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May 2008 Ride Schedule

Date Miles/Grade/Pace Ride Description
2
FRI
46 - 81 - 103
Rolling
Rolling
Flat
Flexible

Tri-County Loop
8:30 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner
Grant Line Rd & Alelani Ln

A long double loop through southeastern Sacramento Co., into Calaveras & San Joaquin Co.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

3
SAT
38 – 73
Flat
Flexible

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

The ride will go to Rio Vista 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

3
SAT
50-75
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Old Foresthill 11
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

3
SAT
10/25/64/100
Rolling/hilly
Weekend
Training

Tour de Cure
7:00 AM – Century
8:00 AM – MetricRoseville
HP Headquarters
8000 Foothills Blvd

A Diabetes fundraiser and beautiful ride through the Roseville/Lincoln/Auburn foothills area. Century with 2,800 ft. of climbing, also metric century and 2 shorter rides. The club will sponsor our first 10members who sign up and ride in your Wheelmen jerseys - $50 toward your registration and fundraising reimbursed. Register at www.diabetes.org/tour, under “Sacramento” location, team “Sacramento Wheelmen”. Captain Stan Leff. For club miles you must register with host club, wear the Wheelmen Jersey, and sign in and out on the Wheelmen Roster.

Stan Leff, 488-5267
Francisco Prieto, 205-1143

3
SAT
35/63/100/125
Short
Roll Long
Hill Med
Hill
Flexible

Wine Country Century
6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Santa Rosa
50 Mark West Springs Road/Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

Description: Sonoma County is famous for its scenic back road cycling, and this century shows you why. In addition to visiting many of the region's premier vineyards, the route winds through redwoods, apple orchards, and shady broadleaf forest. It meanders across meadows sprinkled with wildflowers and climbs over hillsides dotted with eucalyptus, bay, and oak. The 200-K route even visits the magnificent, rugged Sonoma coast. Depending on your route, you'll cross the beautiful Russian River as many as six times. Again, depending on your route, you might pass through as many as seven different vineyard appellations: Russian River Valley, Green Valley, Sonoma Coast, Northern Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Chalk Hill. Must pay registration fee at www.srcc.memberlodge.com. E-mail or call ride leaders with results if ride roster is cannot be located.

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

4
SUN
40/50
Long Hill
Short Hill
Flexible

Loomis Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis
Wild Chicken Coffee shop
End of Horseshoe Bar Rd just east of Taylor Rd.

We'll start from the Wild Chicken coffee shop in downtown Loomis and ride some of our favorite roads in the Loomis/Auburn area.

John Krause, 530 823-3526

4
SUN
41-75-88
Hilly
Hilly
Hilly
Flexible

Alta Sierra Loop
9:00 AM
Lincoln
East PL, Thunder Valley Casino

Athens RdTo Lincoln then Auburn then north to loop through Alta Sierra then back thru Higgens corner, Auburn, down Baxter Grade and return thru Lincoln.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

4
SUN
25-63-103
Flat
Casual

Delta Century
6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lodi
1973 West Turner Road

Jessie's Grove Winery Bucolic Jessie's Grove Winery will host the event that traverses the rural Delta roads of the San Joaquin Valley. The 50K (25 miles), 100K (63 miles) and 103 mile relatively flat loops cover scenic vineyard, farm, and Delta roads and a ferry ride across the Sacramento River (100K and 100M routes only). Must register in advance at www.active.com or download registration form from www.sbclub.org. E-mail or call ride leaders with results if cannot locate ride roster.

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

5
MON
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

5
MON
50-74
Rolling
Flat
Flexible

Sloughhouse Loop
10:30 AM
Sacramento
Rite Aid PL
Florin Rd & Riverside

An easy loop thru Elk Grove, Sheldon then Sloughhouse and back around thru Wilton to Hood and up the river to the start.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

9
FRI
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 Auburn Folsom, Powerhouse to Auburn then Mt. Vernon to Lincoln returning on Sierra College to Fair Oaks. 3,615 Feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

10
SAT
40 – 60
Flat
Flexible

Elk Grove South County Ride 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

10
SAT
60
Flat
Flexible

Going to Market
9:30 AM
Carmichael
Five Points Shopping Center
Fair Oaks Blvd. & Arden

We will take the bike trail towards Old Town, through West Sacramento, and across the Yolo Causeway to the Davis Farmers Market. There will be plenty of fresh fruits, pastries, homemade tamales, coffee, etc. to taste before the trip back to Sacramento. Rain cancels. A Groupo ride.

Stan Leff, 488-2563
Doug Souvignier, 332-8194

10
SAT
40/63
Moderate
Flexible

Tour de Lincoln
7:30 AM
Lincoln
McBean Park

The 7th annual Tour de Lincoln is a benefit bike ride for the Lincoln Volunteer Center. Well stocked rest stops and sag support are located on all routes. Barbecue lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register online at active.com Sign in sheet will be located near registration tables at the park. For more information visit www.lincolnvolunteer.com.

Warren Anderson, 543-8731

10
SAT
210
Mountainous
Training

Central Coast Double Century
5:00 AM
Paso Robles
City Park

The initial portion of the route takes you over the Santa Lucia Range to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) via Adelaida, York Mtn. and Santa Rosa Creek Road. Once on PCH you'll travel through the beautiful hamlets of Cambria, San Simeon, Ragged Point and Gorda as you prep for the next assault of the Santa Lucia's. Nacimiento/Ferguson Road takes you over the ridge, parallel to Mill Creek and the Nacimiento River. You'll experience the best of the Salinas and Lockwood Valley's as you ride through Quinado, Espinosa, and Tule canyons on your relentless trek toward the two lakes of Nacimiento and San Antonio. Enjoy the latter portions of the route as you gently climb through Hare Canyon, rocket down Indian Valley Road, and roll into the finish along River Road. Must register in advance at www.centralcoastdouble.com. Call or e-mail ride leaders with results if unable to locate ride roster.

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

11
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

11
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

12
MON
95
Hilly
Training

Sacramento to Guerneville
5:15 AM
Sacramento
Sacramento Train Station

We will take the 5:30 train to Oakland the ferry to San Francisco. The ride then crosses the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito over Mt. Tam through Marin County on the way to Valley Ford, Occidental, and Monte Rio to join the Guerneville Zodiac

Ken Bell, 962-3841

12-15
MON-THUR

Mon
25 - 40 – 80
Daily
Moderate
Mountainous
Tour Flexible

Guerneville Zodiac
Guerneville
Fern Grove Cottages
16650 HWY 116

Four days of riding starting from Fern Grove Cottages each day. Several routes to the coast and last day into Healdsburg. Monday will be a short tune-up ride starting around 1:30 PM. All other rides start at 9:00 AM. Route maps will be provided but you should bring AAA Mendocino and Sonoma Coast Region maps. More detail to follow via e mail. Lodging options: Fern Grove Cottages 707-869-8105, Dawn Ranch Lodge 707-869-0656, or Casini Ranch at Duncan Mills 800-451-8400 for RV and tent camping.

Ron Brown, 486-3665
Rich Zeiszler, 457-8815

15
THU
95
Hilly
Training

Guerneville to Sacramento
8:00 AM
Guerneville
Fern Grove Cottages

We will return to San Francisco along the Hwy 1 to Panoramic Hwy to Sausalito over the Golden Gate Bridge to the Ferry Building then taking the train back to Sacramento

Ken Bell, 962-3841

17
SAT
60
Rolling
Weekend Flexible

Elk Grove Series
Camanche and Pardee
Reservoir Hopping
9:00 AM
Ione
Howard Park

We’ll travel some familiar roads around Comanche and Pardee Reservoirs.

Neal Bos, 684-1491

17
SAT
65- 91
Mountainous
Training

Fair Oaks to Foresthill 13
9:00 AM
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

17
SAT
200
Hill
Training

Davis Double Century
5:15
Davis
203 West 14th Street/Veterans Memorial Center

Visit www.davisbikeclub.org for details. Registration only via www.active.com

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

18
SUN
40/62
Med
Mod Long
Hill
Flexible

Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park

Let's take a ride up to Colfax by way Newcastle, Baxter Grade, Mt. Vernon Rd., and turn left at Bowman Rd. then left to Placer Hills Road.  For a short loop, turn right at Bowman Rd. and head back to Loomis by way of Auburn.

Jeannie Ennis, 205-2225

18
SUN
58/85
Flat
Flexible

Clarksburg to Rio Vista and Birds Landing
8:00 AM
Clarksburg
Clarksburg High School

An easy flat fifty or more through the Delta to Rio Vista with extended to Birds Landing. Free ferry rides, downwind both ways.(Think positive!). Lunch at the Bakery or where ever. No food or water on course. Bring some.

Joe Kremer, 4214783

19
MON
44-68FlatFlexible

Delta Loop
10:30 AM
Sacramento
PL Miller Park Marina
Front St south of Broadway

A loop through W. Sac then south thru Ryer Island, Walnut Grove and back to Miller Park.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

19-22
MON-THUR
150–230
Rolling
Tour
Flexible

The Delta Do
Introduction to Loaded Touring

10:00 AM
West Sacramento
Carol’s Restaurant
1201 Capitol Ave.

This year the Delta Do will again offer both three and four day options. Again we will camp the first night at the Solano Co. Campground near Winters and the second night at the Brannon Island campground near Rio Vista. A third night camping option will be at the Comanche Reservoir campground. This is a self-contained loaded tour: each rider must provide and prepare his/her own food. Stores and restaurants will be available en route. No SAG will be provided. Contact the ride leaders if you need to borrow some equipment.

David Storm, 665-2169
Bob Maben, 455-5715

21
WED
39-83-98
Severe
Mountainous
Hilly
Flexible

Anguin Loop
9:00 AM
MWinters
PL Railroad & Main

Out to Moskovitz then the Knoxville rd to Pope Valley, Howell Mt to Anguin, St Helena for lunch and return via Lake Anguin, St Helena for lunch and return via Lake Hennessy Med ride skips Howell Mt. Lots of climbing so be prepared.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

21
WED
9 1/2
Flat
Other

Ride of Silence
7:00 PM
Sacramento
Caesar Chavez Park
10th & I Street Ride of Silence is dedicated to cyclists injured or killed by vehicles. All must be silent during the ride. Max. speed 12 mph. Ride description at http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php

David Azevedo, 798-1390

22-26
THUR-MON
8-100
Short Flat Med Roll Long Hill
Flexible

Great Western Bicycle Rally
8:00 AM
Paso Robles
Mid-State Fairgrounds, Paso Robles

Come on down to Paso for the 44th annual Great Western Bicycle Rally.  Ride the back roads of San Luis Obispo county, visit the various vineyards during the day.  Then enjoy the evening activities like the Swap Meet, the Wine and Cheese tasting, and the Concourse D'Elegance.

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

23
FRI
54-72
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Bowman 02
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223Fair 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. 4325 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

23
FRI
21
Flat
Casual

Friday Night Fix
6:30 PMS
acramento
Miller Park, Front Street South of Broadway

A short fun ride for cruisers, fix gear, single speed, or multi-speed bikes.  Will ride around downtown and surrounding area, with maybe a stop at Vic's Ice Cream on the way back.  This will be a fun way to show off your cruising bike skills on the tree-lined streets of Sacramento.

Frank Yates, 392-2247

24
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

24
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

25
SUN
30/50
Short
Mod Long
Hill
Flexible

Fab Fifties Series
Fish or Climb Hills
9:00 AM
Folsom
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Gold Country Blvd. and Hazel Ave

The short ride will climb to El Dorado Hills and return. The long ride will visit Cameron Park Dr before returning to the start.

Richard Zeiszler, 457-8815

25
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

26
MON
65-91-116
Mountainous
Training

Fair Oaks to Ox Bow
8:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 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

26
MON
30 – 37
Moderate
Flexible

Col du Costco
9:00 AM
Gold RiverTown Center off Sunrise
Starbucks and Rite Aide
Hwy 50

East to Sunrise Blvd. Exit North. Right on Gold Country, right on Gold Field and right into parking lot.From Gold River Town Center we take the bike trail to Folsom with two “Cols” to help you earn that after ride treat at Starbucks or Jamba Juice. The short ride avoids the two hills. Elevation gain – 1,600 ft. A Groupo ride.

Linda Zeiszler, 457-8815

28
WED
41-72-94
Mountainous
Training

Higgins Corner 21
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The ride will take Auburn Folsom Rd to Auburn. The short ride will take King Rd to Sierra College to Fair Oaks. The longer rides will go to Bowman where the medium ride will take Bell Rd to Joeger to join the long ride. The long ride will take Dog Bar to Magnolia to Higgins Corner returning through Lincoln

Ken Bell, 962-3841

30-2
FRI-MON
200-450
Mountainous
Training

TT + 2
5:15 A.M.
Sacramento
Sacramento Train Station

The train leaves Sacramento at 5:30 A.M. on Fri. for Oakland. We take the Ferry to San Francisco then ride across the Golden Gate then over Mt. Tam to Valley Ford, Occidental and Santa Rosa staying at Motel 6 North. (707) 525-9010. Sat. we will start at the Santa Rosa Aquatic, Finley Park Centre on W. College Ave and Stony Point Rd following the TT route to Cloverdale staying at the Best Western (707) 894-7500. Sun. We do the second half of the TT returning to Santa Rosa Motel 6. Mon. We follow the Friday route back to San Francisco taking the train home to Sacramento.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

31
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

31
SAT
42 – 54
Moderate
Severe
Weekend
Mtn. Goat
Flexible


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


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