80
Flat

Thunder Valley Run
8:00 AM
Sacramento
Seymor Park
Clipper & Riverside

A long fast ride to brunch at the Casino and a slow ride back. En route facilities are minimal.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

30-120
Hilly
Flexile

Northwest Tandem Rally 2008
McMinnville, Oregon
Linfield College
Registration begins on the evening of Thursday, July 3rd.

On Friday, July 4th, there will be a mass start to kick off the rally and there will be fireworks in the evening. On Saturday, July 5th, another day of supported rides followed by the 2008 rally banquet. Things will wrap up with a choice of self-supported rides on Sunday, July 6th. Throughout the rally there will be a Vendor Fair, trade show, dessert social and other events. Check out www.nwtr.org/2008 for more details and to download the registration form.

John & Sally Cooper, 457-9232

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

60
Flat
Flexible

Going to the Races
8:30 AM
Carmichael
5 Points Shopping Center
Fair Oaks and Arden Way

We will take the bike trail towards Old Town through West Sacramento and across the Yolo Causeway to watch the bike race. Watch the races and have a cup of coffee before the trip back to Sacramento. A good way to celebrate our freedom!

Mary McPoil 359-6450

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

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

50
Hilly
Weekend
Flexible

Fab Fifties Series
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

63-108
Rolling
Flat

Solano Century
8:00 AM
West Sacramento
Starbucks PL
Jefferson & Lake Washington Blvd.

A long loop through Suisun City then the Montezuma Hills to Rio Vista and back north to El Macero.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

250
Moderate
Tour
Flexible

Big Sur Zodiac
8:16 AM
Santa Clara
Amtrak Station

This is a camping zodiac. A SAG will be provided by Dick Siple. Day one is a ride to Sunset State Beach near Watsonville. Then we ride to Big Sur Campground, Plasket Ceek, then Morro Bay and finally to the Amtrak station in San Luis Obispo. This ride is suitable for anyone capable of riding 50 miles a day with a little climbing. Bring a camera. You’ll be riding by what has been called the most beautiful meeting of land and sea in the world. The SAG has room for a maximum of 11 people. Please let me know if you plan to do the ride.

Bob Hawkins, 892-1548,
Tom Goodwin, 362-1780

51-77
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Lincoln and 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

42-71-102
Severe
Mountainous
Hilly

Bridgeport Loop
8:00 AM
Lincoln
Safeway PL
Hwy 65 & Ferrari Ranch

North thru Lincoln and Camp Far West then Beale AFB to Smartville, Bridgeport and almost to North San Juan before returning thru Penn Valley, Higgens Corner, and Baxter Grade.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

65-91
Mountainous
Training

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 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

27/53
Moderate
Flexible

Foothill Frolics Loomis Series
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park Ong & King Rd

Let's ride some of the quiet roads of Loomis, Newcastle, and Lincoln.  Includes Millertown, Bald Hill, Chili Hill, and Baxter Grade.  Back in time to mow the lawn. Short option available.

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426

32-78
Flat

Sutter Loop
9:00 AM
Sacramento
Walgreen PL
Florin Rd & Riverside

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

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

50-79
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Ophir 15
9:00 A.M.
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

50-75
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

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

Ride starts at Sharp Bicycle riding through Lincoln, English Colony, climbing Shirland Tract, to Auburn, continue to Meadow Vista, Dog Bar Run on way to Higgins Corner before returning home thru Lincoln Hills. Short takes Elm Ave. to Auburn Ravine and continues homeward.

Curt Taylor, 771-8642

40-77-101
Flat

Let’s Do 101
8:00 AM
Sacramento
Walgreen PL
Florin Rd. & Riverside

Down the rivers to Rio Vista and back by way of El Macero. Some good quality unpaved segments. Long distances between stores so be prepared. Med. Ride returns via Ilseton.

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933

50-75
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Old Foresthill 11
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

60
Hilly
Flexible

Elk Grove Series
Patterson & Altomont Pass Loop
9:00 AM
Discovery Bay
1700 Willow Lake Rd, Elementary School

Take Hwy 4 West out of Stockton, Right on Discovery Bay Blvd, Right on Willow Lake, school is on left. We'll go south and climb Patterson Pass, through Livermore over Altomont Pass and back to Discovery Bay.

Neal Bos, 684-1491

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.

Mary McPoil 359-6450
Cindy Hayashi 488-9901

65-100-124
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

Fall River Century
7:30 AM
MacArthur
Inter Mountain Fairgraound

Fall River Mills is nestled in a pristine northeastern California valley. The area offers many opportunities to ride in solitude with commanding views of two of California’s famous volcanoes: Mt. Shasta to the northwest and Lassen Peak to the south. Free camping at the fairgrounds. Registration available at www.fallrivercentury.com.

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

30 – 50
Moderate
Hilly
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

750-850
Mountainous
Training

Tour to Lone Pine
8:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

The tour will go to Jamestown, over Tioga Pass to Lee Vining, Lone Pine, returning through Bishop, Lee Vining, and Sonora to Fair Oaks. Limited support.

Ken Bell, 962-3841

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

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

40–60
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

REI Folsom
8:00 AM
Folsom
2425 Iron Point Rd.

50 Fwy East, Exit Bidwell, left on Bidwell, Left Iron Point Rd. Park away from stores.

Climb up to El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs & enjoy the rolling hills before the return to Folsom. A Groupo ride.

Stan Leff 488-2563
Doug Souvignier 332-8194

40-65
Rolling
Flexible

Blue Lakes Ride & Bar-B-Q
9:30 AM
South Lake Tahoe
At the “Y”

Come and ride the beautiful scenery of South Lake Tahoe, Hope Valley and Blue Lakes. The long ride is abut 65 miles with abut 4500 feet of climbing. There is also a short ride of about 40 miles with a little over 2000 feet. After the ride we all meet at ride leaders house for a barbeque.

Jerald Lasarow, 530-544-2048

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.

Nick Hourigan, 487-0993

52-80
Hilly
Training

Fair Oaks to Lincoln and Auburn 08
9:00 A.M.
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. 4315 feet

Ken Bell, 962-3841

50-75
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible

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

Ride starts at Sharp Bicycle riding through the Sierra Foothills via Higgins Corner on Hwy #49. Short ride takes Elm Ave. across to Auburn and continues homeward.

Curt Taylor, 771-8642