May 2013 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Tues. 5:30pm Race Red Ride Reminder
by James Doane 20 May '13

20 May '13

Hi CVC Red "Racer" Tues. night riders: REMINDER: Jonathan W's Racer group rides at 5:30pm from Las Virgenes & Mulholland Hwy for the up Piuma & down Stunt route. The "non-racer" 5:30pm Red Ride is from the Sprouts/Citibank parking lot and will ride the standard Rock Store /Upper Encinal route. Jim Doane - Red Ride Captain

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Thursday Ride Proposal
by Sherrie Felton 20 May '13

20 May '13

A couple of Thursday riders have expressed an interest in having the Rockstore loop added to the Thursday rides menu. I've been embracing my inner rockstore this season so I like the idea, but I'd like to get some input from members regarding adding Rockstore before making a decision. Currently we have three rides that we do on a rotating schedule: Malibou Lake, Hidden Valley and North Ranch. Rockstore would add a forth. I'd like to get input from any member who has a comment. I'm especially interested in hearing from those riders who have already been out on one or more of the Thursday rides since we started this spring, and also from those members who are fairly certain that they are going to join us at least a couple times per month in the late spring/summer. Rgds, Sherrie Felton hatoolah(a)msn.com 908-432-3480 (cell)

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, May 19th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 17 May '13

17 May '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, May 19th, 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: New challenge, Potrero Canyon Counter Clockwise: The Social Ride is a longer version; therefore, there will be a lot of support. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1962302 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group Greenmeadow Bypass for Restrooms Fire Station 33 for Water and restrooms 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, May 18th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 17 May '13

17 May '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 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 GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 17 May '13

17 May '13

*CVC GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 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. This is a good week to test yourself. The Orange ride is doing a longer version of this ride... *Route: Topanga / Old Topanga via Calabasas. 42.7 Miles; 4,552 Feet * *Water: Mile 15.1 (Stelle Middle School) * *Water: Mile 17.8 (Top of Topanga) * *Water & Toilet: Mile 22.8 (Just past Old Topanga Turm--off the course)* *Water & Toilet: Mile 24.6 (McD's)* * * *There will be plenty of business along the way if you need to stop for a nature break. * * *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2072020* * * 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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Sunday Social Ride May 19th 9:00 AM
by dpssmith＠aol.com 16 May '13

16 May '13

Hi Fellow CVC members and guests, This Sunday's Route. 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: Westlake to Arboles left on Parkview then a Left on Erbes follow by a Right on La Granada, we will ride up Lynn to Dos Vientos and returning on Portrero. This route is recent addition to the rotation so have a route slip if you are unfamiliar with these directions. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1718765 Re-grouping Locations: Westlake and Arboles. La Granada and Erbes rolling re-group Greenmeadow multi use path. Dos Ventos Community Center for Restroom and Water 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. It should be great weather for a ride, Dale

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CVC Red Ride Sat., 5-18-13 Malibou Lake-Piuma-Stunt-Plus Options
by James Doane 16 May '13

16 May '13

Hi CVC Red Riders: (and Red Riders + with route options shown below) After another nice successful Cruisin' event last Sat. - we can return to our regular Sat. Club rides. Since a lot of you are ramping up your training for upcoming Summer challenging rides, let's ride one of our harder Sat. Red Rides this week. Saturday, 5-18-13 8:30am Sprouts/Citibank parking lot (NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) Here's the regular Red Ride route with challenging options >From the Westlake start loc. referenced above: East to Malibou Lake Continue East on Mulholland Hwy to Mulholland/Las Virgenes 1st re-group at King Gillette Ranch ( water/bathrooms) Continue East on Mulholland Hwy to Cold Canyon right turn Climb Piuma - to Schueren Rd.- to Stunt Rd. overlook 2nd re-group at Stunt Rd./Saddle Peak overlook Proceed East on Saddle Peak Rd. Descend Saddle Peak Rd. to Tuna Canyon Rd. intersection Descend Tuna Canyon Rd. (one-way DOWN road) to PCH - make sure you have good brakes - this is a steep road 3rd re-group spot: Tuna Canyon Rd. & PCH *Decide there who wants to ride with whom for either of two return options: PCH West to: ( "a" is the hardest-steepest) OPTION: a) Las Flores Canyon-Hume Rd.-Briarbluff Dr.-Azurelee Dr.-Rambla Pacifico to Piuma/Schueren Rd. intersection OR... skip the Hume Rd. left turn and ride Las Flores all the way to Rambla Pacifica which is an even steeper climb Then from Piuma/Schueren - decide amongst yourselves as to return route to WL OPTION: b) PCH West to Encinal Canyon - return on Decker to Westlake * We'll decide at the Tuna Canyon/PCH re-group spot who wants to go back with whom on either return route Here are the "Ride With GPS" ( RWGPS) route maps and profiles showing each return route from the Tuna Canyon/PCH re-group spot. a) The harder, steeper climbing option including Las Flores return route from PCH is at: https://ridewgps.com/routes/2143456 63 miles 8806' climbing ( We've found that the cumulative climbing totals of RWGPS maps are + 30% overstated) - so it's probably more like 6,200' climbing b) The route back from PCH riding to Encinal Canyon ( NOT climbing Las Flores) is at: htts://ridewgps.com/routes/2143553 71.2 miles 9,172' climbing (realistically more like: 6,400' ) Not as much steep climbing but does include 19 miles of riding on PCH rollers through Malibu See you Sat. at 8:30am Jim Doane, CVC Red Ride Captain Club Ride Inclement weather policy: At the ride start, should it be actively raining or the roads wet and a storm forecasted and/or treatening, it is club policy to cancel the official club ride and should members decide to ride anyway, it will not be considered an official club ride.

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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 15 May '13

15 May '13

CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 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. 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 Route: Cornell to Mulhollan stopping at King Gillette for Restrooms and Water. Seven Minute Hill to Topanga returning on Old Topanga and through Calabasas. Regroups: Rolling re-group at Mulholland and Cornell. Re-group at King Gillette for restroom and water. Re-Group at the top of seven minute hill. Re-Group at the top of Topanga if necessary. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/997176 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Norm Weir (818) 282-2421 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. 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 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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ATOC Stage 5 VIP Passes Raffle Winner Is...
by Lee Cole 15 May '13

15 May '13

Sorry about the late notice. The raffle prize winner for the ATOC Stage 5 VIP Passes in Avila Beach is Amy Swink! Congratulations Amy!

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Tues. Night's Ride - lost & found
by James Doane 15 May '13

15 May '13

Hi CVC Tues. night riders: I found a water bottle in the parking lot after our rides last night. Did anyone lose one? Write me back and describe it and I'll arrange to return to you. Jim Doane- CVC

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