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Saturday, 3-15-14 CVC Orange Ride: Malibou Lake-King Gillette-Piuma-Stunt-Mulholland
by James Doane 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

Saturday, 3-15-14 CVC ORANGE RIDE: 8:30am: Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot - Westlake Village ( NE Corner: Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.s) RIDE ROUTE: Agoura Rd.-Malibou Lake-Mulholland Hwy-King Gillette Ranch Piuma-Stunt Rd.-Mulholland-Malibou Lake-Westlake Lake Loop back to start. Another CLEAR weather day for Saturday .......... - we should have great channel islands, city & valley views along the way 43.8 miles 5,715' climbing (as calculated by RWGPS which is always a little higher than actual) For a detailed map & route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3977009 Significant climbs on this route: Piuma = 2X the Rock Store Climb in distance & overall climbing feet Schueren to Stunt Mulholland Hwy from Las Virgenes to Malibou Lake Re-Group spots: 1) King Gillette Ranch ( water, restrooms) 2) Top of Piuma ( on North side with LA overview) 3) Top of Stunt Rd. ( Option: ride up Saddle Peak overlook & back: 3-4 miles?) - if it's clear, this is a great place to see: Santa Monica, Century City & downtown LA 4) Stunt Rd. - concrete driveway (water) 5) Mulholland Hwy at Cornell Rd. (near Malibou Lake) 6) Westlake: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for coffee/tea/snacks/restrooms or... Natural Cafe' for lunch food items Orange Ride Leader this week: Jim Doane The ORANGE RIDE definition from the CVC website "cvcbike.org" : Advance intermediate level of riding: 40+ Miles at 13-15+ overall MPH avg. Average to above average amount of hill climbing (typically 2-3 overall climbs) Regular regroups/ stops along the way *Inclement weather policy : If it is actively raining or threatening rain and the roads are wet, the official announced club ride is cancelled. Those club members who ride in these conditons do so at their own discretion, however their ride is not to be considered as an official club ride.

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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, February 22, 2014 -- 8:30 AM
by Gary 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, February 22, 2014 -- 8:30 AM Meet at Citibank parking lot in Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) at 8:30 AM for announcements, and then split into our groups to depart. Route: Old Topanga-Fernwood-Stunt Another requested route. Re-Group spots: 1) Mcdonalds Agoura Rd. (Water, Restrooms) 2) Fire station on Topanga (Water, restrooms) Small regroups along the way to gather the crew up, For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290138 Distance 44.5 Mi. Elevation +4972/-4982 ft. (As calculated by RWGPS which is always a little higher than actual) More like 4100ft. Anyone wanting to have an extension can continue on up over Rock Store and down Decker on the way back. Safety Tip of the week: At stop signs, don't call out clear for the riders behind you, this gives them a false sense of security. Each rider should ensure that the traffic is clear for themselves, what's clear for one rider may not end up being clear for the following rider. Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Gary Silver 213 923 0382 Jerry Scott 805 404 8525 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 re-groups will allow everyone a chance to ride together. Please let one of the ride leaders know if you do not plan on continuing on the planned route. 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 and market. Gary Silver Orange Ride Captain _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce Meet at Citibank parking lot in Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) at 8:30 AM for announcements, and then split into our groups to depart. Route: Old Topanga-Fernwood-Stunt Another requested route. Re-Group spots: 1) Mcdonalds Agoura Rd. (Water, Restrooms) 2) Fire station on Topanga (Water, restrooms) Small regroups along the way to gather the crew up, For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290138 Distance 44.5 Mi. Elevation +4972/-4982 ft. (As calculated by RWGPS which is always a little higher than actual) More like 4100ft. Anyone wanting to have an extension can continue on up over Rock Store and down Decker on the way back. Safety Tip of the week: At stop signs, don't call out clear for the riders behind you, this gives them a false sense of security. Each rider should ensure that the traffic is clear for themselves, what's clear for one rider may not end up being clear for the following rider. Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Gary Silver 213 923 0382 Jerry Scott 805 404 8525 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 re-groups will allow everyone a chance to ride together. Please let one of the ride leaders know if you do not plan on continuing on the planned route. 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 and market. Gary Silver Orange Ride Captain _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce _______________________________________________ nnounce mailing list nnounce(a)mail.cvcbike.org ou can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: ttps://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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CVC Gold Ride-Saturday, March 15
by Cameron Young 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, March 15, 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptlyat 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart. Route: Out and back to Newbury Park via Lynn and Green Meadow bypass. This is a good ride for any Purple folks who'd like to give Gold a try. Ride Specs: 33 Miles, 2700 feet--for extra credit: a lake loop Water & restrooms: On Green Meadow For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4100331 Ride leader this week: TBA Safety Tip of the Week: One by one will get the job done, and two by two is fun to do, but three abreast is not always the best, scattered all over here and there. For traffic behind may tap your behind, and leave you gasping for care (Ancient Gaelic Proverb Translation) Note: If you start with a group, the posted routes are to be followed. If you depart from the group ride or wish to deviate from the posted route for whatever reason, you must pass along the information to the ride leader so that there is no confusion for the other cyclists. The Gold Ride is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30+ miles in length and averaging 12-14 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). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. 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. 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. Please feel free to contact me with any questions: (805) 217-6659 _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce _______________________________________________ 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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Wed. Afternoon Ride 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Hope you can make it out for this week's Wednesday Ride leaving from the Landing at 3:45 for about a 20-25 mile ride. Route to be determined by wind. Supposed to be warm and lovely. Please let me know if you will make it so I can look for you! Sheri 818 621-1713 Ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net 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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CVC WEEKLY PREVIEW UPDATE--PLEASE READ!
by Cameron Young 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

Hi all, In regards to the Purple Away Ride: Correction, there is currently no ride leader for this level, as Bill Sietsema noted in his announcement. Near as I can tell, none of the regular members of that level will be participating. So, anyone wanting to ride the Purple route will be doing it on their own. Sorry for any confusion, I will need to talk to the writer and tell him to get his act together if he wants to keep his job! Cam

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VENTURA AWAY RIDE UPDATE--PLEASE READ!
by Cameron Young 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

For those riding the Ventura Away Ride, here is some information about the return along Coast Highway from Carpenteria. Ron Parker from Channel Islands Bike Club sent this along. "Hi All: Welcome to the West County! I don’t know if you realize it or not but there is a detour on the 101 between Bates Road and Seacliff. In December Caltrans erected k-rail on the hillside side of the road. All bike traffic now travels behind this k-rail in both directions! Further the southbound on-ramp @ Bates Rd has been closed for reconstruction. This detour doesn’t give you the great views along the ocean but is much safer. It is a bit narrow in spots so single file is in order. So if you are coming to thecoast from Lake Casitas you will have to make a left turn into the off-ramp at Bates Road and stay left of k-rail. If you look at this page you will see more description and photos."

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CVC Weekly Preview
by Cameron Young 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

CVC WEEKLY RIDE PREVIEW and RACE TEAM NEWS March 8-13 Hi all! Wow, looks like we get a weekend of warm sunshine, and with the time change even more rides to choose from next week. First up, we have our away ride on Saturday that starts in Ventura and takes in Lake Casitas, Carpenteria, and a beautiful along-the-coast return. This is a 'can't miss it' ride. Hope to see you there flying the CVC colors! Also, don't miss what the Race Team has got going, see the details below. Now for the facts, just the facts. Saturday: 9am at the Mission Park parking lot Red-Jerry Scott will lead the Crimson Crushers for the away ride RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/539310 Gary Silver takes over the local ride, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4153900 Orange-Jim Doane leads the Mighty O-Crew on the away ride RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4154927 Local ride will be handled by the group, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3977009 Gold-Cam will point the 24 Karats around Lake Casitas for the away ride. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601 Local ride will be handled by the group, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/477787 Purple-Bill Sietsema will lead Fuchsia Force up to Lake Casitas and back for the away ride RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4058933 Local ride will be handled by the group, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874173 Sunday: 9am at Sprout's parking lot G.O. Ride-Dale Smith will spearhead the Gorangies around Tapo Canyon. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2181943 Social Ride-Henry Montalvo will lead the Friendly Folk out to Canada Park and back up Erbes. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156 Tuesday: Red/Orange-5:15pm-Dale Smith forwards the group up Rock Store Racer Ride-5:30pm-Jonathan Woodbury starts the Clip In and Go-Go's for a Rock Store 'n more ride. MTB Ride-5:30pm-Kent Koral will help lead the Dirt Devils. Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Sheri Leiken will lead the Mid-Week Wonders out Hidden Valley and back. Check your emails for any changes early in the week. Thursday: 5:30pm MTB Ride-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. SAFE CYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK: In a group riding two by two, and you are riding the outside line with nobody to the right, do the folks behind you a solid and slide over towards the gutter. If someone wants to pass you, they then don't have to endanger themselves by riding outside of the bike lane. It's always a good habit to get into "riding the gutter" even when going solo. There will always be someone jamming along behind you at some point, and they'll appreciate not having to check over their shoulder for traffic and yell, "On your left!". RACE TEAM NEWS Mitch Albo, Race Team Director reports: "I’m excited to announce the CVC team online store is now open for business! Please get the word out! The prices have a few dollars built into them to help raise money for the team/club. Let's get the whole club sport'n the t's! :) " We agree, get some Race Team merchandise, if you're like me, you can never have enough T-shirts. Here's the link: https://store.jlracing.com/store.jsp?ID=1HFD0EIH8J84G6823529JA5ME33KJMK6KHJ… That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young CVC Ride Director 805-217-6659 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 elsewhe

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Tuesday 5:30 Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

Fellow CVC members and Guests, The red race pace Rock Store ride will start on Tuesday March 11th at 5:30 pm PDT. The ride leaves from the Sprouts parking lot. For the first few weeks we will skip the Upper Encinal extension. Citibank / Sprouts - Agoura Road to Cornell - Hammer down Cornell - Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake - Sprint on Lindero to Baronsgate Road. Re-group at the Encinal Y. RWGPS route with Mulholland return ( without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29.1 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> 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 the official 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 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. Time to Hammer, Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 9th, 9:00 a.m
by henry montalvo 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

*CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 9th, 9:00 a.m* 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:* *Canada Park Loop: 18.4 Miles; 1,852 Feet* * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156>* The *Social Ride* is an ALL level of ride; 20+ Miles; 13+ mph; Moderate to average hill climbing; Regular regroups or stops. *This is a "no drop * *ride**". Please note that the pace is faster than the Purple Ride and slower riders may be inadvertently dropped. * Please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). *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. Let's go ride!

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CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 2nd, 9:00 a.m
by henry montalvo 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

*CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 2nd, 9:00 a.m* 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:* *Canada Park Loop: 18.4 Miles; 1,852 Feet* * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156>* The *Social Ride* is an ALL level of ride; 20+ Miles; 13+ mph; Moderate to average hill climbing; Regular regroups or stops. *This is a "no drop * *ride**". Please note that the pace is faster than the Purple Ride and slower riders may be inadvertently dropped. * Please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). *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. Let's go ride!

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