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CVC Sunday Purple Level Ride
by Norman Weir 17 Nov '12

17 Nov '12

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, November 18th, 9:00AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 9:00 AM, then split into our groups to depart. Route: TO La Granada, Erbes, Hillcrest;: For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1782268 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group Ride Leader: AJ The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. 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 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 don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride...

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, November 18th, 9:00 AM
by Norman Weir 17 Nov '12

17 Nov '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 12-16-12 Hi CVC'rs, Here’s this upcoming week’s club ride recap summarizing the rides and identifying the club ride leaders. Please refer to the individual ride captain’s ride announcement emails for specific ride details. Local Rides: Saturday, 11-03-12: Rain out. No official ride ride today. Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: La Granada, Erbed, Hillcrest. Aj Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1782268 Social Ride: North TO and Does Vientos with Dale S. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1718765 Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red rides Start Location Citibank Parking, Suspended until the return of Daylight Saving Time. Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM. Lights are required and necessary It is getting dark earlier. With Kent K and Joan S Wednesday afternoon Landing Ride! This ride meets at 3:45 at the Landing Parking lot at end of Lindero (same place as shops). we will be at end closest to the street. We try to ride as far as we can, but it's usually about 25 miles due to daylight. Inclement Weather Policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route is wet it is our club’s policy to cancel scheduled club ride. Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Upcoming Events: Conejo Valley Cyclists Classic Bicycle Ride, January 20th, 2013 Join us on Sunday January 20th, 2013 for a ride with your classic lightweight road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes and there are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to them so we at CVC have created our own quarterly Classic Bicycle Ride. We plan on a relaxed pace ride through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back of 20 miles. After the ride we invite you to bring a stand and display your classic and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and the Natural Café. If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. When: January 20th, 9:00 AM Where: Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 974 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, CA 91361 What to bring: a helmet (mandatory to participate) Contact information: Bob Muzio 818 635 3919 tr_jag(a)yahoo.com CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, January 20th, 3:00 PM Meet at TRIUNFO PARK parking lot. Corner of Triunfo Canyon Road & Tamarack St. It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home, bring the T-shirts & Kids. Dust off those banana seat bikes and shine up the cruisers. Join us as we cruise around the lake and through the local neighborhoods. FUN RIDE Route: Triunfo Park to The Trails. A Casual 5.9 miles & an easy 143 feet of elevation. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1817306 Contact Information, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader 310-753-1265 henry.montalvo(a)gmail.com Upcoming Away Rides December 8th: Santa Clarita Upcoming Holiday Rides Thanksgiving Day Ride, November 22th 2012: Three Lakes Starting at 8:00 AM to give everyone time for a quick ride. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772233 Friday after Thanksgiving Ride, November 23rd 2012 Starting at 9:00 AM: To PCH with Gold returning on Encinal, Orange and Red returning on Latigo. Encinal Return Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781859 Latigo Return Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1842945

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 12-16-12
by Norman Weir 17 Nov '12

17 Nov '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 12-16-12 Hi CVC'rs, Here’s this upcoming week’s club ride recap summarizing the rides and identifying the club ride leaders. Please refer to the individual ride captain’s ride announcement emails for specific ride details. Local Rides: Saturday, 11-03-12: Rain out. No official ride ride today. Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: La Granada, Erbed, Hillcrest. Aj Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1782268 Social Ride: North TO and Does Vientos with Dale S. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1718765 Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red rides Start Location Citibank Parking, Suspended until the return of Daylight Saving Time. Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM. Lights are required and necessary It is getting dark earlier. With Kent K and Joan S Wednesday afternoon Landing Ride! This ride meets at 3:45 at the Landing Parking lot at end of Lindero (same place as shops). we will be at end closest to the street. We try to ride as far as we can, but it's usually about 25 miles due to daylight. Inclement Weather Policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route is wet it is our club’s policy to cancel scheduled club ride. Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Upcoming Events: Conejo Valley Cyclists Classic Bicycle Ride, January 20th, 2013 Join us on Sunday January 20th, 2013 for a ride with your classic lightweight road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes and there are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to them so we at CVC have created our own quarterly Classic Bicycle Ride. We plan on a relaxed pace ride through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back of 20 miles. After the ride we invite you to bring a stand and display your classic and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and the Natural Café. If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. When: January 20th, 9:00 AM Where: Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 974 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, CA 91361 What to bring: a helmet (mandatory to participate) Contact information: Bob Muzio 818 635 3919 tr_jag(a)yahoo.com CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, January 20th, 3:00 PM Meet at TRIUNFO PARK parking lot. Corner of Triunfo Canyon Road & Tamarack St. It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home, bring the T-shirts & Kids. Dust off those banana seat bikes and shine up the cruisers. Join us as we cruise around the lake and through the local neighborhoods. FUN RIDE Route: Triunfo Park to The Trails. A Casual 5.9 miles & an easy 143 feet of elevation. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1817306 Contact Information, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader 310-753-1265 henry.montalvo(a)gmail.com Upcoming Away Rides December 8th: Santa Clarita Upcoming Holiday Rides Thanksgiving Day Ride, November 22th 2012: Three Lakes Starting at 8:00 AM to give everyone time for a quick ride. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772233 Friday after Thanksgiving Ride, November 23rd 2012 Starting at 9:00 AM: To PCH with Gold returning on Encinal, Orange and Red returning on Latigo. Encinal Return Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781859 Latigo Return Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1842945

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

CVC Sunday Social Ride – Sunday 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner), this is a longer social route with options to make it shorter. Route: Westlake to Arboles left on Parkview then a Left on Erbes follow by a Right on La Granada, we will ride up Lynn to Dos Vientos and returning on Portrero. This route is new to the rotation so have a route slip if you are unfamelier with these directions. Hi Everyone, On Sunday starting at 9:00 AM the Social Ride is riding to Does Vientos and returning on Potrero. Please reference the route slip and map for details as this is new to the Social Ride. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1718765 Re-grouping Locations: Westlake and Arboles. La Granada and Erbes rolling re-group Greenmeadow multi use path. Dos Ventos Community Center for Restroom and Water As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 9:00AM then splitting into our groups and departing. It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and it is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. Things to have: Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop. Tools to perform minor repairs. Chain repair linkage. Inner-tube and inflated device. Cellular phone. Food to replenish energy. 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. Weater permiting see you Sunday, Dale

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, November 17th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, November 17th, 8:30 AM** * Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart. *This week we are riding for Len Polan. Kudos to a man who got tired of "it" and did something about "it". He has done and got himself elected to LAS VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER Board of Directors. Cheers to you Len!!!* I will not be riding this week. Please organize yourselves and watch out for each other. *Route: Woodranch Loop. 35.1 Miles; 3,245 feet. *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: * http://ridewithgps.com/routes/998036 *Upcoming Rides*- The Decker Wall, Tapo Cyn., & Old Topanga. * * The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14+ mph. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. *This is a "drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together.* *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! - *Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop* - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy*.* *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 ridein these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Please 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 don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, November 17th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, November 17th, 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 AM, then split into our groups to depart Route: Agoura to Mulholland to Las Virgenes to TO Blvd. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1837986 Regroups: Oak Canyon Community Park for water and restrooms As frequent as possible to maintain the group King Gillette Ranch for Restrooms and Water Morrison Park for Restrooms and Water on Forest Cove Lane. Ride Leader/s for this ride will be: Steve Vertrees and Michael Levy The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. 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 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 don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride...

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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, November 17th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, November 17th, 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 AM, then split into our groups to depart. Route: Westlake to North Ranch, Lake Malibu, Westlake, Sherwood, Dos Vientos and back through Potrero Canyon. RWGPS Distance: 56 Miles RWGPS Elevation 5100 feet Regroups: Rolling re-group at Kanan and Lindero.. Re-group at De Anza Park for restroom and water Re-Group at Fire Station 33 Lake Sherwood. Re-Group at Dos Vientos Community Park for Restroom and Water: location, Borchard and Via Las Brisas. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1926296 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Norm Weir (818) 282-2421 The Orange is an Intermediate to advanced ride, 40+ miles in length. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. 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 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 don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride..

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CVC Red Ride Saturday, 11-17-12 Rain route - closested in
by Jim Doane 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

CVC Red Riders: Saturday, 11-17-12 CVC Red Ride 8:30 AM Citibank/Sprouts parking lot ( Westlake Blvd./Agoura/Hampshire Rd.s) As of now, there is a 40% chance of rain in our area for this Sat. AM I'm suggesting a local Red Ride with maximum bail out points should we experience rain along the way: Around Westlake Lake Up Westlake Blvd.Mulholand EAST to Upper Encinal Canyon Descend Upper Encinal Canyon R on Lechusa to Decker Canyon ( North) to Mulholland Little Sycamore Rd. ( to the LA/Ventura Co. line) - back down to Mulholland Hwy Descend Decker/Westlake Hidden Valley Dos Vientos loop back to Hidden Valley Hidden Valley to Westlake See you Sat. at 8:30am - hoping we have dry conditions ...... remember our 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. Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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Wed. afternoon Landing Ride 3:30
by sheri 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Come spin mid-week on a ride through Hidden Valley... Fun, small group!!! This is a 14+ pace and will be about 18 or so miles. We meet at The Landing Parking Lot at 3:30. If you have a rear blinky light, all the better!!!!! Any questions, please let me know. Sheri Ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net Inclement Weather Policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route is wet it is our club's policy to cancel scheduled club ride. Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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CVC Tuesday PM MTB ride 11-13-12 6PM Wildwood
by Kent Koral 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike group will ride Wildwood. We will meet at the parking lot at the West end of Arboles. Be ready to ride at 6pm. Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. This is an intermediate/advanced paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. You will need a light and spares. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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