Sacramento Wheelmen upcoming events

Gabicce Mare, Italy: Legendary Cycling & Hospitality - SOLD OUT (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Ride: 35 - 60 miles/day Moderate Flexible

Dates: May 24 to June 7, 2026

Tour Organizer: Debra Lebish, deb.lebish@gmail.com

Description: Back by popular demand, the club is returning to the Hotel Alexander in 2026! Proprietor Roberto and his team at the Hotel Alexander will be taking care of us the old-fashioned way – with service, scenery, and sincerity. We will cycle among vineyards, castles, villages, beaches, hills and beyond, led by professional bike guides (they're human!).

This bike tour has it all:

·       Rides actively led by English speaking guides
·       Fresh, high quality food – breakfast and dinner included
·       Balcony rooms with sea view
·       Carbon road bikes with Shimano and disk brakes
·       Integrated food and wine tours and other activities (cooking class!)
·       Pre-dinner apertif and wine/mineral water with dinner
·       And so much more!!

The Gabicce Mare, Italy tour has been repeated many times by the Wheelmen for a reason – Hotel Alexander is seriously that good. It is also an excellent value for what you receive. Trust me, you will never tire of this tour.

Mores details to come, including pricing and deposit requirements. Please reach out to the VIP Tour Organizer if you are interested in joining this tour.

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot (02 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Distance: 55/48/39 miles Elevation: 3145/2410/1870 feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory

Long Ride - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53149664

Medium Ride - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52399711

Short Ride - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53655829

A clockwise loop through Orangevale, Folsom Dam Crossing, E. Natomas and Brittany to a short stretch on Green Valley to reach Loch Way. Silva Valley to El Dorado leads to Coffee at the shop inside Raley's.

Coffee mile 24 short/28 medium/34 long at Raley's at Saratoga & El Dorado Hills Blvd

Tuesday Breakfast Club (02 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Rolling Flexible

Leader: Mike Kersten, mikejkersten@aol.com, 916-671-0972

Description: Join a group of easy riders on this long standing traditional weekly ride on the bike trail. Different direction each week to find favorite breakfast stops, some old, some new.

Note: For route information and ride updates, members are encouraged to sign up for the club's group email by going to the website, https://sacwheelmen.wildapricot.org/, click on the tab titled "Members", scroll down the page to the link "Join Email Group via group.io" to get started now.

Thursday Breakfast Club (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride: 45-75 Rolling Flexible

Leader: Mike Kersten, 916-671-0972, mikejkersten@aol.com

Description: A social group ride to a different breakfast spot each week, with two groups to allow for varied distances, speeds and abilities. We offer an extended ride option after breakfast depending on the area and the weather. Away starts are planned periodically in addition to the Sunrise start, and will be announced at the Tuesday Breakfast rides or earlier by email.

Thursday Coffee Ride (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride: 57.2 Hilly Flexible

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52292366

Description: After we get to Orangevale via the bike trail, we snake over to Eureka Road from Barton. From Auburn Folsom, we take Dick Cook to Val Verde. From Penryn Rd, we make our way to Gilardi and end up on Newcastle Road. We stop to refuel and regroup at Never Better Coffee Company (mile 28). Coming back, we head down Taylor and then Ripley before turning on King and then Auburn Folsom. The standard descent from there.

Elevation: Long: 2,407 feet

Northwest Tandem Rally (05 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Distance: 61-104 miles Flexible

Elevation: 1900-5400 feet Rolling

Ride Leader: Joni Bauer - Contact information is in Members' Directory

Co Ride Leader: Doug Beisner

Description: The Northwest Tandem Rally, June 5-7, 2026, Cottage Grove, Oregon theme is "Wine and Covered Bridges." The event runs three days with two days of riding and lots of festivities that make the event worth the trip. Saturday ride offers three options; Sunday ride includes 34 miles with 1,200 vertical gain along the Covered Bridge Scenic Byway. Visit https://www.mudslingerevents.com/nwtr-2026-cottage-grove for more information and registration details.

RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/events/438614-nwtr-2026-cottage-grove

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride Leader: Nick and Helen Hourigan, jhourigan5@icloud.com

Description:

Hello Wheelies: This Saturday, the long route will be going to Baked and Brewed in Auburn, located at 958 Lincoln Way. The route is 41 miles with 2550' of climbing. This is an alternative route through some of the older neighborhoods of Auburn enroute to Baked & Brewed (note: the route has been slightly modified to eliminate a short stretch on gravel). The short route goes to Roanies, located at 3210 Boyington Rd, Loomis (near Penryn Rd and I-80) and is 30 miles with 1700' of climbing. Both rides begin and end in the traffic circle in front of the bathrooms at Granite Bay Community Park, located on the corner of Douglas Blvd and Barton Rd. 8:30 socialization, 8:45 sign in, 9:00 pedals down. Note: Having access to route navigation is a requirement for these Saturday morning Granite Bay rides. Printed cue sheets and maps are not provided by the ride leader. It's up to each rider to come prepared to ride, including having proper navigation for the route. Thank you for understanding. Also, please be aware of traffic and ride single file to allow traffic to safely pass. Thank you.

-Steve

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47144977

Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51849173

Sequoia Century Charity Ride 2026 (07 Jun 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory

Distances: 43/62/75/100 miles Elevation: 2838/6601/7989/10055 ft

Registration Required: https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/Sequoia

Routes: https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/Sequoia2026Routes

Last year this ride filled up before the date of the event!

If you register on or before February 20, 2026, you may cancel your registration for a full refund, as long as you cancel on or before May 1, 2026. Cancelation requests must be submitted by email to registration@westernwheelers.org .

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot (09 Jun 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Distance: 40/46/57 miles Elevation: 1647/1886/2693 feet Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - contact information in member directory

A clockwise circuit going out through Citrus Heights, Roseville, Rocklin, and returning through Granite Bay and Orangevale. The long route includes Lincoln and Loomis.

Coffee: Raley's in Lincoln mile 28 (long) and Pause Coffee Loomis mile 23 (medium & short).

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012086

Medium: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51030567

Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51109367

Thursday Coffee Ride (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride: 42.8/50.2 Hilly Flexible

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

RWGPS: Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52292029

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52292031

Description: Heading east on Iron Point, we peel off at Broadstone Parkway, head north of Sophia Parkway, and then east again on Green Valley. Escaping the heavy traffic, the long route goes north on Deer Valley and then south on Starbuck Rd, stopping at the Starbucks at Green Valley and Cambridge (mile 25.8). The short route stays on Green Valley, stopping at the same Starbucks (mile 21.9). Fairly easy sailing from there. The short route heads back down Green Valley and takes Silver Springs Parkway to Serrano Parkway. The long route heads down Cambridge and then circles back to Serrano Parkway. From this juncture, both routes are the same heading back to the start.

Elevation: Short: 3,026 feet

Long: 3,683 feet

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride Leader: Nick and Helen Hourigan, contact information in member directory

Description:This Saturday's long route will be 48 miles with 3,000' of climbing. The route will take us to Bowman and then follow Old Airport and New Airport roads to the Bel Air Market, located on Plaza Way in Auburn (highway 49 and Atwood Rd). The short route will be 30 miles with 1700' of climbing and will go to Roanies Coffee, located at 3210 Boyington Rd, Loomis (near Penryn Rd and I-80). Both rides begin and end in the traffic circle in front of the bathrooms at Granite Bay Community Park, located on the corner of Douglas Blvd and Barton Rd. 8:30 socialization, 8:45 sign in, 9:00 pedals down. Note: Having access to route navigation is a requirement for these Saturday morning Granite Bay rides. Printed cue sheets and maps are not provided by the ride leader. It's up to each rider to come prepared to ride, including having proper navigation for the route. Thank you for understanding. Also, please be aware of traffic and ride single file to allow traffic to safely pass. Thank you.

-Steve

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47173405

Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51849173

Loomis Newcastle Loop (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride: 39.4 Hilly Flexible

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55272757

Description: This route climbs Ridge Road the hard way, after which we regroup and refuel at Never Better Coffee Company in Newcastle (mile 22). To begin, we go from Loomis Park to Lincoln; then we head for Ridge Rd. There are two ways to shorten this route. If you don't go up Indian Hill and head west on Newcastle Rd instead, you'll cut out 7 miles and pick up the course again. You can cut an additional 4 miles by turning right instead of left on King.

Elevation: 2,452 ft.

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Distance: 40/48/61 Elevation: 2009/2754/4128 feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - contact information in member directory

A ride out Iron Point to 'the heights' of Folsom and into El Dorado Hills to coffee at Peet's on White Rock Rd. The long includes a climb up Wilson and loops out Blackstone before coffee. After coffee it loops up around Aberdeen then loops out Lake Hill Drive before returning through Orangevale. The Medium skips the three loops from the long, and the short skips Wilson along with all loops from the long. And of course riders can mix and match to customize a personal route.

Long Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50506692

Medium Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50594488

Short Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50608545

Thursday Coffee Ride (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride: 48 / 58 Hilly Flexible

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

RWGPS: Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50060712

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50060715

Description:

This route goes to the Starbucks at Douglas and Sierra College. For the first 8 miles we're on the street, but then we transition to bike trails to Beals Point. Then it's back to the streets until we get to the coffee shop at mile 21. From there, we head up Sierra College. The longer route goes all the way to Penryn. Both routes come back on Auburn Folsom and then the bike trail on the south side of Lake Natoma.

Elevation: Short: 2,091 feet

Long: 2,605 feet

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride Leader: Steve Forsberg, rosevillesteve@gmail.com

Description: This Saturday's long ride will be GBCP 05, Ridge Rd Reversed. The route climbs to Newcastle then descends on Ridge Rd into Lincoln. Coffee at Raleys in Stirling Plaza, Lincoln. Return via Park Dr. The short route will be GBCP 19_Lincoln Loop.This route is a moderately hilly loop out to Lincoln and returning via Park Dr. 33 miles, 1663' of climbing. Coffee will also be at Raleys in Stirling Plaza. Both rides begin and end in the traffic circle in front of the bathrooms at Granite Bay Community Park, located on the corner of Douglas Blvd and Barton Rd. 8:00 socialization, 8:15 sign in, 8:30 pedals down. Note: Having access to route navigation is a requirement for these Saturday morning Granite Bay rides. Printed cue sheets and maps are not provided by the ride leader. It's up to each rider to come prepared to ride, including having proper navigation for the route. Thank you for understanding. Also, please be aware of traffic and ride single file to allow traffic to safely pass. Thank you.

-Steve

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51930489

Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47250507

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Distance: 43/47/56 miles Elevation: 2699/2923/3886 feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory for contact info

Long Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49743872

Short Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49743989

Short Route 2: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54466734

Coffee: Starbucks/Cambridge - Mile 28 long, mile 24 short or Double Shot at mile 25 short #2

A clockwise ride through Orangevale, past the dam, and out Green Valley to Mormon Island and up Malcom Dixon. The long route includes the lower section of Deer Valley, the shorter ride proceeds directly to Starbucks on Cambridge to meet the long riders or turns right on Silver Springs Parkway and takes coffee at Double Shot. The return is via Iron Point and the bike path past the aquatic center.

Thursday Coffee Ride (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Ride: 50.7 Hilly Flexible

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

Description: We take the bike trail to Orangevale, cut over to American River Canyon Drive, and wind our way to Auburn-Folsom Rd at Folsom Lake Crossing. We stay on Auburn Folsom Rd all the way to King and take King into Loomis, stopping to regroup and refuel at the Pause Coffee (mile 25.8). After that, we take Taylor Rd to Sierra College Blvd, sneak around the freeway interchange, climb Sierra College Blvd, and take East Roseville Pkwy to Oak Hill Dr. We emerge on Auburn Folsom Rd for the standard return to Gold River.

Elevation: 2,095 feet

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55269268

Mile Zero Ride (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 40.8 Flat Casual

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51833043

Description:

This route to Elk Grove stops at either Peet’s or Starbucks off of Elk Grove Blvd. (mile 20.9). To get there and back we will utilize bike trails, including the Del Rio Trail on the way back to Sacramento. Lots of turns on this one. The ride leader will do his best to insure nobody misses any of them. Pace: 14 to 17 mph.

Elevation: 380 feet

Mabel Wong - Celebration of Life Ride (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SILENT RIDE TO HONOR MABEL WONG AND CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Following the ride there wil be refreshments and snacks. There will also be time to share remembrances of Mabel and her impact.

Parking in William Pond Park is $7 for the day without a pass to the Sacramento Park System. There is also a shopping center at the intersection of Fair Oaks and Arden Way. Riders and non-riders are invited to attend. The ride time is expected to be 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Organizer: Linda Lasswell; Ride Leader; Art Oliver; Co-Ride Leader Chuck Orella: Find Contact Information in the Members Directory

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55079642 Distance: 12 miles Elevation: Flat

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Distance: 43/47/56 miles Elevation: 2699/2923/3886 feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory for contact info

Long Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49743872

Medium Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49743989

Short Route 2: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54466734

Coffee: Starbucks/Cambridge - Mile 28 long, mile 24 short or Double Shot at mile 25 short #2

A clockwise ride through Orangevale, past the dam, and out Green Valley to Mornmon Island and up Malcom Dixon. The long route includes the lower section of Deer Valley, the shorter ride proceeds directly to Starbucks on Cambridge to meet the long riders or turns right on Silver Springs Parkway and takes coffee at Double Shot. The return is via Iron Point and the bike path past the aquatic center.

Oregon Tour (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 328.6 miles Moderate

Elevation: 16,191 ft Casual

Leader: Tim Koch, 916-952-9026, mtkoch44@aol.com

Description: OREGON TOUR 2026

This is a 7-day tour in Oregon starting in Cottage Grove and ending in Roseburg. We drive to Cottage Grove, a 6 hour & 40 minute journey, and arrive late afternoon on Tuesday, July 14th. We bicycle July 15, 16 & 17. July 18th is the transfer day to Roseburg. Some will bicycle a route from Cottage Grove to Roseburg and others will transfer the cars. Those who transfer the cars will then bicycle to meet up with the other riders. We then bicycle July 19, 20 & 21 out of Roseburg. July 21st is a short bicycling day of 28.7miles/1201 feet of climbing. This will allow people to return to the hotel before check out time to shower, check out of hotel and drive back to Sacramento that afternoon.

Cost is $70/person. Hotel costs are $135 + taxes, 48-hour cancellation policy, for Cottage Grove for both king or two bed rooms and at Roseburg $105.40 + taxes for a king and $110.50 + taxes for two beds with a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Interested? contact Tim for an application and details on the hotel reservations

RwGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/8085857

https://ridewithgps.com/collections/5751882 (Tim's personal collection)

RAGBRAI LIII (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:04:00 GMT

Distance: 391.4 miles Casual

Elevation: 16,027 feet

Ride Leader: Joni Bauer - Contact information is in Members' Directory

Co-Ride Leader: Doug Beisner

Ride Description: RAGBRAI, The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state from July 18-25, 2026. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest, and longest recreational bicycle touring event in the world. This year's route is the shortest and the tenth hilliest RAGBRAI ever: 391.4 miles with 16,027 feet of elevation gain. Visit https://ragbrai.com/ for information and registration details.

Route: https://ragbrai.com/route/

Marin Century Rides (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Distance 37/64/94/102/127 miles 2269/4300/9099/6697/11070 Elevation feet Hilly

Ride Leader Chuck Orella Contact info in member directory (It's easier in the app!)

This is a supported set of rides with rest stops and some SAG. Register at the website in order to participate. https://marincentury.com/ Note: There is a club coupon code for a discount!

Late Summer Europe Tour (25 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We are traveling with Sierra Sports and Tours and looking forward to a fun three weeks. We will meet in Toulouse, France and head to Castres where will will spend four nights and ride in the region. Then travel to Prades: a located in the Pyrenees in Southern France and close to two rivers.

Then we travel to Quillian, France. Located in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The area is a popular spot for whitewater Sports, hiking, swimming and paddle boarding in the nearby lake- Saint Bertrand. Carcassonne Medieval walls, wine and cheese tasting shops.
After 3 nights we travel to Argeles-sur-Mer, France (3 nights). This is a seaside community known for its sandy beaches, Catalan culture where the Pyrenees meets the Mediterranean Sea. Here we will explore a mixture of many outdoor and cultural activities.

Then we move on to Roses, Spain for two nights. This is in the Costa Brava region and is a major fishing region. The area is rich in history, known for the beaches, archaeological site and natural park.

The next stop is Figueres, Spain wheee we spend 3 nights. The birthplace of Salvador Dali, a Dali Theater and museum. The area is also known for its rich history, Catalan culture where and the gateway to Costa Brava beaches.

Our next stop will be Girona, Spain where we stay three nights. This is a historic city in Catalonia, northeastern Spain. There is a well-preserved medieval Old Quarter: a maze of narrow cobbled streets, medieval buildings and a Roman fortress. Local cuisine includes world famous restaurants.

The next location is Calella de Palafrugell, Spain. This is. Fishing village in the Costa Brava region. The area is famous for its beautiful beaches and clear water, fresh seafood, tapas bars and cozy taverns near the sea.

The trip ends in Barcelona where folks can stay extra days before heading home.

The trip is full. Please contact the ride leader to be placed on the waitlist.

Ride Leader: Linda Lasswell ( lindalasswell@comcast.net, (916)204-8739.)

South Island East Coast New Zealand Tour 2027 (23 Jan 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Ride: 700+ Flat/Rolling/Moderate/Hilly/Mountainous Flexible / Training

Ride Leader: Cecille Taylor, 916 849- 8877, cecille@gmail.com

Description: By popular demand we are planning another fully supported guided trip to New Zealand!! New Zealand (NZ) is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world, no one would dare deny that. It has it all – beautiful coastlines, frozen glacial splendor, and rolling pastures – not to mention plenty of grape juice to go around. This will include a penguin tour and a dolphin excursion.

The Cycling routes that we will ride are known and proven through multiple years of use. The outfitter, NZ Bicycle Tours, is well-regarded and very experienced leading cycling tours - feel free to check them out on Trip Advisor.

Preliminary Trip Overview:

14 nights, 15 days

January 23, 2027

Start and End City: Christchurch, New Zealand

PRICE: 2027 prices are NZD 8250 with single supplement of NZD 2100.

Bike rental is included (upgrade available, and ebikes are available). Fully supported, most meals included.

Please contact Ride Leader if you are interested in going.

Camino de Norte (10 Jun 2027)

Thu, 10 Jun 2027 07:00:00 GMT

Ride Leader: Albert Balingit,(Contact Info in Membership Directory)

Description: Ride Spain’s spectacular northern coast from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela along the historic Camino pilgrimage route.

• 19 days

• $5,900 ($311/day)

• 44 miles/day average

• 3,336 ft climbing/day

Contact Albert Balingit for more information

Cape Cod and the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket (04 Sep 2027)

Sun, 05 Sep 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Cod and the Islands: Bicycle Adventure Club
- Arrival-9/42027
- Departure-9/21/2027
- Mentor/Tour Reviewer
- Albert Balingit
- - Starting Location-Yarmouth, MA
  - Finishing Location-Provincetown, MA
  - Estimated Cost-$4700
  - Deposit-$2900
  - Number of Riders-(min. 20 /max. 24)
OVERVIEW

Cape Cod is one of the largest barriers “islands” in the world, qualifying as an island since the construction of the Cape Cod Canal removed the remaining attachment to the land mass of Massachusetts.  Cape Cod, the eastern-most arm of Massachusetts, is known for its pristine beaches, captivating history, and old-fashioned charm. Seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod sits Martha’s Vineyard, a jewel of an Island and with exceptional beauty.  Bike paths separated from traffic crisscross the island, enabling cycling past cool forests, tranquil harbors, and pristine beaches, with mesmerizing views from the Aquinnah Cliffs.  Nantucket is a small island of only 14 miles in length and 3.5 miles wide, and with its lovely cobblestoned streets, its dune-covered beaches and its beautiful architecture—transports you back to the 19th Century.

You will pedal through tidy villages, past, gray-shingled cottages, along beaches, kettle ponds, and rivers.  Cape Cod and Islands have some of the nation’s best bird sanctuaries. This tour encompasses what many regard as the best of these three islands’ unique landscapes and seaside character. A diversity of scenery, cycling routes, and distinctive accommodations allow you to experience Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket in comfort and style.

During our tour during September, the weather is generally mild, the summer holiday crowds have left, and the traffic is light.

Previous versions of this tour were led by the late Ida Nystrom in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013.  Ida assisted substantially with the current ride leaders. Ride Leader Albert Balingit led this tour twice in 2022 and again in 2024. This will be his fourth time leading the tour.

ITINEARY

Below is a summary of the itinerary:
· Days 1-2: We are in Yarmouth. We have reserved rooms at our first hotel for those who need to arrive the day before our first social hour and dinner and for those who need a travel day. We have designated this day as Day 0. You have the option of cancelling this room should you not need the travel day. Our first recommended ride is a historical tour of Hyannis and surrounding towns. You can visit the John F. Kennedy Museum, the church where the Kennedy family worshiped and donated the altar to honor Joseph Kennedy’s oldest son, and the cemetery where many Kennedys are buried. Visit the history museums of Osterville and Centreville.  You will ride along beaches, lakes, and past one of many ponds named ‘Long Pond.”  In Centerville, visit the Centerville Pie Restaurant, made famous by Oprah Winfrey, who was presented with two of their pies at Ethel Kennedy’s funeral. You will be cycling along many waterways with views that will delight you.
· Day 3-5 -On Day 3, we bike from Yarmouth to Woods Hole, home of the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanography Institute.  Cycle along the ocean front on the “Shining Sea” bike path, a name taken from “American the Beautiful”, written by a local from Falmouth, Katherine Lee Bates.  There are two recommended routes to tour Falmouth and a route for those who would like a longer distance to the Cape Cod Canal. We are in Woods Hole for three nights.
· Days 6-8 -On Day 6, we leave Woods Hole by ferry for Oaks Bluff on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, known for its picturesque gingerbread cottages.  Here you may cycle to the Aquinnah Cliffs and revel in the panoramic view of the sea stretched out before you.  The second ride takes you east along a bike trail then to the ferry to Chappaquiddick Island, a ferry that is always “on time” since it does not have a schedule. Here you can visit Mytoi Japanese Garden, a tranquil experience. On your return, visit the old whaling town of Edgartown. The third ride is a 35-mile ride which takes you to three lighthouses. We will spend three nights in Martha’s Vineyard.
· Days 9-11 On Day 9, we will board the ferry from Martha’s Vineyard to the island of Nantucket. Visit the Whaling Museum to learn about the history of Nantucket, its founders and settlers, and the history of whaling in Nantucket, which was formerly the whaling capital of the world. Ride the 35 miles of separated bike paths. One ride goes south to Madaket Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of Nantucket.  On your return for lunch, visit Bartlett Farms or Cisco Brewery, a favorite watering spot, and creator of Nantucket’s microbrews, wines and spirits. The second recommended route goes east on a separate bike path towards Siasconset (pronounced “Sconset’), a quaint village with tiny rose-covered cottages.
· Days 12-15: On Day 12, we leave Nantucket by ferry to Hyannis and cycle from there to Chatham, whose abundant coastline at the Cape’s secluded elbow, makes it one of New England’s most coveted locations. Chatham is also the location of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Center and the Chatham Lighthouse. After a night in Chatham, on Day 13 we will cycle first on the Old Colony Rail Trail, which meets up with the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Along the way, we leave the Cape Cod Rail Trail to see 2000-acre Nickerson State Park and cycle its eight miles of bike paths.  After leaving Nickerson, there is time to visit the Chocolate Sparrow, a gathering for local cyclists. In Orleans, we have mapped out two spurs-one west and the other east.  We will spend the night in Orleans. On Day 14, we then bike to Cape Cod National Seashore and Salt Ponds and on to Provincetown where we will spend our last two nights. 
· On Day 16, you may take the 90-minute ferry crossing to Boston. In Boston, you may take a water taxi to the airport or a taxi. For those who are driving home, you take Interstate Highway 6 to return to the Massachusetts mainland.

If you have not visited Boston, you should consult your favorite guidebook.  Some of the highlights are the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabelle Steward Gardner Museum, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library, along with walking tours to many historical sites.

RIDE RATING:

This tour is rated 1A with four required riding days averaging 32 miles per day and an elevation gain of 994 feet. On Day 3, the first required riding day from Yarmouth to Falmouth, the distance of 37 miles exceeds the Level A rating of 35 miles. The recommended riding day in Provincetown on Day 13 is a ride through the sand dunes, which have short steep roller coast like climbs and descents.   Although there are only four required riding days, we have created enough routes to have a ride every day of the tour.  We have created spurs that could be added to the day’s route for those who desire longer distances.

The routes stay away from busy roads, but sometimes this could not be avoided, and thus you should be accustomed to cycling on busy roads, some without shoulders.  Most of the routes are on separate bike paths such as the Cape Cod Rail Trail and the Old Colony Rail Trail. In Martha’s Vineyards and Nantucket, the routes are primarily on separate bike routes. For those who desire longer mileage, those can be developed using RWGPS and if you need assistance, the Ride Director will gladly assist you. This will give you the opportunity to visit places the tour does not go to.

WEATHER:

During September, the average high ranges from the low to mid-70's with the lows averaging in the low 50's. Rain on average fell 7-8 days during September. Make sure you prepare accordingly.

LODGING AND MEALS:

The tour includes 16 nights of lodging (you may opt out of Day 0) in seven different hotels.  As of this moment, we are negotiating with different hotels and will finalize arrangements before January 2027. Since we have not finalized the hotels, we do not know how many breakfasts will be provided.  We will have four group dinners and social hours on most days.

LOGISTICS:

On Sunday, September 5, 2027, at 5:00 PM, we will have our first meeting, and dinner in Yarmouth. We will finish the tour on Monday, September 20, 2027 after breakfast, in Provincetown.

If you arrive by air, you should use Boston’s Logan Airport and then take a bus to the Transportation Center in Hyannis, and then a taxi or a shared ride to our first hotel   Our last hotel is in Provincetown, and in the morning, you could take a scenic ferry ride to return to Boston Airport. Upon reaching the Boston ferry terminal, you could take a boat taxi to the airport, and a bus to your terminal.

We advise you to purchase a ferry ticket two months before the start of the tour. Most participants take the 10:30 am ferry from Provincetown to Boston. You should leave enough time for your departing flight.

If you are bringing a car, we intend to have parking at our last hotel in Provincetown and you will need to drive your car to Provincetown.  You could return by bus or shared car, or you can take a beautiful 51-mile ride mainly along the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

The van will transport the luggage for our move days on Cape Cod. Each rider is expected to drop off their luggage by the announced time. Participants are expected to handle their own luggage and to help with loading and unloading the van. Due to limited space and handling requirements, we limit everyone to two pieces of luggage-one with a maximum size of 62 linear inches (21’x27’x14’ is typical) and less than 50 pounds, and a backpack. Medical equipment such as CPAP machines are not counted towards this limitation.

There will be no formal support during this tour. If you need transportation, private taxis or shared transportation are available which you need to pay for on your own.  We will have a U-Haul truck which will transport our luggage during the time we are on the main island of Cape Cod.  We will not take the U-Haul van on the ferry to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.  The hotels we intend to reserve on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard will be a short distance from the ferry and are walkable. If necessary, we will hire a taxi service to transport our luggage from the ferry to the hotel. Upon our return from Nantucket to Hyannis, we will rent another truck to transport luggage from Hyannis, Chatham, Orleans and then to Provincetown

We will not ride as a group.

BIKES:

Bike rentals are available from Bike Zone located at 323 Barnstable Road in Hyannis.  Call them at 508-775-3299 and reserve your bike. Bike Zone will pick up the bike from our last hotel in Provincetown for a fee which should be prorated for those who are taking advantage of this service. We have found BikeZone not reliable in returning your telephone calls, and you must persist in your attempt to rent a bike.

If you are bringing your own bike and have a bike box, we will seek storage for your bike box at our last city of Provincetown.

E-bikes and tandems will be allowed on this tour.

You should at least have 28 cc tires on your bike since some roads are unpaved.

COSTS AND ADMINISTRATION:

The estimated cost of this tour is $ 4700 based on a minimum of 20 and will be reduced if a maximum of 24 is reached. The major portion of these costs, close to $2900, is for lodging, which is expensive in both Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.  The costs include 16 nights of lodging and the nightly tips, four group dinners, daily social hours, and all ferry tickets.

Final versions of RWGPS routes will be provided approximately 1 month prior to the start of the tour. Participants will receive an email containing a link to the EVENT file. Participants will need to have downloaded (at the minimum) the free version of the RWGPS app to receive the voice turn-by-turn directions. RWGPS can be run on a Garmin device and/or smartphone. Participants wanting cue sheets or maps will need to print their own from the file provided.  

The initial deposit of $2,900 is due on sign-up. The second payment of $1800 is due on December 1, 2026.

SINGLES AND SOLO POLICY:

A “single” is a member who signs up and wishes to share a room with another participant. A “solo” is a member who signs up, does not wish to share a room, and pays the solo supplement. It is recommended that singles who want a roommate try to find their own. Due to hotel limitations on rooms with two beds, we can only accept six singles on this tour. After receipt of the initial deposit, a single without a roommate will be placed on the ride and given until December 1, 2026, to find a roommate. If they are unable, they will have the option to receive a full refund (minus the BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fee) or pay the solo supplement and stay on the ride. They may continue to seek a roommate but must plan to participate without a roommate if necessary. If a roommate is found, the solo supplement will be returned. The Ride Leader will assist by attempting to match singles who apply for the ride.

The solo supplement payment of $1850 is due by December 1, 2026 and can be paid by Zelle or by check. To pay using Zelle:

· In your bank's website, add Bicycle Adventure Club as a new recipient, with email address treasurer@bicycleadventureclub.org

· Initiate a payment

· In the Message block, enter the name of your ride.

To pay by check, the check should be made out to “BAC” with a notation of the tour name included on the check and mailed to: Bicycle Adventure Club, PO Box 23998, San Diego, CA 92193.

If you have questions about the solo supplement, please contact Nancy Bohnett at nbohnett@bicycleadventureclub.org.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

The BAC ride registration fee and payment processing fee is not refundable unless the entire tour is canceled due to participation below the stated minimum requirements.  Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped or cancelled.  The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additional cost because of cancellations.  If the canceling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the canceling participant cannot be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report is completed.  If a single participant cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped, the canceling roommate may also be liable for the solo supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour.  BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

RIDE PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY: Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from the Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks such as happy hour preparation and cleanup. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request you might have and respect the Ride Leader’s decision

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Participants are expected to come to the tour in good health and ready to ride. Should someone become ill, putting the group’s health and safety in jeopardy, the ill person will be expected to isolate from the group until well again. When isolation is not possible, the ill person will be expected to wear a mask. The expectation is for the group to work together to mitigate any spread of infection or illness as a means to ensure the tour can continue as planned.

INSURANCE COVERAGE:

BAC maintains two insurance policies: a) United States, and b) Foreign (all other countries). Both the U.S. and Foreign policies are considered secondary policies to your personal medical insurance policy. They are subject to a $1000 deductible and may not cover all expenses related to an accident. Copies of the current policies are located under the “Docs” tab on the BAC website.

Before participating in any BAC tour, you should assess whether your medical and travel insurance coverage is sufficient. While touring in the U.S, the BAC insurance includes coverage for injuries due to accidents during the bike trip. Members’ personal insurance will need to cover medical emergencies such as sudden and unexpected illness (i.e. treatment for unexpected illnesses, including Covid, are not covered).

While touring internationally, i.e., outside of the U.S., BAC maintains Foreign accident insurance to assist with expenses related to accidents, medical emergencies (including sudden and unexpected sickness), and repatriation. Insurance will apply door-to-door for treatment and travel for a maximum of 90 days overall. Coverage extends to a limited period spanning the published BAC trip dates, allowing for side trips occurring before and after the BAC ride; the limitation period is 7 days before or after the published BAC trip dates. The policy covers the cost of treatment for Covid and other unexpected illnesses, but not quarantine.

SIGN UP:

You must be a member of the Bicycle Adventure Club to register for this tour. If you are not a member, you can become a member by following the process set forth in JOIN NOW. If you are a member, you can find this tour, by signing on to the Bicycle Adventure Club website, and clicking on the 2027 tours, and file a Request to Participate on the tour’s website.