| Date |
Miles/Grade/Pace |
Ride
Description |
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1
SUN
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37/42
Roll/Mod/Hill
Flexible
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Fab Fifties Series
El Dorado Hills Loop
9:00 AM
El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills Park & Ride
White Rock & Latrobe Roads
A counter-clockwise loop on rural roads. Challenging, but not a mountain goat ride.
Paul Gunkel, 929-8988
Barbara Bravos, 929-8988
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1
SUN
|
26-45-75
Rolling
Flexible
|
Camp Far West Loop
9:00 A.M.
Sacramento
Air Museum PL
Freedom Park & 32nd St
McClelland Field
A tour north to Camp Far West and return thru Wheatland & Lincoln.
Dick Nussbaum, 916-424-0933 |
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2
Mon
|
53-74
Hilly
Training
|
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 |
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6
FRI
|
52-80
Hilly
Training
|
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 |
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7
SAT
|
40-60
Flat
Flexible
|
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 A.M
Elk Grove
Kinetic Bike Store
Elk Grove Blvd., and West Taron
1/5th mile east of I-5
We’ll explore the Delta with a stop mid ride.
Dave Graska, 685-1971 |
|
7
SAT
|
40-55-75
Flat
Training
|
Sac HAY Series
9:45 AM
Sacramento
25th and K Streets
In the alley behind the Laundromat [north side]
A "snappy" pace-line ride to the Garden highway, along the south side of the Sac Intl Airport, and back up to the levee. See full description in Series Rides.
Alex Young, 798-7583
Dwight Oda, 441-3584
Kenny Kwong, 456-4821
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8
SUN
|
40/50
Roll/Mod
Flexible
|
Loomis Foothill Frolics
10:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park Ong & King Rd
Come on out to Loomis Community Park and join us for some great riding in the Placer County foothills. I'll add or shorten the route depending on the weather
Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426 |
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8
SUN
|
47-70
Flat
Flexible
|
Davis Loop
9:30 A.M.
Davis
Shopping Center PL
Chiles Rd & Mace Blvd.
A loop from El Macero to Dixon then Winters, north to Woodland and back to Davis.
Dick Nussbaum, 916-424-0933 |
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9
MON
|
31-60
Flat
Flexible
|
Crusin down the River
10:30 A.M.
Freeport
Cavanaugh GC PL
A nice easy ride thru Hood, Franklin, Thornton, Walnut Grove and Clarksburg.
Dick Nussbaum, 916-424-0933 |
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11
WED
|
54-74
Hilly
Training
|
Fair Oaks to Bowman 10
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
We will go to Auburn to Bald Hill and Chili Hill to Lincoln and Roseville returning to Fair Oaks
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
|
14
SAT
|
26-40
Flat
Flexible
|
AMGEN Tour of California Bike Ride and Potluck
11:00 AM
Sacramento
Miller Park Parking Lot
Front St So of Broadway
Just west of I-5
Watch the tour prologue start, then we get on our bike and ride 26-40 miles on quiet country roads. Potluck follows and then we ride a mile to watch the downtown sprint finish. (Start time and details subject to official tour schedule. Contact Ride Leader after 1/20/09 for update.)
John Hafkenschiel, 454-1115 |
|
14
SAT
|
40-55-75
Flat
Training
|
Sac HAY Series
9:45 AM
Sacramento
25th and K Streets
In the alley behind the Laundromat [north side]
A "snappy" pace-line ride to the Garden highway, along the south side of the Sac Intl Airport, and back up to the levee. See full description in Series Rides.
Alex Young, 798-7583
Dwight Oda, 441-3584
Kenny Kwong, 456-4821
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|
14
SAT
|
51-79
Hilly
Training
|
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 |
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14
SAT
|
100
Rolling
Flexible
|
Tour de Palm Springs
6:45 AM
Palm Springs
Downtown Palm Springs on
Palm Canyon Drive
Come and enjoy the most beautiful desert ride in America, or so they say. This is an easy century, through the desert north and east of Palm Springs. Sacramento Wheelmen Jersey is required for mileage credit. Visit their website at www.tourdepalmsprings.com for info and registration. Meet in registration area at 6:45 AM.
Nick Hourigan, 487-0993
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|
15
SUN
|
40 +/-
Rolling
Flexible
|
Amgen Tour Watch
8:00 AM
Winters
Carpool from the West Sac Park N Ride (by Eppies)
Let’s meet in West Sac to carpool to Winters, then we’ll ride out to a good location to watch the race then return and have lunch. Dress for success (layers).
Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426 |
|
15-19
SUN-THUR |
240
Moderate-Hilly
Flexible
|
Borrego Springs Zodiac
Borrego Springs
Palm Canyon Resort
RV and hotel rooms available
We'll search for the sun in Borrego Springs, 80 miles south of Palm Springs. We'll ride Monday-Thursday and stay at the Palm Canyon Resort. Call the Resort (1-800-242-0044), and say you're with the Sacramento Wheelmen when making your reservations. Contact Ride Leader.
Dennis King, 284-4555 |
|
16
MON
|
50-79
Hilly
Training
|
Fair Oaks to Ophir 16
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 Rockland
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
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16
MON
|
35-50
Hill/Mtn
Flexible
|
AMGEN Tour of California
11:00 AM
Santa Cruz Mountains
West of Palo Alto, CA
Watch the pro tour attack the hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We will start at a Caltrans Park & Ride and ride into the mountains to a good spectator point (kom). Watch the pros work and then ride back. Starting point and time to be announced later. Contact Ride Leader after 1/22/09 for details.
John Hafkenschiel, 454-1115 |
|
20
FRI
|
54 – 72
Hilly
Training
|
Fair Oaks to Bowman 01
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223Fair 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. 4,325 feet.
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
|
21
SAT
|
40-60
Flat
Flexible
|
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
10:00 AM
Sheldon
Bert’s Diner, 8972 Grant Line Rd.
Between Sheldon Rd. and Wilton Rd.
The ride will explore the area south of Elk Grove. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.
David Storm, 665-2169. |
|
21
SAT
|
40-55-75
Flat
Training
|
Sac HAY Series
9:45 AM
Sacramento
25th and K Streets
In the alley behind the Laundromat [north side]
A "snappy" pace-line ride to the Garden highway, along the south side of the Sac Intl Airport, and back up to the levee. See full description in Series Rides.
Alex Young, 798-7583
Dwight Oda, 441-3584
Kenny Kwong, 456-4821 |
|
21
SAT
|
25-62
Flat
Flexible
|
Pedaling Paths to Independence
8:30 AM
Linden
Linden Elementary School
18100 East Front Street
A ride to benefit Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the only private, nonprofit agency between Fresno and Sacramento that offers specialized services to people whose vision loss affects their ability to perform tasks of daily living. The long route leaves Linden, the "Cherry Capital of the World", then traverses the quiet back roads of San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Calaveras counties; the short route passes through Linden, Peters and Bellota in San Joaquin County. Almond, apple, cherry, peach, pear, plum and walnut orchards abound as do vineyards. Fully stocked rest stops will provide fuel and hydration; a scrumptious post ride meal will be waiting at the finish. Registration fee is $35.00 by February 8; $40.00 after. No additional fee to register on http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1635507 by February 18. Or download registration form from www.communitycenterfortheblind.org
Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, |
|
22
SUN
|
40-50
Mod
Flexible
|
Loomis Foothill Frolics
10:00 AM
Loomis
Community Park, Ong & King Rd
Come on out to Loomis Community Park and join us for some great riding in the Placer foothills. Rain Cancels.
Jeannie Ennis, 205-2225 |
|
22
SUN
|
30-37
Moderate
Flexible
|
Col du Costco
10:00 AM
Gold River
Gold River Town Center off Sunrise
Starbucks and Rite Aide
Hwy 50 East to Sunrise Blvd., exit North. Right on Gold Country, Right on Gold Field and right into parking lot.
From Gold River Town Center we take the bike trail to Folsom with two “Cols” to help you earn that after ride treat at Starbucks or Jamba Juice. The short ride avoids the two hills. Elevation gain – 1600 ft. Rain cancels. A Groupo ride.
Doug Souvignier, 332-8194
Deborah Walburg, 451-2470
|
|
22
SUN
|
53-95
Hilly
Rolling
Flexible
|
Loma Rica Loop
9:00 A.M.
Lincoln
Safeway PL
Hwy 65 & Ferrari Ranch Rd.
A loop north thru Camp Far West, Beale AFB, on to Smartsville then looping north thru Loma Rica and back thru Marysville to Lincoln. Photo ID required for the long option.
Dick Nussbaum, 916-424-0933 |
|
25
WED
|
48-76
Hilly
Training
|
Fair Oaks to Lincoln Bowman 03
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.
We will take Fair Oaks Blvd. Old Auburn to Sierra College, the short ride will take English Colony Way returning on Auburn Folsom Rd. The long ride will continue to Lincoln then Wise Rd. Baxter Grade, and Dry Creek Rd. to Bowman, Auburn and Newcastle. 3870 feet
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
|
27
FRI
|
50-87
Hilly
Flexible
|
Folsom Northeast
9:00 A.M.
Folsom
Folsom Lite Rail Station
Out Green Valley, Salmon Falls, on to Georgetown and back thru Placerville.
Dick Nussbaum, 916-424-0933 |
|
28
SAT
|
31/60
Flat
Flexible
|
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
Delta Loop
9:00 A.M
Freeport
Bart Cavanaugh Golf Course parking lot
Delta loop by way of Freeport, Thorton, Walnut Grove & Clarksburg
Peter Becker, 442-1850 |
|
28
SAT
|
40-55-75
Flat
Training
|
Sac HAY Series
9:45 AM
Sacramento
25th and K Streets
In the alley behind the Laundromat [north side]
A "snappy" pace-line ride to the Garden highway, along the south side of the Sac Intl Airport, and back up to the levee. See full description in Series Rides.
Alex Young, 798-7583
Dwight Oda, 441-3584
Kenny Kwong, 456-4821
|
|
28
SAT
|
51-77
Hilly
Training
|
Fair Oaks to Lincoln and Auburn 05
9:00 A.M.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd.
We will take Sierra College to Lincoln then Mt. Vernon to Auburn returning through Newcastle crossing Powerhouse to Fair Oaks. 3602 feet
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
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28
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 Boulevard
Choose a ride from 5 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 6 related Sierra Foothills routes heading East with up to 6,250 foot climb to the Auburn In-N-Out Burger, and return. See http://home.surewest.net/g/century.html for more information.
George Neill, 916-722-8592 |
