You don't have to be in Tour de France shape to enjoy cycling in the Sacramento area. Here are some local and regional clubs to help you enjoy cycling.
Cycle Folsom
A serious riding club, there are three group-levels at Cycle Folsom. One group has a no-drop policy, while the other two are focused on training and improvement. There are three group rides each week: Tuesdays at Livermore Park in Folsom; Thursdays at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery Parking Lot at Gold River; and Satrudays at Karen’s Bakery in Historic Folsom.Web: cyclefolsom.com
Davis Bike Club
Individuals and families can gain membership with the Davis Bike Club. Membership benefits include discounts at area bike shops and subscription to club newsletter.Address: 610 Third St., Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 756-0186
General club meeting address: Blanchard Room, Davis Branch, Yolo County Library, 315 E 14th St., Davis, CA 95616 (Meets first Monday of the month.)
Web: davisbikeclub.org
Erma's Diner Cycling Club
Ride outings are every Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., depending on the weather at the start of the ride. They have AARP rides on Tuesday or Wednesday with a usual starting point at Sutter Creek.Phone: (916) 457-7704
Web: ermasdiner.com
Gold Country Tandem Club
A club focusing on tandem biking. Routes include rolling hill and rural roads. Currently, there are no club membership dues. Club is a member of the League of American Bicyclists.Web: Gold Country Tandum Club Yahoo group
Ophir Milan Women's Cycling Club
A women’s cycling club with members from Sacramento, Bay Area, Tahoe and Arizona. Although primarily a road biking club, they have some mountain biking members. Enjoy century rides.Web: ophirmilan.com
Recumbent Riders of Sacramento
The group schedules two rides per month, a First Saturday Ride and a Moonlight Ride on either Friday or Saturday evening. Rides start a the Bella Bru parking lot at the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Arden Way in Carmichael.Web: Recumbent Riders of Sacramento Yahoo group
Sacramento Bike Hikers
Sacramento’s oldest active cycling club. Sacramento Bike Hikers focuses on recreational and tour cycling. Many rides are along the American River from Old Sacramento to Folsom LakeClub meeting address: Community Clubhouse 1, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael Park
Web: bikehikers.com
Sacramento Wheelmen
Club boasts more than 600 members and sponsors the annual Sierra Century. They have weekday and weekend rides. Most rides are for road rides. Nonmembers and guests can also go on the rides.Mailing address: P.O. Box 15739, Sacramento, CA 95852
General meetings: Check Web site as meeting locations rotate.
Web: sacwheelmen.org
Sierra Express Bicycle Club
Cycling club for the Sierra Nevada foothills in general. They have cyclists of every level with training, weekend and an annual century rides.Mailing address: PMB 163, 228 Commercial St., Nevada City, CA 95959-2507
Club meetings: Citizen’s Restaurant, 221 Broad St., Nevada City, CA | (530) 265-5837 (Last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.)
Web: sierraexpress.org