Terrain: a mix of urban and rural, with some noticeable hills
Distance: about 30 miles
Speed: 13-15 mph avg, 6+ uphill, downhill
Rider Level: those who are working on their intermediate skills
Sweep: YES (trust me, I am back there anyway :-)
Departure Time: 9:15 am

This is a good training ride for moderate hills with some pleasant scenery! It's a slight bump up from the 'Rolling Hills Ride' Diane and Lourdes like to do. Doing this ride OFTEN will get ya ready for some moderate climbing later!!

The ride is approx 30 miles in length and has approx 2000 feet of climbing in only 2 main climbs (Indian Hill Road and Ridge Road). This ride is mostly on back country roads that will have minimal traffic on a weekend morning. The roads in Auburn have bike lanes, but beyond Auburn be ready for narrow, lightly traveled roads. If you've ridden Tour de Lincoln then you've been on much of this ride!

We will gather at the Newcastle Park n Ride which is just off the Indian Hill road exit on I-80. There are actually 2 Park N Rides at this exit, we will gather in the lot on the right across from the Flyers gas station & Denny's. Look for my Acura TSX and please arrive by 9:00 am and be ready to ride by 9:15 sharp. Please consider carpooling!!

The first portion of the ride is a climb up Indian Hill road so if you need time to "warm up" before you climb please arrive early, but be ready to roll at 9:15. You need to be comfortable riding for 30 miles and at a pace (in the flats or rollers) of 13-15+- mph. The climb from Folsom to Beales should be no problem for you and taken at a pace of 6+ mph. There is one extended downhill with some choppy pavement and turns, be sure your brakes are in good order! Best suited for road bikes and hybrids with road tires/wheels. Speed is not the 'thing' on this ride - advanced beginner climbing and intermediate training is. The route will not be swept in the traditional sense, but we wait up at key intersections and try to ride as a group as much as possible... nobody gets left behind!

Click here for route map If a bit more climb is desired this ride, another trip up Indian Hill, right turn on Auburn Folsom down the hill to Powerhouse which returns you to almost the park n ride lot.

Please make sure your bring snacks, spare tubes, and of plenty water as there are no places to refill once we leave Auburn.

As always your helmet is required.