Events - Week View

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. Due to a road closure on Cantelow Rd. the direction of the long route has been reversed so that you climb Cantelow Rd. from the back side (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45945311). The distance is still 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 1060 ft climbing (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41429095). The two routes split on Putah Creek Rd after crossing the bridge out of Winters, so you need to decide early on which route you’re doing. A number of us go to Steady Eddy’s or Hooby’s Brewing in downtown Winters after the ride for lunch and a recovery drink ;-).

A ride from Gold River to Posh Bagel in Folsom 9AM start from Gold River Short route will be swept Short Route (C31 1,230 ft) Route Name: *Posh Bagel-3C (up Iron Pt, return via Beals Point & north side of Lake Natoma) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45846011 Short route may be shortened to 27.8 miles by skipping leg from bottom of Folsom Lake Crossing to Beals Point Long Route (B34 2,084 ft) Name: *Posh Bagel-3B (Loop thru EDH) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45121834

Please come join me as we ride from Glenn Hall to Effie Yaw Nature Centre, then continue on streets to La Bou on Fair Oaks. There is both inside and outside seating available. We will be returning on streets until William Pond, then catching the ARBT back to Glenn Hall. The grade on this ride is D- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46178042

Easy ride from Gold River up Gold Country Blvd to the Fish Hatchery to pick up the bike trail. The 20 mile riders will take a break @ Wm Pond Park before returning to Gold River. 26 is crossing at light Sunrise and Gold Country and down to Sac. State walking bridge.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.

Ride through some different neighborhoods on this 29-mile D-ride. New to the Bike Hikers but this restaurant on El Camino Ave. is a long-time favorite in the Park Hill Estates neighborhood. Flap Jackets 1A https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46073449

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 three 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. Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Start at 10 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.

Meet at the 5 Points Shopping Center , 9:00 AM, Friday April 26 for a rolling hills 26 mile Carmichael/Fair Oaks ride for donuts at the Donut Stop on Hazel/Winding Way. Route sheets will be provided and I will sweep. Be prepared for riding on a variety of road conditions and traffic levels. Expect more turns than you would imagine or maybe you can imagine them! Larry Robinson pinkdoglarry@gmail.com 916-213-1799

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 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

For our first Friday Night Fun ride we will do the traditional Tuesday Night route to make sure we can still ride a bike. We will ride from Gold River to William Pond with an option to continue to Watt Ave for extra miles. This is a fast paced no sweep ride. We will regroup at the bathrooms at the park. **All night rides depart from the Bel Air side of the parking lot

A street ride out to Coffee Republic or Julian‘s - your call but both include treats and chat time with your friends. Route here and on the club site under my name. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46264124

Chico Wildflower Century riders can choose from 7 route options designed for riders at all ages, stages, and abilities. Your registration includes a custom Specialized water bottle, fully loaded rest stops, SAG support, and a delicious post-ride meal and dessert. Sierra Nevada has previously brewed the Wildflower IPA to be on tap during the event. Early-registration for the Wildflower ends Mid February. https://www.wildflowercentury.org/

The May is Bike Month Kickoff Event is at Riverfront & Mill Sts. W. Sacramento Breathe Bike Rodeo will be the starting celebration for all things bike in May! SIGN UP NOW !! https://www.lovetoride.net/sacregion Enter Sacramento Bike/Hikers as your club Blender bikes, the bike repair van and mechanics, e bike test rides, mural rides, bike month swag and more. Music by Bike Party Please wear your BIKE HIKER jerseys to show our club support. This will be a NO SWEEP RIDE so riders take their time enjoying the festival or lunch downtown. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45744743