April 2012 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Tuesday Rockstore ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Hi Gold Riders, I'm not able to make it tomorrow but Scott as volunteered to lead this Tuesday May 1, 2012. See you ay Crusin. We will start this Tuesday evening gold ride to the Rock Store from Citibank 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 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 See you then, Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, April -29- 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 recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 25-30 miles max. and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. This week we will go Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return! After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. 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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Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 4-28-12
by Kent Koral 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 4-28-12 Hi CVC'rs, We'll it looks like the weekend is going to be a nice one, and since we are getting closer to cruisin' we have a few of the routes as club rides this Saturday. Come out and take a spin with us. *Cruisin' The Conejo is just over 1 week away and we would like to encourage those of you that are not working the event and/or riding the event to please come down and visit the Cruisin the Conejo Expo area. This year we have an all new Expo location and a large number of vendor and sponsor displays. Come out and visit the sponsors who make Cruisin' possible. This is one of the largest ride expo's in Southern California so don't miss it!* * * Also don't forget there will be NO CLUB RIDES on the day of Cruisin' May 5th *.* Please mark your calender for the annual Ride of Silence coming up on Wednesday 5-16-12 at 6:30 PM. The ride will start from The Lakes. 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: Malibou Lake loop Beth M - Gold: Cruisin' 35 mile Scenic with Henry M - Orange: Cruisin' Challenge Metric with Norm W - Red: Portrero to the coast with TBD Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Route TBD with A.J. - Social: Route TBD Dale S Next Week: - Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides - Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced - Sheri’s Wednesday Landing Ride - Jan's Thursday Picnic 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 Red Ride : Sat., 4-28-12 Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: Our Coast route ride is next in the Red Ride rotation. I'm riding the Wildflower Century in San Luis Obispo on Sat. So if one of our local Red Ride Leaders could organize & lead the troops that would be great. Saturday, April 28th, 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Westlake-Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-Coast Route & return ? At the second Sycamore Beach re-group spot see who wants to ride with whom for the following return routes: Here's the route from the Westlake start: 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 Decide there upon return route: Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride April 28th 8:30am Malibou Lake
by Beth McElhenny 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride April 28th 8:30am Malibou Lake Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot in Westlake Village Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Malibou Lake Hey, CVC Purple Riders! Beth will be unavailable to ride until May 12th - so folks - ride nicely together! Look out for new riders and make sure everyone KNOWS the route and the REGROUP spots. If possible, be sure that everyone has a partner that matches their riding capability. PS - Feel free to drop me an email after your ride to let me know how it went! This week's Saturday Purple Ride takes us on the Malibou Lake Loop. It is 19.2 miles, with around 1200ft of climbing - all rollers or not much worse! Remember - you can loop Westlake at the end for an extra 5 miles of flat rolling! Afterward, join the other members at the Natural Cafe for lunch! Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 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. 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. Above all, let's have Fun!! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Apr 28th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Apr 28th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * **** *Route: 35 mile Scenic Cruisin' Route Backwards- T.O Blvd, Up Kanan, Down Westlake, Across Hillcrest, Left on Borchard, Left On Reino, Potrero Up and Over, across the valley to the firestation, a lakeloop, and home. 36.1 Miles; 2,578 feet. * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/996101 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups and depart. 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 in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure 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 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 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. 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. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday April 28th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday April 28th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Crusin’ 62 miles route. Weather forecast is for 74 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday April 28th. starting at 8:30 AM we are offering the Crusin’ 62 miles, challenging metric to give members working the event the opportunity to ride the route. The route takes us through North Ranch, Malibou Lake up Rock Store, Upper Encinal, Westlake, Hidden Valley, Dos Vientos, and returning through Greenmeadow. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1116213 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 rideroute 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.. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421 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.

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Hidden Valley
by Jan Grant 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

FUN RIDE LAST WEEK! AND PICNIC, TOO! We'll see what the weather brings tomorrow...rain or wet roads cancel. Thursday, April 26th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) *Route:* Hidden Valley- Triunfo to Westlake, left to Potrero, right to Lake Sherwood Dr., left on Potrero to Hidden Valley Road, left to end and back, return same way and loop around lake for about 20 miles. 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. (assuming people bring food and beverages, preferably to share). *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. *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.* ** Jan Grant

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Cheseboro Canyon, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice to Intermediate MTB ride Meeting this week at Cheseboro Rd and Cheseboro Canyon Rd in Agoura Hills. Start time is 6:00pm Last weeks adventure in Wildwood was a lot of fun! This weeks ride is back at Cheseboro, 8 miles in length with an elevation gain of 600'. You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. Here is the RWGPS route for this evening. It would be best to view this in satellite view. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1114117 Any questions you have contact me by email or phone. See you there! Lee Cole (805) 732-5982 lee(a)bicyclingpenguin.org

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Tuesday PM Novice and Advanced MTB Rides 4-24-12 at 6PM
by Kent Koral 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bikers This Tuesday both the Novice(with Lee) and Advanced(with Kent) Mountain Bike rides will ride Cheesebro Canyon. We will meet in the lower parking area and ride at 6PM. Don't park in the upper lot since sometimes the Rangers lock the gates. The parking lot is on Cheeseboro Rd about 1/2 mile North of Driver Ave in Agoura. Routes to be determined. Lee will send out a route itinerary for the Novice ride. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. The Tuesday evening Novice ride is a beginner/intermediate paced ride and the Advanced ride is an intermediate/advanced paced ride. Lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. At this point you probably wont need to use a light except in case we get caught out late. After the ride we can hit Ladyface Brewery for some well earned refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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