Sacramento Wheelmen upcoming events

OFO to Double Shot (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Distance: 44/51 miles Elevation: 2556/3045 feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory for contact information (or find me in the Member App!)

A ride from Old Fair Oaks through Orangevale to Double Shot Coffee Bar. Coffee at mile 24 for both rides.

Long Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57451455

Short Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57451578

No bike trails on these routes - suitable for class 3 e-bikes

A mileage roster will be emailed Thursday evening to those who register on line. If you choose not to register, no problem, but you're making the choice not to log miles. Please don't text or email miles.

Current and active members, please sign an electronic waiver before registering. If you don't know where to access the electronic waiver, please contact me.

We invite and encourage non-members to ride with the club as a guest! If you do, please print and sign a copy of our waiver and bring it with you to the start of the ride. Liability Waiver v2026-08

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The long route, GBCP 36_Never Better Coffee, is 42 miles, 2700' of climbing. The route climbs Sherland Tract and goes through older Auburn neighborhoods before descending Indian Hill to Never Better Coffee, 505 Main St, Newcastle. Return via Gilardi, Butler and Barton roads. This route has been modified to be class 3 ebike compliant. The short route, GBCP 11_Never Better Coffee, is 31 miles with 1700' of elevation gain. Climbs Rippey Rd, Callison and Powerhouse. Coffee at Never Better Coffee. Note: On the return route, there is a short stretch of gravel on Hansen Rd between Horseshoe Bar and Dick Cook roads. Both rides begin and end in the traffic circle in front of the bathrooms at Granite Bay Community Park, located on the corner of Douglas Blvd and Barton Rd. 8:00 socialization, 8:15 sign in, 8:30 pedals down. Note: Having access to route navigation is a requirement for these Saturday morning Granite Bay rides. Printed cue sheets and maps are not provided by the ride leader. It's up to each rider to come prepared to ride, including having proper navigation for the route. Thank you for understanding. Also, please be aware of traffic, ride single file to allow traffic to safely pass and be respectful. Thank you.

-Steve

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53340040

Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47364582

Ione Ram's Horn Loop (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 47.4 Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

RWGPS Address: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49662055

Ride Description: At the start location in Ione, please don’t park in the preferred parking for Ione Plaza Market. It’s a big parking lot. We’re avoiding the Park and Ride lot to hold on to our catalytic converters. This route goes out and returns on Sutter Ione Road. On the way out, we will regroup at the public bathrooms in Sutter Creek (mile 10). Then it’s off to Volcano (mile 22). We’re stopping there: food, water, shade. Then it’s up Ram’s Horn Grade to Daffodil Hill where we regroup again. I’d like to say it’s all downhill from here, but that would be a lie. However, it’s a lot of downhill from here. A lot. We turn back towards Ione by taking Shake Ridge Road to Sutter Creek (mile 38). If you’re feeling weak/hungry/thirsty, you may want to stop again. Back at the start, the deli inside Ione Plaza Market puts out a good sandwich, if you’re interested.

Elevation: 4,457 feet

Tuesday West Breakfast Ride (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Flat Flexible

Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

Tuesday Coffee Ride (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Distance: 44/51/57 miles 2364/3172/33598 Elevation: feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory for contact info

Long Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56486698

Medium Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56533518

Short Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56533575

COFFEE STOP: Raleys on El Dorado Hills Blvd (Saratoga Way) - mile 28/30/36 (S/M/L)

No bike trails on these routes - suitable for class 3 e-bikes

A mileage roster will be emailed Tuesday evening to those who register on line. If you choose not to register, no problem, but you're making the choice not to log miles. Please don't text or email miles.

Current and active members, please sign an electronic waiver before registering. If you don't know where to access the electronic waiver, please contact me.

General Club Meeting (14 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:15:00 GMT

Sacramento Wheelmen General Club Meeting, October 14th, 2026

Board Members and Committee Chairs are expected to attend.

The Zoom meeting is at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 14th. The Zoom video call will open at 6:15 PM,15 minutes before the meeting, for socializing and saying hello.

Sacramento Wheelmen General Meeting

Meeting ID

825 3853 2462

Passcode

500102

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82538532462?pwd=GOjDwqEc5QvPjblYfTV1ILW0BD0gPq.1

The Agenda for the meeting is:

6:30pm Call the meeting to order and have the following quick official business items:
- Approval of minutes from our August 12 meeting
- Membership report (Cliff)
- Ride Director's report (Wende)
- Treasurer's report on our 2026 fiscal year end income statement and the comparison to budget.(Tim)
- Treasurer to issue the Boards budget for next year. (Tim)
- Donation Committees report regarding recipeints of the Club Donations for 2025-2026 (Cliff)

Nominations for next years Board positions
Waiver Update (Chuck)
Banquet 2027 Update (Loretta)
Questoins/comments.

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Lew Howard to East Ave Cafe (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30.1/50.2 Hilly Flexible

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

RWGPS: Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56332910
Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56332847

Description: Two routes to choose from. They follow the same roads for the first 13 miles. At that point, however, the short route heads for Loomis and The Pause Coffee (mile 16). The long route heads for the East Avenue Café in Lincoln (mile 27.2). After climbing Sierra College Blvd and turning on English Colony Way, the long route rejoins the short route on King Road

Elevation: Short: 1496 feet

Long: 2768 feet

Note: This ride is Class 3 e-bike compliant. Please register for this ride.

Tour de Lincoln (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Short: 16 miles

Medium:32 Miles, 1255 elevation

Long:64 miles, 4076 elevation

Ride Leader: Sarah LinAamodt

Phone Number: 916-281-6962

Email: sarahlin4225@gmail.com

A fun well-organized cycling event through scenic Lincoln and the surrounding countryside.

Please register on the Wheelmen ride schedule. No group meet-up is planned before the ride due to different start times. We can meet at the post-event festival afterward.

All riders please text or email me your mileage.

Event registration is required separately:
https://lincolncarotary.org/page/tour-de-lincoln

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesday West Breakfast Ride (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Flat Flexible

Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Old Fair Oaks (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Distance: miles Elevation: feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory for contact information (or find me in the Member App!)

Long Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57453234

Medium Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57477447

Short Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57373666

Description: A sample of Placer and El Dorado Counties with a rest at the Coffee Republic in Folsom

Coffee: Coffee Republic mile 25

No bike trails on these routes - suitable for class 3 e-bikes

A mileage roster will be emailed Tuesday evening only to those who register on line. If you choose not to register, no problem, but you're making the choice not to log miles. Please don't text or email miles.

Current and active members, please sign an electronic waiver before registering. If you don't know where to access the electronic waiver, please contact me.

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Shingle Springs Loops through Placerville and Cold Springs (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Distance: 36/54/65 miles Elevation: 3255/4938/5490 feet Hilly flexible

Ride Leader's Name: Chuck Orella - contact information in the member directory

Ride Description: Counter-clockwise loops through Placerville and Cold Springs. The long and medium routes add a loop through Apple Hill while the long route also drops down to Brandon Corner at the start. You can also consider riding to Apple Hill but returning directly to Shingle Springs without riding the loop through Cold Springs.

Coffee and other options are in Placerville at mile 14/16/26 (S/M/L or road) and/or mile 36/46 for M/L routes. Among many choices, there are several coffee shops with outdoor seating near Clay St at the east end of Main St in Placerville.

These routes do not climb Green Valley toward Rescue, but travel east on Green Valley to Greenstone Road to intersect Mother Lode.

THE 3 RIDES BELOW INCLUDE SEVERAL MILES ON THE EL DORADO TRAIL WHICH PROHIBITS CLASS 3 EBIKES. The first section of trail can be bypassed by using Forni Road all the way into Placerville, which is a reasonable alternative. The second section means riding Carson Road, which I have not ridden, but from satellite views does not have shoulders. Class 3 ebike riders can also choose to skip the very scenic but significant climb to Apple Hill.

Long Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57356961

Medium Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57357130

Short Route : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57357234

The following route omits the loop to Apple Hill, and has no use of the El Dorado Trail, so it is open to all cyclists.

Route with all roads and no trails: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57372809

Tuesday West Breakfast Ride (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Flat Flexible

Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Old Fair Oaks (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Distance: miles Elevation: feet Hilly Flexible

Ride Leader: Chuck Orella - see member directory for contact information (or find me in the Member App!)

No bike trails on these routes - suitable for class 3 e-bikes

Current and active members, please sign an electronic waiver before registering. If you don't know where to access the electronic waiver, please contact me.

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Folsom to Cameron Park (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ride: 44.8 Hilly Flexible

Leader: Tom Adams, 916-764-7019, tcadams54@yahoo.com

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57320604

Description: This route to the Starbucks at Green Valley and Cambridge (mile 22) takes El Dorado Hills Blvd to Malcom Dixon Rd and then Deer Valley to Green Valley. Moving south through Cameron Park, we end up on Country Club Drive and eventually descend Serrano Parkway. We climb Saratoga Way and descend Broadstone Parkway to return to the start.

Elevation: 3766 feet of climbing

Note: This ride is Class 3 e-bike compliant. Please register for this ride.

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tuesday West Breakfast Ride (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Flat Flexible

Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Tuesday West Breakfast Ride (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Flat Flexible

Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Tuesday West Breakfast Ride (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Flat Flexible

Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

General Club Meeting (18 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Sacramento Wheelmen General Club Meeting, November 18th, 2026

Board Members and Committee Chairs are expected to attend.

The Zoom meeting is at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 18th. The Zoom video call will open at 6:15 pm, 15 minutes before the meeting, for socializing and saying hello.

Meeting ID: 893 6189 9216

Passcode

140953

/CMkdcOjScrVUBMa8dP1Taeb9m5AD8z

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89361899216?pwd=CMkdcOjScrVUBMa8dP1Taeb9m5AD8z.1

The Agenda for the meeting is:

6:30pm Call the meeting to order and have the following quick official business items:
- Approval of minutes from our March 4th meeting
- Membership report (Cliff)
- Treasurer's report (Tim)
- Ride Director's report (Wende)

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Tuesday West Breakfast Ride (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 25-75 Flat Flexible

Leader: Dave Storm, 916-665-2169, infobiker@yahoo.com Bob Maben, 916-709-2139, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: The "other" breakfast ride on Tuesday will explore a variety of breakfast destinations in the area. There will be an extended ride each week as well.

Thursday Breakfast Ride South (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 30-60 Flat Flexible

Leader: Gerry Rohlfes, 916-422-7711 Bob Maben, 916-455-5715, rcmaben@surewest.net

Description: We'll meet across the street from the Shell station at Florin Road & Riverside Boulevard. There will be long and short options.

Saturday Morning Granite Bay Ride (28 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Annual Awards Banquet 2027 (16 Jan 2027)

Sun, 17 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

Attention all Wheelmen. Once again it is time to come together for our celebration of a successful year of riding. Come and join us for an evening of fun, good food and socializing with your riding buddies and new Wheelmen.

Let’s have a great turnout as we thank our Board for a fine year and congratulate our Award recipients.

For questions, contact Banquet Chair Loretta Weismann. Contact information in membership directory.

South Island East Coast New Zealand Tour 2027 (23 Jan 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Ride: 700+ Flat/Rolling/Moderate/Hilly/Mountainous Flexible / Training

Ride Leader: Cecille Taylor, 916 849- 8877, cecille@gmail.com

Description: By popular demand we are planning another fully supported guided trip to New Zealand!! New Zealand (NZ) is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world, no one would dare deny that. It has it all – beautiful coastlines, frozen glacial splendor, and rolling pastures – not to mention plenty of grape juice to go around. This will include a penguin tour and a dolphin excursion.

The Cycling routes that we will ride are known and proven through multiple years of use. The outfitter, NZ Bicycle Tours, is well-regarded and very experienced leading cycling tours - feel free to check them out on Trip Advisor.

Preliminary Trip Overview:

14 nights, 15 days

January 23, 2027

Start and End City: Christchurch, New Zealand

PRICE: 2027 prices are NZD 8250 with single supplement of NZD 2100.

Bike rental is included (upgrade available, and ebikes are available). Fully supported, most meals included.

Please contact Ride Leader if you are interested in going.

Pedaling Paths to Independence (27 Feb 2027)

Sat, 27 Feb 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Distance: 26 / 62 miles Flexible

Elevation: 300 / 1,486 feet Rolling

Leader: Joni Bauer, 209-482-2429, bionicbabe@comcast.net

Description: The Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club hosts the 18th Pedaling Paths to Independence to benefit Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the only agency in San Joaquin County that offers services to people whose vision loss impedes their ability to perform tasks of daily living. Routes traverse bucolic back roads through San Joaquin, Calaveras and Stanislaus counties. Fabulous rest stops, support and gear (SAG), radio communications, and a delectable catered post ride meal are included in the fee.

Or visit https://www.pedalingpaths.com/ for more information.

RideWithGPS:

Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26854117

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26855144

Camino de Norte (10 Jun 2027)

Thu, 10 Jun 2027 07:00:00 GMT

Ride Leader: Albert Balingit,(Contact Info in Membership Directory)

Description: Ride Spain’s spectacular northern coast from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela along the historic Camino pilgrimage route.

• 19 days

• $5,900 ($311/day)

• 44 miles/day average

• 3,336 ft climbing/day

Contact Albert Balingit for more information

Cape Cod and the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket (04 Sep 2027)

Sun, 05 Sep 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Cod and the Islands: Bicycle Adventure Club
- Arrival-9/42027
- Departure-9/21/2027
- Mentor/Tour Reviewer
- Albert Balingit
- - Starting Location-Yarmouth, MA
  - Finishing Location-Provincetown, MA
  - Estimated Cost-$4700
  - Deposit-$2900
  - Number of Riders-(min. 20 /max. 24)
OVERVIEW

Cape Cod is one of the largest barriers “islands” in the world, qualifying as an island since the construction of the Cape Cod Canal removed the remaining attachment to the land mass of Massachusetts.  Cape Cod, the eastern-most arm of Massachusetts, is known for its pristine beaches, captivating history, and old-fashioned charm. Seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod sits Martha’s Vineyard, a jewel of an Island and with exceptional beauty.  Bike paths separated from traffic crisscross the island, enabling cycling past cool forests, tranquil harbors, and pristine beaches, with mesmerizing views from the Aquinnah Cliffs.  Nantucket is a small island of only 14 miles in length and 3.5 miles wide, and with its lovely cobblestoned streets, its dune-covered beaches and its beautiful architecture—transports you back to the 19th Century.

You will pedal through tidy villages, past, gray-shingled cottages, along beaches, kettle ponds, and rivers.  Cape Cod and Islands have some of the nation’s best bird sanctuaries. This tour encompasses what many regard as the best of these three islands’ unique landscapes and seaside character. A diversity of scenery, cycling routes, and distinctive accommodations allow you to experience Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket in comfort and style.

During our tour during September, the weather is generally mild, the summer holiday crowds have left, and the traffic is light.

Previous versions of this tour were led by the late Ida Nystrom in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013.  Ida assisted substantially with the current ride leaders. Ride Leader Albert Balingit led this tour twice in 2022 and again in 2024. This will be his fourth time leading the tour.

ITINEARY

Below is a summary of the itinerary:
· Days 1-2: We are in Yarmouth. We have reserved rooms at our first hotel for those who need to arrive the day before our first social hour and dinner and for those who need a travel day. We have designated this day as Day 0. You have the option of cancelling this room should you not need the travel day. Our first recommended ride is a historical tour of Hyannis and surrounding towns. You can visit the John F. Kennedy Museum, the church where the Kennedy family worshiped and donated the altar to honor Joseph Kennedy’s oldest son, and the cemetery where many Kennedys are buried. Visit the history museums of Osterville and Centreville.  You will ride along beaches, lakes, and past one of many ponds named ‘Long Pond.”  In Centerville, visit the Centerville Pie Restaurant, made famous by Oprah Winfrey, who was presented with two of their pies at Ethel Kennedy’s funeral. You will be cycling along many waterways with views that will delight you.
· Day 3-5 -On Day 3, we bike from Yarmouth to Woods Hole, home of the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanography Institute.  Cycle along the ocean front on the “Shining Sea” bike path, a name taken from “American the Beautiful”, written by a local from Falmouth, Katherine Lee Bates.  There are two recommended routes to tour Falmouth and a route for those who would like a longer distance to the Cape Cod Canal. We are in Woods Hole for three nights.
· Days 6-8 -On Day 6, we leave Woods Hole by ferry for Oaks Bluff on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, known for its picturesque gingerbread cottages.  Here you may cycle to the Aquinnah Cliffs and revel in the panoramic view of the sea stretched out before you.  The second ride takes you east along a bike trail then to the ferry to Chappaquiddick Island, a ferry that is always “on time” since it does not have a schedule. Here you can visit Mytoi Japanese Garden, a tranquil experience. On your return, visit the old whaling town of Edgartown. The third ride is a 35-mile ride which takes you to three lighthouses. We will spend three nights in Martha’s Vineyard.
· Days 9-11 On Day 9, we will board the ferry from Martha’s Vineyard to the island of Nantucket. Visit the Whaling Museum to learn about the history of Nantucket, its founders and settlers, and the history of whaling in Nantucket, which was formerly the whaling capital of the world. Ride the 35 miles of separated bike paths. One ride goes south to Madaket Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of Nantucket.  On your return for lunch, visit Bartlett Farms or Cisco Brewery, a favorite watering spot, and creator of Nantucket’s microbrews, wines and spirits. The second recommended route goes east on a separate bike path towards Siasconset (pronounced “Sconset’), a quaint village with tiny rose-covered cottages.
· Days 12-15: On Day 12, we leave Nantucket by ferry to Hyannis and cycle from there to Chatham, whose abundant coastline at the Cape’s secluded elbow, makes it one of New England’s most coveted locations. Chatham is also the location of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Center and the Chatham Lighthouse. After a night in Chatham, on Day 13 we will cycle first on the Old Colony Rail Trail, which meets up with the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Along the way, we leave the Cape Cod Rail Trail to see 2000-acre Nickerson State Park and cycle its eight miles of bike paths.  After leaving Nickerson, there is time to visit the Chocolate Sparrow, a gathering for local cyclists. In Orleans, we have mapped out two spurs-one west and the other east.  We will spend the night in Orleans. On Day 14, we then bike to Cape Cod National Seashore and Salt Ponds and on to Provincetown where we will spend our last two nights. 
· On Day 16, you may take the 90-minute ferry crossing to Boston. In Boston, you may take a water taxi to the airport or a taxi. For those who are driving home, you take Interstate Highway 6 to return to the Massachusetts mainland.

If you have not visited Boston, you should consult your favorite guidebook.  Some of the highlights are the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabelle Steward Gardner Museum, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library, along with walking tours to many historical sites.

RIDE RATING:

This tour is rated 1A with four required riding days averaging 32 miles per day and an elevation gain of 994 feet. On Day 3, the first required riding day from Yarmouth to Falmouth, the distance of 37 miles exceeds the Level A rating of 35 miles. The recommended riding day in Provincetown on Day 13 is a ride through the sand dunes, which have short steep roller coast like climbs and descents.   Although there are only four required riding days, we have created enough routes to have a ride every day of the tour.  We have created spurs that could be added to the day’s route for those who desire longer distances.

The routes stay away from busy roads, but sometimes this could not be avoided, and thus you should be accustomed to cycling on busy roads, some without shoulders.  Most of the routes are on separate bike paths such as the Cape Cod Rail Trail and the Old Colony Rail Trail. In Martha’s Vineyards and Nantucket, the routes are primarily on separate bike routes. For those who desire longer mileage, those can be developed using RWGPS and if you need assistance, the Ride Director will gladly assist you. This will give you the opportunity to visit places the tour does not go to.

WEATHER:

During September, the average high ranges from the low to mid-70's with the lows averaging in the low 50's. Rain on average fell 7-8 days during September. Make sure you prepare accordingly.

LODGING AND MEALS:

The tour includes 16 nights of lodging (you may opt out of Day 0) in seven different hotels.  As of this moment, we are negotiating with different hotels and will finalize arrangements before January 2027. Since we have not finalized the hotels, we do not know how many breakfasts will be provided.  We will have four group dinners and social hours on most days.

LOGISTICS:

On Sunday, September 5, 2027, at 5:00 PM, we will have our first meeting, and dinner in Yarmouth. We will finish the tour on Monday, September 20, 2027 after breakfast, in Provincetown.

If you arrive by air, you should use Boston’s Logan Airport and then take a bus to the Transportation Center in Hyannis, and then a taxi or a shared ride to our first hotel   Our last hotel is in Provincetown, and in the morning, you could take a scenic ferry ride to return to Boston Airport. Upon reaching the Boston ferry terminal, you could take a boat taxi to the airport, and a bus to your terminal.

We advise you to purchase a ferry ticket two months before the start of the tour. Most participants take the 10:30 am ferry from Provincetown to Boston. You should leave enough time for your departing flight.

If you are bringing a car, we intend to have parking at our last hotel in Provincetown and you will need to drive your car to Provincetown.  You could return by bus or shared car, or you can take a beautiful 51-mile ride mainly along the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

The van will transport the luggage for our move days on Cape Cod. Each rider is expected to drop off their luggage by the announced time. Participants are expected to handle their own luggage and to help with loading and unloading the van. Due to limited space and handling requirements, we limit everyone to two pieces of luggage-one with a maximum size of 62 linear inches (21’x27’x14’ is typical) and less than 50 pounds, and a backpack. Medical equipment such as CPAP machines are not counted towards this limitation.

There will be no formal support during this tour. If you need transportation, private taxis or shared transportation are available which you need to pay for on your own.  We will have a U-Haul truck which will transport our luggage during the time we are on the main island of Cape Cod.  We will not take the U-Haul van on the ferry to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.  The hotels we intend to reserve on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard will be a short distance from the ferry and are walkable. If necessary, we will hire a taxi service to transport our luggage from the ferry to the hotel. Upon our return from Nantucket to Hyannis, we will rent another truck to transport luggage from Hyannis, Chatham, Orleans and then to Provincetown

We will not ride as a group.

BIKES:

Bike rentals are available from Bike Zone located at 323 Barnstable Road in Hyannis.  Call them at 508-775-3299 and reserve your bike. Bike Zone will pick up the bike from our last hotel in Provincetown for a fee which should be prorated for those who are taking advantage of this service. We have found BikeZone not reliable in returning your telephone calls, and you must persist in your attempt to rent a bike.

If you are bringing your own bike and have a bike box, we will seek storage for your bike box at our last city of Provincetown.

E-bikes and tandems will be allowed on this tour.

You should at least have 28 cc tires on your bike since some roads are unpaved.

COSTS AND ADMINISTRATION:

The estimated cost of this tour is $ 4700 based on a minimum of 20 and will be reduced if a maximum of 24 is reached. The major portion of these costs, close to $2900, is for lodging, which is expensive in both Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.  The costs include 16 nights of lodging and the nightly tips, four group dinners, daily social hours, and all ferry tickets.

Final versions of RWGPS routes will be provided approximately 1 month prior to the start of the tour. Participants will receive an email containing a link to the EVENT file. Participants will need to have downloaded (at the minimum) the free version of the RWGPS app to receive the voice turn-by-turn directions. RWGPS can be run on a Garmin device and/or smartphone. Participants wanting cue sheets or maps will need to print their own from the file provided.  

The initial deposit of $2,900 is due on sign-up. The second payment of $1800 is due on December 1, 2026.

SINGLES AND SOLO POLICY:

A “single” is a member who signs up and wishes to share a room with another participant. A “solo” is a member who signs up, does not wish to share a room, and pays the solo supplement. It is recommended that singles who want a roommate try to find their own. Due to hotel limitations on rooms with two beds, we can only accept six singles on this tour. After receipt of the initial deposit, a single without a roommate will be placed on the ride and given until December 1, 2026, to find a roommate. If they are unable, they will have the option to receive a full refund (minus the BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fee) or pay the solo supplement and stay on the ride. They may continue to seek a roommate but must plan to participate without a roommate if necessary. If a roommate is found, the solo supplement will be returned. The Ride Leader will assist by attempting to match singles who apply for the ride.

The solo supplement payment of $1850 is due by December 1, 2026 and can be paid by Zelle or by check. To pay using Zelle:

· In your bank's website, add Bicycle Adventure Club as a new recipient, with email address treasurer@bicycleadventureclub.org

· Initiate a payment

· In the Message block, enter the name of your ride.

To pay by check, the check should be made out to “BAC” with a notation of the tour name included on the check and mailed to: Bicycle Adventure Club, PO Box 23998, San Diego, CA 92193.

If you have questions about the solo supplement, please contact Nancy Bohnett at nbohnett@bicycleadventureclub.org.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

The BAC ride registration fee and payment processing fee is not refundable unless the entire tour is canceled due to participation below the stated minimum requirements.  Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped or cancelled.  The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additional cost because of cancellations.  If the canceling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the canceling participant cannot be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report is completed.  If a single participant cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped, the canceling roommate may also be liable for the solo supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour.  BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

RIDE PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY: Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from the Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks such as happy hour preparation and cleanup. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request you might have and respect the Ride Leader’s decision

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Participants are expected to come to the tour in good health and ready to ride. Should someone become ill, putting the group’s health and safety in jeopardy, the ill person will be expected to isolate from the group until well again. When isolation is not possible, the ill person will be expected to wear a mask. The expectation is for the group to work together to mitigate any spread of infection or illness as a means to ensure the tour can continue as planned.

INSURANCE COVERAGE:

BAC maintains two insurance policies: a) United States, and b) Foreign (all other countries). Both the U.S. and Foreign policies are considered secondary policies to your personal medical insurance policy. They are subject to a $1000 deductible and may not cover all expenses related to an accident. Copies of the current policies are located under the “Docs” tab on the BAC website.

Before participating in any BAC tour, you should assess whether your medical and travel insurance coverage is sufficient. While touring in the U.S, the BAC insurance includes coverage for injuries due to accidents during the bike trip. Members’ personal insurance will need to cover medical emergencies such as sudden and unexpected illness (i.e. treatment for unexpected illnesses, including Covid, are not covered).

While touring internationally, i.e., outside of the U.S., BAC maintains Foreign accident insurance to assist with expenses related to accidents, medical emergencies (including sudden and unexpected sickness), and repatriation. Insurance will apply door-to-door for treatment and travel for a maximum of 90 days overall. Coverage extends to a limited period spanning the published BAC trip dates, allowing for side trips occurring before and after the BAC ride; the limitation period is 7 days before or after the published BAC trip dates. The policy covers the cost of treatment for Covid and other unexpected illnesses, but not quarantine.

SIGN UP:

You must be a member of the Bicycle Adventure Club to register for this tour. If you are not a member, you can become a member by following the process set forth in JOIN NOW. If you are a member, you can find this tour, by signing on to the Bicycle Adventure Club website, and clicking on the 2027 tours, and file a Request to Participate on the tour’s website.