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Fire up for the Holiday Party with a warm cup of hot coffee or tea from Temple Coffee after a leisurely ride through the streets of Sacramento. This 31-mile ride is rated D/E for difficulty. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44334335

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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43961101

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 10:00. The route loops through Land Park, Downtown and East Sac before returning via Meadowview and the Pocket. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44814292

Formerly known as my English Hills ride, this ride goes from Winters to Vacaville through the English Hills. The rest stop is at the Pure Grain Bakery in downtown Vacaville. A number of us go to Hoobies Brewing in downtown Winters after the ride for lunch and a recovery drink ;-). The short route which stays on the rollers in the English Hills is 36 miles with 1060 ft climbing (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41429095). The long route is now 44 miles with 2200 ft climbing (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41429096). The routes are the same except for climbs up the east and west sides of Cantelow Rd.

Join us for a ride from Gold River to Peet‘s. 9AM start time Short route will be swept Short: 31 miles 1200 ft Name: *Peet‘s Fountains-2A (via Fair Oaks, return via Woodbridge Ranch and Kenneth) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26599614 Long: 44 miles 1,500 ft Name: *Peet‘s Fountains-2C (via Fair Oaks & JCT) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26770743

Please join me as we ride to the Aviator‘s Cafe at the Executive Airport. We usually have breakfast in the Cafe or you can choose to bring your own snack. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43772285

Let‘s do a flat-ish ride from Gold River to Starbucks on Bradshaw. 9AM start time Short route will be swept Short: 33 miles 425 ft Name: *Starbucks Bradshaw-1A (CW w tunnel, canal and bike trails) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25699480 Long: 40 miles 463 ft Name: *Starbucks Bradshaw-1B (same as 1A with extra 7 mile loop) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20800333

Start at 10 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes 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 La Bou 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.

From Barrio at South Hills 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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40704517

Let’s head to Posh Bagel to celebrate Hannukah! There will be both a short and long route travelling on streets and trails. I plan to sweep the long route. Hope to see you there! Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37678821 Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22688725

Early this year Husick‘s Taproom changed hands for at least the third time since it first began operation, and after being shuttered for months it reopened in early July unbeknownst to me. The former BBQ joint has switched to pizza, but there‘s still decent beer on draft. So, I‘m bringing back rides to Husick‘s, but with a revamped route that now starts at Barrio instead of Windbridge/Rush River. This is an easy route of moderate length that travels familiar roads in the Greenhaven/Pocket and Clarksburg areas, and starts relatively late to accommodate Husick‘s opening time of 11. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44796871

Let‘s cruise some back roads in Granite Bay and Loomis with a coffee stop at the Flower Farm. There will be both short and long C routes, defined as: Moderate - Hilly; a challenge for the average rider. Flower Farm 3A: 33.5 miles, 1551 climbing: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29687104 Flower Farm 3B: 42.3 miles, 1906 climbing: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29695953 You may want to bring water and snacks in case Flower Farm is crowded! Long route will be swept so please plan to ride with a friend if doing short.

Ride for coffee to Starbucks on Riley and I think the patio does have sunshine if the sun is out. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27022599

Please join me as we head to Barrio Bakery in South Sacramento. Lots of options for food and drinks. There is both inside and outside seating. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43924614

We will ride from Gold River to Peet‘s on Latrobe Rd in EDH. Details will follow

Start at 10 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes 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 La Bou 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 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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40752080

Join me on a ride to Starbucks on East Natoma via surface streets. The ride out goes up Costco Hill, and the return route is via Fair Oaks. This location appears to be very popular, so you might want to bring a snack. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27745016

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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44503726

Let‘s taka a little trip on Sierra Oaks, Sierra Blvd and La Sierra Dr searching for Holiday decorations and then wind back through more casual neighborhoods. Route is on the club site under my name and here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45064033

This ride goes 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).

Get into the spirit and join us to ride and take pictures in front of both the Capitol and Old Town Christmas trees. We‘ll stop at Steamers for coffee &/or lunch before a short ride back to Glenn Hall Park. *Steamers-3A https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45069337

A familiar coffee stop with a different route that includes Dave‘s hill, Nick‘s ditch and a few other famous landmarks along the way. This ride has no que sheet however a RidewithGPS route will be provided, however, route is always subject to deviation during ride. Total miles approx 35 with approx 1500+ ft climbing. Follow the leader as we venture thru neighborhoods with regrouping as necessary. No one gets left behind. Guaranteed to have fun with the adventure.

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. NOTE: There are two Whitey‘s routes; we‘re using the one that‘s modified to omit levee trails that are currently closed. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42762312

Start at 10 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes 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 La Bou 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 our Annual Capitol Christmas Tree ride and photo. Wear your holiday ugly sweater or just something festive and join the ride from Five Points at 10:30. Santa‘s sleigh will be there to give rides to the young at heart. Optional snack/lunch at your favorite restaurant after the photo. No SWEEP Return so you can take your time. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45026244

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. The route has been revised to eliminate the currently closed levee trail and shortened by three miles. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43899478

We will ride from Gold River to Newcastle. Details will follow soon.

Start at 10 AM. The ride is a loop with no mid-point stop, but optional lunch at Dos Coyotes 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 La Bou 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.

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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43961101

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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40752080