May 2011 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Thursday bike ride/picnic - Lake Malibou
by Grant, Janet E PWR 11 May '11

11 May '11

13 riders last week - perfect weather and a great picnic! - tomorrow we'll do Lake Malibou. Thursday, May 12th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) Route: Lake Malibou - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd to Cornell, left to Mulholland, around the lake and same way back (unless some want to do Rock Store) ...approximately 19 miles. For CVC'rs, longer ride is between a "gold" and "orange" level. No drops. I wait for the slowest rider. RIDE START: Triunfo Road just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building in Westlake Village. (From the 101 Fwy, take Lindero Cyn. south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards...where there's grass, sidewalk, the lake...and park along the curb.) TIME: Those wishing to get in ~20 miles, 5:30, ready to ride. Those just going around the lake can show up at any time. PICNIC: After riding - picnic starts around 7:00 p.m. WHAT TO BRING: HELMET AND BIKE! For picnic, bring something to share (cheese, crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever...), a beverage (and something to drink it in if you don't want to drink out of the bottle), something to SIT on and a warm jacket. Also bring any friends, neighbors, relatives, S.O.'s and anyone else who might like to join us (preferably with bikes). Don't forget spare tubes, water bottles, etc. ROUTES: Longer ride: Routes will include Hidden Valley, Lake Malibou, North Ranch, and wherever. Around the lake: cruise around the lake in wide bike lanes...no left turns...~5 miles each loop...all flat, no discernible hills. If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list (unless you're getting the notice from CVC), please let me know. Also, feel free to pass the information on to friends, family and S.O's. Everyone is welcome. Jan Grant

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Ride of Silence Parking (Updates)
by Adam Winer 11 May '11

11 May '11

I have received a couple questions regarding parking for the May 18th Ride of Silence. The Lakes is allowing us to park in their parking lot located behind the retail shops. Please park to the rear of the parking lot in the designated areas (see below diagram). Also, please walk your bikes when on the grass staging area. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Ride of Silence - May 18th - 6:00pm
by Adam Winer 11 May '11

11 May '11

The Conejo Valley Cyclists and the City of Thousand Oaks invite all concerned cyclists to join us for our fourth annual Ride of Silence. This year, the ride leaves at 6:30 pm on May 18, 2011 from the grassy area in from of The Lakes (2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks), with riders encouraged to begin gathering at 6:00 pm. Last year we had more than 180 riders join in. For 2011 we hope to increase that number. The Ride of Silence is a solemn observance of the death or injury of all our brothers and sisters due to accidents between their bicycles and motor vehicles on the road. Join us as we ride a short 10 miles at a slow 12-mph pace to honor the memory of the 600-plus cyclists who die each year on our roads. We are working with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department to have rolling traffic breaks to keep together as one peloton. Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced 10 mile ride (12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. WHY DOES THE RIDE OF SILENCE EXIST? * To HONOR those who have been injured or killed * To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here * To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET On May 18, 2011, at 6:30 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured. Helmets Mandatory ● Lights Suggested Additional information is available at: www.cvcbike.org/ros/ ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Wednesday, 5:30pm Westlake ride ?
by Jim Doane 10 May '11

10 May '11

Hi All: Are there any of you who are attending tonight's meeting that might want to ride our cancelled regular Tues. "Rock Store-Upper Encinal Canyon" ride on Wednesday, 5-11-11 5:30pm same time and place? Jim Doane

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Tuesday Evening Gold Ride Canceled, Wednesday Rock Store
by Lee Cole 10 May '11

10 May '11

The Tuesday Evening Gold Ride doing Rock Store is cancelled so we can meet at the TO City hall to help pass the Lynn Road bike lane project. Dale Smith would like to do the Rock Store Wednesday at 5:15. If any Gold Riders would like to join him let him know. His email address is: Dale Smith <dpssmith(a)aol.com> <Dale%20Smith%20%3Cdpssmith(a)aol.com%3E>. Hope to see you tonight at the TO City Hall, Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982

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Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride 3:45
by sheri 10 May '11

10 May '11

Let's meet THIS Wednesday at the Landing Parking lot at 3:45. The Wednesday Landing ride is an intermediate recreational ride approximately 21-25 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. Route TBD by those who attend! 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. Please let me know if you can make it. Sheri 818 621-1713

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Weekday ride Recap for the week of 5-9-11
by Kent Koral 09 May '11

09 May '11

Hi Gang, I wanted to remind everyone that your CVC is very involved in the success of Lynn Rd Bike lane project and want to see its approval. For that reason we are asking all those that would usually ride on Tuesday evening to forgo the ride in order to be present at Tuesdays City Council Meeting to be held at 6:00PM at the Civic Arts Plaza. We also ask that evryone else try to be presant also. But, there is plenty of riding to be had for the balance of the week. On Wednesday you can get out with Sheri and ride the Landings Ride. On Thursday get out and ride the Red and Gold Thursday edition ride or Jan's Picnic ride. Look for the individual leaders posts. And just because you cant ride on Tuesday is not an excuse to not get out the rest of the week! There are lots of choices! See you soon!!! Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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Tuesday 5-10-11 T.O. City Council Meeting
by Jim Doane 09 May '11

09 May '11

Hi All: For those of you that want to see an official notice & agenda item topic for tomorrow's: 6:00pm Thousand Oaks City Council Meeting. http://ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=20498 The Lynn Rd bike lane is topic # 9 Note that this meeting is being held at the City Council Chambers ( NOT at the Emmanuel Luthern Church which was the February meeting) The location is on Thous Oaks Blvd. just West of the "Lakes Plaza" Jim Doane- CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Tuesday, 6-10-11 5:30PM Ride
by Jim Doane 09 May '11

09 May '11

Hi All: It should go without saying that hopefully most of us will attend tomorrow night's 6:00pm Thousand Oaks City Council Meeting - about the Lynn Rd. Bike lane and won't be the 5:30pm Rock Store-Upper Encinal Canyon ride. Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Lynn Road Bike Path City Council Meeting
by Adam Winer 08 May '11

08 May '11

Jerry Jayne of the Amgen Cycling Club sent out a great to the point email about this Tuesdays Thousand Oaks City Council meeting. Please read below for information. I hope many CVCers will be able to attend and show their support for this important project. "If you live in the Thousand Oaks area, I beg you to attend the Tuesday Night Thousand Oaks City Council Meeting at 6pm. This coming Tuesday, the city council will vote on whether to approve the Lynn Road Expansion Project or not. The plan has been thought out very well; however there are some that oppose this project and they will be present on Tuesday. The project covers 2.5 miles of Lynn Road from Los Arboles to Hillcrest. If you are familiar with this stretch of road, you know how dangerous this is. There is no bike lane and its just poorly constructed overall, so improvements are needed. Long story short, it's the last major road connector within the city that does NOT currently have adequate passage for cyclists, so the approval of this project is desperately needed. Just as important to the bike lane addition, the project also includes the correction of a V-curb on the southbound lane (which data shows that these types of curbs increase traffic accidents as they suck cars into the sidewalk and not away; ie, all the wall damage on the Lynn Ranch wall) as well as the drainage issue at Gainsborough and Lynn when it rains. These additional improvements will be paid for by this project - all funding is provided through federal funds which are strictly reserved for cycling related projects. If the project is not approved, the funding simply goes away. The people who do not support this project are not cyclists and may have their own agenda (ie, Lynn Ranch residents who fear that taking distance away from the street to the wall will simply increase the number of cars that will hit their wall). Some recommendations have been proposed to have a 'shared path'. This recommendation is far from ideal as this increases the safety concern, as cyclists will share a path with pedestrians. Most cyclists do not support this, but its important to let the City Council know prior to the vote. Again, if you ride in/around the Thousand Oaks area, this is a very important cycling related vote. If you have an hour, please consider coming to this meeting - speak/don't speak; it doesn't matter. We are all busy people - work, family, health, etc but this is important for your safety while riding. Below, I have linked to some basic information on the bike lane project. PLEASE make an effort to attend. In 10 years with the club, I have never sent a political-related email to you until now. Please note that if you are going to speak, you get 3 minutes - complete a public comment card upon entry. See you on Tuesday (and get there early for a seat). Thank you, Jerry" http://www.toaks.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=20486 http://www.velogen.org/dsp/docs/lynn_road_2011_plans.pdf http://www.toacorn.com/news/2011-02-03/Motoring/Bike_lanes_considered_for_Ly nn_Road.html ------ Adam Winer awiner(a)roadrunner.com

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