March 2012 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Saturday, 3-17-12 CVC Away Ride
by Jim Doane 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Hi AllThis Saturday's weather forecast doesn't look good for our previously announced Away Rides in Santa Clarita - cold & wet Kent & I have discussed this and we want to wait another day to make a "go" or "no go" call for Saturday's rides. We can tentatively announce local rides in case the storm stalls and allows us a few hours to ride on Saturday.I'm sure you agree that it wouldn't wise to drive the 50 miles to Santa Clarita to then find that it's raining out there. Stay tuned for further advise. Jim Doane - Red Ride Leader

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CVC Member's meeting 2012
by Mitch Albo 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

CVC Members: This month is our first of the year CVC Member's Meeting *Wednesday, 3-28-12 @ 7:00pm* * Westlake Community Room* ( same room as last year's meetings - next to Westlake Library & City Hall) 31220 Oak Crest Dr., Westlake Village, CA. (off Agoura Rd.) http://g.co/maps/vfhjw *Agenda:* * * 1) *Mitch Albo - President* Introduction of New 2012 CVC Board of Directors Personnel 2012 Goals & Plans: Member's Activities, Race Team, etc. 2) *Jim Doane - CVC Member & Caitlin Steel - Treasurer* Club Corporate Status review with proposed new club bylaws review & voting 2011 Club Financial Review 3) *Lee Cole - Cruisin' the Conejo Director* Update on event: Jersey design finalized Marketing & vendor plans 4) *Members Discussion:* 2012 Cruisin' the Conejo discussion Club Membership Benefits Club Rides & Away Rides We'd appreciate your meeting attendance, energy and participation in helping lead our club to a successful 2012. -- Mitch Albo Conejo Valley Cyclists President

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Tuesday Gold Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 11 Mar '12

11 Mar '12

Hi Gold Riders, We will start the Tuesday evening gold rides 3/13/12 with the Rock Store. 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). Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store With the sun setting early evening, lights make it much easier to see and be seen. 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 Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com Note: 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.

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Daylight Savings Time: Tues - Thurs ride
by Jim Doane 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Hi All:I know we are all excited about "Springing ahead" this early Sunday AM as it means our:5:30 pm Tues.-Thurs. Orange/Red rides can come back again - any interest for a Gold Ride contingent? 5:30 pm Westlake Citibank/Sprouts parking lot ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) Let's bring our front & rear lights for the dusky end of the ride Tues.= Rock Store incl. Upper Encinal Canyon when time permits Thurs. = Westlake Blvd.-Mulholland-Little Sycamore-Westlake I plan on being there at 5:30pm (as many times as my office time permits) and Jonathan W. said he'd lead out those of you that want a more Strava challenging speed Jim Doane: Red Ride Captain

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Cruisin' the Conejo, May 5, 2012
by Lee Cole 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

To all the CVC members, We are excited to announce the 28th edition of our annual Cruisin' the Conejo <http://www.cvcbike.org/?page_id=35> cycling event. This event will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Cruisin' the Conejo <http://www.cvcbike.org/?page_id=35> is one of Southern California's premier bicycling gatherings that attract over 1,300 riders of all ages and experience levels, who partake in rides from 12 to 100 miles in length. The Cruisin' Expo is a presentation of independent vendors who offer a variety of things related to cycling including bikes, cycling tours, clothing and accessories in addition to our raffle, music and lunch. Exciting improvements to this year's event are: * The Vendor/Expo area will be expanded and located adjacent to registration. That will provide participants with convenient access to a wide range of products and materials. * At pre-registration on Friday night, we are offering a tri-tip barbecue or spaghetti dinner; the vendor expo area will be open and a raffle for prizes will be held. This will be a Friday night party for those partaking in the pre-registration festivities. Dinner is $7.00 for either and are pre-ordered at Bike Reg <https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15732>. A custom designed event jersey, fabricated by Hincapie, will be available for purchase. The cut-off for purchasing is Monday, March 19th. Only a specified number of Cruisin' jerseys are ordered, so in order to obtain one of these limited edition jerseys you must act now. When they are gone, they are gone. Get them online at BikeReg <https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15732>. Member participation: In order to successfully orchestrate an event of this magnitude, the involvement of many people is necessary. Therefore, member's assistance is crucial and appreciated. Please join the excitement by volunteering for the event. Contact Sheri Leiken at osheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net to offer your assistance and obtain a volunteer position. Thank you for participation in making this event successful and supporting our club. The Cruisin' Team */REGISTER TODAY/* <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=0gfDoLPwdUe-CX1-y7cdGA…> *for CRUSIN' the CONEJO* Description: http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/r.aspx?ref_id=8g8AV-WxA0SW9Bvc8-Tv3Q&rnd… <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=0gfDoLPwdUe-CX1-y7cdGA…> *Friday pre-registration expo, raffle prizes, spaghetti dinner or BBQ Tri-tip sandwiches */CLICK HERE <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=EZDQkxNOi0W4hYKhLmAI8Q…>/*for more information***

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Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 3-10-12
by Kent Koral 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Hi CVC'rs, Wow, are we lucky to live in SoCal or what!!! The weather will be beautiful and warm and we have a huge amount of riding to chose from. Some of you I see are traveling up to Solvang for the ride this weekend. You are scoring perfect Solvang Century conditions as long as the breezes stay light. Have fun! Also, as y'all know, the CVC's annual *Cruisin' the Conejo Charity Ride* is coming up on May 5th. We need all the volunteers we can get so PLEASE get in touch with Sheri Leiken, our Cruisin' volunteer coordinator, or one of the Cruisin' section leaders (see their individual announcements) to get on board.* Remember, The *CVC* only exists because of volunteers like you. *So, come join in the fun and we will continue to have one of the premier cycling events in Southern California. Another great ride success last weekend was our monthly *CVC Family Fun Ride *. This ride, led by Henry continues to be a big hit. Last week we had a nice turnout and a great time was had by all. Reminder: Next Saturday we will be having our Santa Clarita away ride. Look for Jim's announcement next week. Wait! I almost forgot!! Don't forget (like me) that the time changes this weekend. And that means the Tuesday and Thursday road rides start back up. Keep an eye out for the ride captains announcements. Keep in mind that with the new Ride Team Format, you will still see the rides posted by the individual Captains, and lead by the Ride Captain *or* another Ride Team Leader. *Everyone is invited and encouraged to take part in leading and assisting the rides, just contact the ride Captain and they will tell you all you need to know.* Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride Captains individual posts on the mailing list for more information. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Hidden Valley out & back with Beth - Gold: Tierra Rejada loop with Henry - Orange: Portrero/PCH/Mulholland with Norm - Red: Rock Store/Encinal/PCH/Choice of returns with Jonathon and Howard Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Hidden Valley O/B With Kelly - Social: North TO/Lynn Ranch with Dale S Next Week: - Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride with Kent: See announcement on Monday - Tuesday and Thursday Gold and Red Rides - Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride: See Announcement on Monday 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 y'all out on the road and trail! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 818-802-0826

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride, 9:00am
by Lee Cole 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

**CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, March - 11th - 9:00am** **Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner)** **** ****Come out and join us for a social paced ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. Up in the rotation this week is the popular Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. For those that have not ridden this route before we climb North up Westlake to Arboles. A quick hop over to Pederson and around to Big Sky / Wildwood Park. We then cut through the residential area of Thousand Oaks to avoid Lynn Road where we end up in Lynn Ranch. A couple return options exist with a final cut through at what I call Pentagon Park back to Village Glen Plaza. See you there! Dale Smith After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. There are many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. /Note: 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./

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Sunday, March 11, 2012 - Purple Ride at 9:00 AM - Hidden Valley
by Kelly Pacillas 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Happy Thursday to YOU! We have a fabulous Purple ride on tap this Sunday...Hidden Valley, out and back! Click on this link to print out a ride slip ( http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590) and get ready to ride PURPLE MANIA!! Since we are all familiar with this route, lets use this time to fine tune our riding skills... Cadence Hydration while riding Road etiquette (not riding in the road, 2 to 3 deep) 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. Although the Purple ride is a "no drop" ride, for the enjoyment and safety of the participants, we will keep a 12-14 MPH average. If you feel you are not Purple ready, but want to work up to the Purple level, please contact the Ride Captain who will gladly give you some pointers and advise. We strongly recommend that you come out and meet the riders! The best stepping stone to grow into a Purple rider is to ride around Westlake! When you can sweep those 5 flat miles at a steady 12 to 14 mph pace, and still feel ready for more, then you will be able to handle many of the standard Purple routes. 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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Club Ride Needs You! CRUISIN' THE CONEJO
by sheri 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

Hi CVC Members, Are you ready to volunteer? We need each and every one of our members involved in this year's Cruisin The Conejo! May 5th, 2012 We have over 200 volunteer spots to fill! Please volunteer for as many as you can! We need so many people on the day of the actual ride, that as an incentive to step up and help your club, the ride leaders will be leading the actual ride the weekend before so all of you can do it! Please let me know what position you are interested in and I will plug you in where I can. We need multiple people for the positions listed. If possible, let me know if you are available for 2 spots. For example, if you are doing Saturday morning registration, timewise, you can still do a rest stop. If you have helped in the past, we are not assuming you will be available to help again, (but we want you!) So... please let us know! Friday evening workers will need to be able to arrive by 4:00 at latest. (set up earlier) We need Saturday morning people as early as 6:00. Think of all the rides you go on... it takes a lot of work, a lot of hands, and a major team effort! Let's make Cruisin one of the best rides around!! I realize we are ahead and some of you may not know your schedule, but you can let me know ANYTIME! With over 200 positions, please know we need you! Please email your requests, and any questions. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Positions! Prior to Cruisin: Press Releases Course Markers set up/order dumpsters t-shirt sorting Friday set up, unload Friday night registration Friday night t-shirt distribution jersey distribution information/greeter set up signs pick up truck rental and drive chairs/tables, etc (return Monday) Saturday set up Saturday morning registration t-shirt distribution jersey distribution information/greeter rest stops, (over 20 people needed) cheer coordinator expo workers (raffle tickets, logging, etc.) rest stop runners trash patrol toilet maintain set up signs HAM radio SAG incident reports sweeper photographer video guided ride parking traffic control road hazards runners(could be running to rest stops, or store, or to another leader) top of Potrero Warning clean up take down signs load truck

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CVC Gold Ride, Saturday 3-10-2012, 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by henry montalvo 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 10th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *** *Route: Tierra Rejada Loop- Up Westlake across Avenida de los Arboles, up the Norwegian Grade via Moorpark Rd, across Tierra Rejada, up Madera/Olsen cross the Hwy 23 at Sunset Hills, Down Erbes to Hillcrest back on School Road, and a Lake Loop via Triunfo* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956598> As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40 miles in length and averaging 14 mph. It is mandatory to have and wear a helmet. 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. *This is not a "no drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together and 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 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 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. See you there, Henry Montalvo 310-753-1265

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