| Date |
Miles/Grade/Pace |
Ride Description |
|
1
SAT
|
40–60
Flat
Flexible
|
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbuck’s
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.
Neal Bos, 684-1491
|
|
1
SAT |
50-75
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Old Foresthill 11
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 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 |
|
2
SUN |
40–50
Rolling
Moderate
Flexible |
Loomis Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
Ong & King Rd.
Don’t forget Daylight Savings Time Ends. Come on out to Loomis for some great riding in the Placer County foothills. We’ll keep it short and sweet so you can get home in a reasonable time.
Nick Hourigan, 487-0993 |
|
2
SUN |
63–89–109
Hilly
Rolling
Flat |
Altamont Loop
8:00 AM
Lodi
Lodi Municipal Lake Park
W. Turner Rd.
Between I –5 and Hwy. 99
South through Stockton, then west over Altamont Pass to Livermore then north again over the hills into Byron, then east back through Stockton. Significant climbing on the long option.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
2
SUN |
31–62
Flat
Weekend
Flexible |
Giro d' Vino
9:00 a.m.
Acampo
5950 East Woodbridge Road
Woodbridge Winery by Mondavi
http://www.deltavelo.com/giro_d_vino.html
Discover what makes our wine region the nation’s number one region of premium wine making. Enjoy the sleepy country roads, beautiful vineyards and local wineries while benefiting the fight against cancer. Your contributions also support our local cycling programs. Must register and pay fee in advance at www.deltavelo.com. Limited to 600 riders. Contact ride leaders with results if roster cannot be located.
Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429
Doug Beisner, 635-2680 |
|
3
MON |
53-74
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Auburn and Lincoln 06
9:00 AM
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 |
|
4-6
TUE-THUR |
120/160/195
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible
|
Pigeon Point Zodiac
5:30 AM
(Confirm time with Ride Leader)
Amtrak Depot, Sacramento
There are three options the first day, but all start at Amtrak Sacramento Tuesday morning: 1) Traditional: ferry to San Francisco from Jack London Square and ride down Highway 1 to Pigeon Point Lighthouse; ride to Capitola on Wednesday. 2) Santa Clara to Pigeon Point: ride to Saratoga and up Highway 9 to Summit road and then to Pigeon Point Lighthouse. 3) Santa Clara to Capitola: ride to Saratoga and up Highway 9, but continue to Capitola. Each rider is responsible for their own reservations: Pigeon Point pplhostel@norcalhostels.org Capitola Venetian Hotel (831) 476-6471, (800) 332-2780
Bob Hawkins 802-1548 |
|
6
THUR |
38–103
Mountainous
Rolling |
Penn Valley Loop
8:30 AM
Lincoln
McBean Park
Hwy 193 & A Street
Out to Auburn, Higgins Corners, Grass Valley, Lake Wildwood and back through Beale AFB and Camp Far West.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
7
FRI |
52-80
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Lincoln and Auburn 08
9:00 AM
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 |
|
8
SAT |
40–60
Flat
Flexible |
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Starbuck’s
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, 802-8128, |
|
9
SUN |
30–50
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible |
Fab Fifties Series
Fish or Climb Hills
9:00 AM
Gold River
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Gold Country Blvd. & Hazel Ave.
The short ride will climb to El Dorado Hills and return. The long ride will visit Cameron Park Dr. before returning to the start.
Richard Zeiszler, 457-8815 |
|
9
SUN |
50–104
Rolling
Flat |
Southeast Century
8:00 AM
Elk Grove
Safeway PL
Laguna & Franklin
An easy riding century that goes around Camanche Lake, through Buena Vista, Ione, Galt, and Thornton before returning to Elk Grove.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
10
MON |
60
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Jackson Tour
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
We will go through Ione to Lake Pardee and Jackson
Ken Bell, 962-3841 |
|
11
TUE |
43
Flat
Casual |
Boggle Minding Route
10:00 AM
Sacramento
Shopping Center
S. Land Park Dr. & 35th Ave.
Take a visit to the lovely Bogle Winery. We’ll ride north to Capitol Avenue and then ride south on River Road past Clarksburg to the winery. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy at their picnic tables, and sample their tastings. Return via Freeport and the Pocket. Meet in front of the Post Office.
David Bailey, 925-8123 |
|
11-13
TUE-THUR |
180
Mountainous
Flexible
|
Jackson Zodiac
10:00 AM
Jackson
Amador Inn
We will be staying at the "Best Western Amador Inn" in Jackson. Our rate is $79.95 plus tax. (1-800-543-5221) Please call by Nov 10 and tell them that you are with the Sacramento Wheelman. ALL RIDES WILL LEAVE FROM THE MOTEL PARKING LOT, 10:00 AM on Tuesday and 9:00 AM Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday we will ride up to Volcano, Wednesday to West Point and Thursday out to Buena Vista. Come up for all three days or just one day. Please call me if you plan on driving up for one or two days and NOT staying in Jackson. Mileage is about 40-50 miles per day.
Nick Hourigan, 487-0993 |
|
15
SAT |
40–60
Flat
Flexible |
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Rancho Murieta
South Gate
The ride will explore Ione, Sutter Creek, and the foothills. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.
Ralph & Kris LeMeur, 354-0416 |
|
15
SAT |
53-74
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Auburn and Lincoln 06
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 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 |
|
15
SAT |
53-74
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Auburn and Lincoln 06
9:00 AM
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks School
10700 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 |
|
15
SAT |
43
Flat
Weekend
Flexible |
West Sac Woodland Loop
9:00 AM
West Sacramento
Park-n-Ride Enterprise Blvd. & I-80
A nice easy flat ride. We’ll cross the causeway into Davis, then head out to Woodland before looping back to West Sac. Spin it fast, or take it easy! Store at Woodland.
Rich Cysewski, 281-8506 |
|
16
SUN |
33–51
Rolling
Flexible |
Loomis Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
Ong & King Rd
We’ll ride up to Newcastle and then descend Ridge Road to ride rural roads north of Lincoln. We’ll return through Lincoln, up Sierra College and down English Colony, Humphrey, and Swetzer. The short ride skips the roads north of Lincoln. 2,000 – 2,600+. This is a great winter ride.
David Storm, 665-2169 |
|
16 - 17
SUN – MON |
212
Rolling
Flat |
Chico & Back
8:00 AM
Sacramento
Walgreen PL
Florin & Riverside
Ride north to spend the night in Chico and return the next day.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
18
TUE |
50–75
Hilly
Flexible |
Sierra Foothills
9:00 AM
Roseville
710 Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Ride starts at Sharp Bicycles riding thru the Sierra Foothills.
Curt Taylor, 771-8642 |
|
19
WED |
52-80
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Lincoln and Auburn 08
9:00 AM
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 |
|
21
FRI |
43–69–79
Mountainous
Rolling |
Double Loop
9:30 AM
Rancho Cordova
Light Rail PL
Mather/Mills Station
A loop out to near Rancho Murieta and a second loop around Rancho Murieta. Short ride does the first loop only.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
22
SAT |
40–60
Flat
Flexible |
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
Kinetic Bike Shop
SW corner Elk Grove Blvd & W. Taron 300 yards East of I-5
The ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.
Dave Graska, 698-1506 |
|
22
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 |
|
23
SUN |
42
Rolling
Moderate
Hilly
Flexible |
Fab Fifties
The Hills of El Dorado Hills
9:00 AM
El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills Park & Ride
Latrobe Rd. & White Rock Rd.
We’ll stay close to the start location for an easy bail out in case of rain. The ride includes parts of El Dorado Hills and Folsom. Not to worry – there will be plenty of climbing so bring your gears. Rain at the start cancels ride.
Ron Brown, 486-3665 |
|
23
SUN |
54–94
Rolling
Flat |
Northeast Valley Loop
9:30 AM
Elverta
Elverta Rd & Elwyn Ave
By the Post Office
North through Lincoln and Camp Far West then west to the Feather River, south through Nicolaus and Verona then east to the start.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
|
24
MON |
50-75
Hilly
Training |
Fair Oaks to Old Foresthill 11
9:00 AM
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 |
|
28
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 |
|
29
SAT |
40–60
Flat
Flexible |
Elk Grove South County Ride Series
9:00 AM
Elk Grove
It’s A Grind
Waterman & Elk Grove Blvd.
It's A Grind/Bel Air parking lot
The ride will explore the Delta area south of Sacramento. We’ll have a short stop halfway through the ride.
Scott Pierce, 714-9034 |
|
30
SUN |
50
Rolling, Moderate
Flexible |
Loomis Foothill Frolics
9:00 AM
Loomis
Loomis Community Park
Ong & King Road
Come on out to Loomis Community Park and join us for some great riding in the Placer County foothills. Short enough to enjoy a nice local ride and still get home in a reasonable time.
Ed Keller, 652-6361 |
|
30
SUN |
60–104
Mountainous |
Alta Sierra Loop
8:30 AM
Sacramento
Air Museum PL
Freedom Park & 32nd Ave.
McClelland Field
Through Lincoln to Higgens Corner then through Alta Sierra to Dogbar and back through Auburn and Lincoln.
Dick Nussbaum, 424-0933 |
