September 5, 2010 7:30 AM. 10 attended.
B52 Sac Bee - Folsom Lake Circuit (aka. Around the Lake)
Ride Summary:
Terrain: Rural roads/HWY's, moderate to steep grades
Distance: B52
Speed: 18+ on the flats
Climbing: ~6,190 ft
Rider Level: Intermediates and Up
Sweep: No
This is the same ride that was featured in the Sac Bee a few months back and most billy goat riders are familiar with this ride known as Around the Lake. We're about 3/4 of the way through the summer season, and this ride should give all a chance to test their legs and prep for that grand century ride which looms in the near future.
Due to the climbing involved with this ride it is recommended only for intermediate and beyond cyclists.
We will meet at the Folsom Bike Parking lot 7610 Folsom-Auburn Road. Meet at 7:30 am and we will DEPART by 7:45 am sharp! Please arrive no later than 7:30 am so we can leave on time.
There will be a couple of regroup points with lunch in Auburn.
Here in a link to the Sac Bee article for more information.
Here in the link to the map and elevation profile.
Things that are required...Helmet, 2 water bottles or camel back, snacks, $$$ for lunch/fluids, sunscreen, and spare tube/patch kit. You must be comfortable riding on rural roads w/ traffic.
E-mail me if you have any questions...
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Justin Day
Everyone has to conquered the Folsom Lake Circuit at least once. It's going to be an epic ride with some amazing climbs. Plus, you'll have all day Monday to recover.
Posted August 31, 2010 at 12:10 AM -
Paul
This is a great ride, you will love it. You can descend faster than cars on the fun way out of cool to the confluence. It's only tightly twistie at the top, and the turns open up a little after the first two or three. I planned on doing this ride but my bike was stolen this weekend : (
have funPosted September 1, 2010 at 5:46 PM -
JoelS
The 2nd or 3rd corner (it's a right hand turn) on the descent is really tight. Make sure to slow down for it! And please stay single file on Salmon Falls. Cars and motorcycles take that road pretty fast.
Posted September 1, 2010 at 6:36 PM -
Alex Chiu
Just a quick question, will we be done/back to Folsom Bike by 3PM?
Posted September 3, 2010 at 5:10 PM -
Paul
"Alex" Depending on how many times the group stops, you should be back by 11:30-12:30. which is roughly 13 mph avg. but you make up a lot of time coming down Auburn Folsom out of Newcastle.
Posted September 3, 2010 at 7:24 PM -
Justin Day
I'm looking to get done with the ride around noon. The weather forecasts says it should be in the mid 80's, so we wont have to worry about the heat. I really like the group that is forming for this ride. There are some really strong riders on this one.
Posted September 3, 2010 at 7:33 PM -
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Javier Arroyo
I would so do this with you guys if my muppet hand was 100 percent :-"
Posted September 3, 2010 at 7:43 PM -
Paul
"javier" I'll stand in for you if you let me borrow your bike. : )
Posted September 3, 2010 at 8:04 PM -
Javier Arroyo
LOL Paul ...actually I'm tearing her apart tomorow and doing a throught cleaning and relubbing of all components ....she's a "dirty girl" right now!!
Posted September 3, 2010 at 8:32 PM -
Javier Arroyo
Oh not to mention I plan on riding her hard and putting here away wet on the other Sunday ride!!
Posted September 3, 2010 at 8:32 PM -
JoelS
Rode this loop today. Ended up with about 4100 ft of climbing on my Garmin.
Posted September 4, 2010 at 6:23 PM -
Alex Chiu
is that with elevation corrections? I am just hoping me riding without sunglasses will not be an issue for me.
Posted September 4, 2010 at 6:35 PM -
JoelS
No elevation correction. That's the raw data. Elevation correction will not get the green bridge, it'll go all the way down to the water and back out.
Posted September 4, 2010 at 6:37 PM -
Alex Chiu
Had a blast! Lots of great people, nice weather, had a great time.
Garmin Data: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/47729501
Great job Paul, we were hammering it down Auburn Folsom back to the shop. Those staggart rides definitely are paying off for you!
Posted September 5, 2010 at 1:28 PM -
Rowland Fellows
Great ride today! Thanks! Cyclemeter on my iPhone measured at 50 miles and 3540 feet of climbing. I'm having a beer now to reward myself!
Posted September 5, 2010 at 1:33 PM -
A former member
Great route and great people as usual! Thanks for organizing Justin!
Posted September 5, 2010 at 2:12 PM -
Justin Day
We couldn't have asked for better conditions for this ride. The weather was wonderful, beautiful views, and the traffic ended up being just fine. I can't say enough about this great group of strong riders who were able to keep the pace fun. Thanks to all who came out, and made this ride a success. Btw, Joel you were right, that 3rd right on the descent to the confluence was mighty wicked. Now time to kick back and enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Posted September 5, 2010 at 2:27 PM
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Jeff KatayamaThis was a fun route as usual, and I needed this ride. It was nice to meet some new guys (for me at least), Rob, Eric and Matt? Good riding with you again Alex, Paul and Justin.
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Alex ChiuA great ride. Only tricky part is going down the confluence, and as usual the wretched climb up Foresthill Bridge (which actually seemed shorter than I remember it...). Was great heading back on Auburn Folsom.
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This is a really challenging ride, especially when it's done later in the day when the temps are in the high 80s to mid 90s (like when I rode it last). The descent from Cool is pretty technical with nasty, steep and tight turns that drop away and corkscrew hard-a great forearm workout and brake burner. You really have to be careful along that segment. It's amazing that Chris Horner could do 18-20 on the Old Foresthill Rd climb. That's the fastest some cyclists can only manage on the flats.