March 2013 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Wednesday afternoon Ride-3:45
by sheri 10 Mar '13

10 Mar '13

New time... same place... We can start a little later due to our new light! Very exciting! I know most of you like being home for dinner... so, let's plan on meeting at 3:45 for a ride through Hidden Valley- after this, send me your suggestions for a low traffic route at this time... This is a goldish/orangey ride... 15+ avg. about 23 miles. Let's do an up and back, no one dropped because you can turn around if you get behind! See you at the Landing at 3:45 Wednesday! Sheri P.S. Please let me know if you are coming.

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 3-08-2013
by Norman Weir 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 3-08-2013 Hi CVC'rs, Here’s this upcoming week’s club ride recap summarizing the rides and identifying the club ride leaders. Please refer to the individual ride captain’s ride announcement emails for specific ride details. Daylight Savings Time commence Midnight, Saturday March 9th. Do not forget to adjust you clocks. Local Rides: Saturday, 3-09-13: 8:30 AM rides are as follows: Local Routes. Red: Rock Store with optional Extensions: down and up Latigo, sown Encinal and up Decker, Down Mulholland up Encinal or Decke. Route: Orange, Mulholland, Encinal, Little Sycamore to Westlake. Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969380 Gold: Mulholland to Westlake or Encinal to Westlake: Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969380 Purple:De Anza, Mulholland, Cornell Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1427438 Away Ride, Red Orange: Route: Red and Orange Ride levels: Ventura, Ojai, Casitas, Montecito to Ventura. Route Map RWGPS elevation is approximately 30% higher than actual: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2206302 Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot. Daylight Savings Time applies. Purple Reyes Adobe, Lindero Cyn. Oak Park to Agoura Hills Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1857864 Social Ride: Cold Canyon, Piuma, Mulholland Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772249 Daylight Saving Time Rides are returning: Starting on Tuesday, 3-12-13 we will offer THREE Tues. PM rides - from the same Sprouts/Citibank parking lot start location: ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rd.'s in Westlake) 1) 5:15pm Orange Ride : Dale Smith Leader Rock Store adding Upper Encinal Canyon ( when daylight permits) 2) 5:30pm Red Ride : Jim Doane Leader Rock Store adding Upper Encinal Canyon ( when daylight permits) - or Upper Encinal can be ridden immediately depending on the quality of your headlight Then.... a NEW ride for this year...... 3) 5:30 pm Racer Training Ride : Jonathan Woodbury Leader Along with the CVC Race Team, Club Member "Stravaites" & Guest riders Guest riders ( non members) are always welcome but will be required to sign the Club Liability waiver. Jonathan has proposed various start locations for his Tues. Racer rides each month: * First Tuesday: Rock Store. * Second Tuesday: Up Decker to Coast and back (e.g., Up Decker, down and back up Mulholland followed by a couple lake laps (if time permits) w/sprints & speed work for the non-climbers. * Third Tuesday Start earlier and do Piuma or Stunt, Meet at Saddle Peak, and head back as a pack. (Or park at Mulholland and Las V and meet group there.) * Fourth Tuesday: Rock Store. * Fifth Tuesday: Rock Store. Thursday evening daylight saving time (DST) at 5:30pm from Westlake Commencing on - Thursday, 3-14-13 Around the Lake, up Westlake to Little Sycamore and back 28 miles and 2,000 + climbing Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red rides Start Location Citibank Parking, Suspended until the return of Daylight Saving Time. Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM. Lights are required and necessary It is getting dark earlier. With Kent K Wednesday afternoon Landing Ride! This ride meets at 3:45 at the Landing Parking lot at end of Lindero (same place as shops). we will be at end closest to the street. We try to ride as far as we can, but it's usually about 25 miles due to daylight. Inclement Weather Policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route is wet it is our club’s policy to cancel scheduled club ride. Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Upcoming Events: Conejo Valley Cyclists Classic Bicycle Ride, April 21th, 2013 Join us on Sunday April 21th, 2013 for a ride with your classic lightweight road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes and there are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to them so we at CVC have created our own quarterly Classic Bicycle Ride. We plan on a relaxed pace ride through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back of 20 miles. After the ride we invite you to bring a stand and display your classic and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and the Natural Café. If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. When: April 21th, 9:00 AM Where: Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 974 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, CA 91361 What to bring: a helmet (mandatory to participate) Contact information: Bob Muzio 818 635 3919 tr_jag(a)yahoo.com Cruisin' the Conejo, Sponsored by you the Members of Conejo Valley Cyclists, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. This year there will be new routes for all to enjoy. The century will ride to the coast for the first time and the challenging metric will traverse the scenic mountains and the coast. Start telling your facebook friends to mark the date. CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, April 21th, 3:00 PM Meet at TRIUNFO PARK parking lot. Corner of Triunfo Canyon Road & Tamarack St. It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home, bring the T-shirts & Kids. Dust off those banana seat bikes and shine up the cruisers. Join us as we cruise around the lake and through the local neighborhoods. FUN RIDE Route: Triunfo Park to The Trails. A Casual 5.9 miles & an easy 143 feet of elevation. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1817306 Contact Information, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader 310-753-1265 henry.montalvo(a)gmail.com Upcoming Away Rides March 9th Ojai to Casitas March 9th Gold Calabasas Start April 13th Glendora Mountain Road May 11th Cruising the Conejo CVC Sponsor Event June 8th Santa Barbara July 13th Flat Century from Leo Cabrillo August 10th Zuma to Latigo September 14th Ventura Santa Paula Loop October 12th Buellton to Los Alamos Route November 9th Rose Valley – Pine Mountain December 14th Gibraltar Road Upcoming Holiday Rides Memorial Day Ride Independence Day Ride Labor Day Ride Thanksgiving Day Ride Christmas Day Ride

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Sunday March 10, Social Ride thru Cold Canyon
by dpssmith＠aol.com 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

Hi Everyone, Don't forget to move your clock forward. Sunday's 9:00 AM the CVC Social Ride is riding to De Anza Park, through Cold Canyon to Piuma returning on Las Virgenes to Mulholland around the lake and returning Cornell Rd. with a finishing lap around Westlake. Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner), this is a longer social route with options to make it shorter. Route: Agoura to Juan Bautista De Anza for Restroom and Water, East on Mulholland then right on Cold Canyon Road to Piuma, right on Piuma and re-group at the fire station, Piuma to Las Virgenes, left on Mulholland to Cornell and around the Lake. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772249 Re-grouping Locations: King Gillette Ranch Restroom and Water. Piuma Fire Station Water, restroom is available if the station is open Cornell and Mulholland. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 9:00 AM then splitting into our groups and departing. 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 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 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. See you Sunday, Dale

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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, March 9th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, March 9th, 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. *Route: Rock Store via Cornell with Upper Encinal or Little Sycamore Extension *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1114070 Water & Toilet: Mile 9.4 (Peter Strauss Ranch) **Water: Mile 18.0 (Westside of street, house with water)* *Water: Mile 25.2 (Westside of street, house with water) *** 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. 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 Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, March 10th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, March 10th, 9:00AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 9:00 AM, then split into our groups to depart. Route: Reyes Adobe, Lindero Cyn. Oak Park to Agoura Hills. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1857864 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group Ride Leader: AJ The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. As always we will try to stick together & 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. 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...

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, March 9th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, March 9th, 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. Rain is in the forecast for Thursday through Sunday; however, if conditions allows us to ride the following route provide many options to shorten the ride. For details, please refer to the Inclement weather policy. Route: De Anza, Mulholland Cornell and around the Lake. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1427438 Regroups: De Anza Park for water and restrooms As frequent as possible to maintain the group Ride Leader/s for this ride will be: Steve Vertrees and Michael Levy The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. As always we will try to stick together & 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. 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...

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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, March 9th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, March 9th, 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. Route: Rockstore with the options of adding Encinal, Little Sycamore and Hidden Valley. Regroups: Re-group at the top of Rockstore . Re-group to be decided based on route options. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969380 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: I will be riding the away ride this weekend and will need someone to take the lead The Orange is an Intermediate to advanced ride, 40+ miles in length. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. 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, frequent regroups will 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 club rides. 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/Market.

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CVC Red/Orange Away Ride -- Saturday, March 9th, 9:00 AM
by Norman Weir 06 Mar '13

06 Mar '13

CVC Red/Orange Away Ride -- Saturday, March 9th, 9:00 AM Ventura, Ojai, Casitas, Montecito and Back 9:00am Starting from Mission Park, parking lot at Santa Clara before Ventura Ave, in Ventura. we will depart to Ojai, Casitas Pass, Montecito and back. Direction: North/West 101 and exit California Avenue in Ventura. Turn right on California then Left to Santa Clara (the second light) Mission Park is on the right before Ventura Ave. RWGPS Red/Orange: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2206302 The nice part of this ride is that you can make it as long and/or as much climbing as you want by turning around at any point and coming back the same way you came up. Ride leaders for this ride will be: Jim D. and Norm W. The Red Ride is an advanced ride, 40+ miles in length. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. 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 Camel Back is perfect for this ride - 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.

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Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride 3:30
by sheri 06 Mar '13

06 Mar '13

Should be a nice day Wednesday... so.. let's meet at the Landing, (end of Lindero Cyn) parking lot... and take off from there. We have lots of sunlight, so we will climb Treasure Hill, then turn down Hidden Valley Rd. Loop (coyote run) and back around lake. This is about 21 miles. It will be a 15+ avg. and since it is an up and back, you can never get dropped!!!! (or be too ahead)! Inclement Weather Policy does apply: Heavy winds or rain cancel this ride... See you at 3:30 ready for the mid-week spin! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday Evening MTB 6PM
by Kent Koral 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, One more week and we roll into daylight savings time. So, this is our last ride under mostly darkness of the winter. This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride will ride Malibu Creek. Meet at DeAnza park at 6:00 pm (On Lost Hills Rd., near the intersection of Las Virgenes Rd.) 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. You will need a light and spares. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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