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july • august • september • 2016
OCTOBER • NOVEMBER • DECEMBER • 2016 The SACRAMENTO BIKE HIKERS is the oldest continually active bicycle club in the Sacramento area - founded in 1968. The club’s focus is on touring and recreational cycling. This ride schedule provides for year round weekend rides; holiday rides; summer evening rides; weekday rides; special rides such as the Party Pardee Century and multi-day rides. A variety of rides is scheduled to attempt to provide for all abilities and interests. Riders should review this schedule carefully and select those rides that fall within their capability. The schedule is available to interested cyclists at some Sacramento area bike shops and is mailed to all members. Monthly membership meetings provide club business updates, open discussion on club activities and policies, and feature speakers on subjects of interest to cyclists. Non-members are invited to attend rides and meetings to get a feel for the club, without obligation. Riders under age 18 may participate on rides if they are accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. A sign-in roster is available at the start of each ride. All riders must sign the roster to be regarded as a participant. If a rider has to leave a ride for any reason, the ride leader must be informed. Helmets are required on all Bike Hiker club rides. Be sure to check the Online Calendar for updates to the schedule. This Ride Schedule is also available on our home page. Come to our website and learn how you can join the Bike Hiker Mailing List, check your club mileage and get up to date information about rides and special events! http://www.bikehikers.com SEE THE R I D E G R A D I N G CODE ON THE INSIDE BACK PAGE RIDE STARTS The most common start locations for club rides have been centralized in the “Start List” below. These locations apply to a number of club rides and are referenced in the ride descriptions (e.g., Meet at Five Points Shopping Center, see Start List for directions). If a ride starts from one of the locations below, check this Start List for directions. The ride descriptions for rides that start at other locations will continue to include the specific start locations and directions. Five Points Shopping Center - Located in Carmichael, on the southeast corner of Fair Oaks Blvd and Arden Way. Park along the Arden Way side of the parking lot. Gold River Town Center - Located in Gold River, off of Gold Field Dr, about ½ mile south of the American River. From Sunrise Blvd, turn east on Gold Country Blvd, then right (south) on Gold Field Dr, then right into the parking lot. Nimbus Fish Hatchery - Located on Nimbus Rd off of Gold Country Blvd, just west of Hazel Ave. From Hwy 50, take Hazel Ave exit, travel north .7 miles, turn left on Gold Country Blvd, then right into Fish Hatchery parking lot. Folsom Village Shopping Center (formerly Vic’s Market) - Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Bel Air Shopping Center - Located in Rocklin on the NE corner of Stanford Ranch Rd and Sunset Blvd (2341 Sunset Blvd). From I-80 take Hwy 65 exit (toward Lincoln), then first exit (#307) to Stanford Ranch Rd. Shopping Center is approx 1 mi ahead on left at corner. Maidu Regional Park - Located in Roseville on Rocky Ridge Dr, south of Douglas Blvd and north of S. Cirby Way. From I-80, take Douglas Blvd exit east, then south on Rocky Ridge Dr. Park is on left. 2017 Bike Hiker Tours from Tour Director Larry Robinson Got an idea for a tour? Tell us about it at the January club meeting! How it begins... The light bulb flashes: you have an idea and bounce it off other members. Okay, get going! • Start by reading the Bike Hiker tours policy guidelines on our website http://www.bikehikers.com/ClubInfo/_ docs/Policies.pdf. • Think about how many days this tour will be, taking into account getting there and back; then select start and finish dates and places. • Talk to motel/campgrounds about cost, room/campsite availability, etc. • Decide on the minimum/maximum number of riders you want on your tour. • Do a general overview of your route…not right/left at this time. • When satisfied…let me know the name of the tour and the dates. Submit your budget to me and the treasurer. These are just suggestions. It’s your tour. Manage it as you please! 2016 Benefit and Event Rides Each year, a number of benefit and event rides are included in our Ride Schedule to encourage members to support our local cycling clubs (e.g., Sacramento Wheelmen) and to provide opportunities for members to participate in other organized events, set goals and meet challenges. To be included in our Ride Schedule, the ride must meet distance parameters of approximately no more than 100 miles from Sacramento (unless included as part of a Club Tour), be available to all members (no lotteries), no fund raising is permitted. A Sacramento Bike Hiker must serve as “sign-in leader” responsible for the sign-in roster at the event. Club members may receive club miles for participating in an event ride listed in the Ride Schedule if they register and pay the entry fee, signin on the club roster, and complete one of the official routes. Members are heartily encouraged to wear Bike Hiker apparel to show club affiliation. Because of the increasing popularity of these rides, many now sell out before the ride date. To facilitate your goal planning and to give as much advance notice as possible, the following benefit and event rides have been approved for inclusion in our 2016 Ride Schedule. The following rides meet the requirements and have member support. We will continue to monitor member participation in these events to determine whether they will be included in the schedule next year. If you plan to participate, register as early as possible to ensure your ride reservation. Dates will be verified as the year progresses. Finally, give a 10-minute presentation describing your tour at the Biker Hikers general meeting in January. We’ll have a projector available that will accept a flash drive. Plan to use our projector, not yours. (I’ll send you more technical information when I get your tour information.) 3rd Quarter Aug TBA Aug 6 Sept 24 I recommend you have a display board, a sign-up sheet, and information flyers. The sign-up sheet is both for those who want to go on your tour and for those that want additional information. The sign-up sheet should ask for contact information like name, phone number, and email address. 4th Quarter Oct 1 Sacramento Century (Rotary Club) Oct 1 Konocti Challenge (Lakeport Rotary Club) Oct 3 Levi’s GranFondo (Bike Monkey-Santa Rosa) Oct 15 Foxy’s Fall Century (Davis Bike Club) Oct 15 GearUp Cycle for Youth (Sacramento) Nov 6 Giro d’Vino (Delta Velo, Lodi) Tours are a big part of what enlivens our club. I encourage you to put together your great idea: Lead a tour in 2017! Disclaimer….I certainly did not tell you everything and some of this content may not be 100% correct. 😄 Larry Tour of Napa Valley (Eagle Cycling Club) Marin Century/Mt Tam Double Century Knoxville Double Century – Vacaville You are welcome and encouraged to participate in benefit rides whether or not they appear in the SBH Club Ride Schedule. Ride Coordinators’ Corner by Elaine Hens & Pam Abbott 4th Quarter 2016 We have an exciting 4th quarter in store. During this quarter, we’ll fall back to starting most rides at 9:00 AM! There are several century rides during October, including the Konocti Challenge, Foxy’s Fall and the Sacramento Century. November brings the Annual Soup Ride with the opportunity to cruise the Bike Trail and enjoy hot soup and socializing after the ride. The ever popular American Pie Ride and, once again, we will join the Wheelmen for the 4th Annual Sacramento Food Bank Turkey Ride. Don’t forget the Ride to Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving morning. The Warmer Toes Rides begin in December, offering a series of afternoon rides to encourage us all to brave the cold and go for a ride. This month, we’ll forego the usual Bike Hiker Club meeting and celebrate the season with the Annual Holiday Pot Luck. Joe Lesh is offering his Christmas Lunch Ride with a visit to the 2016 Capitol Christmas tree. A special thanks to all the dedicated ride leaders! Happy Holidays, Pam & Elaine New Bike Hikers Meetup Group At the May club meeting it was decided to create a Meetup. Com group for the Bike Hikers. The purpose of the group is to let potential members know about the wonderful activities the club already has to offer, and to diversify our membership so as to be able to offer a wider range of rides. There is a lot of competition for recreational riders out there! As many have pointed out, 10-15 years ago there were two major recreational cycling clubs in the Sacramento Region, while now there are over a dozen! The group, created by Jerry Beckett, will be piloted for at least 6 months, and evaluated for its effectiveness in publicizing our rides, recruiting new club members, and other organizational benefits. What is Meetup.com? This organization was founded in New York in 2002. Interestingly, the founder was inspired by the way local people came together after the tragedy of 9-11, and determined to use the internet to make it easier for people to connect with strangers in their community. Today, throughout the world, there are a phenomenal 26 million members in almost 250,000 groups! The topics and activities of these groups cover almost every aspect of human endeavor imaginable from adventure to zoo animal welfare (certain sexually oriented Meetups are prohibited). What is the Impact on Club Procedures? The Meetup.com group does not change how the club operates in terms of ride scheduling or leading rides. It simply “advertises” our activities to a wider audience. The type and quality of rides, and ride participation still depends on us, the members. Currently, we are evaluating the best way to get information into the site, and how best to make use of that information. Unfortunately, data cannot be digitally transferred from our existing website, but must be entered separately. Thank you to the ride leaders who are entering rides into the site: Dave Abbott, Phil Agur, Becky Neal, Dennis Nolan, Linda Noland, Kathy Wright, and Ed Sclare. As of now, there are 355 members of the Meetup.com group— both current Bike Hiker club members and those belonging only to our Meetup.com group. Hopefully, the “newbies” will ride with us and opt to participate in our club. We shall see. But anyway, welcome to 2016! How do I Join? The quickest way to investigate and join our Meetup.com group is to enter the exact url into your browser window: http://www. meetup.com/Sacramento-Bike-Hikers/. All phone numbers in this schedule are area code 916 unless otherwise noted. Give it a try! Please contact Jerry Beckett with any comments or questions about this group: 916-214-3203 or jerrbeck@comcast.net 2419 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816 916.447.2453 10% Discount to club members OCTOBER KONOCTI CHALLENGE SAT 1 KONOCTI CHALLENGE (BENEFIT RIDE) Cycle around beautiful Clear Lake – California’s largest natural lake and home of California’s cleanest air while enjoying some of the craziest rest stops you’ve ever seen! And, support the community service projects of Lakeport Rotary Club in the process! www.konoctichallenge.com Directions: Skylark Shores Resort, 1120 North Main St., Lakeport, CA Leader: Dale Crozier 533-3777 SACRAMENTO CENTURY SAT 1 SACRAMENTO CENTURY (BENEFIT RIDE) Beautiful, fun and flat rides for everyone that start and finish on Capitol Mall and meander through the Sacramento Delta Wine Region. Distances 100 | 65 | 40 | 20 miles. Rest stops with nutritious food and drink, SAG vehicles will patrol. Celebrate and have fun at our post-ride Beergarden Festival on Capitol Mall with live music by local bands. Directions: Capitol Mall Leader: Jim McCandless 539-0961 SUN 2 CIRCLE AROUND FOLSOM 9:00 AM........................................................ Grade: C44 We’ll head out the bike trail to Folsom. This route climbs Iron Point Road before taking a break at Folsom Grind. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kathy Mrowka 716-9591 MON 3 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 OCTOBER TUE 4 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Rosemary Girvin 995-3712 TUE 4 TUESDAY NIGHT RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: C25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. This month we will meet at the Gold River Town Center by Applebees. We will be doing all surface streets and a few hills with a little, but minimal, ARBT as we ride our way around Folsom. Dinner afterwards if enough interest. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED 5 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Jake Covert 530-913-3121 Jakecovert@sbcglobal.net Don Scalise 216-5962 Leisure Ride Leader OCTOBER CLUB MEETING Wed 5 BIKE HIKERS CLUB MEETING 7:00 PM Tonight’s speaker will be announced soon. Directions: Meet at Community Clubhouse 1 in Carmichael Park. The clubhouse is located at 5750 Grant Ave. near the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Grant Ave. Go West on Grant Ave. and the Community Clubhouse will be on your left, park in back near the tennis courts. See a map at http://www.carmichaelpark.com/ Parks/Maps/CPMap.082806.mht THU 6 DAVE’S 65TH BIRTHDAY RIDE 9:00 AM........................................................ Grade: D65 Today is my 65th birthday so join me for a ride on the ARBT. We’ll have three rest stops to fuel up as we ride up and down the bike trail. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Dave Tarquino 335-1483 IMPORTANT ITEMS TO BRING ON A RIDE!!! REQUIRED: Spare tube or tubular tire, patch kit, pump, lights/reflectors on night rides, helmet. RECOMMENDED: Basic tools, first aid kit, filled water bottle, snack, money, identification. FRI 7 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 SAT 8 THE 10TH ANNUAL AMERICAN PIE RIDE 10:00 AM ..................................................Grade: D30+ Not to the dry ol’levy in the Chevy but up American River Canyon to Bob & Sherri’s for fantastic pie (ala mode) & coffee. The ride will be “swept” on the way out only; this will give you plenty of time to enjoy the pie at the Keven’s house. Hosts: Bob & Sherri Keven 761-0979 Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kathy Wright 363-9343 or cell 212-2374 kathywri@ sbclobal.net OCTOBER SUN 9 MT. DIABLO 8:00 AM............................................... Grade: C20/B40 Ride up Mt. Diablo. If you want to drive instead of carpool, call me about directions to ride start in Walnut Creek. We will regroup at the Summit before descending. This is a no sweep ride. The temperature at the top can be cooler so bring layers. Directions: Meet in West Sacramento at the West Capitol Park & Ride, north side of I-80 prior to the 8:00 AM departure. From I-80, take West Capitol Ave exit (last exit before the Yolo Causeway) Leader: Alan Votava 369-2281 MON 10 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 TUE 11 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Phil Agur (530) 318-2163 TUE 11 TUESDAY NIGHT RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: C25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. This month we will meet at the Gold River Town Center by Applebees. We will be doing all surface streets and a few hills with a little, but minimal, ARBT as we ride our way around Folsom. Dinner afterwards if enough interest. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 OCTOBER FOXY’S FALL CENTURY WED OCTOBER 12 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 8:30 AM........................................................ Grade: E36 So here’s the scoop. Grab a handful of coins from your stash in the car or house and enjoy an inexpensive breakfast at Ikea in West Sacramento. Our ride takes us through the burbs to West Sacramento by routes we generally do not think about. Nothing secret or unique aside for the turns you will need to pay attention too. The whole route is paved! NOTE THE START TIME !!! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center--take the Swansons Cleaners drive way off of Arden and go to the back of the shopping center. Leader: Larry Robinson pinkdoglarry@gmail.com; Yvonne Robinson pinkdoglady@gmail.com 838-3390 THU 13 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. FRI 14 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Art Goolkasian 457-3345 PLEASE BE PROMPT FOR RIDES!! The time listed for each ride in the schedule is the STARTING time of the ride. Arrive at the meeting place sufficiently ahead of the listed time to allow for whatever personal preparation is necessary so that the ride can start on time. SAT 15 FOXY’S FALL CENTURY Davis Bike Club extends this invitation to ride and enjoy our premier late-season event, Foxy’s Fall Century. Often stated to be the ideal first century ride, it offers challenges, distances and scenery for riders of all levels. We offer three distance rides: 50 km family ride | 100 km metric century |100 mile full century Registration for Foxy’s Fall Century is ONLINE only. Registration is capped at 1500 riders (THERE WILL BE NO “DAY-OF” REGISTRATION) See davisbikeclub.org for more information Directions: Veterans’ Memorial Center, 203 E 14th St., Davis, CA 95616 (Corner of 14th and B Sts) Leader: Kathy Mrowka 716-9591 SUN 16 FALL INTO THE ENGLISH HILLS 9:00 AM.............................................. Grade: D34/C42 Did you miss Foxy’s Fall Century yesterday or you just can’t get enough of riding in this area? If so, come enjoy the fall colors in the English Hills. Both routes include a clockwise loop from Winters to Vacaville roaming through the east side of the English Hills on the way out and returning by way of Pleasant Valley and Putah Creek Rds. The long route includes out and back climbs up the front and back sides of Cantelow. Rest stop at Pure Grain Bakery in old town Vacaville. Directions: Meet at parking lot in Winters at corner of Main St. and Railroad Ave., next to Steady Eddy’s. Leader: Carolyn Lewis 335-9077 carolynmlewis@sbcglobal.net MON 17 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Teri Hottman 388-0280, 752-0234 (cell) TUE 18 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Rosemary Girvin 995-3712 TUE 18 TUESDAY NIGHT RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: C25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. This month we will meet at the Gold River Town Center by Applebees. We will be doing all surface streets and a few hills with a little, but minimal, ARBT as we ride our way around Folsom. Dinner afterwards if enough interest. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED OCTOBER 19 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST RIDE TO CLARKSBURG 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride to Shorty’s La Amitstad Cafe near Clarksburg. There are two routes of 32 and 37 miles. Only the shorter route of 32 miles will be swept. Directions: Southport Town Center, 2155 Town Center Plaza, Meet near Starbucks. Leader: Joe Lesh 723-9870 THU 20 OUT OF NATOMAS 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D25+ Looking for coffee out of the South/Natomas Area. Flat ride except for over the freeways. Directions: Raley’s Parking lot/Starbuck’s, West El Camino & Truxel. Leader: Karen Holland 425-6385 FRI 21 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 SAT 22 PEDAL TO ROCKLIN 9:00 AM.................................................... Grade: D 30+ Rolling hills and little climbs Directions: Meet at Madera Park in Citrus Heights. Take Sunrise north, Right or East on Antelope. Left onto Wonder St. 2 blocks up on the right. Leader: Phyllis and Ray Billings 334-2827 & 662-1213 SUN 23 CIRCLE AROUND FOLSOM 9:00 AM.............................................. Grade: D+/C- 44 We’ll be taking the bike trail to Iron Point Road and making a big loop around Folsom. There will be a rest stop for coffee and snacks at Folsom Grind at the 25 mile mark. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Bill Bischoff bbischoff13@gmail.com 531-2802 OCTOBER TUE 25 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Rosemary Girvin 995-3712 TUE 25 TUESDAY NIGHT RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: C25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. This month we will meet at the Gold River Town Center by Applebees. We will be doing all surface streets and a few hills with a little, but minimal, ARBT as we ride our way around Folsom. Dinner afterwards if enough interest. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED 26 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Pia Sanda 914 844-0700 pia.sanda@gmail.com ;John Warlaumont 518-423-9559 jmwarlau@gmail.com Leisure Ride Leader THU 27 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. MON 24 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kathy Wright 363-9343, cell 212-2374 kathywri@sbcglobal. net 5142 Arden Way, Carmichael 916 640-2453 OCTOBER MON 31 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 MON OCTOBER FRI 28 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 SAT 29 VIC’S MARKET TO FLOWER FARM 9:00 AM.............................................. Grade: D29/D43 We’ll cruise around the foothills, then check out the beautiful scenery at the Flower Farm. Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center. Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Leader: Kathy Mrowka 716-9591 SUN 30 IT’S ALL DOWNHILL 9:00 AM.................................................... Grade: C 40+ We’ll head out through Folsom to El Dorado Hills and then circle out around Blackstone development. Somewhere it will be downhill. Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center. Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Leader: Kathy Wright 363-9343, 212-2374 kathywri@sbcglobal. net 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN NOVEMBER TUE 1 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM ................................................Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Renee Trumbull 768-0622 TUE 1 TUESDAY EVENING RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: D25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. The route varies from week to week, using bike trail and surface streets. Lights are required front and rear. We usually go to dinner afterwards. Directions: Big Lots Parking lot at La Riviera near Watt Avenue. Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED 2 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Our ride will go to Pacific Street Cafe at the Roseville Rail yard. Two routes. The shorter will be 30 miles. The longer 38 miles. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Joe Lesh 723-9870; Elaine Hens 501-2213, Leisure Ride Leader CLUB MEETING WED 2 BIKE HIKERS CLUB MEETING 7:00 PM Tonight’s speaker will be announced soon. Directions: Meet at Community Clubhouse 1 in Carmichael Park. The clubhouse is located at 5750 Grant Ave. near the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Grant Ave. Go West on Grant Ave. and the Community Clubhouse will be on your left, park in back near the tennis courts. See a map at http://www.carmichaelpark.com/ Parks/Maps/CPMap.082806.mht THU 3 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. FRI 4 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 NOVEMBER SAT 5 SHAKEDOWN STREET 9:00 AM........................................................ Grade: D30 Come on out for a ride in the Sacramento/Roseville area. There will be a stop about half way into the ride but, as always,bring water. Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center (formerly Vic’s Market), Folsom (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Bob Banning 673-9870 November 6th SOUP RIDE SUN 6 ANNUAL SOUP RIDE 9:00 AM............................................. Grade: E/D20-38 Its time for our classic fall ride to burn a few calories before enjoying some great soup! This casual ride will not be fully swept so you can ride at your own pace. The route follows the Bike Trail to the Fish Hatchery and back or you can continue on the north side as far as Beal’s Point. Return is on the south side of the Bike Trail to William Pond Park for wonderful hot soup, snacks and friendship. Please bring a can of soup to donate to the local food bank. Co-Chair persons: Sylvia Gude 202-2198 and Linda Noland 416-6172 Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Let’s start the ride from the back of the Five Points Shopping Center. The back parking lot can be accessed from either end of the center near the parking lot entrances. The most spots are behind the breezeway next to Matteo’s restaurant. Leader: Gary Noland 416-5143 MON 7 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Karen Holland 425-6385 Road specialists: Trek•LeMond•Bianchi•Colnago Calfee•Eddy Merckx•Gary Fisher Club Discount 3077 Freeport Blvd • Sacramento, CA • 442-5246 NOVEMBER TUE 8 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 TUE 8 TUESDAY EVENING RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: D25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. The route varies from week to week, using bike trail and surface streets. Lights are required front and rear. We usually go to dinner afterwards. Directions: Big Lots Parking lot at La Riviera near Watt Avenue. Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED 9 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Pia Sanda 914-844-0700 pia.sanda@gmail.com; John Warlaumont 518-423-9559 jmwarlau@gmail.com, Leisure Ride Leader THU 10 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. FRI 11 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Dave Abbott 217-0556 NOVEMBER SAT 12 FOLSOM FOOTHILL FROLIC 8:00 AM........................................ Grade: C- 38 / B- 59 Using mostly familiar roads, this ride leaves from Folsom and rides into the foothills of Placer County. The long route goes up to Gold Hill and back while the short route will circle back from the Flower Farm. No real killer hills but there is about 3,000’ of elevation gain on the long route and 1,800’ on the short. Directions: Start at the Palladio in Folsom. Use the North parking lot near East Bidwell and Broadstone. Leader: Bill Bischoff bbischoff13@gmail.com or 531-2802 SUN 13 COME ON, RESCUE ME 9:00 AM............................................. Grade: C41/B-50 Both rides go up Green Valley to Malcolm-Dixon and then Deer Valley. Short ride turns at Starbuck Rd to get over to Cameron Park for a rest stop at Team Cycle Cafe. Long ride continues up to Rescue and Shingle Springs via Ponderosa Rd. returning to the Team Cycle Cafe in Cameron Park via Durock Rd and the gated community of Cameron Estates. Both routes return via Country Club Dr., Bass Lake Rd., Serrano Pkwy, El Dorado Hills Blvd. and Green Valley/Blue Ravine. There are slight variations in the return thru Folsom between the two routes. Short and long routes have about 2,900 and 3,900 ft climbing total, respectively, but no killer hills. Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center. Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Leader: Carolyn Lewis 335-9077 carolynmlewis@sbcglobal.net MON 14 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kathy Wright 363-9343 cell 212-2374 kathywri@sbcglobal.net TUE 15 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM ................................................Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 TUE 15 TUESDAY EVENING RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: D25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. The route varies from week to week, using bike trail and surface streets. Lights are required front and rear. We usually go to dinner afterwards. Directions: Big Lots Parking lot at La Riviera near Watt Avenue. Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 NOVEMBER WED 16 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Linda Noland 416-6172; Leisure - Mary Euretig 549-6992 & Dave McKie 494-1156 THU 17 LOOKING FOR TURKEYS LUNCH RIDE 10:30 AM.................................................. Grade: D30+ Join Pam and Elaine for another fall lunch ride. We will be on the lookout for a few plump turkeys in honor of next week’s Thanksgiving celebration. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Pam Abbott 217-4712; Elaine Hens 501-2213 FRI RIDE TO MEET UP WITH THE TURKEY FOOD BANK RIDE! 8:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D26+ This ride will leave an hour before the Food Bank Turkey Ride in order to meet up with the Wheelmen at Target and purchase turkeys. Then we will ride as a group to Vallejo’s for brunch or lunch. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Gray Noland 416-5143 FRI 18 18 4TH ANNUAL SACRAMENTO FOOD BANK TURKEY DRIVE 9:00 AM........................................................... Grade: E6 This is a “joint bike ride” with the Wheelmen to deliver turkeys to the Sacramento Food Bank --The goal this year is 100 birds! (In 2015 we delivered over 100.) Purchase however many birds you want and load into panniers, trailers or back packs. (We will have plenty of trailer /pannier space.) Then Pedal a short distance to the Food Bank via Broadway. Actual ride start time 9:30 - Brunch following at Vallejos 4th and R. Please RSVP for brunch so Vallejos can plan ahead. Directions: Meet at Target 65th St/ 4th Ave and Hwy 50. Rain or Shine!! Leader: Ed Scanlan 835-5158 and Dennis King 284-4555 SAT 19 EXCUSE FOR KAREN’S 9:00 AM................................................ Grade: C-30/38 We’ll be off to Rocklin, Roseville and Granite Bay before heading back to Karen’s for lunch and conversation. This ride has rollers and one good short climb of about half a mile up Sierra College. Directions: Park across from Karen’s Bakery on Leidersdorff St and Gold Lake Dr in historic Folsom. There is also a Light Rail parking garage availabe for free. Leader: Kathy Wright 363-9343 or cell 212-2374 or kathywri@ sbcglobal.net NOVEMBER SUN 20 FLOWER FARM COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM............................................ Grade: D/C 29/43 A winter jaunt to the Flower Farm for a warm drink. Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center. Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Leader: Kathy Mrowka 716-9591 MON 21 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 TUE 22 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM.................................................Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Phil Agur (530) 318-2163 TUE 22 TUESDAY EVENING RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: D25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. The route varies from week to week, using bike trail and surface streets. Lights are required front and rear. We usually go to dinner afterwards. Directions: Big Lots Parking lot at La Riviera near Watt Avenue. Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED 23 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Don Scalise 216-5962 NOVEMBER SAT 26 ROUTE ONE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: C35+ Route One has a short ride which isn’t bad. The long ride is definitely challenging. Heads out of Gold River to bike trail, then Folsom. Exploring from there. It is 35 to 45 miles. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kathy Mrowka 716-9591 SUN 27 SUNDAY BIKE TRAIL RIDE & LUNCH 10:30 AM................................................. Grade: E/30+ We’ll take a ride up the American River Bike Trail to Folsom in search of a nice lunch spot. Directions: Big Lots Parking Lot; 8700 La Riviera Dr (at Watt Ave) Leader: Carol Wolfe; c_wolfe@hotmail.com; 799-8089 NOVEMBER RIDE TO FEED THE HUNGRY THU 24 RIDE TO FEED THE HUNGRY (BENEFIT RIDE) 7:00 AM...................................................... Grade: E15+ Note the earlier start time and meet at Five Points Shopping Center. We’ll pedal down to the Scottish Rite Temple across from Sac State to help with the annual Run for the Hungry event. We’ll regroup by 8:15 AM for coffee, donuts and instructions;and then pedal to our assigned stations to help secure the streets for the event participants. Please wear your Bike Hiker colors (jersey/ jacket) to emphasize our presence. Our return times will vary, so this is a NO SWEEP ride. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Don Scalise 216-5962 THU 24 HAPPY THANKSGIVING MON 28 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Teri Hottman 388-0280, 752-0234 (cell) TUE 29 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 TUE 29 TUESDAY EVENING RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: D25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. The route varies from week to week, using bike trail and surface streets. Lights are required front and rear. We usually go to dinner afterwards. Directions: Big Lots Parking lot at La Riviera near Watt Avenue. Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED FRI 25 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Bill Bischoff bbischoff13@gmail.com 531-2802 30 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Dave Abbott 217-0556; Leisure - Pam Abbott 217-4712 DECEMBER THU 1 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. FRI 2 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Bob Gregory 792-9299 rgregory63@comcast.net SAT 3 ANOTHER SATURDAY AT FLOWER FARM 9:00 AM.............................................. Grade: D29/C43 We’ll wander around the foothills to Flower Farm. Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center. Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Leader: Kathy Mrowka 716-9591 SUN 4 RIDGE ROUTE 9:00 AM...................................................... Grade: C/40 Come join us for a ride up Ridge Rd and down to Loomis. There will be an alternate route to bypass Ridge. Rain or threat of rain cancels the ride. Route and coffee location may vary. Directions: Meet at Bel Air, Rocklin (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Mark Munguia 716-5882 SUN 4 WARMER TOES RIDE 1:00 PM...................................................... Grade: E25+ Come out and join us for a warmer afternoon ride. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Elaine Hens 501-2213 MON 5 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Vivienne Nicol 752-3890 TUE 6 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Karen Holland 425-6385 TUE 6 TUESDAY NIGHT RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: C25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. This month we will meet at the Gold River Town Center by Applebees. We will be doing all surface streets and a few hills with a little, but minimal, ARBT as we ride our way around Folsom. Dinner afterwards if enough interest. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED 7 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST RIDE TO UGLY MUG 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center. Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Leader: Linda Noland 416-4172; DaveTarquino 335-1483 Leisure Ride Leader CLUB MEETING AND POTLUCK WED 7 BIKE HIKERS CLUB MEETING & ANNUAL HOLIDAY POT LUCK 7:00 PM Bring your favorite dish and season’s greetings to share with fellow Bike Hikers at our Annual Holiday Pot Luck Party. The atmosphere will be relaxed and the food plentiful as we recall the great cycling adventures of 2016 and look forward to more rides, tours and club events in 2017. Directions: Meet at Community Clubhouse 1 in Carmichael Park. The clubhouse is located at 5750 Grant Ave. near the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Grant Ave. Go West on Grant Ave. and the Community Clubhouse will be on your left, park in back near the tennis courts. See a map at http://www.carmichaelpark.com/Parks/ Maps/CPMap.082806.mht THU 8 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. FRI 9 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Teri Hottman 388-0280, 752-0234 (cell) DECEMBER Natomas Bike Shop Since 1989 3291 Truxel Rd. RALEIGH Custom Wheel Building 641-8640 In Albertsons Shopping Center,Corner Truxel & San Juan 10% Discount to club members SAT 10 THE USUAL RIDE 9:00 AM............................................... Grade: C38/C46 On this ride we’ll be taking the usual roads and climbing the usual hills up to where we usually turn around at the top of Indian Hill. There will also be rest stops at a couple of the usual places. The shorter route usually comes in with about 1,800’ of elevation gain and as usual the longer route will add a couple more hills which usually adds about 700’ more of climbing. Directions: Meet at Folsom Village Shopping Center. Located on the southwest corner of Oak Ave Parkway and American River Canyon Dr. From Folsom-Auburn Rd, go west about a mile on Oak Ave Parkway to the shopping center parking lot on the left. Leader: Bill Bischoff bbischoff13@gmail.com 531-2802 SUN 11 WARMER TOES RIDE 1:00 PM...................................................... Grade: E25+ Come out and join us for a warmer afternoon ride. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Stephanie Scott stephanieventures@gmail.com MON 12 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Karen Holland 425-6385 TUE 13 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kim Yu, 291-6995 kimyu47@gmail.com DECEMBER TUE 13 TUESDAY NIGHT RIDE AND DINNER 6:30 PM..................................................... Grade: C25+ Come join us for our continuing series of brisk paced (18+mph or less) Tuesday night rides. This month we will meet at the Gold River Town Center by Applebees. We will be doing all surface streets and a few hills with a little, but minimal, ARBT as we ride our way around Folsom. Dinner afterwards if enough interest. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Larry Ng 402-5643 WED 14 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Don Scalise 216-5962; Marjorie Swartz 606-5831 ms7243@aol.com, Leisure Ride Leader THU 15 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. FRI 16 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Bill Bischoff bbischoff13@gmail.com 531-2802 SAT 17 NATOMAS AND BEYOND 9:00 AM...................................................... Grade: F30+ This is a new adventure, riding around Natomas and possibly parts of Sacramento. It will a “follow-the-leader” ride, on and off various trails and roads (route sheets will be provided). There will be regroups. Riders should expect to go 13 to 14 mph on the flats. Don’t worry, there will be a coffee break! Directions: Starbucks, 2851 Del Paso Road, Sacramento 95835 Leader: Kathy Mrowka 716-9591 SUN 18 WARMER TOES RIDE 1:00 PM...................................................... Grade: E25+ Come out and join us for a warmer afternoon ride. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kathy Wright 363-9343 or cell 212-2374 kathywri@sbclobal.net DECEMBER DECEMBER MON 19 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Dave Abbott 217-0556 TUE 20 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center just west of Starbucks by the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Phil Agur (530) 318-2163 WED 21 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Don Scalise 216-5962 THU 22 CHRISTMAS LUNCH RIDE AND SEE CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE 10:30 AM.................................................. Grade: D30+ A casual ride to Hot Italian for lunch followed by a ride past the Capitol Christmas tree for our Club’s annual Christmas photo. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Joe Lesh 723-9870 FRI 23 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Dave Tarquino 335-1483 SAT 24 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. SUN . 25 HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS MON 26 ROVING MONDAY MORNING COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ Join us for a roving morning ride to a favorite coffee shop. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Bill Bischoff bbischoff13@gmail.com 531-2802 TUE 27 EASY RIDERS 10:00 AM................................................ Grade: D/E 20 We start with coffee at Starbucks at Gold River at 9:30 a.m. Then take off down the trail at 10:00, doing 20 or so miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. There is no route sheet. The idea behind the ride is for newcomers and/or others who wish to go slower and not so far. Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Becky Neal 798-9360 nrbneal@sbcglobal.net WED 28 WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & LEISURE RIDE 9:00 AM................................................. Grade: E/D30+ We’ll ride 30 miles or so depending upon the choice of restaurant for today. The Leisure Ride starts at the same time and location as the Breakfast Ride, but has its own leader, the grade is E/D25+ and the pace is determined by the group. One sign-in sheet is used for both ride options. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Dave Abbott 217-0556, Leisure - Pam Abbott 217-4712 THU 29 CHECK ONLINE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES No rides were scheduled at the time of printing. Please check the online Calendar for any updates. If you recently moved, got a new phone number, or changed your e-mail address, please give your new contact information to Dennis Nolan, membership chair. FRI 30 T.G.I.F. COFFEE RIDE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Time for a week’s end spin in search of coffee and goodies! Directions: Meet at Gold River Town Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Kathy Wright 363-9343, 212-2374 kathywri@sbcglobal. net DECEMBER Message from the Editor • SAT 31 FINISHING OFF THE FRUITCAKE 9:00 AM..................................................... Grade: D30+ Come help the Nolands finish off their holiday goodies (no fruitcake really). It’s the last day of the year and the last opportunity to complete your annual mileage goals. Hot drinks will also be available as it’s usually “nippy” this time of year. Directions: Meet at Five Points Shopping Center (See Ride List for directions). Leader: Gary Noland 416-6172 Jerry Beckett This edition is being created while Peggy and I are on a self-supported bike tour, which causes me to reflect on why I enjoy this activity. It is more than just riding my bike, more than just great travel and scenery. I like that every day is a new ride. I love going through new little towns, talking to the folks who live there or are just passing through. I like the uncertainties of what I will encounter along the way, where I will eat, or where I will sleep. Make it up as I go along! These uncertainties provide a healthy amount of tension and excitement to my life. Concentrating on these issues, as well as riding for three or more hours a day, transports me to another world--separates me from my usual day-to-day life! A true adventure! If you’d like to try self-supported touring, that is, carrying everything you need on your bike, whether camping or staying in motels, etc., here are some resources to both inspire you and provide guidance: • Adventure Cycling Association: maps, how-to’s, equipment and more (AdventureCycling.org) • Crazyguyonabike.com: hundreds of journals of tours worldwide and more for motivation and help Ponder this quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: “When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” CLUB NEWS 2016 New Members Club Meeting Location from Dennis Nolan, Membership Chair Club meetings are held at Community Clubhouse 1 in Carmichael Park. The clubhouse is located at 5750 Grant Avenue near the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd and Grant Avenue. Go west on Grant Avenue and the Community Clubhouse will be on your left. There is a sign on the building, and tennis courts are next to the building. Parking is limited in front of the clubhouse, but there is ample parking in the back. A map can be found at: http://carmichaelpark.com/wp-content/ uploads/2013/08/Page_1.jpeg Dave Michel Mary Coordt Brenda Hartley Patrice Wilbur Roger Wilbur Carolyn Whipple Frieda Mckaughan Don Mckaughan Monica Siewert Janet Fish Dave Richardson Laurie Richardson Jon Matthews Ann Cony Historian Needed The club has an opening for the historian position. Want to do more for the club? Want to express your creative side? If so, this job is for you. Being the club historian is a fun and rewarding job. The job includes collecting and creating memories of the club from club tours, rides, and special events. If interested, please contact one of the club officers. SACRAMENTO New Membership BIKE HIKERS Renewal MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Check Type Of Membership Name Individual ................................................... $15 Address Family .......................................................... $20 City Family Membership StateZIPE-mail (2 adults & children under 18 living in the same houshold) Name of family member(s) who will be riding: Birthdate: PhoneBirthdate Would you be willing to volunteer to help lead rides? Could you help on club events? Are you a beginning rider? Make checks payable to: SACRAMENTO BIKE HIKERS (Club apparel not included in membership fees) Mail application and check to: Sacramento Bike Hikers c/o Dennis Nolan PO Box 1005 Carmichael, CA 95609 Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity & Parental Consent Agreement (“Agreement”) In consideration of participating in Sacramento Bike Hikers (“Club”) sponsored Bicycling Activities (“Activity”), I for myself, my personal representatives, assignees, heirs, and next of kin: 1) Acknowledge, agree and represent that I understand the nature of Bicycling Activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity. I further acknowledge that the Activity will be conducted over public roads and facilities open to the public during the Activity and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activity. 2) Further understand that: (a) bicycling activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death (“Risks”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or the negligence of the “releasees” named below; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity. 3) Hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Club, the League of American Bicyclists, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the “Releasees” herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “RELEASEES” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operation; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as a result of such claim. I have read the agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extend allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, not withstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. Please read the waiver and sign below Signature of applicant ________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Signature of other applicant ____________________________________________ Date ________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian (if member is under 18) _____________________________________________________ Want To Buy SBH Clothing? Club apparel is available at Carmichael Bike Shop, 5142 Arden Way, Carmichael (in the Five Points Shopping Center). Club apparel is not included in membership fees and mail order is not available. The following items are available at the bike shop. Short Sleeve Jersey.................... $40 Sleeveless Jersey..........................$40 Vest....................................................$30 Jacket...............................................$45 RIDE GRADING CODE THREE FACTORS make up the ease or difficulty of a ride – not counting such chance factors as traffic, road conditions, and weather. These factors are important considerations for riders when selecting rides in which to participate. No rider will knowingly be left behind alone. However, riders should NOT sign up for rides beyond their ability. “Biting off more than you can chew” can result in discouragement or sore muscles, and invites accidents. • Terrain Elevation - Represented by an alpha letter A - Steep - Mostly steep grades: strong riders B - Steep/Moderate- Some relief from steep grades C - Moderate - Hilly; a challenge for the average F - Flat • • Distance - Represented by the actual number of miles Pace - Will range in ‘miles per hour’ between about 12 mph on easy short distance rides to 20+ mph on hard long distance rides. Generally, the pace increases as the difficulty (steepness and distance) of the ride increases. Riders tend to increase their pace as they gain experience, fitness, and are challenged by difficulty. Beginners and novices are strongly advised to select easy and short distance rides to start with, and progress up the grading scale with experience and capability. Sizes available: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and plus sizes (XXL and XXXL). Men and women sizes available. Jersey fit for both sexes is club cut. Cash or Check Only, No Credit Cards. “NO SWEEP” RIDES “No Sweep” rides designated by this symbol tell potential riders that they need to be self-sufficient. No one will be following behind to look out for them should they need assistance. It tells them that they shouldn’t consider this ride unless they would probably do it on their own or with a friend. Basically it’s a ride for experienced riders. However, ride leaders are encouraged to arrange regroup points on the route to allow riders to stay together. Riders on “No Sweep” riders are encouraged to ride together and check with stopped riders to see if they need assistance. Ride leaders will still check to make sure everyone returns safely. only rider D - Moderate/Easy - Rolling hills, a challenge for beginners E - Easy - Some gentle grades, but no problems - If any route is really flat 2016 OFFICERS & STAFF PRESIDENT............................ Dave Tarquino.............. 916 335-1483 VICE PRESIDENT.................. John Grady.................... 916 489-4392 SECRETARY............................ Irene Stadt..................... 916 944-0174 MEMBERSHIP........................ Dennis Nolan............... 916 709-4830 TREASURER........................... Bill Bischoff................... 916 542-7255 STAFF Ride Coordinators.............. Pam Abbott.................. 916 961-8826 and................... Elaine Hens................... 916 242-8384 Publishing............................. Jerry Beckett................ 916 214-3203 Website.................................. Jerrold Jones................ 916 606-5377 Brochure Distribution....... Larry Robinson............ 916 838-3390 Mileage Recorder............... Kathy Wright................ 916 363-9343 Tour Director........................ Larry Robinson............ 916 838-3390 Locker Coordinators.......... Dave Tarquino.............. 916 335-1483 and................... Dennis Nolan............... 916 709-4830 Historian................................ Vacant Party Pardee Co-Chair....... Joyce Grady.................. 916 489-4392 Party Pardee Co-Chair....... Becky Neal..................... 916 798-9360 Ride Sheet Coordinator.... Vivienne Nicol............. 916 258-3057 Meetup.com Organizer.... Jerry Beckett................. 916 214-3203 If you are visiting the American River Parkway, keep these numbers on hand: • • • • • • Sacramento County Parks 916 875-7275 State Park Ranger (Hazel to Beal’s Point) 916 988-0205 x777 State Park Emergency 916 358-1301 State Park Non-Emergency 916 958-1300 State Park Information 916 988-0205 Emergency 911 Non Profit Org US POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1163 Sacramento, CA The Sacramento Bike Hikers, P.O. Box 276262 / Sacramento, CA 95827. Membership Application Detach & mail to: SABA, 909 12th St, Suite 114, Sacramento, CA 95814 SACRAMENTO AREA BICYCLE ADVOCATES Making Sacramento a cycling capital Who We Are The Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group dedicated to representing cyclists and making cycling safe, convenient, and desirable. SABA’s goal is to increase use of the bicycle in our community as a healthy, pollution-free, and practical mode of transportation – to have many more everyday trips made by bike. We want more places like the beautiful American River Parkway bike trail. Even more, we want you and everyone in your family to be able to go anywhere by bike – without fear or danger. Join SABA members like yourself who bike to get to work and school, to run errands, to shop, and to have fun. Join today! Support Sacramento’s cycling community! Name(s): __________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ City: __________________________________________ State: ________ Zip:_______________ Home Phone: ( ) _____________________________ Work Phone: ( ) _____________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________ Membership levels (Make checks payable to SABA): Yellow Jersey * - $500 [ ] Double Century* - $200 [ ] Century* -$100[ ] Business/Organization*- $75 [ ] Sustaining* -$75 [ ] Sponsoring -$50 [ ] Family -$40 [ ] Individual -$30 [ ] Money’s not enough. Contact me about volunteering [ ] SABA T-Shirts - $15 [] Size: [] * Free SABA T-shirt, please specify size ( S, M, L, XL ) Folsom residents become members of FABA, the Folsom Chapter. If you don’t live in Folsom, but would like to join, check here [ ].