This is a ride thru the Sacramento Valley Conservancy. No cost. However you are required to sign a waiver. I rode this in July. A really fun ride with only a few climbs along rolling foothills. Groups for faster/more technical and for slower/less technical. NOT a beginner ride, but fine for a strong beginner. Hardtails are just fine on these trails. Meeting place is on Latrobe Rd. (near intersection of Stonehouse Rd.) where Latrobe turns to a dirt road. More details below:

Event: Mountain Biking
Start Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 7:30am-10:00am
Location: Deer Creek Hills Preserve
You're invited to explore on your mountain bike the rolling savanna grasslands, dotted with dramatic blue oak and open vista at Deer Creek Hills.

Mountain Bike Docents will escort riders on 12 miles of significant climbing single track, cattle paths, and ranch roads. While this pastureland serves as a working cattle ranch during November through May, cattle have proven to be superb designers for single track trails!

This venue is simply great for experienced riders with knowledge of shifting to lower gears for climbing hills. This is not considered a beginners course.

All rides are no drop rides - no one will be left behind. Approximate ride time is 2 hours. Knobby tires are required for the terrain – no slick tires or road bikes allowed. Cyclists attending will be divided into groups depending upon experience with docent escorts. Bike helmets are required for all riders.

This is a FREE group ride. Please Register for ride on-line to RSVP or contact Gina Silvernale @ [masked].