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SUNDAY PUROLE RIDE
by Aj Johnson 19 May '12

19 May '12

La Granada in reverse with a twist >From Citi Bank the usual way over to Lake View and left up to a left on T.O. Blvd. Right onto Westlake Blvd. up to a left on Arboles and REGROUP just after the intersection. Two things; Stay to the curb while we wait to regroup and use caution at all the stop signs. Right on Erbes to a left on Pederson to a right on Olsen. Stop whining there will be a Rolling REGROUP at the top of Olsen at the Sunset Hills light. Stay with Olsen to a right on Erbes. REGROUP at the top of Erbes at the stop sign and complain to the ride leader that there are too many hills. Down and across Arboles to a right on La Granada. La Granada becomes Paige Lane and we'll turn left onto Hodencamp. A short jog to a left onto Hillcrest. REGROUP once through the intersection. All the way through Erbes to right onto Old Conejo School Rd. Across T.O. Blvd, under the 101 overpass past the Spectrum where you've never used your membership and right onto Manzanita Ln then left on Foothill and mosey on around in back of the old K-Mart to right on Hampshire (regular Hamshire not New Hampshire 'cause that would add 3000mi to the ride). Now back to the start, drink coffee and brag. Purple Ride Info: This is the easiest of the CVC group rides based on lower mileage, a slower average pace and less hill climbing, unless of course the read leader is in a bad mood and wants to torture all the beginners, ok just kidding. Although it is called a beginner recreation ride, there is a minimal amount of fitness required to maintain the 12-13 mph average pace. If you can average 15mph for two laps 'round The Lake (Westlake) you are there. Routes vary in length from 12 to 25 miles with a maximum of 1500 feet of climbing. We do our best to ensure no one gets dropped on this ride by having frequent regroups. Ride leaders can almost always use an extra hand to volunteer ride leader. If you are a fit rider using the Purple ride as an active rest ride be aware this will be active rest with the emphasis on s-l-o-w, be patient and keep the pace down. 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's Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 18 May '12

18 May '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, May - 20th - 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. See you there, Dale　 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 5-19-12
by Kent Koral 18 May '12

18 May '12

Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 5-19-12 Hi CVC'rs, We had a great turnout to the Ride of Silence this last Wednesday Evening. Thanks to all that helped make it happen. It was good to see so many cyclists come together for a great event. 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: De Anza park with Beth M - Gold: T.O./North Ranch/Agoura with Henry M - Orange: Piuma/Stunt with Norm W - Red: Fernwood/Stunt with Jim D Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: with A.J. - Social: Dale S Next Week: - Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides - Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced - Sheri will soon put the Landing Ride on Hiatus for the summer and resume her Tuesday Morning ride. Look for her announcements. - 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 Conejo Valley Cyclists (818) 802-0826

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 19th 8:30 AM (revised #2)
by henry montalvo 17 May '12

17 May '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 19th 8:30 AM* Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Up Erbes, across Arboles, up Moorpark to Olson; Up and Over Erbes, up Westlake; Left on Kanan through Oak Park & old Agoura; back on Agoura Rd, Lake Loop. 37.0 miles. 2,711 Feet For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1048517 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements 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 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. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 DeAnza Park
by Beth McElhenny 16 May '12

16 May '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 DeAnza Park Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Howdy-ho, CVC Purple Riders! Beth MAY be unavailable to lead this Saturday - 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. This Saturday, the Purple ride will be going to DeAnza Park and back. If you would like to add on some climbing and a few extra miles, you can take it down Las Virgenes, up Mulholland and back on Cornell. For a detailed map, click on the link below. Please make sure and read our inclement weather policy in case there is a chance of rain this Saturday. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702148 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 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-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. Roll safely, CVC Purple Team! :-)

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Fwd: CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 19th 8:30 AM - w/ correct map
by henry montalvo 16 May '12

16 May '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 19th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** *Route: Up Erbes, across Arboles, up Moorpark to Olson; Up and Over Erbes, up Westlake; Left on Kanan through Oak Park & old Agoura; back on Agoura Rd, Lake Loop. 37.0 miles. 2,711 Feet * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1048517<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266> 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 GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 19th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 16 May '12

16 May '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 19th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** *Route: Up Erbes, across Arboles, up Moorpark to Olson; Up and Over Erbes, up Westlake; Left on Kanan through Oak Park & old Agoura; back on Agoura Rd, Lake Loop. 37.0 miles. 2,711 Feet * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266 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 May 19th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 16 May '12

16 May '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday May 19th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Up Piuma down Stunt through seven minute hill returning through Calabasas. Weather forecast is for 74 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the Mid 50 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday May 19th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding Up Piuma down Stunt through seven minute hill returning through Calabasas. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/814819 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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ATOC Raffle winner!
by Lee Cole 15 May '12

15 May '12

We had a great MTB ride tonight. We are here are Cronies and had the our waitress Sam mix up and pull the winning ticket for the pair of ATOC VIP Passes for Stage 8. Patti Danner won with Scott Lorkis as a second person in case Patti cannot make it. Congratulations Patti. Have a great time! See the CVC Facebook page to see Sam pulling the winning ticket. Lee

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Potrero / Dos Vientos, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 15 May '12

15 May '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride Meeting this week at Wendy and Potrero again and head toward Dos Vientos. However on different trails. Start time is 6:00pm Last weeks adventure up towards Dos Vientos was fantastic. We ended up getting to the original turn around point early. We decided to continue on a new trail for us which took us into Sycamore Canyon with some very fun single track. Big smiles by all. This weeks ride starts at Wendy and Potrero and will go West to the top of Potrero. Across Potrero, follow the ridge line in Dos Vientos. About 7.5 miles and 750' gain. 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/1178835 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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