April 2012 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Saturday Purple Ride Apr 7th 8:30 AM Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo)
by Beth McElhenny 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride Apr 7th 8:30 AM Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo) Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Blvd & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo) Hi Purple Riders, This Saturday the Purples are scheduled for the "Petting Zoo" route. (Okay, I've never seen any animals at the end of that road so maybe it's time we re-name the route? LOL) As usual, there will be an extra loop around Westlake at the end for those who would like and extra 5 flat miles. Here 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 18.8 miles with 902 ft. of climbing. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303596 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. Please come EARLY for parking! 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. 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-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip CVC Purple Team! :-) Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday April 7th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday April 7th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Agoura, left on Las Virgenes right on Mureau through Calabasas up Topanga, returning on Old Topanga and Mulholland. Alternate extension for those wanting more challenge is up Fernwood down Stunt to Mulholland. Weather forecast is for 68 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday April 7th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding the Topanga/Old Topanga returning on Mulholland route: Up Fernwood down Stunt to Mulholland is an optional extended route for those wanted additional climbing miles. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1037429 Optional extension with Fernwood Pacifica http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1037424 Re-Group Locations: McDonald’s at Las Virgenes and Agoura; Restroom and Water Top of Topanga at the Park: Fernwood Market at Fernwood and Topanga. Restroom and Water. Note regular route returns back to Old Topanga and make a left turn. Gated community across from seven minute hill on Mulholland. Last water stop. 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) 282-2421Please 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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Sat., April 7th CVC Red Ride: Westlake Village-JBDA Park-Mulholland -Rock Store-Encinal Canyons-PCH-Yerba Buena
by Jim Doane 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

CVC Red Riders: Saturday, April 7th 8:30am Westlake RED Ride - (Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot ) (Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s = North East Corner) Jonathan Woodbury is this Sat.'s Red Ride leader and he's proposing the following Red Ride route: Westlake Village-Juan Bautista Park-Mulholland-Rock Store- Encinal Canyons - PCH - Yerba Buena Ride Agoura Rd.East to Juan Bautista de Anza Park ( 1st re-group spot) Mulholland West to Malibou Lake & then up Rock Store Climb to top: ( 2nd re-group spot ) Then from top of Rock Store, across Mulholland Hwy by Malibou Wines & Descend Upper Encinal Canyon then back up to the lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH Then ride West on PCH to Leo Carrillo campground ( 3rd re-group spot) Return to Westlake Village via' Yerba Buena - other return options from Leo Carrillo re-group ( Mulholland, Decker,Encinal) After ride coffee & socializing - at the Natural Cafe' patio and/or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 8:30am at the Westlake Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot Thanks Jonathan for leading the troups ! Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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Wednesday afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Let's meet and be ready to ride no later than 4:00 pm. This week's route: Agoura Rd. stop at Juan Bautista Park, down Las Virgenes to Mullholland, up and around Malibu Lake and back. This is an intermediate recreational ride 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. If you haven't come before, this is a great ride to go on for all levels. Come on out and join us. Sheri 818 621-1713

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Thursday Picnic Ride is BACK!
by Jan Grant 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

*THE THURSDAY PICNIC BIKE RIDE IS BACK!!! * ** *Thursday, April 5th, 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. For CVC'rs, 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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CVC Tuesday Evening MTB Ride 4-3-12 6PM
by Kent Koral 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Hey MTB'rs, This Tuesday we will do Dos Vientos. We will meet at 6pm at the lot on Wendy and Portrero. I Most of our rides are approximately 10-15 miles and last around 2 hours. The Tuesday MTB night ride is a intermediate paced ride. lets stay together and have a fun safe time. You will still need a light, but only for the last half of the ride (Soon, we will be riding under daylight the whole time). After the ride we can hit Cronies for some well earned refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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Tuesday Gold Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Hi Gold Riders, 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.co

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