Leader: Steve Forsberg (see club membership directory for contact information)
Description: The long ride is 48 miles with 2950' of climbing. Lot's of climbing and beautiful scenery on this route. Coffee and snacks at the Bel Air Market on Plaza Way in Auburn (highway 49 and New Airport Road). Return via Mt. Vernon and Millertown roads. The short route is 35 miles, 1950' of climbing. Coffee and snacks can be purchased at Newcastle Produce on Cypress St in Newcastle. Return back down Newcastle Rd to Powerhouse, Rattlesnake, Rock Springs and Dick Cook.
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 while on busy roads. Thank you.
Steve
Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47173405
Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47197218
RwGPS:
Please note that these routes are included in SWBC navigation club RwGPS account which provides several premium features, normally requiring you to purchase a paid membership, but available free to Wheelmen who join SWBC navigation. Download a free APP to access the route map with audio and visual turn-by-turn directions on both Apple and Android smartphones. Join this club account via the following link: https://ridewithgps.com/clubs/13208-swbc-navigation/home