Sacramento Wheelmen - August 2010 Ride Schedule

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August 2010 Ride Schedule

Date	Miles/Grade/Pace	Ride Description
1 SUN	40-73 Flat/Rolling Flexible	Northwest Valley Loop 9:00 AM Davis Carl’s Jr. PL Covell & Rd 102 The ride goes west from Davis then north along the hills to Dunniagan, and returns to Davis through Woodland. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
1 SUN	31-48 Moderate Flexible	Stan’s Stomp 8:00 AM Loomis Loomis Com. Park King Rd & Ong We'll go to Indian Hill, Baxter and Mt Vernon. We'll be starting at 8 AM to try to beat some of the heat. This ride will be reminiscent of a series from long ago. Stan Leff, 488-2563
1-7 SUN-SAT		Oregon Club Tour Crater Lake Ride starts from Gold Hill, about 30 miles beyond Ashland. Join us for a week of cycling the lush green hills and lightly traveled back roads of Oregon. One of the highlights of the Tour is the 33 mile Rim Drive which circles the lake providing spectacular views of Crater Lake and the surrounding vistas with numerous overlooks and picnic areas to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The beautiful Crater Lake, once called Deep Blue Lake, was created by the eruption and collapse of Mt Mazama, and is the nation’s sixth oldest national park. SAG, food, and campsites provided for $250. Must be Club member. Registrations limited. Tim Koch, 488-8218
3 TUE		Tuesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W2). Tuesday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W3). Tuesday Breakfast Ride Downtown. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W4).
4 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
4 WED	52-80 Hilly Flexible	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
5 THUR		Thursday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W7). Thursday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W8). Thursday Breakfast Ride South. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W9). Thursday Night Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W10)
6 FRI		Furlough Friday Ride. See Weekly Schedule (W11).
7 SAT	42-54 Short Hill Long Mtn Flexible	Orchard Ride /Mix Canyon 9:00 AM Winters City Park Railroad & Main The ride will head towards Dixon and then west to Cantelow, which is a nice climb. After climbing Cantelow, you have the option of climbing Mix Canyon (a 4.6 mile out and back) with some 20% grades. The ride takes you back to Winters on Pleasant Valley Road. No water for the first 30 miles. Glenn Moore, 359-6450
7 SAT	40-60 Flat Flexible	South/West Ride Series 9:00 AM Elk Grove Starbucks 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. David Storm, 665-2169
7 SAT	50-79 Hilly Flexible	Fair Oaks to Ophir 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, and Christian Valley, returning through Auburn, Newcastle and Rocklin. Ken Bell, 962-3841
8 SUN	38-64 Short/Mod Long/Hill Flexible	Foothill Frolics Ray’s Romps 9:00 AM Loomis Loomis Com. Park King Rd & Ong Your choice of two Ray's Romp rides. The long ride goes to Foresthill. The short ride goes to Granite Bay. Plenty of turns to keep you entertained. Dale Johnson, 284-5208
8 SUN	52-100 Flat Flexible	Sutter Century 8:30 AM Sacramento Walgreen’s PL Florin & Riverside Up the river to Nicolaus, along the Garden Highway north, then back via Knight’s Landing and Woodland. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
9 MON	41-72-94 Mountainous Flexible	Higgins Corner 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
10 TUE		Tuesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W2). Tuesday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W3). Tuesday Breakfast Ride Downtown. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W4).
11 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
12 THUR		Thursday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W7). Thursday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W8). Thursday Breakfast Ride South. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W9). Thursday Night Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W10).
12-13 THUR-FRI		Ride ‘n Glide Truckee This is an opportunity for bike riding in the Lake Tahoe area, AND glider flights. There will be bike rides both Thursday and Friday, and possibly a Mountain Bike ride as well. Also, attendees have the option of taking a flight in a glider. Glider rides can be scheduled from about 9:00am until about 4:30. We have several rides available that are described on the Soar Truckee web site www.soartruckee.com. I’ll discount all Glider rides 20% across the board. Thursday and Friday will be held open for club members before opening those days up to the general public. Saturday and Sunday will be first-come first-served Glider ride days. Camping and hotel options will be available. More details to follow. Doug Lent, 203-4038 John Hockenbury, 685-7527
13 FRI	52-80 Hilly Flexible	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
14 SAT	20-30-55 Flat/Rolling Casual	Get In Shape Ride 9:00 AM 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
14 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
14-15 SAT-SUN	45 Long Hill Flexible	Volcano Overnighter 9:00 AM Fair Oaks Patriot Bicycles 4719 San Juan Ave We will depart Patriot Bicycles and head for the quaint town of Volcano. Upon arrival, we will check into the St. George Hotel and freshen up for an amphitheatre experience of the play “Plaza Suite” by Neil Simon. We will return to Fair Oaks the next morning. There will be someone to transport belongings. Rates vary depending on room type ($80, $90, $135). Tickets for the play are $15 per person. Contact ride leader for availability. Shelly Barrette, 216-6527 Scott Barrette, 599-9646
14 SAT	40-60 Flat Flexible	South/West Ride Series 9:00 AM Freeport Cavanaugh Golf Course Freeport Blvd at the Bridge We will ride out in the Delta. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
15 SUN	31-45-53 Moderate/Hilly Flexible	Fab Fifties Series Fish or Climb Hills 9:00 AM Gold River Nimbus Fish Hatchery Gold Country Blvd & Hazel Ave The short ride will climb to El Dorado hills and return. The long ride will visit Cameron Park before returning to the start. Richard Zeiszler, 501-9563
17 TUE		Tuesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W2). Tuesday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W3). Tuesday Breakfast Ride Downtown. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W4).
18 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
18 Wed	51-79 Hilly Flexible	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
19 THUR		Thursday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W7). Thursday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W8). Thursday Breakfast Ride South. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W9). Thursday Night Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W10).
20 FRI		Furlough Friday Ride. See Weekly Schedule (W11).
21 SAT	20-30-55 Flat/Rolling Casual	Get In Shape Ride 9:00 AM 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. Mary McPoil, 359-6450
21 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 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
21 SAT	38-50-73 Hilly Flexible	South/West Ride Series 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
21 SAT	51-72 Hilly Flexible	Fair Oaks to Auburn & Lincoln 9:00 A.M. Fair Oaks Fair Oaks Deli 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd. Starts at the Fair Oaks Deli 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd. We will take Auburn Folsom to Powerhouse Rd. then Indian Hill to Auburn. The ride returns on Mt Vernon to Lincoln and Fair Oaks. 3625 feet. Ken Bell, 962-3841
22 SUN	36-39-52 Roll/Mod/Hill Flexible	Loomis Foothill Frolics Three Canyons Ride 9:00 AM Loomis Flower Farm Auburn Folsom @ Horseshoe Bar The ride plays up, down, and around Auburn Folsom Rd, going as far south as Folsom, north-east through downtown Loomis, and as far east as Auburn and beyond. The long ride drops down into the Auburn State Recreation area, while the medium and short rides return by more moderate routes. Peter Bustabade, 652-5097
22 SUN	35-65-100 Rolling/Hilly Flexible	Tour of Napa Valley 100M 6:00-8:00 AM 65M 7:00-9:00 AM Yountville Yountville Veteran’s Home Just off HWY 29 This is a paid event. Three great rides to choose from! 35 Mile – a relatively flat course winding along rural roads through the beautiful Napa Valley wine country 65 Mile – A challenging course with two moderate climbs. Approximately 3,000 ft of climbing 100 Mile – Approximately 5,000 ft of climbing Wheelmen must register for the ride with the host club and pay the entry fee. Sign in and out on the Wheelmen Ride Roster, and wear the Wheelmen Jersey on the ride to be eligible for Club mileage. Dennis King, 284-4555
22-31 SUN-TUE		Tour of Southern Idaho We will be touring Southern Idaho. We will be spending three nights in Boise, then moving to Stanley for another three nights and on to Hailey for a couple of nights. There are both hotel and camping options available. Please contact one of the ride leaders for more information. Mary McPoil, 359-6450 Linda Zeiszler, 548-1036
23 MON	54-72 Hilly Flexible	Fair Oaks to Bowman 9:00 A.M. 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. 4325 feet Ken Bell, 962-3841
23-27 MON-FRI	20-50/150-200 Short Roll Med Roll/Mod Long Mod/ Hill/Mtn Flexible	Markleeville Zodiac 1:00 PM Grover Hot Springs Markleeville, HWY 89 For the folks not able to go on the Idaho Tour, Markleeville is another option. This Zodiac features great mountainous day rides over some of the Death Ride territory, including out-n-back up Ebbetts Pass, Monitor with lunch at the Casino by Topaz Lake, and a nice easier valley ride. Tent or RV Camping at Grover Hot Springs State Park, or if you prefer, there is lodging in town. This is a self serve bring your own food and drink trip. We’ll gather round in the evenings so bring your chairs. The elevation at Markleeville is 5900 ft, so the evening temperatures can be rather cool. Go to Reserve America online and make your own reservations for the 37-65 loop. The bathrooms with showers are in that area. The fees are $35 a night and the best spots are 50, 51, 52, 53, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 65. There is a $7.50 cancellation fee, but I suggest you make your reservations early. These sites will generally hold two tents, so sharing is an option. Bring your bathing suit to use the nearby Hot Springs. Co-Leader wanted. Sandy Yarrow, 802-0898
24 TUE		Tuesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W2). Tuesday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W3). Tuesday Breakfast Ride Downtown. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W4).
25 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
26 THUR		Thursday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W7). Thursday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W8). Thursday Breakfast Ride South. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W9). Thursday Night Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W10).
27 FRI	50-79 Hilly Flexible	Fair Oaks to Ophir 9:00 A.M. Fair Oaks Fair Oaks Deli 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd The ride will take Auburn Folsom Rd to Auburn, Christian Valley, Dry Creek, Baxter Grade returning through Newcastle and Rocklin. Ken Bell, 962-3841
28 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
28 SAT	40-60 Flat Flexible	South/West Ride Series 9:00 AM Elk Grove Starbucks 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. David Storm, 665-2169
29 SUN	50 Hilly Flexible	Fab Fifties Series 9:00 AM El Dorado Hills El Dorado Hills Park & Ride White Rock & Latrobe Rds Up Serrano Rd. to Shingle Springs to Brandon, French Creek, Old French Town, Deer Valley and Green Valley Roads. Mike Dodson, 366-7689
29 SUN	38-45 Moderate Flexible	Fun in the Foothills 8:30 AM Roseville Sierra Oaks Plaza, S/E corner of Douglas & 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. Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
30 MON	39-83-98 Hilly/ Mountainous/ Severe Flexible	Anguin Loop 8:30 AM Winters Railroad & Main PL Out to Moskovitz, then along the Knoxville Rd to Pope Valley, and Howell Mt to Anguin. St. Helena for lunch, then return via Lake Hennessy. Medium ride skips Howell Mt. Lots of climbing, so be prepared. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
31 TUE		Tuesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W2). Tuesday Breakfast Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W3). Tuesday Breakfast Ride Downtown. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W4).