Sacramento Wheelmen upcoming events

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 16:00:00 GMT

Ride Leader: Steve Forsberg, rosevillesteve@gmail.com

Description:

Long Route: GBCP 03_Baked and Brewed, Butler, Shirland Tract.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47157496

Short Route: GBCP 24_Baked and Brewed. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48493209

This Saturday, we'll be riding to Baked and Brewed, located at 958 Lincoln Way in Auburn. The long route, is 44 miles with 2600' of climbing. Climbs Butler and Callison. Meanders through Auburn and surrounding area. Returns via Shirland Tract and Rattlesnake. The short route, also goes to Baked and Brewed and is 35 miles with 1800' of climbing. 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. 8:30 socialization, 8:45 sign in, 9:00 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

Good Grief Charlie Brown or In Search of the Great Pumpkin (01 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Short: 35.7 miles Elevation 602 Link for Short Ride with GPS

Medium: 42.1 miles Elevation 623 Link for Medium Ride with GPS

Long: 49.7 miles Elevation 1060 Link for Long Ride with GPS

Ride Leader: Tim Koch

Email: mailto:mtkoch44@aol.com

This is the day after we "Fall Back", make sure to check your clocks!

Ride Description: We will bicycle in search of the Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin at the Bishop Pumpkin Patch in Wheatland. I have 3 routes with very little climbing. We can always have wind on near flat rides. Everyone enjoyed the cinnamon rolls and other food delights last year when I led this ride. Bishop's Pumpkin Patch and all the happenings that take place there is a real treat if you haven't been there before. There was no charge for bikes last year as the only charge was for parking cars. If you don't stop and skip the Pumpkin Patch you will be really missing out.

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.

Tuesday Coffee Ride - Details coming (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 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

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, If you have not yet signed the electronic waiver, please sign the electronic waiver here before registering.

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 (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

Bowman / Grass Valley Rides (08 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Short: 32.8 miles Elevation: 2,636 Short Route Ride with GPS Link

Medium: 55.4 miles Elevation: 4,728 Medium Route Ride with GPS Link

Long: 63.2 miles Elevation 5,423 Long Route Ride with GPS Link

Ride Leader: Dave Swedberg

Phone: 916-804-3791

Email: DPswedberg@gmail.com

Ride Description: There are 3 routes to choose from in the Sierra Foothill between North Auburn and Grass Valley. The rides all stay together for the first twelve miles where the short route turns right on Combie Rd while the medium and long rides turn left on to Wolf Rd where the rides head for Grass Valley .

There is a small section of unpaved road between Stanley Rd and Emma Ln. this section is at most, 100 yards in length. There will be a need to ride on Hwy 49 for about 4 Miles, but there is a very wide shoulder.

There are coffee and snacks at Mile 12 (Higgins Corner) as well as in Grass Valley and Meadow Vista. Should be a great ride, hope to see you there.

rain cancels

Dixon to Winters (08 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Ride: 41/53 miles Hilly Flexible

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

RWGPS: Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57666317

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57666335

Description: From Pitt School Rd. in Dixon, we make our way to Silveyville Rd. and then Allendale Rd. A few twists and turns and we’re on our way over Cantelow. When we get to the other side, you either turn right on Pleasant Valley Road if you’re doing the short route or left if you’re going long. The long route goes out to Gates Canyon Rd. for a brief out and back. The short route heads for Winters. Everyone regroups at Steady Eddy’s there (mile 28/40). Going back together on Gaddini, Sievers and then Schroeder, we reconnect with Silveyville and retrace back to the start from there.

Elevation: 1,204/1,728 feet of climbing

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

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.

Tuesday Coffee Ride (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Distance: 45/55 miles Elevation: 2572/3228 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 to Nugget Market in EDH for coffee

LONG ROUTE LINK

SHORT ROUTE LINK

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

Current and active membersCurrent and active members, if you have not yet signed the electronic waiver, please sign the electronic waiver here before registering.

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.

Folsom to Roanie's (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 43.6/59.1 miles Hilly Flexible

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

RWGPS:

Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57616313

Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57665261

Description: Both routes are the same to Roanie’s Coffee (mile 21). After the coffee break, the short route heads to Loomis and the long route heads to Newcastle. After climbing Indian Hill Road, the long route returns to King Road and reconnects with the short route at the Boyington Road intersection. Both routes climb Folsom Lake Crossing on the road, not the bike trail, going out and coming back.

Elevation: 2,142/3,371 feet of climbing

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

Annual Sacramento Food Bank's 19th Turkey Drive with the Bike Hikers (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Mileage: 35 miles, Elevation: 559 feet Link for Ride With GPS

Ride Leader: Deb Finley

See member list for contact information

Ride Description: The annual Turkey Ride with the Bike Hikers has been a long standing tradition with the Wheelmen. Let's keep it alive! This is our opportunity to "give" to the community and make Thanksgiving a special time by donating a turkey or giving a cash contribution ($20 suggested) during the Sacramento Food Bank's Turkey Drive. This is a casual "feel good" ride. Bring a turkey (or two) or your cash donation to the start. There will be a vehicle to transport the turkeys or you can carry them with you on your bike. Wear your club jersey and smile as there is often a photo op at the donation site.

The ride with meet up with other Bike Hikers at William Pond. We hope to all ride together to Cal Expo.

After the turkey drop off, we'll continue riding on the trail to CAP's Pizza and Taproom, just off the bike trail near Watt Ave for some mingling and holiday cheer. DON'T FORGET TO BRING A BIKE LOCK!! (You may choose another coffee stop if desired.)

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.

Lew Howard to Ridge Road (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

NRide: 51.4 Hilly Flexible

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

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51574118

Ride Description: This route goes over Ridge Rd the hard way. The first destination is Loomis by way of Auburn-Folsom, Val Verde, and King. Backroads from Loomis take us to English Colony, then Sierra College. We reach the Peet’s in Lincoln (mile 23.0) by going through Sun City Lincoln Hills. After we regroup and refuel, we take Lincoln Blvd and then East Ave. to Virginiatown Rd. After we climb Ridge Rd, we cut through Newcastle and take Newcastle Rd. to Brennans. We hop back on Auburn-Folsom and then turn right on Oak Ave. Parkway and the bike path to Lew Howard.

Elevation: 2,887 feet

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

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

Loomis Baxter Grade Loop (29 Nov 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Ride: 42/53.3 Hilly Flexible

Elevation: Short: 2871 feet

Long: 3202 feet

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

RWGPS: Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51671601
Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51671607

Description: From the start, we hop on to Rippey Rd. and then back on to Taylor and then Ophir. Wise takes us to Baxter Grade. At mile 24.8, the two routes split at the intersection of McCourtney Rd and Big Ben Rd. The short route heads to Lincoln; the long route heads to Sheridan. The Sheridan Market (mile 32.4) is a good place to regroup and refuel. Both routes stop at the East Ave Café in Lincoln (mile 29.2 short, 40.6 long). Leaving the café, if you are on a Class 3 e-bike turn right on Ferrari Ranch Rd. Otherwise you may take the Class 1 bike trail to Sun City Blvd. Class 3 e-bikes are prohibited on Lincoln’s Class 1 bike trails. Both routes return on Twelve Bridges, Sierra College, and then on King.

Notes: These routes are 98% class 3 e-bike compliant. Please register for this ride.

Folsom to Loomis (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ride: 54.5 Hilly Flexible

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

RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57673819

Description: This route utilizes Class 1 bike trails within the jurisdiction of the City of Folsom, which allows Class 3 e-bikes on its Class 1 trails. The transitions from street to trail flow naturally except when we get to mile 8.1. At that point, we hop off of the Johnny Cash Trail and hop on E Natoma Street in order to avoid entering a bike trail system which prohibits Class 3 e-bikes. Our coffee stop is The Pause in Loomis (mile 25.8). Heading back to the start, at mile 47 we merge from Folsom Blvd to Leidesdorff St in Old Folsom and back on to Class 1 bike trails within Folsom’s jurisdiction. This takes us back to Oak Ave Parkway and then the start location.

Elevation: 2792 feet of climbing

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

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.