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Start at 8:30 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 ft 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.

Riding for coffee or ice tea on streets to Roseville. Start time 8 am sharp, it is a warm day ahead.
Route sheets will be provided.
ridewithgps.com/routes/20799845

Short 32 mile +1556 ft *La Bou Blue Ravine-2A (CCW, via Sailor Bar Park) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38132498
Long 41 mile +2216 ft *La Bou Blue Ravine-2B (CCW, via Sailor Bar Park) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38142515

Both routes are the same as far as the coffee stop, so all riders will be swept on the way out. Only the short route will be swept on the return.

There is a 400ft dirt/gravel path on the way out that can be detoured around if desired.
This is a good ride for "C" grade riders that can do 32/41 miles. The climbing is mostly spread over the ride, with climbing to the top of Iron Point being the biggest challenge on the long route. Call if you have questions.

***UPDATE*** Due to the current (2022/08/29) weather forecast for heat, I will be sweeping the SHORT route. There are various public restrooms on both routes for refilling water bottles. Hydrate well.

ALERET ALERT MANY MANY CHANGES !!!
The start time for this ride is now 8AM due to the expected high temperature.
The biggest change is NEW ROUTE
Because of the heat and air quality we are just going to ride around Lake Natoma. I will reschedule a ride to Wow Wow Lemonade for October.
Be sure you have enough water for the ride with you.
I know it is the day before Labor Day I just liked the sound of the title. Anyway how about doing a short 25 mile ride around Lake Natoma. Then let's meet at the Bel Air in Folsom and ride. Because I said it is a day for Lemonade when we get back to the start we, as a group, will descend on Bel Air and club members can get a lemonade on me. That will make the lemonade taste even better.
The route is in the club library as Kirstein - Lake Natoma Loop from Bel Air 25 C https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40789119

Starting at the Gold River Center to the hatchery and down to Wm. Pond for a break or add Guy West Bridge and back for more relaxing miles in the shade. There is the well marked detour but easy to follow. If it's hot there is Urban Desserts or even Rite Aid for a $2.00 cone!

Rooster’s. Serves Mexi-American breakfasts. The Chiliquilis are my favorite. Start time 8 AM due to heat
2 blocks from end of ride to restaurant. Pedal or load your bike and drive there. E19, bike trails and some residential side streets. Please note no travel thru Sac State with early morning crazy student drivers.

Club name. *Fixins - 1A. Note, we will pass by Fixin’s Soul food because they don’t open until 11 AM, so that ride/route is a late fall/winter/early spring ride.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32107549

CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT.

Breakfast at Carol's.

Due to the extreme heat, this ride has been modified. The ride will stop at Steamers in Old Sacramento then return. One route, no long route, no breakfast.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20800240

We will leave 5 Points at 8 am.

From Barrio (South Hills) we head to the Yolo Causeway for a visit to Cafe Bernardo in the quaint town of Davis. This is essentially an out-and-back route but with a few detours. Route/cuesheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40693422

Start at 8 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 ft 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.

It is way to hot to do the EDH ride today. The way back was entirely in the sun and not a smart ride for 111degrees. Lets do this ride instead which has lots of shade and not as much climbing. Can't wait for this heat to subside. This ride is 31 miles with 1150 of elevation and some needed shade. Stay cool and healthy.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38531061

CANCELLED - Due to HEAT and UNHEALTHY AIR (Mosquito Fire?).

Join us for our regular series of night trail rides along the bike trail. Fridays we will head up the trail from Gold River to Beals point and back. Each week we will alternate going up the North side and the South side to get a change of scenery and some extra climbing. The North side days will include climbing up Folsom Lake Crossing. South side days will have some rollers up Johnny cash and a nice descent down Folsom Lake Crossing.

The last couple of miles may be during twilight so please bring a light.

South side ascent: 26.9 miles, 996 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39877559
North side ascent: 26.9 miles, 1237 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39897835

We will ride at 15-18mph with frequent regroups. Slower riders may not be swept. Excessive heat may cancel the ride.

Flatish ride from Gold River. Going out on streets via Mather Airport to Starbuck's on Bradshaw. Return crosses the river at Watt (short) or Guy West (long) and returns on the trail.
Long route will be swept. Short route riders will be swept except for 2 shortcuts that deviate from the long route.

Short *Starbucks Bradshaw-2A https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31291645 24.5 miles + 335 ft
Long *Starbucks Bradshaw-2B https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29959581 30.8 miles + 420 ft

*** weather update as of 2022/09/09 ***
Air quality index (AQI) of 78 is forecast for the ride (Gold River, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento). I will be leading the ride as planned.

Lets try this ride now that the weather is cooler and hopefully smokeless. Its 35 miles and approx 1300 feet of climbing which is mostly up Green Valley into EDH. We will stop at Bella Bru for a cup of java or a breakfast and then head it on home up Saratoga and down Iron Point. If there is too much smoke, it will be canceled. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38060983

CANCELLED BECAUSE OF SMOKE

Turns out Lenise's is closed on Mondays, so we're going to ride to Franquette across from the Barn in West Sacramento by way of Freeport and the newly paved South River Road. There are two routes with the short route (~31 miles) taking a more direct route to Franquette after crossing the Freeport Bridge (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40896330) and the long route (40 miles) heading south to Clarksburg before heading up to Franquette (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40896320). Both routes are relatively flat.

This is a slow casual ride to enjoy the bike trail. I will be there early
in case it is hot and you may leave earlier than 8am to beat the heat.
The usual route to William Pond or Guy West Bridge.

We'll ride streets and trails through Land Park to the Tower Bridge and stop for coffee or breakfast at the Tree House Cafe just over the bridge. The ride back to Scottish Rite is again trails (Sac River Pkwy & ARBT) and streets (E St/Elvas)
Start time is 08:30am
We'll ride over the bridge near Sac State's Hughes stadium, bridge over Rt 5 between Karbet Way & Riverside Blvd and over the Tower Bridge twice.
The Tree House Cafe has great outdoor seating in their garden environment.
Tree House Cafe-1A https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40852652
Ride will be swept 🧹 and cues sheets provided.

We ride from Gold Country Town Center to William Pond Park. We re-group at William Pond Park. Our normal cycling speed is between 17-20 mph, so come for a brisk but short ride.

We will be riding on the bike trail some to get to our breakfast spot.Some streets
also. We haven't been to Mary' Goldminer Cafe in awhile .

SBH Ice-Cream Social #2

Please join me on Thursday, September 15th as we take our second, club-sponsored “Easy Rider Ice-Cream Social” out of the Five Points Shopping Center. For this ride we will depart at 8:30am. There is a short and long route, mostly along the bike trails, with Urban Desserts at Gold River being our “past mid-way” Ice-Cream stop. The detour at El Manto will affect our ride, and is not noted on the route sheets, but there is info on the detour below. I will also have info at the ride start.

I will send a reminder with any updates as the event approaches. Urban Desserts is working on a special menu and I will include that as well. Please let me know if you have any questions about the ride or the event. Thank you!

*Urban Desserts-1A (to Hatchery and back) – “D” Ride w/21.3 miles (+ 1 mile for detour)
I will sweep this route on the way to Urban Desserts, but not the return since I have to stay behind.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40622391

*Urban Dessers-1B (adds Lake Natoma loop) – “D” ride w/32.9 miles (+ 1 mile for detour)
Bill will sweep this route.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40622499

+Aug 2022 ARBT Detour east-bound
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40642354

+Aug 2022 ARBT Detour west-bound
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40642429

Start at 9 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 ft 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.

Five points to Karens in Folsom via the ARBT. 31.2 miles D ride 838ft.elev.

Join us for our regular series of night trail rides along the bike trail. Fridays we will head up the trail from Gold River to Beals point and back. Each week we will alternate going up the North side and the South side to get a change of scenery and some extra climbing. The North side days will include climbing up Folsom Lake Crossing. South side days will have some rollers up Johnny cash and a nice descent down Folsom Lake Crossing.

The last couple of miles may be during twilight so please bring a light.

South side ascent: 26.9 miles, 996 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39877559
North side ascent: 26.9 miles, 1237 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39897835

We will ride at 15-18mph with frequent regroups. Slower riders may not be swept. Excessive heat may cancel the ride.

This is an annual event sponsored by the American River Parkway Foundation. Registration is required so we have enough supplies. This year we'll be at Wm. Pond Park, meeting up at the gazebo where we hold our club picnic and soup rides. Water, snacks, gloves, garbage bags and all other supplies will be provided. It's recommended we NOT ride our bikes to the clean up spot because bike parking isn't secure. Car parking is available will be allowed without permits. Boots, long pants, and work gloves are recommended.

We'll take a ride through the suburbs. Route sheets at the start.
ridewithgps.com/routes/40931906. This is the latest, and hopefully correct, link.

starting at 10 ride to Steamers Old Sac via trail

We will take streets and trails to Chocolate Fish and Posh Bagel on E. Natomas/Blue Ravine.
Long route adds some serious little hills!
Posh Bagel 1A: 30 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37678821
Posh Bagel 1B: 39 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22688725
Long route will be swept. Short a route will not be swept so please plan on riding with a buddy!
RAIN or SMOKE cancel. Watch for updates!

We will be riding the *Rosie's-2A" route. It is just a little over 25 miles. Food is good, price is decent. Start time 8:30 AM Hopefully Terry will be feeling well enough to join us for breakfast.

Casual, bike ride on the trail to William Pond Park and back. Optional coffee/lunch after the ride.

We ride from Gold Country Town Center to William Pond Park. We re-group at William Pond Park. Our normal cycling speed is between 17-20 mph, so come for a brisk but short ride.

From South Hills we head to the hinterlands of the deep southeast for a stop at the famous Bert's Diner in Sheldon. Route sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40716478

Take an easy ride up to the Fish Hatchery and return for a 20 mile ride. Another option is to go up to Karen’s for a stop before returning to the ride start. Just thinking some riders might want to go up to Beal’s for a little climb with additional miles. Both options use the ARBT and the South side of the bike trail Lake Natoma.

Start at 9 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 ft 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.

This ride uses the Miner’s Ravine Trail in both directions, with the long route doing more miles and climbing after exiting the trail at Sierra College Blvd near Cavitt Stallman Rd. Both routes are the same until that point. The short route is a variation of the club route that stays on Miner's Ravine trail until Sierra College Blvd. The two routes split on Cavitt Stallman Rd. with the short route turning right (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40833982) and the long route turning left (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31611380). The short route has about 1200 ft climbing while the long has over 1500 ft climbing.

Join us for our regular series of night trail rides along the bike trail. Fridays we will head up the trail from Gold River to Beals point and back. Each week we will alternate going up the North side and the South side to get a change of scenery and some extra climbing. The North side days will include climbing up Folsom Lake Crossing. South side days will have some rollers up Johnny cash and a nice descent down Folsom Lake Crossing.

The last couple of miles may be during twilight so please bring a light.

South side ascent: 26.9 miles, 996 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39877559
North side ascent: 26.9 miles, 1237 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39897835

We will ride at 15-18mph with frequent regroups. Slower riders may not be swept. Excessive heat may cancel the ride.

Come out and enjoy the day, your buds and the option that works for you. Links below and on the club site under my name.

More - 32.7 miles/1840 gain https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40966953
Less - 30.4 miles/1454 gain https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40966944
Or Not - 28.9 miles/1282 gain https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40966964

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
Don't forget to bring water and snacks in case Flower Farm is crowded!
Long route will be swept; please ride with a friend if choosing the short route.

Note later start time of 9:00!!

make up ride to Steamers Old Sac. William pond to Old Sac 30 miles

We'll take a short spin up to Panera's in Folsom using trails and streets. A D+ ride with a short C bump on the trail and with ~1300 feet of gain

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41012435 and on the club site under my name.

*Tree House Cafe-1A https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40852652 24.2 Miles flat. Start time 8:30 AM
Ride leader: John Grady

Starting at the Gold River Center to the hatchery and down to Wm. Pond for a break or add Guy West Bridge and back. There is the well marked detour but easy to follow. Optional coffee or lunch after.

We ride from Gold Country Town Center to William Pond Park. We re-group at William Pond Park. Our normal cycling speed is between 17-20 mph, so come for a brisk but short ride.

Come join me for breakfast. We will ride streets and the Miner's Ravine and Antelope trails to Granite Rock Grill in Rocklin. 1246 ft elevation gain. The ride leaves Gold River at 8:30.
Granite Rock Grill 2A
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20788119

This ride was rained out last time so let's try again. The route departs Barrio at South Hills and takes a blend of trails and streets as it wends its way through the southeast to the famed Bert's Diner in Sheldon. If you haven't been to Bert's, you're in for a treat. Route sheet/map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40716478

Start at 9 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 ft 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.

The ride starts at the (Bill) Conlin Sports Complex in south Sacramento near the quaint delta town of Freeport. Travel begins on the Dan Gorfain Trail, which is situated next to the children’s play structure. Travel continues onto the Sacramento River Bike Trail and takes us past 17 local parks in the Pocket and Land Park communities. This trail winds along canals and through parkways until reaching the Tower Bridge in Old Town Sacramento. We will take a short break to enjoy the outdoor Street Lamp Museum before heading back; return trip takes an alternate route and ends at the Device Brewing Company* where we can have lunch on the outdoor patio (optional).
Ride speed between 11 to 14 mph; route will be swept; route sheets provided.
Ride with GPS:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40608452

*Device Brewing Company does not open until 12 Noon, so start time for this ride will be 9:30 am.