November 2011 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Ride Recap for the Weekend/Week starting 11-12-11
by Kent Koral 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

Hi Gang, OK, whats with the weather?! It rained last weekend, then it was nice during the week except for some wind. But, of course most of us don't get to enjoy the weekdays since it now gets dark at 5pm (OK, we wont complain much about that since we rode MTB 2 nights this week...if you haven't already, you need to come out and ride with us, or sneak in a Wednesday afternoon weekday road ride with Sheri). Now it looks like it will be wet again tomorrow :((. But just in case the weather people are wrong, and that pesky cut-off low moves way off shore, here's what we got for ya... Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride leaders individual posts on the mailing list for more information. *Please note the club's inclement weather policy below.* Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Hidden Valley out/back with Beth - Gold: Cold Canyon/Monte Nido with Norm - Orange: Stunt out/back with Kent - Red: Somis/Balcom/Grimes with Jim Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Old Agoura loop with John - Social: Norwegian Grade/Read Bypass with Adam Next Week: - Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride: See announcement on Sunday - Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride: See Announcement on Monday Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. See y'all out on the road and trail! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 818-802-0826

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday November 13th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday November 13th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Since the social ride was rained out last week let's try this again! Please note I will be out of town this weekend. Will some of our regular social riders please take charge and lead the group? Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. If there is NO RAIN on Sunday AND the roads are DRY, then..... Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 25-30 miles max. and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. This week we will go Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return! After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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Sunday Purple Ride, November 13th-9 AM
by John Caffrey 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

CVC Sunday Purple Ride - Nov 13th - 9:00 am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Old Agoura Loop Hi Purple Riders, *Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. * If there is NO RAIN on Sunday AND the roads are DRY, then..... This Sunday, we will ride our Old Agoura Loop. Below is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 15.9 miles with only 957 ft. of climbing. It'll be fun! Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-13 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Sunday and make any necessary repairs. Afterward we can grab some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Sunday! Things you need for every ride - Helmet-Mandatory - Water or Sports Drink - I.D. - Cell phone - Spare tube - CO2 cartridge or hand pump - Patch kit - Route slip John Caffrey 805-231-0151

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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Nov 12th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Nov 12th 8:30 AM. Should this ride be canceled due to rain this route will be reschedule for the following Saturday, Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Cold Canyon Road Hi Everyone,On Saturday November 12th starting at 8:30 AM we are riding the cold canyon route. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772249 First stop at Juan Beautista Park for restrooms and water. We will re-group at Las Virgines and Mulholland, on the return from Piuma, before making our way up Mulholland.. Last Stop and re-group at Cornell and Mulholland. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. The Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. The route published in this announcement will be publish for the following Saturday. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Bl.(between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride-Nov 12th-8:30am Hidden Valley
by Beth McElhenny 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Nov 12th - 8:30am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley, (out and back) Hi Purple Riders, At this time the weather is calling for RAIN on Saturday: Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. If there is NO RAIN on Saturday AND the roads are DRY, then..... This Saturday, we will ride out to Hidden Valley (out and back). Below is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 20.7 miles with only 880ft. of climbing. It'll be fun! Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-13 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Saturday and make any necessary repairs. Afterward we can grab some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Saturday! Things you need for every ride Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip (Hope to) see you Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Saturday Orange Ride 11/12/2011 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by Kent Koral 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Hi Everyone, Well, its that time of year again when the weather is challenging our riding time. This weekend seems to be no exception. Rain is slated to show up Friday night and continue into Saturday. Because of this, the away ride to Santa Clarita is cancelled. Rides out of Westlake will be a go if weather allows. (see the inclement weather weather policy below). This week the Orange Group will ride Stunt Road out and back. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/207956 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM prior to splitting into our groups and departing. The Orange ride is an intermediate/advanced recreational ride 40 to 50 miles in length with an average pace of 15+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Bl.(between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. See you Soon, Kent Koral CVC Ride Director (818) 802-0826

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Wed. afternoon ride
by SHERI 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

I will be there hopefully by 3:30-3:35 to get out AS SOON AS WE can. Please bring a taillight if you have one... We will do what we can, and if it is windy, we will be doing lake laps with even just our initial climb into Hidden Valley! Sheri

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CVC Red Ride: 11-12-11 Westlake-Somis-Balcom Canyon-Grimes
by Jim Doane 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Hi Red Riders :The weather forecast as of now for this Saturday doesn't look too promising for a dry riding day.As a consequence, Kent and your Club Ride Leaders have decided to forego an Away Ride in Santa Clarita for this Sat. (This Saturday is also the "Tour de Foothills" century ride in Upland, CA ) For this week's Red Ride, if our Club's "Inclement Weather Policy" isn't in effect on Saturday morning, (actively raining or wet roads with threatening clouds) let's ride in the Somis -Balcom Canyon direction as that gives us the most bail-out, ride shortening options should the weather turn wet mid-ride. Saturday, 11-12-11 8:30am Westlake Village: Westlake-Hidden Valley-Somis-Balcom-Grimes Canyon (Westlake Citibank Parking lot - NE Corner Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) Around WL Lake - out through Hidden Valley to the CSCI driveway for 1st re-group. Decide from there who wants to ride with whom for suggested ride route options: 1) Through the College streets to Lewis Rd. - Pleasant Valley Rd. - Santa Rosa Rd. Through town of Somis - to LA Ave. - Bradley Rd. - Balcom Canyon to town of Moorpark OR..... 2) Ride over to and down Balcom Canyon - across Barnsdale - TO: UP Grimes Canyon then ride down Grimes Canyon Rd. South back to Broadway/Walnut Canyon Rd. to town of Moorpark >From Moorpark's High St. : R Spring St. (south) L on Tierra Rejada R on Moorpark Rd. L on Read Rd - through housing development to bypass R Olsen Rd. L on Sunset Hills to Erbes Rd. or... L on Pederson to Erbes Rd. Then down to Hillcrest Dr. and back to WLV or... L Avenida de los Arboles R Westlake Blvd. L Thousand Oaks Blvd. R Lakeview Canyon Rd. R Agoura Rd. - back to start Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Wed. afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Let's get out when we can.... Rain predicted this weekend and a sunny day on Wednesday. We will be doing as much of the Hidden Valley Route that we can fit in. Leaving at 3:45. The Landing ride is an intermediate recreational ride 20 to 25 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe time. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Come on and ride with us! Sheri 818 621-1713

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Conejo Valley Cyclist Tuesday Night MTB ride 11/8/11 6PM Sycamore
by Kent Koral 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Hey All, This week we are going to ride Sycamore Canyon. We will meet at the trail-head parking on Portrero Rd at Wendy Dr. Be ready for a 6:05PM ride start. Most of our rides are around 10 miles and last around 2 hours. The Tuesday MTB night ride is a social paced, no drop ride so lets stay together and have a fun safe time. Be sure to have a light capable of lighting a dark trail and lasting at least 2.5 hours and bring a spare tube & pump at a minimum. This weeks ride recovery will be at Cronies Sports Grill at 1620 Newbury Rd. between Ventu and Borchard. We'll be there around 8:15 See you Tuesday night. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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