April 2013 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Cruisin The Conejo
by sheri 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Hello Club Members! I am again calling for ALL volunteers for our Club's Annual Event: Cruisin The Conejo May 11, 2013 We need all help we can get. Come be a part of this club's big event and fundraiser! If you are riding, please find a spot you can fill before or after the ride! We are so short on help and have some members taking over 3 jobs! Please know we need you! This club counts on it's members once a year to pitch in and do what they can! We have openings both Friday night and Saturday ALL DAY! Jim Doane needs someone to help him at his raffle booth! He needs people selling tickets! We have water stops that need filling, we need help in the parking lot directing traffic, (and then you can go ride!) a greeter, and on Friday... we still need help with set up and raffle ticket sellers!!!!! We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity. Please sign up for Cruisin The Conejo 2013 - here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/fYjFjL 2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. Thank you so much, Sheri Leiken Ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net Volunteer Coordinator

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CVC Saturday, 4-27-13 CVC Red Ride: WL-Piuma-across Saddle Peak-down Fernwood-up Old Topanga & back to WL
by James Doane 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Hi CVC Red Riders This Sat. I'm going to be riding the Wildflower Century ride in SLO For the local Sat. Westlake Red Riders, how about riding in the opposite direction to last week's ride for a change of pace ? CVC Red Ride Saturday, 4-27-13 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot = NE corner Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village- Piuma Rd.- across Saddle Peak-down Fernwood-Up Old Topanga Canyon then Calabassas return to Westlake This ride affords us to the opportunity to climb Piuma & ride in the reverse direction of our usual Fernwood climb and then return via' Old Topanga Canyon and Calabassas-Mureau Rd.-Agoura-Westlake 8:30am start: Westlake Village First re-group: Juan Bautista de Anza Park Second re-group: top of Piuma - ocean overlook FYI: Piuma is 2X Rock Store in distance & climbing feet - see if you can ride it in less than 30 min's Third re-group: top of Stunt Rd. - then proceed up Saddle Peak riding to the East, across Tuna Canyon down Fernwood PacificFourth re-group: Fernwood Market back up Old Topanga Canyon Fifth re-group : top of Old Topanga return Mulholland- Calabassas, etc. then Mureau, Las Virgenes, Agoura Rd., Westlake finish Here is my Garmin read-out from a previous time we rode this ride:http://connect.garmin.com/activity/239832929Approx 49 miles & 4,600' climbing See you next week.Jim Doane- CVC Red Ride Captain

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Hidden Valley Ride: Thursday April 25th, 5:30 PM
by Sherrie Felton 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Join CVC on April 25th at 5:30 pm for a ride through Hidden Valley. ROUTE: Hidden Valley + optional, additional round-the-lake loops DISTANCE: approx. 20 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 7:00 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, is a frequent cause of tube punctures. 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 7:00 p.m. (see note about picnic quorum, above). Regards,Sherrie Felton

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Tues., 5:30pm Racer & Red Road Rides
by James Doane 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Tues PM CVC Road Riders Reminder: of our Tues. PM road ride schedule....... We are scheduling our regular rides ( with a bonus opportunity this week) From our regular Citibank/Sprouts start location: 5:15 pm Dale S.'s - Orange-Red Ride : Rock Store + Upper Encinal 5:30 pm Jonathan W.'s Racer ride with this BONUS opportunity as explained by CVC's Bruce G: " I'm bringing my pro cycling friend Matt Brammier (Irish National Road Champion) out to do the RockStore-Upper Encinal ride - come out meet and ride with Matt who has formerly been on the HtC and QuickStep teams and now is one of the team leaders for Champion Systems." 5:30 pm Jim D's Red Ride : Rock Store & Upper Encinal Let's come out and say "hi" to Matt tomorrow and welcome him to the Conejo.Anyone want to take a picture(s) for our website Facebook? Jim Doane- Red Ride Captain

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CVC Tuesday PM MTB Ride
by Kent Koral 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday we're riding Chesebro Canyon. Meet in the parking lot on Driver ave at 6:00 pm Exact 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 sill need a light for the end of the ride and spares. I wont be making the Tuesday ride for a while but there is always a good showing and, as usual, great leading from Ben Griffes of the Conejo Mountain Bike Club. See you soon. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 4-19-2013 through 4-26-2013
by Norman Weir 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 4-19-2013 through 4-26-2013 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. Very Important: As members and/or visitors of CVC we are all expected to abide by the following club safety policy while partaking in sanction rides. Sanction Rides Safety Requirements: * Helmets must be worn * Obey all traffic laws * Where provided, ride in the bike lane * Ride to the right, Pass on the left * Point-out hazards & approaching situations to riders behind you * Ride 2 abreast only where it is safe to do so; Single file where it is not. * Never ride more than 2 abreast * Avoid passing other riders on down-hills. * Indicate your intentions verbally For safe cycling, CVC recommends the following: * Ear buds and headphones are not permitted * Ride predictably; Avoid rapid changes in movement * Be vigilant for doors opening on parked cars * Use a mirror Local Rides: Saturday, 4-6-13: 8:30 AM rides are as followes: Red: Westlake Village-King Gillette Ranch-Seven Minute Hill-Old Topanga-Fernwood Pacific-Saddle Peak-Stunt Rd. Mulholland Hwy-Malibou Lake-Rock Store or Cornell Rd. back to Westlake Route: Orange:To the coast we go, PCH through Potrero Canyon and returning on Mulholland. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290215 Gold: 3 Lakes "New" Route; 41.6 Miles; 3,068 Feet Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1231910 Purple: Wildwood Regional Park. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2163358 Away Ride, Red Orange: Route: Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot. Purple Westlake to Avenida, Erbs, La Grenada, Encino Vista, Hillcrest and around the Lake finish. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2056391 Social Ride: Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. New Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1835712 Daylight Saving Time Rides have returned: Starting on Tuesdays, we are offering 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 Race, Red, and Orange rides from Citibank Parking, Time. Orange/Gold starts at 5:15 PM. Race and Red starts at 5:30 PM. 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 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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CVC Sunday Vintage/Classic Bike Ride -- Sunday, April 21th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

CVC Sunday Vintage/Classic Bike Ride -- Sunday, April 21th, 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: Hidden Valley, Lake Sherwood, Westlake. We have planned a relaxed paced ride through the "Tuscany" of Southern California, playground of the rich and famous, and enjoy experience approximately 22 miles of scenic beauty. After the ride we will relax at the new Stonehaus Café (www.the-stonehaus.com). Coffee, Pastries, Panini and Charcuterie are offered and wine tasting is available. Think of the event as a mini L’Eroica. The Ride: The ride starts at 9AM from the Citi Bank Parking lot (plenty of free parking) located at the corner of Westlake and Agoura Blvds. in Westlake Village. If you do not have a classic bike but would like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. One must wear a helmet in order to participate and, if you are not a CVC club member, you must sign a release. Ride Leader: Bob Muzio 818-635-3919 or Michael Levy 818-702-9692 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

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

Hi Everyone, Up in the rotation this week is the popular Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. For those that have not ridden this route before we climb North up Westlake to Arboles. A quick hop over to Pederson and around to Big Sky / Wildwood Park. We then cut through the residential area of Thousand Oaks to avoid Lynn Road where we end up in Lynn Ranch. A couple return options exist with a final cut through at what I call Pentagon Park back to Village Glen Plaza. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1835712 After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. 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. Thanks and look forward to seeing everyone, Dale _______________________________________________

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CVC Sunday Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, April 21th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

CVC Sunday Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, April 21th, 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: Westlake to Avenida, Erbs, La Grenada, Encino Vista, Hillcrest and around the Lake finish. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2056391 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group 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, April 20th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, April 20th, 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: Wildwood Regional Park; For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2163358 Regroups: 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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