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Celebrate that its Friday by a ride to Grams Coffee Roasters which is located at Howe ’Bout Arden center and is the rare regional roaster that imports and roasts its own beans from Vietnam. The café offers not just delicious coffee, lattes and cappuccinos, but also Asian classics like their signature Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk and their iced ube latte with ube jam and floated espresso shots. They also have some unique beverages like Matcha Lemonade, Thai Coffee, Sea Salt Cream Iced Coffee and Thai Iced Tea are just a few of their unique beverages. Besides drinks they have a full menu of pastries and breakfast items. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46178763

Don‘t miss this extraordinary ride that takes you from Sutter on the old stage coach route along the Sacramento River and circles Sutter Buttes, The Worlds Smallest Mountain Range. http://www.bikearoundthebuttes.com/....This is an organized event and registration is required. A BH ride sheet will be available at the ride start. Please call me at 916-335-4525 or email me at jhax@att.net your mileage if we miss each other. Hope to see you there!

Enjoy riding some of the finest cycling roads in the world, fully supported by hundreds of warm and welcoming volunteers, delicious rest stops, biking Ambassadors backed by professional police and EMS services, and a scrumptious feast and party at the end. You’ll ride past vineyards and wineries, through redwoods and apple orchards, under shady broad-leaf forest, among wildflowers, and you’ll climb over hillsides dotted with eucalyptus, bay, and oak trees. https://www.winecountrycentury.com

A NEW ROUTE TO ESTELLE We’ll ride 27 miles out of Five Points Shopping Center this Sunday, May 3, at 9:00 AM. We will use 2/3 bike trail and 1/3 city streets. There will be 1/10 of a mile of dirt/gravel and on this route you will be sharing roads and trails with cars, pedestrians and other cyclists. Be prepared to follow all California rules of the road. I will lead, sweeping from the back. Route sheets will be provided. No RWGPS. Larry Robinson 916-213-1799. pinkdoglarry@gmail.com

Let‘s celebrate Star Wars Day with a ride to Panera Palladio Short https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20788242 Long https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39247794 I‘ll sweep the short so Buddy up for the long route.

CANCELED Ride from Gold River Town Center up Gold Country Blvd to the Fish Hatchery to pick up the bike trail. The 20 mile riders will take a break at Wm. Pond Park before returning to Gold River. The 26 mile route goes to Watt Ave. then returns to Gold River. The 31 mile route goes to the Guy West Bridge then returns to Gold River. There are options for lunch or coffee after the ride.

Let’s head to Roanie’s in Penryn for a treat! Long: 41.6 miles; 2285 ft climbing https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50946703 Short: 32.4miles; 1507 ft climbing: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50946738

Departing Greenhaven, we‘ll wend our way through the west side of Land Park, tool along the length of Old Sac‘s Second St. and skirt the suburbs of Natomas to reach the final leg on Garden Hwy that will take us to our riverside destination about a mile west of Sac International. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44714494 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

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. During the winter this joint opens at 11 and so the ride starts at 9:30; summer hours begin at 8:30 so the ride leaves at 9 then. 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.

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.

The 2026 Sacramento "May is Bike Month" kickoff is the Breathe Bike Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Bridge District in West Sacramento. This free, family-friendly event features bike repairs, safety demonstrations, e-bike test rides, bike valet, and local vendors. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45744743

Join us for a leisurely post Mother‘s Day ride to Old Soul Co. in the village of Fair Oaks for a coffee break. Jason Griest, co-owner, has graciously invited us to his coffee house. I‘ll announce a couple of discounted menu items for the group at the start of the ride. RWGPS routes are below. Short Route: *Old Soul Fair Oaks-1A, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54840275 Long Route: *Old Soul Fair Oaks-1B, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54759939

Note 9:00 a.m. start time. Ride from Gold River Town Center up Gold Country Blvd to the Fish Hatchery to pick up the bike trail. The 20 mile riders will take a break at Wm. Pond Park before returning to Gold River. The 26 mile route goes to Watt Ave. then returns to Gold River. The 31 mile route goes to the Guy West Bridge then returns to Gold River. There are options for lunch or coffee after the ride.

First Tuesday night ride of 2026. We will do our usual ride from Gold Country to William Pond park and back. This weeks ride will likely be slow. We usually go to dinner after the ride.

The Roseville Dry Creek Greenway East trail grand opening was today, May 9th. I developed (with the help of Peter Webb) a route starting at Maidu Park that routes us the full length of the Miners Ravine trail and connects with this new Dry Creek Greenway East trail. This new trail will bring us back to Maidu Park from what was the end of the trail at Darling Way. We‘ll depart the Miner‘s Ravine trail at East Street and wind our way to MoJoe‘s in west Roseville for coffee and/or breakfast. I‘ve arranged for outdoor shaded seating for us. *MoJoes Cafe-2A (Dry Creek Greenway East Trail) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55049810

Ostensibly named after the nearby Tallac Village neighborhood, today‘s destination at 60th St. and 14th Ave. is actually in the Tahoe Park area just to the north. Village Drive In is one of three old-school roadside diners within easy riding distance of Barrio (the others being East Sac‘s Cookie‘s Drive In and Whitey‘s Jolly Kone in old West Sac). All offer similar fare that‘s neither a gourmet nor a particularly healthful throwback to the days when nobody on this side of the Pacific even heard of tofu. In addition to the typical shakes and burgers, it‘s rumored that Village offers some vegetarian options, although I could not confirm this. But who goes there for brussels sprouts anyway? Since the drive in opens at 11, the ride leaves at 10. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45578293 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

While you‘ll find the typical coffee/tea/pastry shop fare such as mochas, lattes, cappuccinos and such here, Chaii Cafe is anything but typical. This newcomer to the local coffeehouse scene, located in a former Starbucks at 65th St. amd Broadway, has really upped the game. Chaii is a place for discovering the most exotic spins on the old standbys, such as fruit chais, milk chais, Indian chais, lattes, mochas and bubble teas. A small but diverse snack selection includes bagels, Malaysian paratha and even tacos. Give the strawberry mint chai, blue passion chai or red velvet frappe a try and you‘ll never be satisfied with plain ol‘ Starbucks again. Ride starts from the NE corner of the parking lot. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49960604 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

UPDATE: This week‘s start time is 9:00AM due to the warm weather... 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.

Breakfast ride to Country Waffle Sunrise Blvd. Join me for 25.5-mile ride to Country Waffle for breakfast. This ride has 718 feet of climbing and a mostly downhill ride back to the start. The more experienced riders who want a longer ride or a more challenging ride can download a different route from the club library and meet us for breakfast at Country Waffle. I will be sweeping the 25.5-mile route so if you decide on a longer route be sure to ride with a friend. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20788045

Please join us as we head out to Roseville’s Paris Baguette where morning beverages and a very large selection of sweet and savory treats await! The challenge will be deciding just what to indulge during this enjoyable morning jaunt! We start at 9:00AM from the Folsom Village Shopping Center on Oak Avenue in Folsom with both long and short route options: 30 miles w/ 1255 elevation gain (C): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45505673 36 miles w/1680 elevation gain (C+): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46720703

20 mile route goes from Gold River up Gold Country Blvd to pick up the bike trail @ the Fish Hatchery to Wm Pond Park and back to start. 26 mile route continues past Wm Pond to Watt Ave and back to start. The 31 mile route turns around @ Guy West Bridge. I‘ll sweep from Guy West Bridge to start and will stop and help anyone on the way down if needed.

From Gold Country to the Hatchery then to William Pond park and back. We usually go out for dinner afterwards. Our average speed should be 15 mph or less.

Weather‘s starting to warm up so a compromise to still have a relaxed morning but get in before it warms up so AN 8:30 START TIME. Lets meander out to Noah‘s in Roseville via the Cripple Creek Trail and enjoy a morning of riding wrapped around a chance to visit with friends over coffee and a treat. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51745990

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.

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.

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.

Won‘t you join me for Something different. Friday Breakfast at Mel‘s https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20799713

From Gold Country to the Hatchery then to William Pond park and back. We usually go out for dinner afterwards. Our average speed should be 15 mph or less.

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.

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.

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.

Got rained out on May 4th. Let‘s try this again Short https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20788242 Long https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39247794 I‘ll sweep the short so Buddy up for the long route.

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