February 2012 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 25th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 25th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Stunt to Schueren down Piuma to Las Virgenes to Mulholland around malibu Lake and returning on Cornell. additional mileages add lake laps. Weather forecast is for 67 Deg. at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone,On Saturday February 25th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Juan Beautista De Anza to Mulholland East, up Stunt down Piuma, right on Las Virgenes left on Mulholland around Malibu to Cornell. The re-group locations are Juan Beautista De Anza, Stunt and Mulholland before the climb, top of Piuma. In order to avoid a bottle necking Please allow the faster descenders to leave first Please use the restroom before departing or at Juan Beautista De Anza Park. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/945844 First re-group at Juan Beautista.De Anza Top of Stunt there is water on the right before reaching the top We will re-group at the top of Stunt Next re-group at Fire Station on Piuma. 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 Orange Ride is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length and averaging 17 mph.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 ridein 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 CoastBagel, 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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CVC Saturday Purple Ride Sat 2/25 8:30am De Anza Park
by Beth McElhenny 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride - Saturday Feb 25th 8:30am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: De Anza Park and back Hi Purple Riders, 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. Extra loop around Westlake Lake on the way back for those up for a few more smooth miles! 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 Saturday 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 Remember to park on the Bank side of the lot - away from the shopping center. Beth McElhenny, CVC Purple Ride Leader 818-207-3186

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All Members-Your New Ride Team!!
by Kent Koral 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Hi Everyone, As I mentioned in an earlier announcement, we are making some modifications to the way we handle ride leadership. We will now have a" Ride Captain" for each ride who will be ultimately responsible for the scheduling and routing of their rides. Each Captain will have a team of "Ride leaders" to lead the rides in a rotation. This will allow everyone the opportunity to get involved in ride leadership. This is your Ride Captain line-up: Sat Purple: Beth McElhenny Sat Gold: Henry Montalvo Sat Orange: Norman Weir Sat Red: Jim Doane Sun Purple: Kelly Pacillas Sun Social: TBD Tues Eve Gold: Dale Smith Tues Eve Red: Jim Doane Tues Eve: MTB Kent Koral Wed Landing: Sheri Leiken Thurs Picnic: Jan Grant Thurs Gold or Red: TBD As you can see we have a couple of Captain positions to fill. Contact me if you would like to be a part of the Ride Captain team. Those of you that previously indicated interest in being ride leaders will soon be contacted by your respective Captain. If any one would like to get involved by helping with ride leadership, contact the Captain of the ride your interested in, and they will get you into the schedule and help you pick your route. Be a part of the best club around...Get involved with with the Ride Team...after all, its what we are all about. See you out on the road or trail. Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 818-802-0826

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Wed. afternoon ride route
by sheri 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Via the popular vote, the choice is Agoura to Las Virgenes, up/over, around Malibu Lake. See anyone who wants to join at 3:30 at The Landing!!!!

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Re: [cvc announce] Wed. afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

Ok, you are all off the hook for Rock Store THIS week..... So.... other options: Las virgenes to Mullholland and over..around Malibu Lake Cornell to Mullholland and back... turn around.. then Malibu Lake Agoura Rd. to Kanan to Arboles and back down to La Granada Good Ole' Hidden Valley Any thoughts? It is going to be BEAUTIFUL Wed. afternoon. Let's consider a Rock Store option. Please email me if you are going to join us on our afternoon ride and give me your thoughts on that. Meeting 3:30, riding 3:35. The Landing is at the end (almost) of Lindero in the shopping center. We park by the end of the lot closest to the street. Anyone is welcome to come along for a mid-week spin. This is an intermediate recreational ride right now around 20-25 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

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Wed. afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

It is going to be BEAUTIFUL Wed. afternoon. Let's consider a Rock Store option. Please email me if you are going to join us on our afternoon ride and give me your thoughts on that. Meeting 3:30, riding 3:35. The Landing is at the end (almost) of Lindero in the shopping center. We park by the end of the lot closest to the street. Anyone is welcome to come along for a mid-week spin. This is an intermediate recreational ride right now around 20-25 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

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All Members-Club Ride Meeting Recap
by Kent Koral 17 Feb '12

17 Feb '12

Hi All, I want to give a BIG thanks to the twenty three club members who came out to our Club Ride meeting last night. It's exciting and encouraging to see your support and enthusiasm for improving and expanding our club rides in 2012. This is the outline we will now follow based on the discussion and comments from all those that attended Wednesday nights meeting. - Establish a "Ride Captain" and a rotating core of "Ride Leaders" into "Ride Teams" for each of our Club's colored rides - Each Ride Team will collaborate to decide upon FIVE weeks of rides in advance and announce the ride and Ride Leader via member's email and also post the rides on our club website ride calendar & Facebook page - Kent will still send an email on Friday recapping all the weekend/following weeks rides - For each colored ride, the team will create "Ride With GPS" route maps with route slips to be posted on the club website - Create some "new" rides in each of the colored ride groups - Away Rides : develop some additional color-specific Away Rides and announce them at least 30 days in advance. I will be announcing the Ride Captains names and teams in a subsequent email. Should any member not at last night's meeting be interested in joining any of our Ride Teams, please email your interest back to me by via this posting. We need to remember that the CVC is an all volunteer operation, and without the effort and support of all our members we cant exist at the level we currently enjoy. Look for updates and announcements regarding your new ride captains soon! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 18th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 18th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Simi Valley through Box Canyon to Valley Circle and returning on Agura commonly called Box Canyon Route. Change in ride leaders: Scott Lorkis will be leading the Orange Ride instead of Gold. and Sheri will be leading the Gold Ride. The following is the Orange Ride Route, the Gold Route was previously published. Hi Everyone,On Saturday February 18th. starting at 8:30 AM the Orange ride is going through Simi Valley and Box Canyon and returning through Calabasis on Agura Road. The re-group locations are Wood Ranch Parkway and Long Canyon, restroom and water on the right, Carl's Junior on Los Angeles Yosemitte and McDonald's on Agura Road. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/825927 Please take caution when descending box canyon and re-group at the bottom of the decent.. First re-group at Wood Ranch and Long Canyon. We will re-group at the Carl's Junior on Los Angeles Ave. at Yosemitte. Next re-group at the bottom of box canyon at valley circle. The OrangeRide is an intermediate to advanced recreational ride 40 to 50 miles in length with an average pace of 16+mph.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 ridein 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 CoastBagel, 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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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 18th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 18th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Seven Minute Hill return through Calabasas. Hi Everyone, Scott Lorkis has volunteered to lead the gold this weekend. Thank you Scott for your contribution and support. On Saturday February 11th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Juan Beautista to Mulholland East, through Seven Minute Hill and through Calabasas. The re-group locations are Juan Beautista, top of seven minute hill climb. Please use the restroom before departing or at Juan Beautista Park. Next possible restrooms and water at McDonald's on Agoura Road at Las Virgenes. for restroom and water. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/763671 First re-group at Juan Beautista. We will re-group at the top of Seven Minute Hill. Next re-group at McDonald's on Agoura Road. 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 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 ridein 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 CoastBagel, 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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Sunday Purple Ride - February 19 @ 9:00 AM
by Kelly Pacillas 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

Greetings! Join us this Sunday, February 19th for our Purple Ride! We are hitting the petting zoo!! For a detailed map and cue sheet, click on the link below. If anyone is interested in being a bit more involved, I can always use a partner or two to ride sweep and even in the middle. This is a great way to give back to our fabulous cycling family!! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303596 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 9:00 AM. 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. 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. CVC Purple Team! :-) Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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