August 2011 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Week Starting 8-20-11 CVC Ride Recap
by Kent Koral 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

Hi Everyone, Well, as most of you know from Jim's post, this Saturday is the Cool Breeze Ride and will be considered our monthly away ride. Most of the ride leaders and many of our members will be participating. This is a great ride. Cool weather, beautiful scenery and many well supported route options. I'll be there and I hope y'all decide to join us. For more information, see Jim's Away Ride email from 8-15-11 The online registration is closed but day of registrations will be available. For more info go to the ride website at http://www.cibike.org/cool-breeze.html For those that want to stay local and ride, you can meet up at our usual rides start at the Citibank/Sprouts parking for an 8:30am ride start, break up into respective groups and pick routes among yourselves. Also, don't forget the rest of the weeks ride options: - The Sunday Social with Adam - The Tuesday and Thursday Red and Gold PM Rides with Jim and Lee/Dale - The Thursday Picnic Ride with Jan - The Wednesday Afternoon Landing ride with Sheri will be swinging back onto the schedule in the next few weeks. Look for her announcements Be reminded that the CVC Tuesday AM ride with Sheri and Dennis will be going on hiatus for the school year but will still run occasionally. Look for announcements. 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 you Soon, Kent Koral CVC Ride Director

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Hidden Valley loop
by Jan Grant 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

*Should be great weather tomorrow evening! C'mon out and join us! * *Thursday, August 18th, 5:30 p.m.* (Around-the-lakers can start at any time -***** picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start* (directions below) *Route: Hidden Valley - Triunfo to Westlake to Potrero, Lake Sherwood Drive, Potrero, Hidden Valley Road and same way back, and around Westlake lake on return…approximately 20 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. (where the cars are parked). *******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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Tuesday Evening Gold Ride, Citibank, 5:15 pm start
by Lee Cole 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Citibank start location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Starting at 5:15pm Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon). Dale Smith will lead the ride. Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. Here's the route using "Ride with GPS". Where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/150707 The ride will start at 5:15pm Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982 Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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2011 CVC Summer Club BBQ - August 27th - RSVP Required (Final chance to RSVP)
by Adam Winer 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Last summer the club held its first and highly successful summer club BBQ. We had 90 club members and their families join for a fun filled afternoon/evening for good food with good friends. Read about last years BBQ and see pictures at http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=2813 *** Over 100 RSVPs have been received. Save the Date! Saturday, August 27, 2011 - (3:30pm - Sunset) Oak Canyon Community Park - 5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park (On Kanan just East of Lindero). This year we have both Pavilions reserved which is at the top level of the park. Map: http://bit.ly/clQU5h The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc) with all the condiments as well as water/sodas. Members, feel free to bring you favorite side dishes or desserts to share. ** Please RSVP to me personally if you are planning on attending so that we can get an accurate count of guests. Please note this is an exclusive invite to current active CVC members and family only. If you are not a current CVC member and would like to join or renew membership, you can do so now by following the below link: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12216 Additional Information: #1 You may wonder how many people to plan for in regards to the side dishes or desserts that you will be bringing. Since we will have quite a large group, it would not be reasonable to plan to have a portion for everyone. If your side dish could feed 10 people, that would be adequate as we will have a lot of side dishes from our members to choose from. #2 NO alcohol is allowed on park property. #3 Yes, you must RSVP if you plan to attend. We need accurate counts in order to know how much meat to purchase #4 If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please let me know so options can be planned accordingly. #5 One more thing, you MUST have fun! There are some fun child (and adult) related parts of the park right by the Pavilion we have reserved. Play areas with playground equipment as well as a cool splash pad / water play area. Any other questions, please ask! There is an optional and educational event, immediately following the club BBQ. See some things you never thought you could see..... GALAXIES - NEBULAS - GLOBULAR CLUSTERS. Wear warm cloths and be prepared to be Amazed! NO EQUIPMENT OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Oak Canyon Astronomy Group presents, "The Star Party" which starts at 8 pm in the upper parking lot of the park from 8 until 11 pm. Last time there were about 30 different scopes to look through. Park lights will be turned off to give maximum night vision for viewing. If you have telescope equipment you will be able to park in the upper parking lot. All others please park in the lower lot near rest rooms. Red Flashlights Only Please and Parking Lights Only for upper parking lot. Those with equipment try and arrive 30 minutes before sunset to setup. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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SATURDAY, 8-20-11 CVC Away Ride: Cool Breeze Rides
by Jim Doane 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Hi All Following up on my previous emails about the Cool Breeze rides (38, 63, 102,125 miles) in Ventura as our August Away Rides for this coming Saturday ... The Channel Islands Bike Club's website: cibike.org states : " the ride is full but will have "day of", on site registrations available for $85." So if you're not already registered on line and wish to ride this ride, I assume that you'll be able to register that morning. RE: a CVC group start time for the various ride lengths : Because this is a FOUR ride route event with a lot of participants, it is difficult to get everyone together for a group start because there are those waiting in line for registration, bathroom, etc. while others are ready to go. The most efficient & objective way I've decided is to announce a start time & place and trust we'll do what we can to be there on time and ride together: The Ride Start location is on the driveway in front of the Registration Bldg. - probably best place to group & watch for others is on the South Side Ride Start Times: Inevitably there are those that have already decided upon their own personal start times but since we are a group, I'll propose the following Double Metric 7:00am Century : 7:15am Metric: 7:30am 38 : 8:00am The best way to find each other either at the start or mid-ride is to wear your CVC Club clothing At the rest stops is another way to find other club members Driving tip: Trying to exit at Stanley Ave. off the Northbound #33 is very backed up near ride time Two alternatives: 1) Go to the next exit: Shell Rd. - then drive back South on Ventura Ave to Right on Stanley Ave. 2) Exit #101 at California St. in Ventura - drive over to Ventura Ave. and then North to Left on Stanley Ave. See you in Ventura on Saturday, 8-20-11 Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Tuesday Morning Ride 8:30
by sheri 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

LAST OFFICIAL TUESDAY MORNING RIDE CLUB RIDE THIS TUESDAY! Let's meet to ride at 8:30 at the usual spot.. Citibank. The Tuesday Morning ride is an intermediate recreational ride (gold to orange level) approximately 25-30 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. Route: Hidden Valley / Carlisle Canyon (you can bail out on this route if you need to be back early) Hope to see you Tuesday Morning. Sheri/Dennis

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Membership Tally
by Adam Winer 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

As of August 12, 2011, we are approaching 450 current members which includes family members. This is an all time record for membership! Our club continues to grow and flourish with numerous new members joining each week. This is a testament to everyone in this club. 2011 has been a great year for CVC thus far and we still have a plethora of club events planned. If you are lurking on our email list as a non member, joining is simple and the benefits outweigh the small tax deductible cost of membership (see benefits below). Membership fees go a long way in ensuring proper advocacy moves forward for all of our cycling related issues and safety. I hope that, after riding with us a few times, you would want to join us as a member. Additionally if your membership has expired this is a perfect time to renew. Membership dues are based on a 365 day year. For example, if you join August 13, 2011, your club membership is valid until August 12, 2012. ** Please note: We have made some changes to our email list server. Anyone may join our email list and receive club emails, however, ONLY current club members may now post to this list. Click here to join or renew: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12216 As a member of Conejo Valley Cyclists, below is a list of just a few of the CVC membership benefits you will receive: . Organized group club rides, every Saturday, Sunday & select weekdays (see website calendar). . Group "Away Rides" on second Saturday of each month and select Sundays. . Clif food products - bars, gels, shots on Saturday Club rides. . Bicycling Magazine subscription - 1 year free per member, per enrolled year. . League of American Bicyclists (LAB) annual membership and quarterly magazine. . Club membership card. . Bike parts & accessory discounts at local bike shop sponsors as well as other cycling related sponsors. . Opportunity to purchase custom Club Clothing (ordered bi-annually) . Use of two bike travel flight cases, available by reservation. . CVC club bike trailer: (holds up to 10 bikes), available by reservation. . Opportunity to volunteer to be a part of our club's Cruisin' the Conejo - regional ride in May. . Invitation to club events (Members meetings, Club summer BBQ, special clinic's, etc.) If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Saturday 8-13th CVC Club Ride Summary
by Jim Doane 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Hi All: Kent's away for tomorrow's ride start so as a reminder, here are the previously announced club rides for tomorrow: 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking Lot ( NE corner of Westlake Blvd./Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Purple Ride: Beth McElhenny - Leader Hidden Valley: Clockwise Direction Gold Ride : Lee Cole - Leader Simi Valley-Wood Ranch-Long Canyon Orange Ride: Norm Weir - Leader Rock Store-Upper & Lower Encinal Canyons-PCH - Mulholland Hwy Red Ride : Jim Doane -Leader Rock Store-Upper & Lower Encinal Canyons-PCH - YERBA BUENA Announcements at 8:25 am Group into colored riding groups at 8:30am Leave on rides at staggard minutes thereafter See you tomorrow. Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader P.S.: NEXT Sat. ( the 20th) is our Club Away Ride Cool Breeze Century Ride(s) in Ventura ( cibike.org) I'll send out a RSVP early next week to see if you'd like me to find out who is planning on riding which ride so that we can offer a group start amongst the three different ride routes/lengths.

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CVC Clothing Distributions - Thursday 8/11/11
by Adam Winer 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

I just got finished sorting and packing the CVC Clothing order. Today (Thursday 8/11/11), I will be at the Thursday red ride start in the Citibank parking lot at 5:00pm to hand out orders for those that can make it. Later that evening, I will also be visiting Jan's Thursday evening picnic ride conclusion at 7:00pm on Triunfo by the tennis club (1/2 block West on the grass). If you can make it to pick up your order please come by. If you can't we can schedule pickups next week as well. I am out of town this weekend. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Saturday Gold Ride, August 13, 8:30am start
by Lee Cole 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

*CVC Saturday Gold Ride, August 13, 8:30am Meeting at the Sprouts parking lot, Westlake Village, (corner of Westlake Blvd & Agoura Rd) *Route: Wood Ranch, Simi Valley, Moorpark. 38 miles with 2,400' climbing Hey Gold Riders, Lets head out in a long lost direction... Wood Ranch, West Simi Valley, Moorpark College and back. Have not gone that way in quite a while. Basic Route: Erbes to Olsen, Wood Ranch Parkway, Long Canyon, First Street to the Arroyo / Simi Bike path, Easy street to Collins, Moorpark College, Moorpark, Read Rd, Erbes, Hillcrest, Pentagon park and back to the finish. Here is the route with RideWithGps: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/631331 where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet. The Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride, 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 13+ mph. It is not a "no drop" ride but as always let's try to stick together as much as possible. If you are new to CVC or just trying us out please let me know before we start. Remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we do not respect the requests of the lease tenants we could be asked to park elsewhere. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as the Natural Cafe', Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc,. /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 you Saturday! Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982

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