4th Quarter 2010 Sacramento Wheelmen Ride Calendar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2010

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

 

 

 

 

 

1 

 

2

Lakeport 30/65/103

Auburn 40/43

Davis 34/66

3

Foothill Frolics 38/54

 

Solvang Zodiac

4

 

 

Solvang Zodiac

5  W2, W3, W4

 

 

Solvang Zodiac

6 W5, W6

 

 

Solvang Zodiac

7 W7, W8, W9, W10

 

 

Solvang Zodiac

8 W11

 

 

Solvang Zodiac

9

Roseville 30/40/50

Elk Grove 40/60

Clovis 201

10

Fab Fifties Series 33/44/53

11 

 

12 W2, W3, W4

 

 

 

 

 

13 W5, W6

Cisco Grove 38/62

 

 

 

 

14W7, W8, W9, W10

 

 

 

 

 

15  W11

 

16

Sac 20/30/55

Rancho Murrieta 38/50/73

Davis 35/65/100

Solvang 201

17

Foothill Frolics 50

Citrus Hts 23-107

18 

 

19 W2, W3, W4

20 W5, W6

 

21 W7, W8, W9, W10

22 

23

Sac 20/30/55

Roseville 30/40/50

Elk Grove 41/60

24

Fab Fifties Series 60

25 

 

26  W2, W3, W4

 

 

 

27 W5, W6

 

 

 

28 W7, W8, W9, W10

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

30

Sac 20/30/55

Rancho Mur. 40/60

31

Foothill Frolics 50

Davis 51/74/112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 2010

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

 

1

Rancho Cordova 32/78

 

2  ELECTION DAY

 W2, W3, W4

 

 

3  W5, W6

 

 

 

4  W7, W8, W9, W10

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

6

Roseville 30/40/50

Sheldon 44/54

Mesquite, Nev. 114

7 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

Fab Fifties Series 65

Citrus Hts 23-107

Acampo 31/62

8

 

Sacramento 75

9 W2, W3, W4

 

 

Jackson Zodiac

10  W5, W6

 

 

Jackson Zodiac

11  VETERANS DAY

W7, W8, W9

 From Jackson 75

Jackson Zodiac

 

12  W11

 

13

Sac 20/30/55

Freeport 40/60

Gold River 45/60

14

Foothill Frolics 50

Sacramento 41/67/89

15 

16 W2, W3, W4

17  W5, W6

 

18 W7, W8, W9

 

19 W11

Sacramento 54/80

20

Sac 20/30/55

Roseville 30/40/50

Rancho Murrieta 40/60

21

Fab Fifties Series  31/45/53

Sacramento 100

22

 

 

From Oakland 100

 

23 W2, W3, W4

 

24 W5, W6

 

25  THANKSGIVING

 

26

Fair Oaks 50

27

Sac 20/30/55

Elk Grove 40/60

Gold River 30/37

28

Foothill Frolics 34/38/61

Sheldon 32/66/78

29

 

30  W2, W3, W4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 2010

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

 

 

 

1  W5, W6

 

2  W7, W8, W9

3 

Winters 70

4

Elk Grove 40/60

Gold River 30/40/50

5

Fab Fifties Series 37/42

6 

Sacramento 31/50

7  W2, W3, W4

8  W5, W6

 

 

 

9  W7, W8, W9

 

 

 

10  W11

 

 

 

11

Sac 20/30/55

Roseville 30/40/50

Elk Grove 40/60

12

Foothill Frolics 46

Sacramento 97

13 

 

 

 

14  W2, W3, W4

 

 

15  W5, W6

 

16 W7, W8, W9

 

 

17  W11

 

 

18

Citrus Hts 23-107

West Sac. 37/59

19

Fab Fifties Series 38/50/72

Sacramento 64/98

20 

 

21  W2, W3, W4

22  W5, W6

23 W7, W8, W9

24

 

25  CHRISTMAS

Sacramento 40

 

26 

 

27 

Sacramento 50

28  W2, W3, W4

 

 

 

29  W5, W6

 

 

30 W7, W8, W9

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 2010

 

Ride Schedule

 

   2

SAT

Konocti Challenge

7:00-10:00 AM

Lakeport

Lakeport Yacht Club

5th Street Pier

 

 

Ride around California's largest natural lake and breathe California's cleanest air. Great routes, fabulous support, and an awesome post ride barbecue. Must register in advance and pay fee. Visit www.konoctichallenge.com for details.  Long route 6200 ft climb/medium route 2200 ft climb.  Must wear Wheelmen Jersey to get club miles.

 

 

Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, bionicbabe@comcast.net

Doug Beisner, 635-2680, sierraranch@sbcglobal.net

 

30-65-103

Flat/Mod/Hill

Flexible

  2

SAT

On To Rough & Ready

9:00 AM

Auburn

Combie Corners

Wolf Road & Hwy 49

Combie Corners to Dogbar road, to Grass Valley. Food stop at Tofanelie's. Choice of return by same route or continue on to Rough and Ready, Penn Valley and back by Wolf Road.  Nice country roads, light traffic.  Meet at Park and Ride behind church on N/W corner Wolf Road.  Long climb – 3800 ft, Medium climb – 2000 ft.

David Underwood, 721-8689, bike2sac@surewest.net

Nick Hourigan, 487-0993, helnick@sbcglobal.net

40-43

Mod/Hill

Flexible

  2

SAT

South/West Ride Series

Le Tour de Vacaville

9:00 AM

Davis

Davis High School

E. Covell & Oak

Scenic ride through farm lands, a climb over Cantelow hill and on into Old Town Vacaville for a stop at Pure Grain Bakery & return.  Leave from Davis High School. Hwy 80 exit Mace (N) becomes E. Covell. 3.8 Miles, L Oak.  Look for Wheelmen on L.

Peter Becker, 442-1850, ps_becker@sbcglobal.net

 

34-66

Mod/Hill

Flexible

  3

SUN

Foothill Frolics

Foresthill to Robinson Flat

9:00 AM

Foresthill

Main Street

 

Allow 20 minutes driving from I-80 Foresthill exit in Auburn, to start in Foresthill. This ride is an out & back on one road.  From the start at 3,225 feet, ride on Foresthill Divide Road to end of pavement at Robinson Flat at 5,400 feet elevation. Bring food and water.

 

 

 

Jeannie Ennis, 205-2225, jeannieennis@att.net

 

38-54

Mtn

Flexible

   3-8

SUN-FRI

Solvang

Solvang Zodiac.  See Tour/Zodiac Schedule.

 

 

     5

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).

 

     6

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

     7

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).

 

     8

FRI

Furlough Friday Ride.  See Weekly Schedule (W11).

 

   9

SAT

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, litltrek@yahoo.com

Bill & Marilyn Floyd, 300-3593, xpress@surewest.net

 

30-40-50

Moderate/

Hilly

Flexible

  9

SAT

South/West Ride Series

Delta Grind

9:00 AM

Elk Grove

Elk Grove Blvd & Waterman Rd

It’s a Grind

We will "grind" out a ride in the Delta, finding a good place to snack midway through the ride.  Points of interest will be Thornton, Walnut Grove, Lodi and Herald, depending upon the route.  A good ride for our Elk Grove and South Sacramento friends.  Rain cancels.

Tom Gardner, 685-4085, tbgardner@surewest.net

 

 

 

40-60

Flat

Flexible

  9

SAT

Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century

3:15 AM

Clovis

808 4th St

Clovis Veterans District Hall

A trip through the Western Sierra Nevada’s, including Pine Flat Lake and Bass Lake. Must register in advance and pay fee. Save $10.00 before September 1. Visit www.fresnocycling.com for details.  10,500 ft climb.  Must wear Wheelmen Jersey to get club miles.

 

 

Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, bionicbabe@comcast.net

Doug Beisner, 635-2680, sierraranch@sbcglobal.net

 

201

Hill

Training

10

SUN

Fab Fifties Series

Ride Around The Block

9:00 AM

Shingle Springs P & R

Ponderosa Rd exit at HWY 50

Join Tom on his Birthday Ride.  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, tgoodwin0703@att.net

33-44-53

Rolling/Moderate

Flexible

12

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).

 

13

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

13

WED

Ride to Squaw Valley

9:30 AM

Cisco Grove

Hwy 80 E

Exit Cisco Grove Rd

A scenic alpine ride over the old Donner Pass into Squaw Valley for lunch. The medium ride goes to Truckee. Both rides stop briefly at the Donner Party Memorial.  1400 ft climb both rides.  Exit Cisco Grove, go Left (under Freeway) then Right on Hampshire Rocks Rd.  Rain Cancels.

Peter Becker, 442-1850, ps_beck@sbcglobal.net

 

38-62

Mod/Mtn

Flexible

14

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).

 

15

FRI

Furlough Friday Ride.  See Weekly Schedule (W11).

 

16

SAT

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, pamsamms@yahoo.com

Robert Samms, 996-2413, Robert_samms@yahoo.com

 

20-30-55

Flat/Rolling

Casual

16

SAT

Foxy’s Fall Century

7:00 AM

Davis

Veterans Memorial Center

 

Join us to celebrate the Barrette’s 1st Anniversary, and ride through the farmlands of Solano County and rolling hills of Napa County.  The 50K and 100K are pretty flat, while the 100 mile has about 2000 ft of climbing.  Registration will open in late August.  Be sure to register early as it tends to fill up quickly.  Anniversary cake to be served at the final rest stop of the 100 mile route!  Pasta dinner at the finish for registered riders.  Must wear Wheelmen Jersey to get club miles.

Shelly Barrette, 216-6527, irongirl1234@yahoo.com

Scott Barrette, 599-9646, scottbarrette@comcast.net

35-65-100

Flat/Roll/Mod

Flexible

16

SAT

Solvang Autumn Double Century

6:00 AM

Solvang

1579 Mission Drive

Royal Copenhagen Inn

Ride through some of the most beautiful terrain in California. Must register in advance and pay 85.00 fee by September 18, or $100.00 after. Visit www.planetultra.com for details.  10,300 ft climb.  Must wear Wheelmen Jersey to get club miles.

 

 

 

Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, bionicbabe@comcast.net

Doug Beisner, 635-2680, sierraranch@sbcglobal.net

201

Hill

Training

16

SAT

South/West Ride Series

9:00 AM

Rancho Murieta

South Gate

Ride will start at Riverview Park. Take Murieta South Pkwy to Reynosa, turn left on Reynosa .  Park is on the right. Moderate degree of climbing. Short stop halfway through the ride.

John Hockenbury, 685-7527, j.hockenbury@comcast.net

38-50-73

Hilly

Flexible

 

17

SUN

Foothill Frolics

Girly Girls Ride

9:00 AM

Penryn

Trailhead Coffee & Cycle

Taylor & English Colony

Come join us for frolicking fun and cycling in the foothills.  We will meet at the Trailhead Coffee and Cycling Lounge, where you can start and end the ride with fresh pastries and coffee.  Take Penryn Road exit and go left on Penryn Road back over freeway. Go through light and then turn right at stop sign at Taylor Road.  Follow Taylor up the hill to the 4-way stop.  Cafe on left.  Manly men welcome.
 
Jennie Babich, 927-8888, jenniebabich@att.net

50

Moderate

Flexible

17

SUN

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 from five 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 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, geor63@jps.net

23-107

Flat/Hilly

Flexible

19

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).

 

20

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

21

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).

 

23

SAT

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 Moore, 284-1905, mcpoil@surewest.net

 

20-30-55

Flat/Rolling

Casual

23

SAT

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, litltrek@yahoo.com

Bill & Marilyn Floyd, 300-3593, xpress@surewest.net

 

30-40-50

Moderate/

Hilly

Flexible

23

SAT

South/West Ride Series

9:00 AM

Elk Grove

Kinetic Bike Shop

Elk Grove Blvd & West Taron

Long ride goes to Isleton and back via Walnut Grove and Thornton.  Short ride goes through Walnut Grove & Thornton.

Dave Graska,698-1506, davidgraska@yahoo.com

 

41-60

24

SUN

Fab Fifties Series

Grizzly Adams

08:45 AM

Somerset

NE corner of Bucks Bar

& Mt Aukum

 

Take Hwy 50 to Missouri Flat Rd & turn east (L) on Pleasant Valley Rd., (R) on Buck s Bar to the intersection of Bucks Bar & Mt. Aukum Rd. in Somerset. Park in the dirt lot on the NE corner. Be ready to go by 0900 as we head up to Grizzly Flat, and beyond. After 30 miles and 4000 ft of climbing, we’ll reach Pipi campground that has water and outhouses. This ride does have some short steep climbs of 16-20%, and overall about 5700 ft of climbing, so bring climbing gears. Route descends Omo Ranch Rd. This ride is in the wilderness and the store is very late in the ride, so bring enough water and food! You'll really want it and need it.

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426, skybike@surewest.net

60

Hilly

Flexible

26

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).

 

27

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

28

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).

 

30

SAT

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, pamsamms@yahoo.com

Robert Samms, 996-2413, Robert_samms@yahoo.com

 

20-30-55

Flat/Rolling

Casual

30

SAT

South/West Ride Series

9:00 AM

Rancho Murieta

South Gate

Ride will start at Riverview Park.  Take Murieta South Pkwy to Reynosa, turn 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, ralfkris@sbcglobal.net

40-60

Hilly

Flexible

31

SUN

Foothill Frolics

Monster Men

9:00 AM

Loomis Community Park

King Rd & Ong

Ghouls just wanna have fun.   We’ll ride around the foothills but beware of the cemeteries.  It would be a grave error to miss this ride.  It’s Halloween, so dress accordingly……..

 

Eric Saur, 359-1711, esaurbiz@yahoo.com

 

50

Moderately

Ghoulish

(but Flexible)

31

SUN

Meridian Loop

9:00 AM

Davis

Carl’s Jr PL

Covell & Rd 102

North from Davis, through Dunnigan to Meridian, then return on either side of the Sacramento River to Knight’s Landing, then Woodland to Davis.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

51/74/112

Flat

Flexible

Nov 2010

 

 

  1
MON
South Loop
10:30 AM
Rancho Cordova
Mather Light Rail PL
Folsom Blvd & Mather Field Rd

From Mather, south through Galt to Thornton and return via Elk Grove.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

32-78

Flat

Flexible

     2

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).

 

     3

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

     4

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).

 

   6

SAT

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, litltrek@yahoo.com

Bill & Marilyn Floyd, 300-3593, xpress@surewest.net

 

30-40-50

Moderate/

Hilly

Flexible

   6

SAT

South/West Ride Series

9:00 AM

Sheldon

Bert’s Diner

8972 Grant Line Rd.

Between Sheldon Rd. and Wilton Rd.

Ride will explore the area south of Elk Grove with a stop half way through the ride.

John Hockenbury, 685-7527, j.hockenbury@comcast.net

44-54
Flat

Flexible

   6

SAT

Tri-State Gran Fondo

9:00 AM

Mesquite, Nevada

Virgin River Conv. Ctr

Sandhill Boulevard & Hillside Dr

Nevada, Arizona and Utah all in one day!  Unsurpassed scenery on quiet roads with plenty of climbing. $95.00 entry fee includes jersey. Must register in advance at www.planetultra.com. Long climb – 7500 ft.  Contact ride leaders if unable to locate roster.  Must wear Wheelmen Jersey to get club miles.

 

Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, bionicbabe@comcast.net

Doug Beisner, 635-2680, sierraranch@sbcglobal.net

114

Mtn

Flexible

     7

SUN

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.  No sweep, no SAG.  Rain or forecast of rain cancels ride.

Ron Brown, 486-3665, rl-brown@pacbell.net

65

Hilly

Flexible

   7

SUN

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 from five 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 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, geor63@jps.net

23-107

Flat/Hilly

Flexible

   7

SUN

Giro d’ Vino

8:00 AM

Acampo

Woodbridge Winery

5950 E. Woodbridge Rd

 

The Tour features loops through the beautiful vineyards passing by private wineries, and includes some rolling hills of the Mokelumne River basin.  All the rest stops are located at wineries and wine tasting will be available at most or all of the wineries.  Long ride climb is only 500 ft.  Register on line at Active.com.  Must wear wheelmen jersey to get club mileage.

 

 

Dennis King, 284-4555, velo_king@sbcglobal.net

Marie Schelling, 972-8750, velo_girl@sbcglobal.net

31-62

Flat/Roll

Flexible

   8

MON

Ride to Jackson

8:30 AM

Sacramento

Walgreen’s PL

Florin & Riverside

A ride to join the Jackson Zodiac.  En-route joins are encouraged.  Baggage support can be arranged.  Contact the ride leader for arrangements.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

75

Hilly

Flexible

9-11

TUE-THUR

Jackson Zodiac

10:00 AM

Jackson

Best Western Amador Inn

See Tour/Zodiac Schedule.

 

  9

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).

 

10

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

11

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).

 

11

THUR

Return From Jackson

8:30 AM

Jackson

Best Western PL

A return ride from the Jackson Zodiac.  Baggage support available.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

75

Hilly

Flexible

12

FRI

Furlough Friday Ride.  See Weekly Schedule (W11).

 

13

SAT

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, pamsamms@yahoo.com

Robert Samms, 996-2413, Robert_samms@yahoo.com

 

20-30-55

Flat/Rolling

Casual

13

SAT

South/West Ride Series

9:00 AM

Freeport

Cavanaugh Golf Course

Freeport Blvd.

Long ride goes to Isleton.

David Storm, 665-2169,dlstorm@frontiernet.net

 

40-60

Flat

Flexible

 

13

SAT

Penryn and Then Some

9:00 AM

Gold River

Gold River Town Center off Sunrise-Starbucks and Rite Aide.

A short fall/winter ride that takes a break in Penryn, then some more miles if the weather cooperates. A Groupo ride.

 

Stan Leff, 488-2563, swleff@surewest.net

 

 

 

45-60

Rolling

Flexible

14

SUN

Foothill Frolics

Perfect Scenery

9:00 AM

Auburn

Clipper Gap Park & Ride

I80 @ Placer Hills/Meadow Vista off ramp

We'll ride scenic country roads from Auburn to Grass Valley then take lower Colfax to Chicago Park and return to Auburn through Colfax. Expect several climbs and water/food stops in Grass Valley or Colfax.
 
                                                             
Larry Matz, 530-878-3938, lmatz1@yahoo.com

50

Hilly

Flexible

14

SUN

Woodland and Beyond

9:00 AM

Sacramento

Miller Park Marina PL

Front St south of Broadway

Northwest through Woodland, on to Madison, south to Winters and return through Davis.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

 

41-67-89

Flat

Flexible

16

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).

 

17

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

18

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).

 

19

FRI

Furlough Friday Ride.  See Weekly Schedule (W11).

 

19

FRI

Sutter Loop

9:00 AM

Sacramento

Walgreen’s PL

Florin & Riverside

North to Nicolaus and back via the Natomas Canal, then south through Sacramento.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

 

54-80

Flat

Flexible

16

SAT

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 Moore, 284-1905, mcpoil@surewest.net

 

20-30-55

Flat/Rolling

Casual

20

SAT

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, litltrek@yahoo.com

Bill & Marilyn Floyd, 300-3593, xpress@surewest.net

 

30-40-50

Moderate/

Hilly

Flexible

 20

SAT

South/West Ride Series

9:00 AM

Rancho Murieta

South Gate

Ride will start at Riverview Park.  Take Murieta South Pkwy to Reynosa, turn 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.  Rain Cancels.

Ralph & Kris LeMeur, 354-0416, ralfkris@sbcglobal.net

40-60

Hilly

Flexible

21

SUN

Fab Fifties Series

Fish or Climb Hills

9:00 AM

Gold River

Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Gold Country Blvd & Hazel

The short ride will climb to El Dorado hills and return.  The long ride will visit Cameron Park before returning to the start.

Richard Zeiszler, 501-9563, zeiszler@sbcglobal.net

 

31-45-53

Moderate/Hilly

Flexible

21-22

SUN-MON

Bay &  Back

8:30 AM

Sacramento

Walgreen’s PL

Florin & Riverside

Down to Oakland via the Delta, with an overnight in Oakland.  Returning via Vallejo the following day.  Baggage support provided.  Contact the ride leader for details.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

200

Hilly

Flexible

23

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).

 

24

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

26

FRI

Torch That Turkey!

9:00 AM

Fair Oaks

Patriot Bicycles

Eat too much turkey???  Well, let’s work it off.  Ride departs from Patriot Bicycles and heads for Loomis/Newcastle.  Coffee stop at mile 40.

 

 

Shelly Barrett, 216-6527, irongirl1234@yahoo.com

 

50

Mod

Flexible

27

SAT

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, pamsamms@yahoo.com

Robert Samms, 996-2413, Robert_samms@yahoo.com

 

20-30-55

Flat/Rolling

Casual

27

SAT

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.

David Storm, 665-2169, dlstorm@frontiernet.net

 

40-60

Flat

Flexible

27

SAT

Col du Costco

10:00 AM

Gold River Town Center off Sunrise-Starbucks and RiteAide.

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-1600ft. A Groupo ride.

 

Deborah Walburg, 451-2470, walburg@surewest.net

 

 

30-37

Mod

Flexible

28

SUN

Foothill Frolics

Perfect Blend

9:00 AM

Roseville

SW Corner Sierra College & E. Roseville Pkwy

We will visit some familiar roads around Auburn, Newcastle, Lincoln and Loomis with a break about half way through the ride.    Rain Cancels.                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
Dale Johnson, 284-5208, davijohnslckr@comcast.net
 

34-38-61

Roll/Roll/Mod

Flexible

28

SUN

Valley Springs Loop

8:30 AM

Sheldon

Bert’s Diner PL

Grant Line Rd

South to Lockeford, Linden, near Valley Springs, then back through Buena Vista, Ione and Rancho Murieta, returning to Sheldon.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

32/66/78

Hilly

Flexible

30

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).

 

Dec 2010

 

 

     1

WED

Wednesday Commute Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W5).

Wednesday Brunch Ride.  See Weekly Ride Schedule (W6).

 

     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).

 

   3

FRI

Fairfield Loop

9:00 AM

Winters

City PL

Railroad & Main

Out to Moskowite, then Monticello Road to Wooden Valley, to Fairfield, Pleasants Valley to Cantelow, and back into Winters.  No short Option.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

 

70

Hilly

Flexible

  4

SAT

South/West Ride Series

Delta Grind

10:00 AM

Elk Grove

Elk Grove Blvd & Waterman Rd

It’s a Grind

We will "grind" out a ride in the Delta, finding a good place to snack midway through the ride.  Points of interest will be Thornton, Walnut Grove, Lodi and Herald, depending upon the route.  A good ride for our Elk Grove and South Sacramento friends.  Rain cancels.

Tom Gardner, 685-4085, tbgardner@surewest.net

 

40-60

Flat Flexible

  4

SAT

President’s Welcome Ride

9:00 AM

Gold River Shopping Center

SE Corner Sunrise & Gold Country

Come join the outgoing president for a fun ride around the area.  We will do a little climbing and stop for coffee and conversation part way through.  Good opportunity to meet members of the club.

 

Linda Zeiszler, 457-8815, preslindaz@sbcglobal.net

30-40-50

Mod

Casual

     5

SUN

Fab Fifties Series

El Dorado Hills Loop

9:00 AM

El Dorado Hills Park & Ride

White Rock & Latrobe Rds

A counter clockwise loop on rural roads.  Challenging, but not a mountain goat ride.

 

 

 

 

Paul Gunkel, 929-8988, gunkel4578@sbcglobal.net

Barbara Bravos,929-8988, gunkel4578@sbcglobal.net

37-42

Hilly

   6

MON

Crusin’ Down the River

10:30 AM

Sacramento

Walgreen’s PL

Florin & Riverside

A nice easy ride through Hood, Franklin, Thornton, Walnut Grove, and Clarksburg.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

 

31/50

Flat

Flexible

     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).

 

     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)

 

10

FRI

Furlough Friday Ride.  See Weekly Schedule (W11).

 

11

SAT

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, pamsamms@yahoo.com

Robert Samms, 996-2413, Robert_samms@yahoo.com

 

20-30-55

Flat/Rolling

Casual

11

SAT

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, litltrek@yahoo.com

Bill & Marilyn Floyd, 300-3593, xpress@surewest.net

 

30-40-50

Moderate/

Hilly

Flexible

11

SAT

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, sactocd@comcast.net

 

40-60

Flat

Flexible

12

SUN

Foothill Frolics

Spring Chickens BD

0900 AM

Loomis Train Sta.

Horseshoe Bar & Taylor

Join me for an “Ain’t No Spring Chicken” Birthday Ride.  Why did the chicken climb Chili Hill, Crater Hill, Baxter (hill), Bald Hill, and Indian Hill?   Because she thought it would be egg-citing.  Why did the chickens cross the road?   So they could have coffee at the Wild Chicken.   What do chickens eat on their birthday?  Coop cake.

 

Sandy Yarrow, 791-3426, skybike@surewest.net

46

Moderate/Hilly

Flexible

 

12

SUN

Martinez Ride
7:15 AM
Sacramento
Amtrak Station

Take the train to Martinez and ride the Carquinez Scenic Highway to Crockett, cross the Straits to Vallejo, then through Benicia on the way to Fairfield and returning to Sacramento via Davis.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

 

97

Rolling

Flexible

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).

 

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).

 

17

FRI

Furlough Friday Ride.  See Weekly Schedule (W11).

 

18

SAT

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 from five 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 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, geor63@jps.net

23-107

Flat/Hilly

Flexible

18

SAT

South/West Ride Series

Dixon/Davis Loop

9:00 AM

West Sacramento

Town Center behind Starbucks

Jefferson Blvd & Lake Washington Blvd

A loop along country roads and college town bike trails with a bakery stop in Dixon.  West Sac. Meet behind Starbucks at Town Center-Jefferson Blvd. & Lake Washington Blvd.  Rain Cancels.

Peter Becker, 442-1850, ps_becker@sbcglobal.net

 

37-59

Flat

Flexible

19

SUN

Fab Fifties Series

Rancho to Camanche

9:00 AM

Rancho Murieta South

Reynosa Park, second stop sign

Turn left .2 miles on right.

Ride from Murieta to Ione to Camanche.   

Rain or any other atmospheric event may cancel ride at ride leader’s discretion.

David Clifton, 354-1137, superdave911@sbcglobal.net

38/50/72

Rolling

Casual

19

SUN

Alta Sierra Loop

8:30 AM

Sacramento

CA Air Museum PL

Freedom Park & 32nd St

McClelland Park

Through Lincoln to Higgins Corner, then through Alta Sierra, to Dogbar and back through Auburn and Lincoln.
 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

64-98

Hilly

Flexible

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).

 

25

SAT

Bean Soup Ride

10:00 AM

Sacramento

Discovery Park

Mile Zero on the Bike Trail

Join us for the 11th annual Holiday Ride.  We'll do about 40 miles at a casual pace with holiday music and cold noses. You can extend your ride with a refreshment stop of bean soup and hot cider at the Moore's.  Rain cancels but the soup will still be on.

 

 

Mary Moore, 284-1905, mcpoil@surewest.net

Glenn Moore, 524-7785, mooreg@surewest.net

40

Flat

Casual

27

MON

Winter Loop

10:30 AM

Sacramento

Walgreen’s PL

Florin & Riverside

A flat easy exercise ride, ideal for the short winter days.

 

Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933, rcnflyer@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

50

Flat

Flexible

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).

 

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).

 

 

 

 

Fourth

Quarter

2010

 

Weekly Rides

 

(W2) TUESDAY COMMUTE RIDE

6:00 AM

Starbuck’s in Gold River

4:30 PM

Cal/EPA building

5:00 PM

Blue Diamond.

Commute to downtown In the morning and return from Cal/EPA building at 1001 I Street at 4:30 p.m.  Riders can also join us for the evening return ride at 5:00 at the bike trail entrance near Blue Diamond Almond Factory, 19th and C streets.

Dennis King, 284-4555, velo_king@sbcglobal.net

50+

Flat

Flexible

 

 

(W3) TUESDAY BREAKFAST RIDE

8:30 AM & 9:00 AM

Wayne’s Place in William Pond Park
Bike Trail at the end of Arden Way

 

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 spots, some old, some new.

Tom Goodwin, 362-1780, tgoodwin0703@att.net

Nick Hourigan, 487-0993, helnick@sbcglobal.net

25 to 75

Rolling

Flexible

 

 

(W4) TUESDAY BREAKFAST RIDE DOWNTOWN                           

 9:00 AM 

Miller Park

Front Street South off Broadway

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.

Bob Maben, 455-5715, rcmaben@comcast.net

Dave Storm, 665-2169, dlstorm@worldnet.att.net

25 to 75

Flat

Flexible

 

(W5) WEDNESDAY COMMUTE RIDE

6:00 AM

Wayne's Bench in William Pond Park

4:45 PM

Cal/EPA Hdqtrs

11th St between H & I Downtown

Join us for the morning commute into work and the evening commute back home along the American River Parkway.  Every Wednesday except holidays.

Dennis King, 284-4555, velo_king@sbcglobal.net

30+/40+

Flat

Flexible

 

(W6) WEDNESDAY BRUNCH RIDE

9:00 AM October

10:00 AM November/December

Sacramento

West of Playground at  Grant Park on C St. near 22nd St

Four winds Midtown brunch ride: The goal is to ride loops in each direction and to cover all 4 directions in a month. Food and water available in route.

Joe McCormick, 448-1032, mccormickjm@comcast.net

 

25 to 75

Flat

Flexible

 

(W7) THURSDAY COMMUTE RIDE

6:00 AM

Starbucks in Gold River

4:45 PM

Cal/EPA Building

5:00 PM

Old Sac at bike trail.

Commute to downtown In the morning and return from Cal/EPA building at 1001 I Street at 4:45 PM Riders can also join us for the evening return ride at 5:00 PM in Old Sac, at the bike trail near the I Street Bridge.

David Azevedo, 798-1390, dazevedo@waterboards.ca.gov

Dennis King, 284-4555, velo_king@sbcglobal.net

10-30-50+

Flat

Flexible

 

(W8) THURSDAY BREAKFAST RIDE

8:30 AM & 9:00 AM

Sunrise Bridge & Bike Trail

Park at shopping center, southeast

corner of Sunrise and Gold Country