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Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Website !!!

Welcome to our website and cycling club. Club membership is open to all! Whether you're a racer, recreation rider, or just starting out, the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club wants you! Get to know more about our club in our FAQ, or drop us a line from our contacts list.

Our Mission

Our club's mission is to share our passion for bicycle riding through organized events, including a variety of weekly rides designed for both novice and experienced bicyclists of all ages.

Our Rides

Our group bike rides traverse the beautiful foothills of the Sierras in and around the city of Auburn. For more information about our rides visit: ride info. Or, to see what rides our club currently offers, check out our ride calendar. Join us to explore the area while having fun, getting fit, and making friends.

Iowa Hill Loop

Which of the following Olympic cycling events are you most looking forward to?

SFCC Summer Camp

When: Tuesday, June 26 through Saturday June 30

Where: Grover Hot Springs (map)

Join us at our first annual SFCC Summer Camp. The camp is designed to provide something for everyone. We have a small group training for the Death Ride with a set of strenuous climbs over three days. There will also be a variety of rides available, with maps and que-sheets, ranging from casual to more intermediate pace, and from relatively flat to more strenuous routes. Members will be encouraged to select their own ride, their group and their departure times. There are also mountain biking opportunities near by. Or…, maybe you just want to relax around camp and enjoy the Hot Springs , or the hike to the falls, explore the numerous trails, or just grab a snooze in the hammock. There are a number premier trout streams and lakes nearby for those who would like to fish. Kayaks and canoes are available for rental at some nearby lakes. (Or bring your own). There is great sight seeing in the historic towns of Genoa and Virginia City . One evening the club will host a pot-luck BBQ at one of the sites.

The camp will be headquartered at Grover Hot Springs State Park located in the beautiful “California Alps” southeast of Lake Tahoe . Some motels are located within easy driving of the park, for those who do not camp. If you would like to attend, go to the RESERVE AMERICA website to secure a site. Sites are available for tents and RVs. SFCC members have been booking sites in the 50’s-60’s loop. The reservation process is fairly simple and they do have a friendly cancellation policy.

Questions? Contact Ron Davidson (SFCC VP) at VP@sfcyclists.org

A special thanks to our sponsors:

offers discounts to SFCC members on selected merchandise.
They are located at 350 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn.

offers discounts to SFCC members on selected merchandise. They are located at 483 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn.

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At Magnussen's Auburn Toyota's website, you can browse their entire inventory of new Toyota vehicles and used cars at their Auburn region Toyota dealership. Located in Auburn at 800 Nevada St.

One On One Training, Great Atmosphere, For All Ages!, Full Service Gym, Fitness Designed Just For You. Located in Auburn at 210 Palm Ave.

offers a unique combination of items that reflect the quality found in the finest New York Deli's, accompanied by "California fresh"-inspired dishes. The Eatery focuses on mouth-watering, chef-inspired pastries and side dishes, local produce and wines. Located in Old Town Auburn at 103 Sacramento St.

offers discounts to SFCC members on selected merchandise. They are located in Downtown Auburn at 835 Lincoln Way.

Click here for more photos of our Gold Country Century by Jay Hansell.

Click here for more Family Fun Ride photos by Larry Merlo

May is Bike Month

When: May

Join the fun every May to help promote cycling in the Sacramento region! Log your miles, compete against friends, win prizes, attend free events, and more! Just go to http://www.mayisbikemonth.com get registered, and pledge your May miles. Make sure you pick Sierra Foothills Cycling Club as your team/club. You can also pick your company if it is listed (or add it if it is not).

Bicycle Safety Tip of the Month

Beware...the Moth Effect

"Moth Effect" Study Suggests That Some Bicycle Lights Increase the Risk of Nighttime Bicycle Accidents

Cyclists who ride at night need to have lights on their bicycles in order to be safe. Lights are essentially divided into two categories: "to see" and "be seen." Of course "to see" lights are those that provide a steady beam to light up the road or trail in front of you, the cyclist. The "be seen" lights are the issue here.

Many people use blinking lights in order to be seen by traffic at night. However, there is this interesting phenomena called the "Moth Effect" which suggests that these blinkies could be unsafe.

CLICK HERE for details

"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. "

H. G. Wells

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Welcome to the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club Website !!!