August 2012 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Final Reminder CVC BBQ this Sunday
by Kent Koral 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

*Conejo Valley Cyclists 3rd Annual Summer BBQ * When: August 12th from 3pm until sunset. Where: We will be back at the same spot as in years past at Oak Canyon Park. 5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park (On Kanan just East of Lindero). We have Pavilion A and B reserved which is at the top level of the park. Map: http://goo.gl/maps/l66d *The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc). Members, feel free to bring your favorite side dishes to share (see below for side dish additional information).* *** If you have not already done so, please RSVP if you are planning on attending and how many in your party. Also let me know what side dish you are bringing.* *** The team of Gary and Gary Mellinger (father/son) will be manning the grills! Thanks for the help guys!!!!* * * *Please note this is an exclusive invite to currently active CVC members and family only. If you are not a current CVC member and would like to join, * *you can do so now by following the below link:* https://www.bikereg.com/Net/14891 Additional Information: #1 You may wonder how many people to plan for in regards to the side dishes you will be bringing. Since we will have quite a large group, it would not be reasonable to plan to have a portion for everyone. If your side dish could feed 10 people, that would be adequate as we will have a lot of side dishes from our members to choose from. The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc). #2 NO alcohol is allowed on park property. #3 If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please let me know so items can be planned accordingly. #4 One more thing, you MUST have fun! There are some fun child (and adult) related parts of the park right by the Pavilion we have reserved. Play areas with playground equipment as well as a cool splash pad / water play area. Any other questions, please reply to me directly. Looking forward to seeing everyone! *Kent Koral* *President* *Conejo Valley Cyclists*

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, August 12th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Reyes Adobe / Lindero MUP Come out and join us for a local social paced ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 25-30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. The plan for this Sunday is to head North on Reyes Adobe, cut through the school which puts us on Lindero Cyn., where we will find our way to the Multi Use Path that meanders through Oak Canyon Park. >From there we can take the not too traveled residential side streets to work our way South which puts us at Chumash Park all without having to ride on Kanan. Once there we can choose the return route and/or extension (I.e. Agoura with a Carlisle Canyon loop, Thousand Oaks Blvd to Forrest Cove Park pass though or a Malibou Lake loop). For those riders that wish to extend the ride I would sugest to add a Malibu lake loop with possibly a Rockstore extention. This route uses lightly traveled roads that avoid the traffic of the major streets. Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in high heat in our area: 1) Stay hydrated and be aware to keep your electrolites balanced 2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact 3) Goat head thorns have returned and caused six flats on this past week's Orange ride Carry and extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs 4) Be aware of other riders signs of heat exhaustion and offer assistance as applicable 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. 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 or market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants we could be asked to park elsewhere

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday August 11th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday August 11th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Potrero to Lewis returning on Santa Rosa Road. Weather forecast is for 93 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the Low to mid 70 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday August 11th. starting at 8:30 AM we are leaving through Potrero and returning on Santa Rosa Road. The first re-group will be at Chanel Island University followed by a stop at the McDonald’s at Pleasant and the 101 Fwy. Then returning on Santa Rosa Road. Route: Santa Rosa Road. Reference detailed map and route slip below for details: Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781818 Re-grouping Locations: Chanel Island University. McDonalds at Pleasant Valley and the 101 Fwy. 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.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. Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, here are some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in high heat in our area: 1) Stay hydrated and be aware to keep your electrolytes balanced 2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact and stay more upright to prevent accidents. 3) Goat head thorns have returned and caused six flats on this past week's Orange ride. Carry and extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs 4) Be aware of signs of heat exhaustion and offer immediate assistance as applicable. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms · Pale with cool, moist skin · Profuse sweating · Muscle crampsor pains · Faint or dizzyfeeling · Headache, weakness, thirst, and nausea · Core (rectal) temperature elevated-usually more than 100 F (37.7 C) and the pulse rate increased Heat stroke symptoms · Unconsciousness or markedly abnormal mental status (dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or coma) · Flushed, hot, and dry skin (although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water) · Blood pressure may be high or low · Hyperventilation · Rectal (core) temperature of 105 F (40.5 C) or more 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. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday August 11th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday August 11th, 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart. * * *It will be HOT and HUMID this weekend. Please be sure to hydrate leading up to the ride and drink plenty of water during the ride.* *Also, I may not be riding this weekend, so you will have organize yourselves.* *Please contact me if you are interested in helping out.* *Route: Rockstore via Cornell; Upper encinal; Lake Loop. 29.2 miles; 3,243 feet. *Water & Toilets: Mile 9.4 (Peter Strauss Ranch) Water & Toilets: Mile 18.5 (just after 1st Stinger on Left) Water Only: Mile 23.7 (Westlake Elem.) - optional Regroups will be...Peter Stauss Ranch, Top of Rockstore; Lechusa Rd. at Decker; For a detailed map and route slip, go to:* http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1411628 * *Upcoming Rides*- Stunt, Woodranch, The Wall, Old Topanga, and a "NEW" Route * * The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14+ mph. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that 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 & have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly and 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 Red Ride Sat. 8-11-12 Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

Hi Red Riders:As you all know - we are in for another HOT week-end - so let's head out to the Coast againand return either Mulholland Hwy or Decker for a little harder climbing return route. Saturday, August 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 either Mulholland or Decker? 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 Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy - probably the coolest option Decker Canyon - for a little harder climbing challenge Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain 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. e: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8/11 8:30 Carlisle Canyon
by Beth McElhenny 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8/11 8:30 Carlisle Canyon Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings CVC Purple riders, friends and family!!! SHORT ride since Saturday will be a ~HOT~ one! Please bring LOTS of ~WATER~!!! PLEASE RSVP to me if you ARE coming this Saturday! (Last Sat there were NO Purple riders - no worries - I just want to plan accordingly.) This Saturday August 11th Purple Ride takes us to Carlisle Canyon, out and back. It is only 13.3 miles but several extension options are available. You can add in some Hidden Valley scenery or add a lake loop a the end depending on what the group wants to do. Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289395 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. 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! :-) Have Fun On Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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Thursday August 9th - Ride (5:30 pm) and Picnic (7:15 pm)
by Sherrie Felton 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Come on out and join CVC this Thursday August 9th for the Hidden Valley Ride. Please see the route slip for details. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. ROUTE: Hidden Valley + optional lake lap cool-down. DISTANCE: 20-25 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride that includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. NO DROPS: I wait for the slowest rider at strategic points along the route. DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building. From the 101 Freeway, take Lindero Canyon south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards. You will see a grassy area where we PICNIC after the ride. Park along the curb. PICNIC: If a QUORUM is present, the Post-Ride Picnic will begin around 7:15 p.m. Please bring something to share: cheese crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever; a beverage and something to drink it out of if you don't want to drink it out of the bottle; something to sit on and a warm jacket. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, significant others, etc. QUESTIONS: Email me at hatoolah(a)msn.com or call my cell at 908.432.3480. SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit, cell phone are recommended. 2. Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you. 3. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know at a regroup stop or leave me a message (cell: 908-432-3480). 4. Seasonal safety issues: - Be prepared for heat. Stay hydrated. Carry a sports drink or capsules to keep your electrolytes in balance. Drink before you feel thirsty. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and offer assistance if you see another rider exhibiting these signs. - The tar used to repair asphalt roads can become semi-liquid and slippery on hot days. Example: The Decker/Westlake descent has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Use caution when riding over these areas in high heat. - Be prepared for flats. The “Goat’s Head” thorn, a.k.a. “Puncture Vine” a.k.a. Tribulus Terrestris, has returned to the roads we cycle on. Club rides are seeing an increase in flats caused by these thorns. Carry an extra tube or two and even a patch kit for flat repairs. CVC 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. ADDENDUM: Round-the-lakers can start at any time and join us for the picnic at 7:15 p.m. (see note about picnic quorum, above). Regards, Sherrie Felton

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Re: [cvc announce] [cvc members] Tuesday morning ride Citibank 8:30am
by Kent Koral 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

FYI and forward to Announce on behalf of Dennis Miller Time for the start is 8:30am. > > We are riding tomorrow, heat or no heat (it will be hot). After a last > minute check of the weather, we will program a ride accordingly. Come out > and join the fun. This is a ride of 30-35 miles at a gold/orange pace. We > start from the usual CVC ride launch at Westlake and Agoura Rds. > ______________________________**_________________ > members mailing list > members(a)mail.cvcbike.org > You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: > https://mail.cvcbike.org/**mailman/listinfo/members<https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/members> >

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CVC Tuesday Int/Adv MTB ride Malibu Creek 6PM
by Kent Koral 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will ride Malibu Creek. Meet in the parking lot at De Anza on Lost Hills. Be ready to ride at 6pm. Keep in mind that the Beg/Int MTB ride is going to a different location than us this week. See Joan's post for more details. Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. This is an intermediate/advanced paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,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 go for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral.

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Tuesday Evening Intermediate MTB ride, Wood Ranch, 6:00pm start
by Joan Sauber 05 Aug '12

05 Aug '12

CVC Tuesday evening intermediate MTB ride. Meet at the corner of Wood Ranch Pkwy and Kingswood Ln. Here is a map of the route. https://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/254b/3264/d8f3/4b01/Cycle… Start time is 6:00pm This ride will be about 10 miles long and will include approx. 1100 ft. of climbing with lots of views. There is one spot that may require walking 100 ft., otherwise it will be rollers. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you there! Joan Sauber _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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