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Let‘s do a lunch ride from Gold River to Pieology Pizza in Roseville, again. Our ride on March 13 was too cold to sit outside, so hopefully May 1st will be perfect 10AM start time Short route will be swept Note: The route is named "Noah‘s" but Pieology is in the same shopping center, a short distance further down the sidewalk from Noah‘s and Starbucks Short: Miles: 33 miles Elevation: 1,413 Grade: C Name: *Noah‘s Roseville-2A (CCW, return thru Woodbridge Ranch, Sailor Bar Park) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38516211 Long: Miles: 40 Elevation: 1750 Grade: C Name: *Noah‘s Roseville-2B (CCW, return thru Woodbridge Ranch, Sailor Bar Park) URL: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38516184

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.

This ride is all about the *shift*, and I‘m not just talking about gears. For, while I tend to avoid the bike trails, this route takes us out to CSUS where we‘ll shift to the Jed Smith, exiting at the Del Paso crossing and proceeding on the boulevard to our designated stop, Shift Coffee House. We‘ll then proceed on our shifty way back to Jed Smith and into Old Sac, where we‘ll continue on the streets of Land Park to home base. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44811376 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

Let’s take a spin out to Horton‘s in Loomis and enjoy the beautiful irises in bloom as well as all the wildflowers along the way. Coffee stop at Flower Farm Cafe after visiting Horton’s. There will be a 35 mile route with some climbing! And a 28mile route with less climbing for those who just want to enjoy the irises! They are currently in full bloom!! 35 miler: Horton’s 1A: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29941793 28 miler: Horton’s 3A https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46423584

Three routes are available, all completely flat and well supported with fully stocked rest stops, SAG vehicles, radio communications, detailed maps and route sheets, and a delicious post ride meal. ROUTES: 26-, 67-, and 100-miles Anyone riding in this event, if you don‘t see me at Jessie‘s Grove Winery, please text or email me at the start and what ride you‘re on, then again at the end with your mileage. http://deltacentury.org

The Wine Country Century cycling event is back for the 50th year. We‘ve planned another wonderful day of cycling in the beautiful vineyards and back roads of Sonoma County. Whether you want a relaxing 34 mile jaunt or a challenging 100 miler, we‘ve got you covered. No matter which route you choose we‘ll take care of you along the way with SAG support and fully stocked rest stops. Best of all you get to feast on some great food and beverage choices after rolling into the LBC after your ride. https://www.winecountrycentury.com/ride.aspx

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

Ride some hills in the Rocklin/Loomis/Penryn area before and after we take a stop at the Flower Farm. www.ridewithgps.com/routes/37684400

We missed Cinco de Mayo but it‘s not too late to enjoy some good Mexican food. Join me at 9 AM as we ride from Gold River to La Fiesta Taqueria in Folsom. short (*La Fiesta Taqueria Folsom-1A) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44322506 long (*La Fiesta Taqueria Folsom-1B) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31159807 I will be sweeping the short route which has approx. 1000 ft of climbing. The long route has approx. 2000 ft of climbing. Note: La Fiesta portions are large - so you may wish to split with a friend or bring a knapsack to bring home a doggy box.

Please join me as we ride to Panera on Zinfandel. Lots of outside seating and plenty of drink and food choices. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45515172

We will do a little different ride this morning. Ride up river to the Water Education Center at Folsom Lake. You can spend a little time there or just take a water break and return to Gold River. Lunch after the ride is optional. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43554136

Come join us for a ride to one of our favorite restaurants in Rocklin. The ride uses surface streets and trails. Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20788119

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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44756852 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.

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

Let‘s ride from the Loomis Train station up to Auburn for coffee and treats at The Baker and the Cakemaker this time via Millertown Rd. Just one route: 40 miles with 2600‘of climbing. *The Baker and the Cakemaker-2E (via Millertown Rd) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41929698 I will have will have copies of the cue sheet. Note the time, the ride starts at 9:00 a.m. Rain or threat of rain cancels the ride.

Bike friendly streets plus 8 miles of trail. Coffee/snack stop at Starbucks with patio just over halfway through. *Starbucks Folsom-2A (CCW, via Sailor Bar Park) C+ 32.2 miles +1663 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38142804 There‘s a gravel section at mile 9.3. Feel free to detour this by turning left onto Winding Way at mile 9.0 and then right onto Hazel at the end of Winding Way. There is a RWGPS cue for this at mile 9.0. I will sweep and provide cue sheets. No minimum (or maximum) pace. Call me if you have questions.

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. The route has been modified to omit levee trails that are currently closed. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42762312 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

A choice of hill training loops from warm up to challenging. All loops start and end in the parking lot, near food and restrooms. Ride any combination of loops in any order. I‘ll be doing route 9. This is a new (to me) route created and ridden previously by Doug, with the option to repeat an out and back section. I‘m looking forward to trying one particular climb at least a second time (they are always easier the second time). Join us or pick any loops you like. RWGPS routes (stats are RWGPS approximations) *Hill Train-Folsom-Warm Up Loop https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20799803 - 10.8 miles + 472 ft (44 ft per mile) 4.7% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-Warm Up Loop-Alternate https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38173474 - avoids trail and wood bridge when wet *Hill Train-Folsom-1 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20799820 - 5.3 miles + 528 ft (100 ft per mile) 7.6% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-2 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20799828 - 7.2 miles + 624 ft (87 ft per mile) 7.4% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-3 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20799836 - 8 miles + 746 ft (93 ft per mile) 14.3% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-4 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26756703 - 10.2 miles + 859 ft (84 ft per mile) 8.3% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-5 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26847845 - 12.4 miles + 1,214 ft (98 ft per mile) 12.8% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-6 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26918416 - 15.8 miles + 1,705 ft (108 ft per mile) 11.6% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-7 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26965284 - 19.9 miles + 2,189 ft (110 ft per mile) 12.7% max grade *Hill Train-Folsom-9 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46320681 - 13.9 miles + 1,784 ft (128 ft per mile) Repeatable sub-loop/out-and-back @ mile 5.1.

Let’s start the week with a morning coffee ride out to Roseville Noah’s or Starbuck’s your choice same plaza. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30565374

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. 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 the ARPT to mile 18.5 and then use Ambassador to Cordova High. Surface streets to Rosie’s where the portions are big and there’s even Indian food. Surface streets winding back to ARBT across the bridge and return to start. 27 miles D- The ride will be swept and no one gets left behind. Club name: *Rosie’s - 2A. Route sheets provided. RWGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38586967 Please note there are restrooms across Carlson Dr at the Fremont Presbyterian Church.

You have a choice either Breakfast at I Hop OR Coffee at Starbucks The RWGPS is under Starbucks 3A/3B I‘ll be sweeping the short ride to I Hop Short https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32890890 Long https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46234284

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. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44714494 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.

Come on out for a ride up to Bella Bru in EDH. All three options go up Iron Point/Saratoga and then choose what works for you. You can go to Bella after that or continue up Serrano to Silva Valley and a fun stretch heading to White Rock or continue further up Serrano to wander thru the Serrano neighborhoods before circling back along Sliva Valley. Bella Bru EDH-1A SHT (1643 gain) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32547380 Bella Bru EDH-1B MED (1989 gain) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32547392 Bella Bru EDH-1C LNG (2771 gain) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32547398

The route (revised to avoid the closed levee trail) 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: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43898319 Note: Registration deadline is 12 hours prior to the ride start.

This cycling extravaganza will feature exciting rides for all levels, from beginners to advanced riders. After a thrilling ride, relax in the lively beer garden and enjoy a cold one with your fellow cyclists. Don’t miss out on this ultimate celebration of bikes, beer, food, and good times at Bike Fest 2024. Early Bird registration January 12th – February 12th at 4 PM PST https://arpf.org/events/bikefest

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. Due to a road closure on Cantelow Rd. the direction of the long route has been reversed (counterclockwise) 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 just after crossing the bridge out of Winters, so you need to decide early on which route you’re doing.

This is a familiar route to a new destination, Grams Coffee Roasters. At the stop for this 30-mile E rated route you will find delicious hot and cold coffee and tea drinks, plus homemade pastries and creative egg dishes. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46173270

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. 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.

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).

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.

Let‘s end the week with an easy ride over to Panera‘s on Douglas for a little treat and some conversation. Route below and on the club site under my name. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46437636

Come out and enjoy the day, your buds and the option that works for you. Routes below and on the club site under my name. Long with ~1840 feet of gain https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46437837 Med with ~1456 feet of gain https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46437786 Shortwith ~1280 feet of gain https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46437849

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 Sunrise and Gold Country light 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.

From Barrio 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: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40693422 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.

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.

Coffee & Goodies at our favorite Panera Short https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20787895 Long https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26803172