This is our 25th consecutive year riding the foothills and high Sierras from Nevada, Lake Tahoe, the Feather River country to Clear Lake/Stonyford and through the Tahoe, El Dorado, Stanislaus, and Sierra National Forests to Yosemite. We avoid busy, over used areas  as much as possible and still ride more trails each ride than the average trairider sees in a weekend.  Since we change, alternate, and add new routes every year, no one else has ridden all the places our rides can take you.  We ride through many, interesting, out of the way, and unusual places most riders would otherwise never see.  Amazingly,  this is all less than a 3 hour drive from Sacramento.

With the new USFS route designation restrictions and widespread OHV closures, knowing where to go and how to get the best time out of your riding day is more valuable now than ever before. We have scouted out and eliminated the dead ends, private property, closed routes, road blocks and pre-ride the routes before each ride.  We make gas, mileages, food stops, lodging, and all the logistics work for the most fun and efficient riding day you can enjoy.  If you want a fun time, good challenges, the best balance of roads, trails, and incredible scenery, ride with us.

Instead of family campout type rides, we prefer the comfort, conveniences, fun, and other amenities of paid lodging.  We stay in a variety of great places including remote, rustic, historic high-Sierra lodges and cabins with unique character, motels, and scenic, lakeside casino resort hotels. Instead of attending boring club meetings or working events, we ride. We get together  after rides for group dining and "social" time, including some great buffets. So it's not just the riding, but enjoyable lodging and dining experiences with great people that make our rides a fun time, different time, every time.  Riding with us will be a memorable adventure one way or another.

Our roll charts are rolling maps totally different and far better than any other roll charts. They are detailed, in color, and easier to follow so you can read on the fly,  and a big part of the fun.  You don't need to stop and wait, ride at a group pace or follow anyone else, to avoid getting lost or left behind. Since we sign up under 50 riders each ride, you'll find a more personal experience but still have ample opportunity to mix it up and dice with other riders. Following your own roll chart, at your own pace, apart from crowds of other riders, means you can find more of your own space to enjoy, avoid riding in the dust, and have a safer ride, which we are known for. Our rides make a minimal overall impact almost anywhere we go.

Most members have been doing these rides for many years, riding several rides each year, but new riders join us all the time. We have such a variety of routes and options that riders of almost any level of ability fit right in and have a good time their first time out.

New riders should read our Ride Information page before signing up.   

Don Ivan, 
ACT President and ride planner.