| Date |
Miles/Grade/Pace |
Ride
Description |
|
2
FRI |
75-56
H/H
Flexible |
Northeast Hills
9:30 AM
Sacramento
McClelland Field
Air Museum Pk Lot
32nd St & Freedom Park
Outbound through Roseville, Newcastle
and Auburn, then
looping back through Lincoln and south
to McClelland.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
3
SAT |
120
Hilly
Flexible |
Ride to Pardee and Beyond
6:00 A.M.
Starbucks
Sunrise Blvd and White Rock Rd
We will ride to Ione for the start of
100K and go up some hills from there.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
3
SAT |
40-60
Hilly
Flexible |
South/West Rides
9:00 AM
Rancho Murieta
South Gate
Ride will start at Riverview Park, take
Murieta South Pkwy to Reynosa, left on Reynosa-Park is on the right.
Ride will explore Ione, Sutter Creek, and other foothills locations.
Moderate degree of climbing. Short stop halfway through the ride.
Rain Cancels.
Ralph & Kris LeMeur, 354-0416 |
3
SAT |
20-30-55
Flat/Rolling |
Get In Shape Ride
9:00AM
Sacramento
Discovery Park Bike Trail @ Mile 0
Join us for a comfortable paced ride.
This is a great ride for new riders wanting to learn about the
Sacramento Wheelmen and develop their biking skills. Primarily on
the bike trail, venturing off to coffee stops, etc.
Pam Samms, 396-6471
Robert Samms, 996-2413 |
4
SUN |
51
Moderate |
Loomis Foothill Frolics
Auburn/Lincoln
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
Ong & King Rd
We will be riding the roads from Loomis
to Auburn to Lincoln and returning to Loomis. Regroup area in
Lincoln.
Tim Koch, 488-8218 |
5
MON |
54-72
Hilly
Flexible |
Fair Oaks to Bowman
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 ft.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
9
FRI |
48-76
Hilly
Flexible |
Fair Oaks to Lincoln
9:00 A.M.
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. 3870 ft.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
10
SAT |
38-55
Flat
Flexible |
South/West Rides
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Kinetic Bike Store
Elk Grove Blvd & West Taron: 1/5th
Mile east of I-5
Both rides go through Thornton with a
stop there.
Dave Graska, 698-1506 |
10
SAT |
30-40-50
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible |
Conquer the Basin
9:00 AM
Roseville
Sharp Bicycles
701 Pleasant
Grove
(Nugget Shopping Center)
Come out and conquer the hills that
surround the Loomis Basin. We will meet at Sharp Bicycles in
Roseville, and ride various routes to Lincoln, Newcastle, Auburn and
points in between. Stores and water in route.
Kathy Tom, 712-1036
Bill & Marilyn Floyd, 300-3593 |
|
11 SUN |
70-46
R/F
Flexible |
Northwest Ride
9:30 AM
Davis
Shopping Center Pk Lot
Mace Blvd & Chiles Rd
Through Davis to the west side of the
valley, then north
through Esparto to Zamora and return
through Woodland.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
11
SUN |
31-40
Moderate
Flexible |
Looping Around Loomis
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
King Rd and Ong
Two loops around Loomis. First down to
Granite Bay and then up to Auburn with some favorite lightly traveled
roads. Elevation gain-2300 ft. A Groupo ride.
Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
Stan Leff, 488-2563 |
12
MON |
100
Hilly
Flexible |
S.F. to Monterey
5:15 A.M.
Sacramento
Sacramento Train Station
Take the train to the Monterey Zodiac.
The train leaves Sacramento at 5:30 A.M. Ride from San Francisco to
Monterey.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
12-15
MON -THUR |
10-30-60 Daily
Flat
Rolling
Hilly
Flexible
 |
Pacific Grove/Monterey Zodiac
10:00 AM
Pacific Grove
1150 Lighthouse Ave.
New Zodiac in 2010. This is a four-day
Zodiac, which you can drive to, or you may wish to ride to from S.
F., your choice. I am going to DRIVE to. The first day we will
do a ride to Fort Ord and Laguna Seca area, day two we have options:
Carmel Valley or Pills, day three we’ll do what we didn’t do the
day before, day four we can do a scenic drive loop or go climb to a
couple of mountain tops and then head home. If you are familiar with
the area and have a favorite route drop me a line and you may get to
lead it. We will stay at the Lighthouse lodge and Suites @ 1150
Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove Ca 93950 (1-800-858-1249). Ask for
Jacci Pflieger. The rate is $89 which gives you a room with two
Queens or one king, and includes an American breakfast and the world
famous Bar-B-Q that starts at 4:30 every day. They have set 15 rooms
aside for us and will hold them open until 30 days prior to our
arrival.
PS: there is no extra charge for the
bar-b-q for the second person in a room.
David Clifton, 354-1137
|
15
THU |
100
Hilly
Flexible |
Monterey to S.F. Ride from Monterey to San Francisco and
then take the train home.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
17
SAT |
41-53
Moderate
Flexible |
Cantelow/Mixed Canyon
9:00 AM
Dixon, CA
Lincoln Avenue at City Park
Join me for a spring ride through the
green hills around Dixon. Ride up Cantelow with an option for
Mixed Canyon. Then head to Winters for a bite to eat and then
back to Dixon. Library Route DIX002.
Linda Zeiszler, 457-8815 |
17
SAT |
38-50-73
Hilly
Flexible |
South/West Rides
9:00 AM
Rancho Murieta
South Gate
Ride will start at Riverview Park, take
Murieta South Pkwy to Reynosa, left on Reynosa – park is on the
right. Moderate degree of climbing. Short stop halfway through the
ride.
John Hockenbury, 685-7527
|
17
SAT |
41-72-94
Mountainous
Flexible |
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 |
17
SAT |
20-30-55
Flat/Rolling |
Get In Shape Ride
9:00AM
Sacramento
Discovery Park Bike Trail @ Mile 0
Join us for a comfortable paced ride.
This is a great ride for new riders wanting to learn about the
Sacramento Wheelmen and develop their biking skills. Primarily on
the bike trail, venturing off to coffee stops, etc.
Pam Samms, 396-6471
Robert Samms, 996-2413 |
17
SAT |
40-60-100
Flat
Flexible |
Bike Around The Buttes
7:30 AM
Sutter
Sutter Youth Organization
Catlett Hall
This ride supports the Diabetes Society
in Sutter County. It is a mostly flat course that is just ideal
for the early season. The 40 mile loop goes around the Sutter
Buttes and the 60 mile loop goes through southern Sutter County and
along the Sacramento River. The jaunt along the Sacramento
River takes you up and down the levee 5 times with great views.
This ride certainly shows much of the beauty we enjoy here in Sutter
County. Details at www.bikearoundthebuttes.com. Sign-up at
Active.com or download the form and send it in.
Dennis King, 284-4555
Marie Schelling, 972-8750 |
17
SAT |
64-100-121
Flat/Hilly/Mountainous
Flexible |
Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Gilroy
Gavilan College
Ride some of the prettiest roads in
southern Santa Clara County. With four different routes, from flat to
hilly, you're sure to find the route that's right for you. Great rest
stops and post ride meal. Must register and pay fee in advance. Visit
www.tierrabella.org for details. Contact ride leaders with mileage if
unable to locate ride roster.
Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429
Doug Beisner, 635-2680
|
18
SUN |
40-50
Rolling/
Hilly
Flexible |
Loomis Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Train Station
Horseshoe Bar Rd & Taylor Rd
Loomis exit onto Horseshoe Bar Rd. and
go north into Loomis. Cross Taylor and into the Train Station parking
lot. We’ll ride the foothills in and around Loomis, Newcastle, and
Auburn. We’ll have a coffee stop on the ride. 2000 ft of climbing.
Nick Hourigan, 487-0993 |
18
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
Blvd
Choose a ride from five 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 six related Sierra Foothills routes heading
East with up to 6,250 ft climb to the Auburn In-N-Out Burger, and
return. See http://home.surewest.net/g/century.html for more
information.
George Neill, 722-8592 |
18
SUN
|
89-67-41
Flat
Flexible |
Woodland and Beyond
9:30 AM
Sacramento
Miller Park Marina Pk Lot
Front St south of Broadway
Northwest through Woodland, on to
Madison, south to Winters and return through Davis.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
19
MON |
51-77
Hilly
Flexible |
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. 3600 ft.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
23
FRI |
51-77
Hilly
Flexible |
Fair Oaks to Auburn and Lincoln 07
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.
We will take Auburn Folsom Rd. to
Auburn. The short ride will take Indian Hill, English Colony, and
Sierra College to Fair Oaks. The long ride will take Bald Hill and
Chili Hill to Gold Hill, climbing Baxter Grade to Mt. Vernon, then to
Lincoln returning on Sierra College to Fair Oaks. 4400 ft.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
24
SAT |
40-65
Flat
Flexible |
South/West Rides
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Kinetic Bike Shop
Elk Grove Blvd. & West Taron
1/5th mile east of I-5
Ride will go out into the Delta through
Thornton to Peltier. Short ride turns and loops back to Thornton and
a stop before returning. Long ride goes down Thornton Rd. to Hwy 12
and lunch at Taco Bell. Then continues south to Devries Rd. and then
heads back along some different roads into Thornton and takes
Franklin Rd. back into Elk Grove and Kinetic Bike shop.
Dave Graska, 698-1506 |
24
SAT |
30-40-50
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible |
Conquer the Basin
9:00 AM
Roseville
Sharp Bicycles
701 Pleasant
Grove
(Nugget Shopping Center)
Come out and conquer the hills that
surround the Loomis Basin. We will meet at Sharp Bicycles in
Roseville, and ride various routes to Lincoln, Newcastle, Auburn and
points in between. Stores and water in route.
Kathy Tom, 712-1036
Bill & Marilyn Floyd, 300-3593 |
24
SAT |
100+
Moderate
Flexible |
To The Flower
10:00 AM
Sacramento
Walgreen’s Pk Lot
Florin Rd & Riverside
Rd
We will take an easy ride on Saturday
to the Chico Wildflower Event, which is described below (April 25).
Bob Yates, 838-4757 |
25
SUN |
15-30-65-100
Long-Severe
Med-Moderate
Short-Flat/Roll
Flexible |
Do the Flower
6:00-8:00 AM
Chico
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
2337 Fair S.
The Chico Wildflower has grown steadily
over the years to 4,000 participants. 3,150 ride the hills
(Mildflower 65 and Wildflower 100), 750 ride the Flatflowers and 100
young cyclists ride the Childflower 15 on the bike path to Durham.
Long Elev: 4300, Med Elev: 2000, Short Elev: Flat. We combine tough
climbs in the lush and fertile springtime with plenty of fresh
fruits, fresh baked goodies and a lunch spread that makes other
century organizers scratch their heads. The rides include a dinner at
the finish. This is a paid event. Do the Wildflower and return to
Sacramento on Monday. Everyone is on their own for lodging and food.
Register ASAP at www.chicovelo.org.
Bob Yates, 838-4757 |
25
SUN |
74
Moderate/Hilly
Flexible |
Tam Slam Spring Edition
8:00 AM
San Francisco Legion of Honor Museum
Parking lot in Lincoln Park
(Carpooling option from West Sac Park N Ride at 6:00 AM)
Join us for this scenic tour through
the northern part of San Francisco and across the Golden Gate Bridge
to
Marin County. You'll ride through Sausalito, Mill Valley, around
the Tiburon Peninsula, through Larkspur and west to Fairfax. From
there we'll head up Mt. Tam - the views on the way up are so pretty
you won't even notice the climb! After a rest at the top we'll
descend down to Mill Valley and back to San Francisco. Afternoon
weather is usually warm at this time of year, but bring layers since
it will be cool in the morning and that famous fog could show up at
any time. Stores and water are available on the route and we'll stop
for lunch in Fairfax. Elev - app. 6,000 ft.
Cathy Cavey, 415-647-7075
Sandy Yarrow, 802-0898 |
26
MON |
100+
Moderate
Flexible |
Return From The Flower
10:00
Chico
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
2337 Fair S.
We will return from Chico following the
Sacramento River.
Bob Yates, 838-4757 |
28
WED |
58-77
Hilly
Flexible |
Fair Oaks to Placerville 09
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
The ride goes through Folsom, Cameron
Park, Shingle Springs to Placerville
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
30
FRI |
104-50
Flat
Flexible |
Southeast Century
8:30 AM
Elk Grove
Safeway Pk Lot
Laguna & Franklin Blvd
An easy riding century which goes
around Comanche Lake, through Buena Vista, Ione, Galt
and Thornton
before returning to Elk Grove.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
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