| Date |
Miles/Grade/Pace |
Ride
Description |
|
1
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 |
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1
MON
|
44-64
Flat
|
Galt Loop
10:30 AM
Rancho Cordova
PL Von Karman & McCready
Mather Field
A long loop south thru Galt and return.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
3
WED
|
53-74
Hilly
Training
|
Fair Oaks to Auburn and Lincoln 06
9:00 A.M.
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. 3615 Feet
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
|
4
THUR
|
60-87
Mountainous
Moderate
|
The Northeast Hills
8:30 AM
Lincoln
Safeway PL
Ferrari Ranch & Hwy 65
A long circuit out to Auburn, Penn Valley, and return via Beale AFB to Lincoln. Short ride doesn’t go to Penn Valley or Beale.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
6
SAT
|
40 – 60
Flat
Flexible
|
Sat 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.
Neal Bos, 684-1491 |
|
6
SAT
|
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 |
|
7
SUN
|
40 – 50
Rolling
Flexible
|
Loomis Foothill Frolics
8:00 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.
Larry Matz, 530-878-3938 |
|
7
SUN
|
32-66-115
Moderate
Flat
|
Valley Springs Century
8:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner
Grant Line Rd. & Alelani Lane
South to Lockeford, Linden, B alley Springs, then back through Buena Vista, Ione, and Rancho Murieta to Sheldon. Moderate climbing on the long ride.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
8
MON
|
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 |
|
8-11
MON-THUR
|
Tour
Flexible

|
Lassen Zodiac
9:00 AM
Chester
Mt. Lassen dates are 9/8 – 9/11 Mon. – Thurs. I am looking to upgrade accommodations, details to follow in a Wheelmen e-mail. Day 1 short ride to Drakesbad starting at 2:30 pm. Day 2 Drive to Greenville and ride thru Indian Valley, distance options up to 100 miles if you go to Antelope Lake. There really are buffalo along Diamond Mt. Road. Day 3 Mt. Lassen ride to Summit. Day 4 Clockwise ride around Lake Almanor beautiful 10 mi. bike trail on West Shore and option to descent to Butt Lake.
John Hockenbury, 685-7527 |
|
11
THUR
|
40-80
Hilly
Rolling
|
Camp Far West Loop
8:30 AM
Sacramento
Air Museum PL
Freedom Park Dr. & 32nd St.
McClelland Field
A loop up through Lincoln, then Sheridan to Camp Far West returning Through Lincoln, Rocklin, and Roseville.
Dick Nussbaum, 424–0933 |
|
12
FRI
|
41-72-94
Mountainous
Training
|
Higgins Corner 22
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
The ride will take Sierra College to Lincoln then we will take Wise Rd. Baxter Grade, to Bell Rd. The medium ride will take Bell Rd to Auburn and return to Fair Oaks. The long rides will take Hwy 49 to Higgins Corner Magnolia Rd to Dog Bar Rd and return through Auburn to Fair Oaks
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
|
13
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.
Chris Drews, 802-8128 |
|
13
SAT
|
60
Flat
Flexible
|
Going to Market
9:00 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.
Mary McPoil 359-6450 |
|
14
SUN
|
39/54
Hilly
Casual
|
Fab Fifties Series
Rancho Murieta South
9:00 AM
Reynosa Park, second stop sign, turn left .2 miles on right.
A Ride to Ione and Sutter Creek +, the short ride 39 miles, the long 54 with a little extra.
Dave Clifton, 354-1137 |
|
14
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 |
|
14-16
SUN-TUE
|
270
Hilly
Tour
Flexible
|
Mt. Diablo Tour
9:00 AM
Sacramento
PL Florin & Riverside
A tour through the Delta to Livermore. Overnight there. Then we ride to summit of Mt. Diablo. Continue down the north side to Walnut Creek, Lafayette ending the day in Martinez. Overnite in Martinez. Tuesday returning through Crockett, Vallejo, and home. Baggage support available with prior coordination. Contact ride leader.
Curt Taylor, 771-8642 |
|
16-30
TUE-TUE
|
700
Hilly
Casual
|
Portland to Sacramento Tour
Portland OR
A fun filled ride from Portland Oregon to Sacto. About 700 miles and Two weeks time. This is a self-contained loaded tour; each rider must provide and prepare his/her own food. Stores and restaurants will be available on the route. NO SAG will be provided or accepted. Contact ride leader for more info.
David Clifton, 354-1137 |
|
17
WED
|
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 |
|
20
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 |
|
21
SUN
|
40 – 50
Rolling
Flexible
|
Loomis Foothill Frolics
8:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
Let's head up towards Auburn. The long ride (50 miles) will drop into the canyon and the short ride (40 miles) will go straight on Lincoln Way. Both rides will return by way of Mt. Vernon Rd. towards Lincoln.
Jeannie Ennis , 205-2225 |
|
22
MON
|
41-72-94
Mountainous
Training
|
Higgins Corner 22
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
The ride will take Sierra College to Lincoln then we will take Wise Rd. Baxter Grade, to Bell Rd. The medium ride will take Bell Rd to Auburn and return to Fair Oaks. The long rides will take Hwy 49 to Higgins Corner Magnolia Rd to Dog Bar Rd and return through Auburn to Fair Oaks
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
|
26
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 |
|
27
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 |
|
27
SAT
|
38–45
Moderate
Flexible
|
Fun in the Foothills
8:00 AM
Roseville
Sierra Oaks Plaza
SE corner Douglas & Sierra College
80 Fwy East. Exit Douglas Blvd east to Sierra College. Climb Sierra College, Ridge Rd & Indian Hill in the first 25 miles, then all downhill and a few rollers back to the start. Short option leaves out Indian Hill. A Groupo ride.
Stan Leff 488-2563
Doug Souvignier 332-8194
|
|
28
SUN
|
30/60/76
Hilly
MtnGoat
Flexible
|
Fab Fifties Series
Mosquito Canyon/Garden Valley/Georgetown
9:00 AM
Placerville
SCHNELL SCHOOL PARKING LOT
SCHNELL SCHOOL ROAD
(N OF US 50)
Tired of boring weekend Series rides? Try this like we did 10 years ago. Endless climbing, creeky wooden bridges, steep bumpy descents, some on roads with no center stripe. Long ride has 2 hot canyon ascents. Bring food and water. Triple rings or racer conditioning recommended. First store is at mile 33.
JOHN HAFKENSCHIEL, 916 454 1115 |