February 2012 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Red Ride: Saturday, February 11th - PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: This Sat. is our traditional Away Ride Sat. but do to quite a few members riding the Tour dePalm Springs and also not having a couple local ride leaders available, I decided to announce a local Red Ride instead. Our Coast route ride is next in the Red Ride rotation. Saturday, February 11th, 8:30am Westlake Village Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Westlake-Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-Coast Route & return ? The weather forecast seems to be cooperating and tempting me to ride my annual Deer Creek extravanganza So at the second Sycamore Beach re-group spot let's see how ambitious I/we feel to tackle that challenging ride. Here's the route: Loop around Westlake Lake ( from the East side) L on Westlake Blvd R Portero Rd. R Reino Rd. L Lynn/Portrero Continue through Dos Vientos & Portero Canyon 1st Re-group: CSCI College driveway L Hueneme Rd. L Las Posas L PCH 2nd Re-group: Sycamore Beach Park We'll decide there upon return route: Deer Creek ( should be the perfect time for this route) Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Leader

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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 11th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 11th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Rock Store, Mulholland and Sherwood.Weather forecast is for 75 Deg. and Breezy, at the start the temperature shoul be in the low to mid 50 Deg. Hi Everyone,On Saturday February 11th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Juan Beautista to Mulholland West, through Rock Store, Mulholland to Westlake and a possible hidden valley loop. The re-group locations are Juan Beautista, top of Rock store climb. Due to injury I will need someone to step in and lead the ride, possible for two weeks. Please let me know who will step up. Please use the restroom before departing or at Juan Beautista Park. Next possible restrooms and water at Peter Staruss and Calamigos Ranch for water. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/933241 First re-group at Juan Beautista. We will re-group at the top of Rock Store. Next re-group at Fire Station 33 restroom and water. 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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CVC Saturday Purple Ride Feb 11th - 8:30am Hidden Valley
by Beth McElhenny 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride Feb 11th - 8:30am Hidden Valley Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley, (out and back) Hi Purple Riders, I will be gone this Saturday to the Palm Springs Bike Ride! We have some NEW riders who are NEW to the route, so stick together and have fun! This Saturday, we will ride out to Hidden Valley (out 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 20.7 miles with only 880ft. of climbing. It'll be fun! Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590 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. Afterward we can grab some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Saturday! Things you need for every ride Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip Have Fun On Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Orange ride Saturday 2-11-12 8:30am Westlake Citibank
by Kent Koral 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

Hi All, This week the Orange ride will make it's way to the coast and back via Mulholland. I will not be riding with you this weekend, so would someone please oversee the group?? Have a safe, fun ride. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303626 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 on the road or trail! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 818-802-0826

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Wed. Afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 07 Feb '12

07 Feb '12

Our group is small, but oh do we have fun on our short spurt! Sunshine predicted! Would love to see some new faces again! Join us Wednesday afternoon about 3:30, rolling 3:35... from the Landing shopping center lot towards the end of Lindero... Let's go putt through Hidden Valley for another week or two until we get a little more time. Meeting at The Landing at the end of Lindero in the parking lot. If you haven't joined us, this is your perfect day to try! Anyone is welcome to come along for a mid-week spin. This is an intermediate recreational ride right now around 20 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 or windy 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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CVC Tuesday Night MTB Ride 2-7-12 6pm
by Kent Koral 06 Feb '12

06 Feb '12

Hey MTB'rs, This Tuesday we are showing a chance of rain, so we will ride as long as the ground doesn't become too saturated. With rain in the forecast, lets plan on Space Mountain. If it is raining of relatively wet out side we will cancel. we will meet at 6pm at the south end of Moorpark Rd. Most of our rides are approximately 10 miles and last under 2 hours. The Tuesday MTB night ride is a intermediate paced ride. lets stay together and have a fun safe time. Be sure to have a light capable of lighting a dark trail and lasting at least 2.5 hours and bring a spare tube & pump at a minimum. See you out there. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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Palm Springs Ride is this coming Saturday!
by John Caffrey 06 Feb '12

06 Feb '12

Greetings CVC, I know there are several of us planning on riding in the Tour De Palm Springs this coming Saturday. With the huge amout of riders out there, it can be tough to spot your fellow CVC Club members. With that mind, wear your CVC Kits and keep an eye out for the CVC peleton! Have Fun, John

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CVC Red Ride Feb 4th
by Jim Doane 04 Feb '12

04 Feb '12

Hi Club members and Red Riders: I wanted to acknowledge and thank again Club member/Red Rider/Race Team member Nick Steel for hisprevious suggestion to me for today's Red Ride route. Adding the Juan Bautista de Anza Park part at the beginning of our regular: Rock Store - Encinal Canyons- Mulholland Hwy ride gave us a nice diversion and added variety to one of our regular Red Ride routes. Nick's suggestion was very much in line with what our Ride Director, Kent mentioned at our group start today.We'd like to encourage Club members of all colored club rides to suggest and even lead new and varied routes to our existing club rides. As Kent mentioned this morning - he plans on announcing a Club Ride Committee meeting soon.We encourage your attendance and participation at this meeting where we'd like your input to improve our club ride experience: 1) Creating new and varied club rides ( all colors & Away Rides) 2) Establishing a rotating core of club ride leaders - so no "one" person has too much leadership commitment Can be "leaders", "mid-pack leaders", "sweepers" all with the purpose of keeping riders on course & riding safely Along with the current ride leaders it would be beneficial & valuable to the club to include otherclub members who'd like to contribute some of their time to expand the fun ride and camaraderie experiencefor all which is consistent with our club motto: "The Friendly Club" Jim Doane - CVC Member & Red Ride leader

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday February 5th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 03 Feb '12

03 Feb '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday February 5th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hidden Valley / Green Meadow MUP Route Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 30 miles maximum and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. Please remember this is a social paced recovery ride and while that may mean slightly different paces for different people, I attempt to keep the group together as a whole on these rides. The theory is to recover from our Saturday training rides and socialize. Off we will go through Hidden Valley and climb up the hill to Treasure Hill Ranch. A quick descent to a right on Reino Drive where we then take Lynn Road to Green Meadow Drive and cut though the well hidden Multi Use Path behind the Los Robles Golf Course which runs us out on to Moorpark Road. Down Moorpark Road and up our new favorite hill, Las Padres Drive which connects un into the surgical center on Halland Drive which parallels the 101 FWY to Rancho Road. From there up Rancho Road to La Granada Drive where it connects to Conejo School Road. Down Conejo School Road through a few more lightly traveled residential streets and back. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments.　

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride Jan 5th 9:00 am WL-Agoura-CW
by Beth McElhenny 02 Feb '12

02 Feb '12

CVC Sunday Purple Ride Jan 5th 9:00 am WL-Agoura-CW Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Up Westlake Blvd > Across Kanan > Down to Agoura > *return* Hi Purple Riders, This Sunday let's roll clock-wise up Westlake Blvd to Agoura and back again! Extra loop around the lake on the way back for those wanting 5 extra miles! PURPLE: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/859922 18 miles 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. Afterward we can grab some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Sunday! Things you need for every ride Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip See ya Sunday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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