December 2011 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 12/17 8:30am De Anza Park
by Beth McElhenny 14 Dec '11

14 Dec '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride - Saturday Dec 17th 8:30am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: De Anza Park and back Hi Purple Riders, I don't know if I can make it this weekend so I've put out a call for someone to help lead. So, ride nicely, and stay together, so everyone has fun! :-) This week the ride is to De Anza Park 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 21.2miles, staying mostly on Agoura Road. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/360514 ***I see an "error" on the map at Kanan Road - that "loop" is not part of our regular route, so skip that and just stay on Agoura Road going and coming back.*** 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. We can meet up with everyone afterward for some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe' or other restaurant. See you Saturday! Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip 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. Beth McElhenny, CVC Purple Ride Leader 818-207-3186

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CVC RED Ride: Saturday, 12-17-11 :Westlake Blvd-Upper Encinal-Rock Store-Malibou Lake-7 Min Hill + Topangas?
by Jim Doane 14 Dec '11

14 Dec '11

CVC Red Ride Saturday, 12-17-11 Westlake Blvd-Upper Encinal-Rock Store-7 Min. Hill + Old & New Topangas? 8:30am Westlake Village: Citibank/Sprouts Parking Lot ( NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) East on Agoura Rd. - around Westlake Lake on Triunfo Canyon Rd. Up Westlake Blvd. to Mulholland Hwy (1st regroup spot: Water stop driveway- last "stinger" on S/B Mulholland Hwy) Continue Mulholland Hwy - going West to Decker Canyon Rd. - South Left on Lechusa Rd. to Encinal Canyon Rd. Descend Upper Encinal Canyon Ascend Upper Encinal Canyon R - East on Mulholland cross Kanan to top of Rock Store ( 2nd Re-Group spot: top of Rock Store climb) Descend Rock Store - continue on Mulholland Hwy to Peter Straus Ranch ( 3rd Re-Group Spot: Peter Straus Ranch ) bathrooms- water stop Continue East on Mulholland Hwy R turn on Lake Vista Dr. pass by N side of Malibou Lake R on Mulholland Hwy ( or bail-out point:back to WLV on Cornell & Agoura Rd.s) Continue on to Seven Minute Hill - (2nd opportunity at top to return to Westlake or continue.... East on Mulholland Hwy to Cold Canyon Dry Creek Rd - ride to top of "Old" Topanga Descend "Old" Topanga to Fernwood Market ( 4th re-group spot - water and/or snacks) Turn-around and ride up "New" Topanga to top Return Calabassas route to Westlake See you at 8:30am at the Citibank/Sprouts parking lot in Westlake Village. Jim Doane CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Wed. afternoon ride
by sheri 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

I will not be able to ride tomorrow afternoon, and it is calling for cool breezy conditions. If you are still interested, please reply back or send an announcement out. Thank you, Sheri

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday December 11th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 08 Dec '11

08 Dec '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday December 11th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) A different route was chosen last Sunday, so this route is back up in the rotation. Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). 25-30 miles max. and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. This week we will warm up by going around the lake and then towards Conejo School Road/La Granada pass through to Erbes. North down the hill on Erbes to Arboles where we will go up and around our Lang Ranch loop. >From there a slight climb up Westlake to Valley Spring where we will wind our way up and around County Club Drive back out to Kanan. Kanan to Fountainwood which we will use to connect back into Thousand Oaks Blvd. An optional Forest Cove - Reyes Adobe to Lake Lindero scenic ride and then back to socialize. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments.

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Sunday Purple Ride
by John Caffrey 08 Dec '11

08 Dec '11

Greetings, Due to work schedule changes and the Holidays, I am unable to lead the Sunday Purple Ride for the next few weeks. I should be back to having Sunday's off in January. *So, my next Purple Ride will not be until January 8th.* If someone would like to lead a Sunday Purple Ride between now and then, please let me know. I will be happy to post the ride and your route of choice. In the event no one wants to lead, I would encourage the current Purple level riders to ride with the Social Ride. Just print a route slip and be prepared to finish the ride on your own if you get dropped. Keep on pedaling! John Caffrey 805-231-0151

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CVC Saturday Orange Ride 12/10/2011 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by Kent Koral 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Hi Everyone, This weeks Orange ride will Take a run up Rock Store and environs beyond... We will go Cornell, up Rock Store, upper Encinal, Hidden Valley, Around Dos Vientos and Return Via Lynn Rd and the Green MeadowMultipath. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/846004 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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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 12/10 8:30am Hidden Valley
by Beth McElhenny 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Dec 10th - 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, 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 See you Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC RED Ride: Saturday, December 10th - PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Hi CVC Red Riders: - a Coast route is next in our East to West Red Ride rotation CVC Red Ride : Saturday, December 10th, 8:30am Westlake Village (Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: Agoura Rd. & Westlake Blvd.) Westlake -Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-PCH-Yerba Buena Loop around Westlake Lake ( from the East side) L on Westlake Blvd R Portero Rd. R Reino Rd. L Lynn/Portrero Continue through Dos Vientos & Portero Canyon 1st Re-group: CSCI College driveway L Hueneme Rd. L Las Posas L PCH 2nd Re-group: Sycamore Beach Park I choose Yerba Buena as a return route however there are other options should others so desire: Deer Creek Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Dec 10th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Dec 10th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Due to unforeseen conditions this previously posted route was changed after starting. Hopefully the winds will not be a factor and allow us to have a wonderful ride. Route: Potrero to Sana Rosa Road Return. Hi Everyone,On Saturday December 10th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through treasure hill to Down Potrero, stopping at Chanel Island University to re-group then riding to Lewis Road over to Pleasant Valley and stopping at the McDonald's on Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa Road North of the 101 for restrooms and water. continuing on Santa Rosa. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781818 First stop at Lake Sherwood, Fire Station for restrooms and water. We will re-group at the top of Treasure Hill. Next re-group at Chanel Island University. Last Stop and re-group at McDonald's on Santa Rosa Road, North of the 101 for R/R and water. 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. 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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Wed. afternoon landing ride
by sheri 06 Dec '11

06 Dec '11

Meeting at 3:30 at the Landing.. to ride no later than 3:35. We will do our Hidden Valley out and back. I can't wait for warmer days.. but... this is it for now! We will meet at the Landing Parking Lot,(off Lindero) at 3:30 and be ready to ride no later than 3:35. The sun will be shinning, and we will be pedaling our weekday legs!!!!!! This is an intermediate recreational ride around 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 Please let me know if you plan on being there!

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