August 2011 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Aug 13th - 8:30am
by Beth McElhenny 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Aug 13th - 8:30am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley, clockwise direction Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Hidden Valley loop in the clockwise direction. 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 22.5 miles with 1503 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303595 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. 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 See you Saturday !

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 14th - 9:00 AM
by Beth McElhenny 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 14th - 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings, This week's Sunday Purple Ride takes us to Carlisle Canyon, out and back. It is only 13.3 miles but several extension options are available. You can add in some Hidden Valley scenery or add a lake loop a the end depending on what the group wants to do. Beth and Gary will handle the leading and sweeping. Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289395 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. 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 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. Have Fun!!

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CVC Clothing (July Order) has ARRIVED!
by Adam Winer 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

For all that ordered CVC club clothing in our July order, the items HAVE ARRIVED! I will sort them out tonight and prepare them for distribution which can occur as early as tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. For anyone that did not order and wants to purchase items, I have limited stock on mens and womens jerseys, mens shorts, arm warmers, wind jackets, socks and skull caps. If you are interested, please email me at the below email address for pricing, sizing and details. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Thursday Bike Ride/Picnic - North Ranch loop
by Grant, Janet E PWR 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

The weather should be perfect! C'mon out for a really social ride! And the picnics have really been fun! Thursday, August 11th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) Route: North Ranch - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd, right to Lakeview, left to T.O., left to Westlake, right to Kanan, right to T.O., left past Agoura High School to Chesebro to Agoura Rd, right to Lindero, left and back to start. 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. Picnic is here after the ride.) 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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CVC Orange Ride 8-13-11 8:30 AM Citibank-Sprouts Westlake lot
by Kent Koral 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Hi All, I will not be riding this weekend so Norm Weir will be leading the orange ride. Thanks Norm!!!!! His route will be Agoura rd-Cornell Rd-Mulholland- Encinal to PCH and back up Mulholland and return via Westlake bl. If you want to see the complete route in detail and print out a route slip, go to: hthttp://ridewithgps.com/routes/604380<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/604380> 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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Sunday, 8-14-11 CVC Sunday SOCIAL ride
by Jim Doane 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Hi All: Adam is not available to lead this week's Sunday Social Ride so I agreed to announce and lead the Social Ride group. How about an added feature to one of our semi-regular Social ride routes? Westlake-Hidden Valley-Dos Vientos-Boney Mt. Coffee Shop re-group (10-15 min's max) See their website & owners cycling related story: http://www.boneymountaincoffee.com/about-boney-mt-coffee-co.htm Coffee, Tea & snacks for purchase and then we can enjoy their outdoor sunny patio ...Then down Borchard to Lynn Rd.-Greenmeadow- Surgi-Center-Rancho- Hillcrest or La Granada back to Westlake 9:00 am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot NE corner of Westlake Blvd./Agoura Rd./Hampshire Rd.'s After-ride socializing at our regular spots See you Sunday Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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CVC RED Ride: Saturday, 8-13-11 Westlake-Rock Store-Encinal-PCH-Yerba Buena
by Jim Doane 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

Hi All : This is the 2nd Sat. of the month and is our club's traditional Away Ride Saturday. Since a substantial number of CVC'ers are riding next Saturday's ( 8-20th) "Cool Breeze Century" ride in Ventura, we've decided to make that the Club's August Away Ride: http://www.active.com/cycling/ventura-ca/cool-breeze-2011 We can discuss offerring a group start time for the Double Metric, Century, Metric, etc. for those that desire to ride as a CVC member group for each/either of these rides. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For THIS Saturday's CVC Red Ride: The weather forecast is calling for inland temps in the low 90's so let's head out to the Coast with a Rock Store & Encinal Canyon loop first. Saturday, August 13th 8:30am CVC RED Ride - (Citibank Parking lot ) (NE corner Agoura Road & Westlake Blvd.,Westlake Village) Westlake Village-Rock Store- Encinal (Upper & Lower) Canyons- PCH-Yerba Buena-Mulholland-Westlake Ride over to Peter Strauss Ranch (1st re-group spot: water- restrooms) then up Mulholland Hwy - Rock Store Climb: ( 2nd re-group spot ) >From top of Rock Store continue on Mulholland Hwy (by Malibu Wines) -descend Upper Encinal Canyon & back up to Lechusa Rd. and then turn left down Lower Encinal Canyon to PCH Ride West on PCH to Leo Carrillo campground ( 3rd re-group spot) Continue West on PCH to Neptune's Net/Yerba Buena Rd. - ride to top ( 4th re-group spot) Down Little Sycamore to Mulholland -( going East) Descend Decker Canyon/Westlake Blvd. to finish . After ride coffee & socializing - at the Natural Cafe' patio or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf See you at 8:30am at the Westlake Citibank Parking lot Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride leader

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Tuesday Evening Gold Ride, Citibank, 5:15 pm start
by Lee Cole 08 Aug '11

08 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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Tuesday Morning 8:30 ride
by sheri 07 Aug '11

07 Aug '11

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 Dos Vientos loop Hope to see familiar AND unfamiliar faces Tuesday Morning. Sheri/Dennis

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CVC Ride Recap For Week Starting 8-6-11
by Kent Koral 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

Hey CVCrs You gotta love our perfect SoCal weather...and its continuing on through the weekend. Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride leaders individual posts for more information. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. Purple: Beth is riding the Petting Zoo Route Gold: Lee is riding Reyes-Oak Canyon-Wildwood route Orange: I am riding Up Westlake Down Rockstore around North Ranch Red: Jim is riding Rockstore to Latigo to PCH down and back Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. Purple: Brain is riding North Ranch CW Social: Adam is riding Lang Ranch-North Ranch-Agoura route. Next Week: The Sheri and Dennis Tuesday Morning Ride The Tuesday Evening Gold and Red rides The Thursday Evening Gold and Red rides The Jan's Thursday Picnic 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. All you gotta do is pedal..... Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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