Terrain: rural, moderately flat, some hills
Distance: about 34 miles
Speed: probably average about 13
Rider Level: for those who are embarking on intermediate riding
Sweep: Yes
Departure time: 8:30 am
Come join us for another scenic ride through the foothills! This is the second event of our Spring Training Series. The first ride was relatively flat and this one kicks it up a notch with a few inclines of 8 - 10% This is for those riders who have been riding a bit, but are looking to take their fitness level up a little.
We will meet at Vic's Market near the corner of Oak Ave Pkwy and Santa Juanita in Folsom. From there, we'll travel north and west through Granite Bay and Rocklin to tackle the two Sierra College hills, and then work our way back to Loomis to the Wild Chicken for coffee and snacks. After that respite we will work our way back to Vic's via King, Val Verde, Wells, Laird, Cavitt Stallman and some other obscure but pleasant roads.
The ride is 34 miles and has about 1500 feet of climbing, including some classic 6-8% grinds (Sierra College I&II) and a shorter/steeper one (English Colony). Here's a detailed map/cue sheet of the route.
Because of the large number of riders already signed up for this ride, this ride will permit a great deal of freedom in terms of pace. If you are an experienced rider and can follow a route sheet, once you sign in and the announcements are made, you are free to go, with the proviso that you sign in when you finish the ride. That way we won't have 40+ folks all arriving at the Wild Chicken at once, nor will we clog up the roads. If you are not that experienced, we will still have a traditional HW ride with one or more leaders and have periodic regroup points. For everyone, though, you are strongly advised to devise some way of displaying a cue sheet somewhere on your bike where you can see it while riding. Using simple little office clips or tape on your brake cables will work fine. In fact we will provide some to the first 35 who need one. A cue sheet stuffed in the pocket on the rear of your jersey might as well be taped to the bottom of your shoe, as you will have to stop in order to read it. Even a sandwich bag taped to your handlebar tape will hold a cue sheet and keep it dry if it rains. It doesn't have to be elegant, just useful.
The event is definitely ON. We will have the sun, but it will be on the cool side to start, plus breezy as the day goes on. Dress in layers, and let's have a good time!
Jeff, I bet your finger is just dancing with excitement (or quivering in fear) for the tons of pictures to be taken.
Folks, I've updated the map/cue sheet link. It has regrouping points and a few added turns that weren't there. So take a look before Saturday's ride. I will be bringing copies for those that need one.
Mica, Steve.......
Is it possible to meet up with you when you turn left onto E. Rsvl Pkwy Saturday morning from Barton? Then I would peel off at Cavitt Stallman and come down Auburn Folsom to home.?? Yvonne
Yvonne: Of course, and we'll even bring you a cue sheet and a clip to hold it. But keep in mind that we won't be able to give you full mileage credit for the ride. Oh, that's right, we don't give mileage credit! So I guess there is no downside, other than not hearing all of that valuable pre-ride info for which we are so famous. Of course you could buy our DVD : )
I am going to ride with you guys till you peel off on English Colony. I am going to go and ride out to Auburn via Baxter Grade, Chili Hill, Bald Hill, to Mt Vernon. Hopefully get back in time to have some lunch with you guys after the ride if anyone is interested..
This is turning out to be a breakthrough ride for the Hammerin Wheels, as the signup level is way beyond anything we've tried to do in the past. So be prepared to get broken into smaller groups, some of which will be totally self-supporting, and others will be the usual more controlled and guided groups. After all, the Spring Series is about learning the roads and riding skills needed to enjoy country riding, not to send you off totally on your own. But you can do that, if you wish.
56 is this going to be a record?...what is the record for a HW ride?
I see stars outside, lookin' good for tomorrow!
Another great Hammerin' Wheels event. Thank you to the leaders.
Loved riding with so many people who are friendly and supportive. Thank you to the ride organizers and support team. Looking forward to more rides with this fun group of riders! And yes, it was cold!
Excellent job, ride leaders! Well organized and fun, of course. Thank you!!
The sweep may mention this but I hurt my elbow when i fell not thinking i had cleats on - not used to it and then again - took a cab back to our starting place. Will not be in the remaining of the series. Bike got somewhat damaged. Unfortunately I forgot the sweeps name but I thank him for his help very much.
Hope you're ok, and will be able to get back to riding soon, Friedhelm. I bonked on Seirra College Hill 2, didn't stop, but never got my pace back. Even so, no one want to see another rider injured.
This was my first ride with HW and I had a great time. Special kudos to Steve for leading and Jeff for helping me when I flatted - much apreciated! Look forward to joining other rides soon.
This was my first ride with the group. It was very well organized everyone I met was easy going and fun to be around. Even getting lost turned out well as I ended up talking with Mica for a bit. Thank you organizers and and leaders.
Yvonne, you might need to sign up on ridegps to view the map (it's free and easy plus you don't get any e-mails from them). If you just can't see the cue sheet there is a tab on the upper left hand part that will bring it out.
I'll be bringing plenty of cue sheets for this route.