The Hammerin' Wheels Road Bike Club

C38 (Sunny) Rocklin-Lincoln Loop Ride

Jan 23 Sat 9:00 AM

Location: Bel-Air market - near Taco Bell

2341 Sunset Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95765

Attendance: 13 people attended.
5.006 (6 ratings)
Who organized?
Perry

Terrain: a mix of urban and rural, with moderate hills (1,400 Elev. gain)
Distance: about 38 miles
Speed: 13-15 mph avg, 6+ uphill
Rider Level: those who are working on their intermediate skills
Sweep: YES (no one will be left behind)
Departure Time: 9:15 am

With the weather Gods looking like they'll shine on us this weekend, let's get out and ride!

This is a good training ride before you hit Indian Hill tomorrow. With all of the rain, it should be crisp and sparkly, with that new minty fresh after-the-rains clean air. This ride is great for those trying to get experience with a little longer rides (working up to a metric or century this year?) with only a couple of very moderate hills and some very pleasant scenery around Lincoln! Suited for road bikes and hybrids with road tires/wheels. Speed is not the 'thing' on this ride - advanced beginner and intermediate training is. It's also good for the "fasties" if they want to go ripping ahead, but you'll be on your own until the rest of us catch up!

The ride is approx 38 miles in length and has approx 1400 feet of climbing in only 2 main climbs. This ride is a combination of urban streets with good bike lanes and some great back country roads that will have minimal traffic on the weekend morning.

We will gather at the Bel Air shopping center (on the corner of Stanford Ranch Rd and Sunset Blvd - 2341 Sunset Blvd, in Rocklin) near the Taco bell. Look for my gold Jeep Grand Cherokee with the bike rack on the back!! There's a Starbucks there to help get your engine going.

Route sheets will be handed out at the start. I'll try to post the route on the web later this week.

Please make sure you bring snacks, spare tubes, and of plenty water...there is an option to stop at a coffee shop in Lincoln also, so bring a few $$$s if you're so inclined to hit the caffeine part way through the ride.

As always your helmet is required.

RAIN DEFINITELY CANCELS!!

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SteveMD
We Bike Hiking ride poachers don't get to make our ride-rating comments, so I will join Lisa S in thanking Perry for setting up a good route. Watch for our second annual version of the Spring Ride Series in March, where we will further explore this territory. This terrain should be on every Hammerin' Wheeler's familiarity list! And for any of you who enjoyed it yesterday, Dale said that the Tour de Lincoln, which will tie all of these roads together on May 15, is now open for registration.

Posted Jan 24, 2010 8:57 AM
Dale
This was a wonderful experience, (minor) adversity, triumph, cinnamon rolls, coffee, and some very friendly people who like to get out and ride a bit. I had never ridden in Rocklin / Lincoln and want learn more about that beautiful area. Thanks to Perry for organizing an intriguing route with the right amount of challenge.

Posted Jan 23, 2010 5:30 PM
Lisa S
Absolutely beautiful rollers wrapped around gleaming bright healthy green grass, sprinkeled with a few friendly dogs, and wild life. I was lost, then found by Perry. Great leader and ride...Thanks Perry....Lisa S

Posted Jan 23, 2010 4:10 PM
Perry
The weather Gods are messing with our heads! It's damp on the pavement here, but not raining. I'm going to the start. If it's raining then, I'll cancel. Otherwise, I'm going to ride. Anyone that wants to reach me, my cell phone is 530-320-9665.

Perry

Posted Jan 23, 2010 7:43 AM
Adrienne
wet roads make me nervous....

Posted Jan 23, 2010 7:41 AM
Larry Ames
Rain on the doppler. Any update on ride??Long way from Elk Grove to have ride cancelled.

Posted Jan 23, 2010 7:40 AM
Perry
See you there!

Posted Jan 22, 2010 11:30 PM
Lisa S
Ut oh...I changed my mind and want to do this ride...Perry....knock knock...can I come out to play on your ride tomorrow????

Posted Jan 22, 2010 9:10 PM
Lisa S
Brenda...I can be warm on any ride no matter how cold it is. The answer is layers, layers, layers... 2 or 3 pairs of socks, long thick tights, a jersey, arm warmers, thick jacket, and wind breaker, a full mask hat/head cover, and thick gloves...Works for me...Lisa

Posted Jan 22, 2010 2:22 PM
Brenda Bethely
Does anyone have suggestions as to how to overcome the cold? I get so cold I can barely talk. I mumble. I have put on a few pounds and I am not anemic anymore.

Posted Jan 22, 2010 1:10 PM
Michael Murphy
Adrienne, Have to work or I'd be there!!!! Rather be in SF.

Posted Jan 22, 2010 5:43 AM
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Who attended?

13 attendees
- Rick Rasmussen
  
  Group Supporter
  
  “ It was good to get out and do a decent ride, BUT it was cold and WET, it actually rained on us for a short period of time, but the roads were wet for most of the ride and we were wet for most of the ride But had a good time after all, nice group of riders to hang with. ”
- Perry
  
  Group Supporter
  
  “ You have to be a true cycling nut (or deprived of a ride too long) to stare the potential ugly weather in the face, and take off on a ride anyway. But 12 Hammerin Wheels (we picked up a couple from some other canceled club rides) and were rewarded with a dry ride (OK, a little mist in the beginning!). Buwa-ha-ha-ha-ha, take that weather Gods! Or, maybe thank you . . .! :-) ”
- Cyclstev (Steve C)
  
  “ Roads were wet, Skys were not friendly but not raining at the time we left the Start. We had about 15 minutes of light showers during the first 45 minutes of the ride but never really needed full-on rain gear. As the ride progressed we dried out and so did the pavement. Sun peeked out a couple of times. Route was great, most of it very rural ranch land with lots of farm critters. Hills were very doable and fun on the tandem. Gotta say Perry's route sheets are the best...full color, full size map on the back with clear concise directions and even a elevation profile. I'm glad the ride was not cancelled since I have been off the bike 7 days to icky weather. THANKS PERRY!!! ”
- Rex
  
  Group Supporter
  
  “ Thanks Perry, for not backing out in spite of horrid weather in the a.m. I like this route. Very relaxing, it's practically therapeutic. Love the scenery. Should make this a regular. ”
- beth dillman
  
  “ Thanks Perry, glad the rain stopped and we all could ride. We had a few of us SBH, enjoying the new faces. Stopped at theOld Morning Glory , now called I think , "Old Brick". They had a Glading McBean sign, don't they know that is a Dillman. Oops, Thanks Again Perry and Steve. ”
- Lisa S
- SteveMD
  
  Group Supporter
- David Britton-Ohl
  
  Group Supporter
- Lisa Marie
  
  Group Supporter
- Dale
- Kathy O.
- Roger Mendoza
  
  Group Supporter