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East Sac‘s answer to Whitey‘s Jolly Kone is Cookie‘s Drive in, a modest take-out-only joint near CSUS that‘s been serving up fancy burgers and arguably the area‘s best, thickest shakes for 65 years. As with Whitey‘s, Cookie‘s opens at 11, so the ride leaves at 9:30. The route loops through Land Park, Downtown and East Sac before returning via Meadowview and the Pocket. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45671201 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

This ride goes to the Pure Grain Bakery in downtown Vacaville and returns a different route to Winters for an optional refreshment at Hooby’s Brewing in Winters, ergo the name. Cantelow Rd is open again, so the long route will go in the usual clockwise direction (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41429096). The distance is about 44 miles with 2,000 ft climbing. The short route has not changed and goes around the English Hills in a clockwise direction staying on the lower rollers in the English Hills. It’s 36 miles with about 1000 ft climbing (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41429095). The two routes split at Steiger Hill and Cantelow Rds. The climbs up Cantelow Rd on the long route are up and back to the top from both sides, so you can just turn around if it becomes too difficult. Also, if you want you can do both climbs on Cantelow Rd before the rest stop by continuing on after climbing to the top and then turn around at Pleasant Valley Rd at the bottom.

We’re riding to Qisa Coffee for unique beverages and pastries. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38099416 https://www.qisacoffee.com/

Join me on this casual bike trail ride before the rain is expected to return on Wednesday.

After heading south to the Freeport bridge and a long haul on the River Road, we‘ll stop by this corner cafe in old Broderick. Typical return through the west end of Land Park. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44764828 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Start at 10:00 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes or (?) after the ride. Route: *FRA ER GN 24 Trail, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36027835, 24 miles, 1200 feet of climbing. In the tradition of Folsom Roundabout, you can ride from House of Mules to the Fish Hatchery and back before or after the core ride and record 31 miles. There is no route sheet for this additional loop. More loops may be added at the discretion of the Ride Leader.

Join me for a coffee ride up to Folsom Bel Air Market Place https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27530939

We‘ll head to the wilds of East Sac to a quaint little mom-‘n‘-pop market-cum-cafe that offers a secluded patio where we can park the bikes and have a coffee/tea and a bit of a nosh. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40752080 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

We‘ll ride some familiar roads with a stop at the Flower Farm. www.ridewithgps.com/routes/47989194

The route stops in old West Sacramento for a blast from the past, Whitey‘s Jolly Kone. This hamburger/hot dog/fries stand may have opened in 1963 but it‘s got a real ‘40s-‘50s vibe. What make it really stand out are its unusual milkshake flavors, including banana, blackberry, Butterfinger, butterscotch, cherry and peanut butter. There are also sundaes of various types and soft serve cones. Also available are a number of burgers, dogs, burritos, tacos and tostadas and a handful of side dishes. Health food it ain‘t, but the menu will take you back to the days when you could pig out on this stuff and not gain an ounce. This is classified as a lunch ride, but do what you want. Since this joint opens at 11, the ride always starts at 9:30 so we can arrive slightly early to get in line. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42762312 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Join me on a ride to Shady Coffee and Tea before the rain comes on Wednesday! I plan to sweep the short route. I hope to see you Monday. Long : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31611380 Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41538021

Easy ride 12-15 mph from gold river to William pond and return for 20 miles. Continue to Watt Ave for 26 miles or to Guy west bridge for 31 miles.

20 F - First Tuesday Evening Ride of 2025. Starting from Goldriver Town Center (Bel Air) side. It‘s our basic ride up to the Fish Hatchery and down to William Pond park, where we regroup. Then it back to the ride start.

Please join us as we head out to Roseville’s Paris Baguette where morning beverages and a large selection of sweet and savory treats await! The challenge will be in deciding just what to indulge in! We start at Folsom Village Shopping Center on Oak Avenue in Folsom with both long and short route options. Start time is 9 a.m. We hope you will join us! 30 miles w/ 1255 elevation gain (C): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45505673 36 miles w/1680 elevation gain (C+): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46720703

Our destination is The Mill, a locally-owned gourmet coffee/herbal tea shop in a small, squat structure next to the Elvas entrance to the CSUS campus. This is essentially the Cottage Mart route with a few alterations. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44756852 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Start at 10:00 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes or (?) after the ride. Route: *FRA ER GN 24 Trail, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36027835, 24 miles, 1200 feet of climbing. In the tradition of Folsom Roundabout, you can ride from House of Mules to the Fish Hatchery and back before or after the core ride and record 31 miles. There is no route sheet for this additional loop. More loops may be added at the discretion of the Ride Leader.

Following essentially the same route as we would to Carol‘s, we‘ll do a loop through the Clarksburg area and wend our way north to downtown West Sac and this little corner cafe that features plein air seating amid a variety of fruit trees. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43899478 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

On this route you *can* have your druthers--Druthers Coffee Shop, that is. This relatively new corner spot in the Sutter Park housing development is small and spartan, but there‘s a bit of patio seating outside and a beautifully landscaped commons-type park across the street with benches. Offerings include the typical coffee selections plus chai, and a very atypical sweet potato waffle in three varieties--plain, peaches & cream and coffee cake--plus occasional seasonal variations such as pear. The route traverses the downtown grid and McKinley Village before looping around the top side of East Sac, and returns via Elmhurst, North Oak Park, Curtis Park and Land Park. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44913264 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Join me for a ride to Peet’s/Whole Foods at the Fountains. There is a slight chance of rain, but I’m hoping to get this ride in between storms. I plan to sweep the long route. If you are doing the short route, please arrange to ride with a buddy. I hope you can join me! Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20787951 Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20787947

Happy St. Patty’s Day! Let’s head to Folsom and El Dorado Hills for some trail riding and a little hill climbing. Longer route takes those short and sweet hills around Mormon Island, and a few more!!! Long route will be swept; please plan on riding with a friend if you prefer the short option. Oh yes, wear green if so inclined! Short: 30 miles / 750 ft climbing *Posh Bagel-1A (Folsom Bike Trails) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37678821 Long: 39 miles / 1,712 ft climbing *Posh Bagel-1B (Folsom Bike Trails) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22688725

Easy ride 12-15 mph from Gold River to William Pond Park and return for 20 miles. Continue to Watt Ave for 26 miles or to Guy West Bridge for 31 miles

We‘ll traverse Land Park, Old Sac, Discovery Park and the suburban streets of Natomas on this route that stops at the Bella Bru in the Natomas Park shopping center near Del Paso Rd. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44503726 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

The route is similar to the short one plotted by our own beloved Carolyn Lewis. Y‘all know the cafe and the roads so there isn‘t much that needs to be said. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48311977 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Start at 10:00 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes or (?) after the ride. Route: *FRA ER GN 24 Trail, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36027835, 24 miles, 1200 feet of climbing. In the tradition of Folsom Roundabout, you can ride from House of Mules to the Fish Hatchery and back before or after the core ride and record 31 miles. There is no route sheet for this additional loop. More loops may be added at the discretion of the Ride Leader.

We’ll celebrate the kickoff of Spring Blitz with a ride from Gold River to Shady Coffee and Tea in downtown Roseville using the Miner’s Ravine bike trail in both directions. The routes are the same until after exiting the bike trail on the return and turning onto Cavitt Stallman. The long route turns left on Cavitt Stallman (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31611380),and the short route turns right (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41538021). Come early to the ride to enjoy some treats and coffee before the ride start.

Monday Morning Coffee Ride https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20788242 short https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39247794 Long

DAB rides to resume with a ride to Rosie’s Cafe in Rancho Cordova. Big portions and reasonable cost. 26 flat miles swept and pace determined by group. If you haven’t already rode the new bike trail from Glen Hall to Sac State this is your chance to ride on a newly paved and wide shouldered trail. If the group agrees we can ride at the end another 2 miles to include new trail with a uturn at the Business 80 work site. Club ride: *Rosie’s-1A RWGPS LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49972473

Easy ride from Gold River shopping center. 20 mile route goes to fish hatchery, then on the American River Bike Trail to William Pond Park, then returning to Gold River. 26 mile route continues on bike trail to Watt Avenue, then back to Gold River. 31 mile route goes to Guy West bridge before returning to ride start. Options for lunch afterwards.

20 F - Starting from Goldriver Town Center (Bel Air) side. It‘s our basic ride up to the Fish Hatchery and down to William Pond park, where we regroup. Then it back to the ride start.

Let’s ride from Maidu Park in Roseville to Newcastle Produce or Pause Coffee in Loomis! Long route is 38.5 with 1850 ft climbing: Newcastle Produce 3B: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49044139 Shorter route is 33 miles with 1175 feet climbing: Pause Coffee 4A: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48311766 Long route will be swept so if planning on the shorter route please ride with a friend!

We‘ll head to the wilds of East Sac to a quaint little mom-‘n‘-pop market-cum-cafe that offers a secluded patio where we can park the bikes and have a coffee/tea and a bit of a nosh. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40752080 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

From Barrio we head to posh East Sac and swing through somewhat less-posh Oak Park before making a pit stop at Freeport Bakery (or Marie‘s Donuts if preferred) and wending our way back to Greenhaven via the Pocket. A moderate pace suitable for less-energetic boppers is expected. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40704517 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Start at 10:00 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes or (?) after the ride. Route: *FRA ER GN 24 Trail, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36027835, 24 miles, 1200 feet of climbing. In the tradition of Folsom Roundabout, you can ride from House of Mules to the Fish Hatchery and back before or after the core ride and record 31 miles. There is no route sheet for this additional loop. More loops may be added at the discretion of the Ride Leader.

Just a little trail ride up to La Bou on Blue Ravine for coffee using several trails. RWGPS La Bou Blue Ravine 1A https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20799792

Let’s go for coffee and treats from Five Points to Folsom. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29995030