River Ride Route for Monday and Thursday “A” Ride during construction

Ride route change during construction begining Monday June 24th (see below).

Normal start times and locations for both rides.

Proceed down Garden Hwy

Right on Power Line Road

Left on Elverta

Sprint #1 on Elverta towards top of levee right before Garden Hwy.

TURN AROUND and proceed back down Elverta

Right on Metro Air Parkway

Right on Elkhorn

Left on Power Line  Road

LEFT on Bayou Way and continue through the “S” turns

Bayou becomes El Centro Road

Right on Del Paso Road

Left on Power Line Road

Left on Garden Hwy

Left on San Juan

Sprint #2 on San Juan

Temp route on a map:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/add_to_website/231869099

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation is scheduled to start work on a a pavement repair project on Garden Highway next week. Construction will take place June 24-27 and again July 8-26. Work will occur 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to a press release issued by the county. The paving project is expected to result in intermittent daytime lane closures and traffic restrictions on Garden Highway from North Bayou Road to West Elverta Road. There will be no weekend work for this project. Lane closures will likely impact both northbound and southbound traffic on Garden Highway including vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. Emergency vehicles and local resident traffic will be permitted, with the possibility of some delays. This includes access to Teal Bend Golf Club, Alamar Restaurant & Marina and Swabbies on the River. Pavement repair work will include placement of a two-inch asphalt concrete overlay. Paving and trucking operations may cause long delays. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes include a detour around the repair project. Currently, an interchange project at State Route 99 at Elverta Road is underway and West Elverta Road is closed between Metro Air Parkway and State Route 99. - See more at: http://www.natomasbuzz.com/2013/06/garden-highway-paving-project-starts-next-week/#sthash.pJNjUmjH.dpuf

THANK YOU BOWEN DOXSEE FOR THE HEADS UP!

"B" Ride Tuesday Thursday Start Time Change "B" RIDE ONLY!

The Tuesday/Thursday "B" Ride starting from the parking lot off of South Land Park Drive, is moving to a 5:45 p.m. start time (from 5:30). 

5:45 is the normal start time-5:30 is for those first few weeks after the time change and the last few rides of the year in September.

Note for the Tuesday "B" River Ride

The Tuesday B ride is a beginner oriented ride with a small chainring rule until the road drops under the railroad tracks, with a pace of 21-22 until that point. Speeds increases after the road drops, and once back up on the levee, gloves off until finish for attacking and faster pace. First half of the ride has a goal of developing group riding skills including smooth pacelining and rotations and increasing comfort in a pack.

Ride Times, locations and a description

Ride times: "A" Group

Monday 5:30 pm parking lot behind 2525 Natomas Park Dr.

Tuesday 6:00 pm across from the Bicycle Business 3077 Freeport Blvd.

Wednesday 5:30 Folsom Race Ride at 7610 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom, CA  

Thursday 5:30 pm Guy West Bridge across from CSUS 6000 J St.

Saturday 10:00 am behind City Bicycle Works 2419 K St. 

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Ride times: "B" Group

Monday 5:30 pm parking lot behind 2525 Natomas Park Dr.

Tuesday 5:45 pm Vics Parking Lot 5820 South Land Park Dr.
Wednesday 5:30 pm parking lot behind 2525 Natomas Park Dr.

Thursday 5:45 pm Vics Parking Lot 5820 South Land Park Dr.

Saturday 9:45 am behind City Bicycle Works 2419 K St.  

Description

"A" Group = Fast group bicycle training rides along the Sacramento River.

"B" Group = A little bit slower than the "A" Group.

Wear a helmet (ALWAYS).

Ride at your own risk.

Obey the rules of the road.

Bring a pump, tube and tools.

Be courteous towards your fellow riders and especially the public.