:00 AM
Sacramento
5 Points Shopping Center
Fair Oaks & Arden Way

It’s a Dim Sum Sunday. We’ll meet at Five Points Shopping Center and ride towards Davis via West Sacramento, stopping in West Sac for some Dim Sum at Kings Restaurant. You can opt to extend the ride to Davis before or after Dim Sum. Rain cancels.

Mary McPoil, 359-6450, mcpoil@surewest.net

27
SUN

28–40–50
Moderate
Hilly
Training
Flexible

SECOND ANNUAL 49th BIRTHDAY RIDE
10:00 AM
Plymouth
Main Street/City Park

Today’s the day one of the ride leaders celebrates a 49th birthday for the second time. Ride 50 miles in honor of the occasion. All routes head to Mount Aukum and return to Plymouth via the Shenandoah Valley. Add Fairplay and Omo Ranch Roads to the medium route, Slug Gulch Road to the long route. No sweep. Rain cancels.

Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, bionicbabe@comcast.net
Doug Beisner, 635-2680, sierraranch@sbcglobal.net

28
MON

39–74
Flat
Flexible

THE EXTENDED CRUISE
10:30 AM
Freeport
PL Cavanaugh GC
Freeport Blvd. at the Bridge

A meandering route through the Delta between Freeport and Isleton.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

28
MON

50–79
Hilly
Training

FAIR OAKS TO ORPHIR 21
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.

The ride will take Auburn Folsom Rd. to Newcastle, Baxter Grade, Dry Creek, Christian Valley returning through Auburn, Newcastle, and Rocklin.

Ken Bell, 962-3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net


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