| Date |
Miles/Grade/Pace |
Ride
Description |
| 1
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.
John Hockenbury, 685-7527, j.hockenbury@comcast.net
|
2
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.
Tom Goodwin, 362-1780, tgoodwin@macnexus.org |
2-3
SUN-MON |
190
Hilly
Mountainous
Tour
Flexible
|
CALISOTGA AND RETURN
8:30 AM
Sacramento
PL Florin & Riverside
A tour to Calistoga remaining overnite and returning the next day. Baggage support available with prior coordination. Contact the rice leader for details.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
5
WED |
51–77
Hilly
Training
|
FAIR OAKS TO LINCOLN & AUBURN 08
9:00 AM
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. 4,315 feet.
Ken Bell, 962-3841, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net |
7
FRI |
45-86
Flat
Flexible
|
NICOLAUS & KNIGHTS LANDING
9:00 AM
Elverta
Post Office
Elverta Rd. & Elwyn Ave.
Some real back roads in the north valley.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
8
SAT |
40–60
Flat
Flexible
|
ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
9:00 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.
Carl Kauk, 209-745-2154, carlkauk@aol.com |
9
SUN |
40–50
Hilly
Flexible
|
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. We’ll try to keep ‘em shorter for the winter. Rain Cancels.
Dave Storm, 655-2169, Distorm@worldnet.att.net |
10
MON |
52–75
Hilly
Training
|
FAIR OAKS TO SHINGLE SPRINGS 42
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
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. 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 |
11-13
TUES-THUR |
100–200
Rolling
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible
|
SANTA CRUZ ZODIAC
5:00 AM
Sacramento
Amtrak Station
401 I Street
We’ll take the 5:25 AM train to Santa Clara, then begin a moderate/easy, 50-mile, 2,800-ft+ climb over Saratoga Gap and mostly descend thru the woods to Santa Cruz. Second day has 3 options. Go north to Davenport for lunch via Ice Cream Grade, and Boonie Doon, and return along the coast. Go south thru the hills and over to the coast for lunch at Phil’s and back along the coast. Or you can hang out and watch the surfers. Thursday we’ll ride back over Mt. Charlie, lunch in Los Gatos, then on to San Jose Amtrak to Sacramento. Luggage sagged. Stay both nights at Santa Cruz Beach Inn, 600 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz 95060. Make your reservations by calling 831-458-9660 and mention Sac Wheelmen for the group rate of $49.50 + tax. 48 hrs. cancellation. We need 10 rooms to qualify. Check it out at www.scbeachinn.com.
Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426, skybike@surewest.net |
12
WED |
43–104
Rolling
Moderate
Flexible
|
CAMANCHE CENTURY
8:30 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner
Grant Line Rd. & Alelani Ln
Loop through Rancho Murieta, Ione, Buena Vista, Lockeford, and Galt. Rolling hills with some good climbs. Minimal facilities on the short ride.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com
|
14
FRI |
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 |
15
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.
Scott Pierce, 714-9034, sandipierce@frontiernet.net |
16
SUN |
21-45
Hilly
Training
Flexible
|
FAB FIFTIES SPRING IN THE FOOTHILLS
9:30 AM
Ione
Howard Park, Ione
Short ride goes to Sutter Creek and return via Sutter-Ione Road. Long ride continues to Volcano via Sutter Creek-Volcano Road and returns via Rams Horn Grade, Shake Ridge and Sutter-Ione Roads. Rain or serious threat of rain cancels ride. Stop for coffee in Sutter Creek. No SAG, no sweep.
Ron Brown, 486-3665, rl-brown@pacbell.net |
16
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 |
16
SUN |
70
Rolling
Weekend
Flexible
|
RIDE AROUND THE BUTTES
9:30 AM
Yuba City
Gas Station/Market
Obanion Rd., & Hwy 99
A peaceful counterclockwise route around the Sutter Buttes.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com |
19
WED |
50–75
Hilly
Training
|
FAIR OAKS TO OLD FORESTHILL 031
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, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net |
22
SAT |
60–90
Flat
Weekend
Flexible
|
ELK GROVE WEST
One Day in Holland
9:00 AM
Clarksburg
Delta High School on Netherlands Rd.
The Elk Grove Series ride will do the One Day in Holland ride. We’ll go to Rio Vista and on to Collinsville before returning to Clarksburg.
Neal Bos, 684-1491, bikebos@frontiernet.net
|
22
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 |
23
SUN |
40–50
Hilly
Flexible
|
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. We’ll try to keep ‘em shorter for the winter. Rain Cancels.
Jeannie Ennis, 205-2225, jennieennis@msn.com |
24
MON |
51 – 77
Hilly
Training
|
FAIR OAKS TO AUBURN & LINCOLN 07
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.
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.
Jeannie Ennis, 205-2225, jennieennis@msn.com
|
25-27
TUES-THUR |
250
Flat
Rolling
Moderate
Hilly
Mountainous
Tour
Flexible
|
HEAVY BIKE TOUR
5:30 AM
Sacramento/Davis
Train Station
A ride for HEAVY BIKES (unsupported). If you can carry a bag or pannier you’re in. We will go to Occidental via S.F.,Panoramic, Hwy 1. Calistoga on day 2, then back to Sacramento. We’ll stay at the Occidental Lodge and the best Western Calistoga. Cancellation up to the ride leader depending on conditions. 10,000+ feet.
David Clifton, 354-1137, superdave911@sbcgloval.net |
27
THUR |
|
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
7:00 PM
Sacramento Wheelmen General Membership Meeting
VP Curt Taylor, 771-8642, cyclecurt@comcast.net
|
28
FRI
|
48–76
Hilly
Training
|
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, kenbell4957@sbcglobal.net |
29
SAT |
40–60
Flat
Flexible
|
ELK GROVE SOUTH COUNTY
RIDE SERIES
9:00 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, ralfkris@calis.com |
29
SAT |
40
Rolling
Flexible
|
CIRCLING THE BASIN
Loomis
10:00 AM
Loomis Park
The Park is one mile east of Taylor on King Rd. enter the park on Ong Pl.
A lot of rollers winding through Granite Bay, Loomis, Rocklin, Penryn, and Newcastle. Slightly less than 2,000’ climbing. A Groupo ride.
Linda Zeiszler 457-8815 zeiszler@sbcglobal.net
Eric Saur 359-1711 esaurbiz@yahoo.com
|
30
SUN |
50
Hilly
Weekend
Flexible
|
FAB FIFTIES
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, dodsonmike@lanset.com
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