September 2010 Ride Schedule

Date	Miles/Grade/Pace	Ride Description
1 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
1 WED	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
2 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).
3 FRI		Furlough Friday Ride. See Weekly Schedule (W11).
4 SAT	60 Flat Flexible	President’s Welcome Ride 9:00 AM Sacramento Wayne’s Place in William Pond Park Bike Trail at the end of Arden Way Join me, other board members and seasoned Wheelmen for a flat ride to the Farmer's Market in Davis.  We will take the trail to Discovery park and then over the I street bridge, through West Sac, over the causeway and into Davis.  Have a nice breakfast burrito or sample farmers' goodies and then head back to the start.  You can cut it short at any spot. Linda Zeiszler, 457-8815
4 SAT	51 Flat Flexible	South/West Ride Series 8:30 AM Freeport Cavanaugh Golf Course Freeport River Loop. There will also be a short option. Peter Becker, 442-1850
4 SAT	54-72 Hilly Flexible	Fair Oaks to Bowman 02 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
5 SUN	30-70 Short Hill/Long Hill Flexible	Foothill Frolics 8:00 AM Auburn 835 Lincoln Way Victory Velo Bike Shop Ride the beautiful Tour of California first stage route between Nevada City and Auburn--plus an equally scenic alternate route to get to Nevada City. We'll start in Auburn and ride to Nevada City on a route through Colfax then follow the Tour of California first stage route from Nevada City back to Auburn. Route to Nevada City is 33+ miles with 4100ft of climbing--return route is 36 miles with just over 3000ft of climbing. Total is about 70 miles with about 7100 ft. Both routes offer scenic foothill rural roads and both have opportunities for water and food stops along the way. A shorter option enables a turn-around in Colfax. Larry Matz, 530-878-3938
5 SUN	48-73 Rolling/Hilly Flexible	Northeast of Lincoln 8:30 AM Lincoln Thunder Valley Casino East PL Ride to Auburn via Camp Far West and return. The short ride does not go all the way to Auburn. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
6 MON	53-74 Hilly Flexible	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
7 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).
8 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
8-12 WED-SUN	270 Long/Mtn Tour	Three Amigo’s Tour 8:00 AM Citrus Heights C Bar C Park Join the Sacramento Bike Hikers on the Three Amigos Tour if you are interested in a five day, 270 mile kick butt tour. First day we ride from Citrus Heights to Nevada City. Second day up through Truckee then Tahoe City. Third day is a layover day with options including a loop around Lake Tahoe. Fourth day we ride up over Luther Pass, Carson Pass and Carson Spur for an overnight at Silver Lake. Last day its yehaa fun down Mormon Emigrant through Sly Park, Cameron Park and Folsom back to C Bar C. This is a camping tour. All gear transported in SAG vehicles, we have a crew who prepare most meals except lunches. Each day hot showers are provided. Average mileage per day 65 miles. Deposit $50.00 (after July 1) holds your spot...35 rider limit. Total tour cost $150.00 (+ $15 SBH membership for insurance). Google "Sacramento Bike Hikers", click on "tours" for photos and more details. Steven Cimini, 205-3958 Casey Sakamoto, 723-9265
9 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).
10 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 Newcastle, Baxter Grade, Dry Creek, then Christian Valley, returning through Auburn. Newcastle and Rocklin. Ken Bell, 962-3841
11 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
11 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 SAT	10-50-60 Short Mod Med Hill Long Hill Flexible	Out/Back & Moore 9:00 AM Foresthill Corner of Main & California This is an out and back ride leaving from Foresthill and going to Robinson Flat.  No food or water on route so bring plenty of both. Mary McPoil, 359-6450 Glenn Moore, 359-6450
11 SAT	40-60 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.  Ride will explore Ione, Sutter Creek, and other foothills locations.  Moderate degree of climbing. Short stop halfway through the ride. Ralph & Kris LeMeur, 354-0416
11-18 SAT-SAT		Cycle Oregon 2010 Elgin Oregon It’s the Round-Up Ride, a two-state ramble through the canyons, wheat fields, vineyards and forests of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington that includes a two-day stop in Pendleton during the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up. Starting and ending in the historic host town of Elgin, the route includes stops in Enterprise, OR; Clarkston, WA; Waitsburg, WA; and Pendleton, OR. $850 http://www.cycleoregon.com/week-ride/ Long Elevation: 12,000. Rod Farley, 601-5402
12 SUN	65 Hilly Flexible	Fab Fifties Series Revisit 25th Anniversary Sierra Century Metric 9:00 AM Plymouth Public Park on Main St You always had to work the Sierra Century. Here is your chance to ride one of the Club’s greatest rides. Start in Plymouth, ride through Ione, Sutter Creek, Volcano and Fiddletown. Bring plenty of water. It will be hot! No sweep, no SAG. Ron Brown, 486-3665
13 MON	108 Moderate/Hilly Flexible	Ride to Columbia Zodiac 8:00 AM Sacramento Walgreen’s PL Florin & Riverside A ride to the Columbia Zodiac. En route join-ups are encouraged. Baggage support is available with prior arrangement. Contact the ride leader for details. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
13-16 MON-THUR		Columbia Zodiac We’ll stay in the Marble Quarry Campground near the quaint Columbia Historic State Park. RV, Tent camping, cabins, or opt for a hotel room. We’ll have a group dinner one of the nights. Here are some accommodation possibilities: Marble Quarry RV Park - www.marblequarry.com -  rv and tent campsites, cabins.  See website for rates, pictures, amenities. Columbia Gem Motel - www.columbiagem.com; 866-436-6685.  Cabins and rooms (similar to Ferngrove). Columbia Inn Motel, 209-533-0446.  For more info. on Columbia www.columbiacalifornia.com For pictures and story of the last Columbia Zodiac in 2004 go here http://www.sacwheelmen.org/swreports/zodiacs/columbia2004/columbia1.html I will start a list of attendees for future info.. Please let me know what days you will attend, where you will be staying, and if you are interested in a group dinner one night at Marble Quarry. John Hockenbury, 685-7527
14 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).
15 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
15 WED	65-95 Mountainous Flexible	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
16 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).
16 THUR	108 Moderate/Hilly Flexible	Return From Columbia Zodiac 8:30 AM Columbia A return ride from the Columbia Zodiac. Contact the ride leader for baggage support and details. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
17 FRI		Furlough Friday Ride. See Weekly Schedule (W11).
18 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
18 SAT	40-65 Flat Flexible	South/West Ride Series 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
18 SAT	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 feet. Ken Bell, 962-3841
18 SAT	200 LongHill Training	Knoxville Fall Classic Double Century Staff Ride 4:00 AM Vacaville Pena Adobe Park Work at the public ride on September 25, 2010 and be pampered on the staff ride the week prior. Must sign up to volunteer in advance at www.quackcyclists.com. 11,500 ft climb. Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429 Doug Beisner, 635-2680
19 SUN	33-44-53 Rolling/Moderate Flexible	Fab Fifties Series Ride Around The Block 9:00 AM Shingle Springs P & R Ponderosa Rd exit at HWY 50 From Shingle Springs, two routes take us to Placerville. The route splits after 24 miles, and the long route continues on to Georgetown; plenty of climbing on both. The shortest splits at HWY 193 and 49 above Placerville. No Racing. Tom Goodwin, 362-1780
19 SUN	47-70 Flat Flexible	Davis Loop 9:00 AM Davis Shopping Center PL Mace & Chiles A loop from El Macero to Dixon then Winters, north to Woodland and back to Davis. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
20 Mon	54-72 Hilly Flexible	Fair Oaks to Bowman 02 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
21 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).
22 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
23 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).
24 FRI	35-80 Flat Flexible	Around & About 9:00 AM Freeport Cavanaugh Golf Course PL A ride around Sacramento going south to Courtland, then east to Wilton, north to the bike path in Rancho Cordova, then west to Old Sac and back to Freeport. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
24 FRI	53-74 Hilly Flexible	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
25 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
25 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
25 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. Chris Drews, 802-4487
25 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
25-26 SAT-SUN	40-75-100 (SAT) 50-75 (SUN) ShortMod MedHill LongHill Flexible	Waves to Wine 7:00 AM San Francisco UCSF Mission Bay Campus (across from AT&T Park) This is an MS 150 ride, starting Sat AM in SF, across the Golden Gate and along Tomales Bay before heading inland to the overnight in Rohnert Park; Day 2 winds through the wine country to Lake Sonoma. Moderately hilly, completely supported - all meals (incl. beer and wine at dinners), rest stops and sag support, luggage transport &overnight camping or shuttles to nearby hotels in Rohnert Park/Petaluma Sat. For more info: http://bikecan.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_CAN_homepage - or e-mail ride leader. Francisco Prieto, 205-1143
26 SUN	21-50 Rolling/Moderate Flexible	Foothill Frolics Club Ride & Picnic 9:00 AM Loomis Loomis Community Park Ong & King Rd Join us for a fun day of riding, socializing, and eating. Ride starts at 9:00 AM, and Picnic starts at noon. We will BBQ Tri-Tip and Brats. Please bring a dish to share. From I 80, exit right at Penryn Rd. Go right at King Rd, left at Ong into Park. Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426
27 MON	30-46-86 Rolling/Hilly/Hilly Flexible	Action Jackson 9:00 AM Rancho Murieta Coffee Shop Murieta Dr The route goes to Ione, Jackson, Mokuleme Hill, and returns through Buena Vista. Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933
28 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).
29 WED		Wednesday Commute Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5). Wednesday Brunch Ride. See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).
29 WED	65- 91 Mountainous Flexible	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
30 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).