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• Easter Ride NFH Cambridge loop

  • When
    20 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Nimbus Fish Hatchery

  Distance:  46 miles Casual Elevation:  3397 feet   Hilly Some flexibility

  Ride Leader's Name: Chuck Orella, contact info in the member directory
  Ride Description: A shorter route for the holiday.   Out Iron Point and Broadstone, up Brittany, Serrano, Ridge view to coffee at Starbucks on Green Valley/Cambridge.  The return is through Orangevale.

  Long route:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49669460

  Short route:  

  
  

  Start location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/6vE6hjtdL4XAkUHh6  

  
  

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• Tuesday West Breakfast Ride

  • When
    22 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Westin Hotel parking lot, 4800 Riverside Blvd

  Ride:          25-75             Flat              Flexible

  Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com                                                     Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

  Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

  
  

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• Tom Goodwin's Memorial Brunch

  • When
    22 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    William Pond, Wayne's Bench at the end of Arden Way

  Distance: 35.2 miles Casual

  Elevation: 452 feet    Flat

  Ride Leader's Name: Tim Koch, 916-952-9026, mtkoch44@aol.com
  
  Ride Description:  For many years, Tom Goodwin led the Tuesday morning rides from Wayne's Bench at the end of Arden Way's William Pond.  Today we will celebrate the passing of Tom Goodwin by doing a ride starting at Wayne's Bench and traveling to Executive Airport for a Brunch in Tom's name.  Many thanks goes to Mary Moore and Linda Zeiszler for arranging the restaurant at the Executive Airport.  Mary will send out a group email for RSVP-ing and let you know the nominal fee for attending the brunch.

  
  RwGPS:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49853332          

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• Tuesday Coffee Ride - Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot on Bike Path

  • When
    22 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot on Bike Path (near Jim Jones Bridge)

  Distance: 45/50/63 or 65 miles      Elevation: 1850/2207/3411 or 3847 feet  Hilly Flexible

  A ride to Loomis (short ride) or Newcastle for the long and medium rides including a loop through Gold Hill for the two longest options.  After coffee in Newcastle riders have the option to add or skip Indian Hill Rd.  All routes to Loomis use Fair Oaks Blvd, go through Roseville and out Sierra College to reach Loomis.   All routes descend Auburn Folsom below King Rd and use known roads through Orangevale.

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

  Long Rte+Indian Hill:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50162142 

  Long Rte-Indian Hill:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50162325

  Medium Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49558975

  Short Route:     https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49558771

  Coffee:  Short - Roanie's mile 21; Medium/Long - Newcastle Produce mile 25/37

  Start Location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ieWJnNha6tJXBd4n9

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• Tuesday Breakfast Club

  • When
    22 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Wayne's Bench, William Pond Park, Bike Trail at the end of Arden Way

  Ride:                 25-75               Rolling              Flexible

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

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  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.
  

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• Thursday Breakfast Ride South

  • When
    24 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Sacramento, Florin & Riverside

  Ride:       30-60               Flat              Flexible

  Leader:   Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711                                                                                   Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

  Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

  
  

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• Thursday Breakfast Club

  • When
    24 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Sunrise Bridge parking lot by Bike Trail

  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.

  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.
  

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• Wildflower Century

  • When
    27 Apr 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • Location
    Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico, CA

  Ride:  Megaflower 125 miles - Childflower 12 miles. Many options

  Elevation:  ~ 7,637 feet - 67 feet elevation gain

  Leader:  Wende Hargrove, 916-521-4644, wende1225@yahoo.com

                 Chuck Orella - See member  directory contact information

  Description: 

  The Classic Chico Wildflower Century (and other) Routes!

  
  

  This is the class spring century ride.  Beautiful, quiet roads.  Honey Run climb, Table Mountain with its beautiful wildflowers.  Excellent rest stops with incredible food!  Come joins us for this great event!

  
  

  To register please go to: Chico Wildflower

  
  

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• Rides out of Ione

  • When
    27 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Ione Charles Howard Park

  Distance:  26.7/36.4/42.9 miles.       Casual

  Elevation: 1158/2121/2289 feet    Hilly

  Ride Leader's Name: Tim Koch, 916-952-9026, mtkoch44@aol.com
  
  Ride Description: The 3 routes for today are shortened versions of Party Pardee.  We will have a lunch/rest stop on the long ride in Valley Springs at the place of your choosing.  The later start at 9:20am should allow for some travel time to Ione. Come one and all to enjoy the green hill sides before they turn brown.

  
  

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  Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50217889
  
  Medium: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50217874
  
  Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50217745
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Tuesday West Breakfast Ride

  • When
    29 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Westin Hotel parking lot, 4800 Riverside Blvd

  Ride:          25-75             Flat              Flexible

  Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com                                                     Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

  Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

  
  

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• Tuesday Coffee Ride - Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot on bike path

  • When
    29 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Sunrise Bridge Parking Lot on Bike Path (near Jim Jones Bridge)

  Distance:  TBD miles    Elevation:TBD  feet  Hilly Flexible

  Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - contact information in member directory

  Long Route:  

  Medium Route: 

  Short Route: 

  Coffee: 

  Start Location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ieWJnNha6tJXBd4n9

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• Tuesday Breakfast Club

  • When
    29 Apr 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Wayne's Bench, William Pond Park, Bike Trail at the end of Arden Way

  Ride:                 25-75               Rolling              Flexible

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

  Send email

  
  

                         

  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.
  

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• Thursday Breakfast Ride South

  • When
    01 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Sacramento, Florin & Riverside

  Ride:       30-60               Flat              Flexible

  Leader:   Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711                                                                                   Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

  Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

  
  

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• Wine Country Century

  • When
    03 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • Location
    Santa Rosa, Luther Burbank Center

  Ride:          101/62/31 miles                    Flexible

  Elevation:   5690/2737/920 feet

  Leader:   Cecille Taylor and John Engstrom, 916-849-8877, cecille@gmail.com

  Description: This event produced and sponsored by the Santa Rosa Cycling Club offers three routes: a century ($140), start time 7 to 8 am; a metric century ($135), start time 8 to 9 am; and a "scenic route" ($110), start time 9 to 10 am. The fully supported event includes an "after party" meal with beer. Registration deadline: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:59 pm. 

  To register please go to: https://www.winecountrycentury.com

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• Tuesday West Breakfast Ride

  • When
    06 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Westin Hotel parking lot, 4800 Riverside Blvd

  Ride:          25-75             Flat              Flexible

  Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com                                                     Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

  Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

  
  

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• Thursday Coffee Ride

  • When
    08 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Gold River, Gold River Shopping Center, SE corner of Sunrise Blvd & Gold Country Rd.

  Ride:                48.2/65.9                           Hilly                         Flexible

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

  RWGPS:   Short:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49931874

          Long:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49661615

  
  

  Description:   We reach Orangevale on the bike trail and then head to King Rd. by way of Auburn Folsom,  Laird, and Val Verde. The medium route turns left on Taylor and stops at the Pause (mile 23). The medium route then heads down Taylor and turns left on Sierra College Blvd. The long route gets to English Colony and then drops into Lincoln from Sierra College. We regroup at Peet’s in the Raley’s (mile 31.7). Both routes turn left on Brace, climb Sierra College Blvd., and get to Barton by way of E Roseville Pkwy. We finish on the bike trail but on the other side of Lake Natoma.

  Elevation:   Short: 1,896 feet

                    Long:  3,306 feet

  
  

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• Thursday Coffee Ride

  • When
    15 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Gold River, Gold River Shopping Center, SE corner of Sunrise Blvd & Gold Country Rd.

  Ride:                58                            Hilly                         Flexible

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

  RWGPS:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49661508

  Description:   This route regroups and refuels at Newcastle Produce (mile 25). We head out on Fair Oaks Blvd and reach Barton by way of Old Auburn Rd and E Roseville Pkwy. Heading east on Val Verde and then Taylor Rd, we reach Newcastle. After regrouping and refueling, it's up Indian Hill. We turn left on Auburn Folsom and then right on Maidu Drive.  At this point, we begin heading back on a twisty route that eventually connects with Auburn Folsom. We get back to Gold River through Orangevale.
  

  Elevation:   Long:  2,664 feet

  
  

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• Thursday Coffee Ride

  • When
    22 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Gold River, Gold River Shopping Center, SE corner of Sunrise Blvd & Gold Country Rd.

  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

  
  

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• Mile Zero Ride

  • When
    24 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Sacramento, Discovery Park Bike Trail at Mile 0 Parking lot nearest to Jibboom St. Bridge

  Ride:          28             Flat            Flexible
  
  Leader:   Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

  RWGPS:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49757296
  
  Description:  This is either a coffee route or a breakfast route depending on how hungry you are. From Discovery Park, we take the bike trail to Sacramento State. At that point, we hop on to low-traffic and safe city streets to Bella Bru at Fair Oaks Blvd and Arden Way. That’s the coffee/breakfast stop. We head back on the bike trail until we get to Sacramento State at which point we jump off the trail and take safe streets which lead to the Railyard. The loop takes us back to Discovery Park. Depending on where you are riding from, this is a relatively short route or not. Regardless, you won’t miss any turns or get left behind while on this Wheelmen ride. Pace: 14 to 17 mph.
  
  

  Elevation:   341 feet

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• Thursday Coffee Ride

  • When
    29 May 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Gold River, Gold River Shopping Center, SE corner of Sunrise Blvd & Gold Country Rd.

  Ride:                50                            Hilly                         Flexible

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

  RWGPS:   Long:    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49661415

  Description:   

  This route has a lot of extra turns. The first 12 miles are familiar (Iron Point to Broadstone) but then the diversions kick in. We regroup and refuel at Peet's in El Dorado Hills (mile 21.7).  More seldom seen streets on the way back, including that loop through Winterhaven. Over Folsom Lake Crossing and back through Orangevale.
  

  Elevation:   Long:    2,713 feet

  
  

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• Sequoia Century Charity Ride

  • When
    01 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • Location
    Foothill College, Los Altos Hills

  Ride Leader:  Chuck Orella - see member directory

  Distances: 38/62/75/100 miles  Elevation: 2605/6761/8099/10013 ft

  Registration Required: https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/event-5959702

  Routes: https://westernwheelersbicycleclub.wildapricot.org/Sequoia2025Routes

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

  If you register on or before February 15, 2025, you may cancel your registration for a full refund, as long as you cancel on or before May 1, 2025. Cancelation requests must be submitted by email to registration@westernwheelers.org .
  

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• Rotary Gold Country Challenge

  • When
    07 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA  95949

  Ride:  various

  Elevation: various

  Ride Leader: Patti Baumert, 916-300-4601, pattib@pattibaumert.com

  
  

  Description: An organized in Grass Valley. Use the following link to register. https://www.bikereg.com/rotary-gold-country-challenge

   

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• General Club Meeting

  • When
    11 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  General Club Meeting

  Board Members and Committee Chairs are expected to attend.
  Agenda: TBD
  
  
  The meeting will start at 6:30pm but the Zoom will open at 6pm for socializing.
  

  
  

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• Oregon Tour

  • Start
    18 Jun 2025
  • End
    24 Jun 2025
  • Location
    Corvallis and Eugene

  Ride:             350+          Hilly         Flexible

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

  Description:  We will be staying in 2 cities on this tour.  We will start in Corvallis and then move onto Eugene.  We will have 3 days of riding from the Comfort Inn in Corvallis.  We have stayed there before.  On the 4^th day we will bicycle to Eugene (hotel TBD) with some riders having to drive their car to Eugene.  Those in the cars will bicycle back from Eugene to meet up with the other riders.  We have 3 days bicycling out of Eugene.  

  RwGPS: The maps are still in a working form and subject to being modified.  The website below has the collection of maps that we have to date:   https://ridewithgps.com/collections/2782983?privacy_code=qjQ87s8zIfeXkHTHtDAqsREFDLt2ZYFB

  
  

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• Climb to Kaiser and Tollhouse Century

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Fresno, CA

  Climb to Kaiser and Tollhouse 2025:

  In 2024 I rode in this event and should warn you that it is for that Wheelies that are up for an all-around challenge, climbing, distance and heat.  Of the two rides you will earn a 'Finishers' jersey for completion.  This is an event that requires registration at the following web site:  

  Climb to Kaiser:  ~155 miles and ~16,000 feet of climb. 2025 Climb to Kaiser (C2K) · Ride with GPS

  Tollhouse Century:  ~99 miles and ~8,200 feet of climb.  2025 Tollhouse Century · Ride with GPS

  Registration Required:  Fresno Cycling Club - 2025 - CLIMB TO KAISER 46th Edition

  
  

  Ride Leader:  David Koch 916-847-8801 cell
  davidnicolelily@gmail.com

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• General Club Meeting

  • When
    20 Aug 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  General Club Meeting

  Board Members and Committee Chairs are expected to attend.
  Agenda: TBD
  
  
  The meeting will start at 6:30pm but the Zoom will open at 6pm for socializing.
  

  
  

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• Late Summer/Fall Europe Tour 2025

  • Start
    27 Aug 2025
  • End
    16 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Start: Segovia, Spain; End: Obidos, Portugal

  Ride leader: Linda Lasswell (phone: 916-204-8739) lindalasswell@comcast.net

  Description: 500+ miles, TBD

  This is a Self-Guided Tour,  there will be many routes to choose from and route information will be released 1-2 months before departure. Routes will be on ride with GPS, you will pare up with riders of your speed and ability and enjoy the new regions.  There will be no ride leaders provided by the tour company, Sierra Sports and Tours.  There will be one sag vehicle to assist with mechanical issues
  
  All registration and bike rentals are handled through Sierra Sports.  There will be a choice of bikes based on components and electronic shifting or mechanical shifting. E-Bikes are available and you can add a battery extension. 
  
  Traveler’s are responsible for arranging their own flights. We will be meeting in Madrid and time of the first transfer to Segovia TBD.
  
  There will be 7 transfer days. The large bus and trailer will be available on those days only to save on the cost.
  We have room for only 4 bike boxes (for people bringing their own bikes) and 3 are reserved at this time.

  
  Breakfast and dinner are included in the trip price.  Please note  dinner will be much later than at home or in other European countries.  That being said, breakfast and ride start times will also be later. 

  PLEASE NOTE:  Sadly there are limited spaces and the tour is BOOKED. 

  If you are interested in attending please email the ride leader to be placed on the waitlist.

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• Le Tour de Fuzz

  • When
    30 Aug 2025
  •  
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Le Tour de Fuzz 2025:

  In 2024 a group of us from the club rode in this event. This ride takes you through the vineyards of SONOMA county.  Last year Cecille won the faster climb.  All funds raised go to support Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Sonoma County.  This is an event that requires registration at the following web site:  

  Registration Required:  Tour de Fuzz

  FAQ's:  FAQ — Tour de Fuzz 

  The Enthusiast:  ~32 miles and ~1,000 feet of climb.  TdF 2024, 50k · Ride with GPS

  The Roadie: ~62 miles and 2,800 feet of climb.  TDF 2023, 100k · Ride with GPS

  The Commando:  ~100 miles and ~6.800 feet of climb.  TdF 2023, 100 mile · Ride with GPS

  Ride Leader:  David Koch 916-847-8801 cell

  davidnicolelily@gmail.com

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• Sacramento Century

  • When
    04 Oct 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sacramento, CA

  Sacramento Century 2025:

  In 2024 a large group of us from the club rode in this event. This ride takes you through the flats south of Sacramento Capital visiting vineyards in southern Sacramento counties.  All funds raised go to support Sacramento Children's Home's Crisis Nursery.  This is an event that requires registration at the following web site:  

  Registration Required:  Home - Sacramento Century Challenge Not Yet Updated for 2025

  FAQ's:  FAQs - Sacramento Century Challenge

  
  

  LAST YEARS ROUTES BELOW

  Fun Ride:  ~15 miles and ~110.  2024 Sac Century 15 Mile Fun Ride (GREEN) · Ride with GPS

  Half Metric Century: ~35 miles and ~350 of climb.  2024 Sac Century Half Metric Century (35.4 miles - BLUE) · Ride with GPS

  Metric Century:  ~60 Miles and 500 feet of climb.  2024 Sac Century Metric Century (60.4 miles - ORANGE) · Ride with GPS

  Full Century:  ~100 miles and ~850 feet of climb.  2024 Sac Century 100 Mile Ride (YELLOW) · Ride with GPS

  
  

  Ride Leader:  David Koch 916-847-8801 cell

  davidnicolelily@gmail.com

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• Paso Robles Zodiac

  • Start
    14 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    16 Oct 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Adalaide Inn, Paso Robles

  Hold the dates. Arrive Monday, Oct 13, ride Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and depart Friday, Oct 17. 

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• General Club Meeting

  • When
    22 Oct 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  General Club Meeting

  Board Members and Committee Chairs are expected to attend.
  Agenda: TBD
  
  
  The meeting will start at 6:30pm but the Zoom will open at 6pm for socializing.
  

  
  

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• General Club Meeting

  • When
    19 Nov 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  General Club Meeting

  Board Members and Committee Chairs are expected to attend.
  Agenda: TBD
  
  
  The meeting will start at 6:30pm but the Zoom will open at 6pm for socializing.
  

  
  

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