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CVC GO Thursday LAB Ride - July 31 @ 5:30 p.m.
by Sherrie Felton 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

What: The Inaugural Thursday LAB Ride @ 5:30 p.m. After the Ride: Join your cycling friends for food and beer at LAB @ 7 p.m. We will meet at the parking lot beside the LAB Brewing Company, 30105 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Please RSVP if you will be joining us at LAB after the ride. I need a headcount for the reservation. We will be sitting on the patio facing Agoura Rd. where those who ride to the start can keep their bicycles in view. I will send out a full ride announcement/reminder early next week. Regards, Sherrie Felton

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CVC GO Thursday Ride July 24 @ 5:30 p.m.‏
by Sherrie Felton 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

What: CVC GO Thursday Ride @ 5:30 p.m. When: Thursday July 24, 2014 Route: Sunset Hills DISTANCE: 23.5 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride. The group includes mixed paces averaging 13 - 15+ mph. NO DROPS: The leader will sweep behind the group or wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points. DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the dam, Westlake Tennis Club and the Westlake Lake Management 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. Park along the curb. QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah(a)msn.com / 908.432.3480. SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. 2. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, cell phone. 3. Have on your bike or person everything you need to change a flat: spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit. 4. Please do not call out “clear” at intersections and turns. 5. If you hear someone call out “clear” while approaching a turn or intersection, or anywhere else for that matter, please disregard it and make your own decision about the safety status of the turn or intersection. 6. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know. 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. Regards, Sherrie Felton

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Another Reason to Come to Members Meeting!
by Sheri Leiken 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Great News! I will be selling all "unsold", brand new, Cruisin' The Conejo Jerseys at half price to members at the meeting! That brings the total to $40! There are a variety of sizes, but there isn't every size, so come early and see! Please bring cash or check. No charges! See you tomorrow night, Sheri Leiken Membership Director CVC Members Meeting & Pot Luck -- Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00 PM Meeting location: Westlake Village Library 31220 Oak Crest Dr. (Corner of Agoura Rd. & Oak Crest)

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Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

The race pace Rock Store ride will continue on Tuesday July 8th 5:30 pm PDT. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Plenty of easy parking. [image: Inline image 1] Landing - Agoura Road to Cornell - Hammer down Cornell - Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Upper Encinal - Stingers - Decker/Westlake Descent - around Westlake Lake - Sprint on Lindero to Baronsgate Road - Agoura Road - Lakeview back to Landings Re-group at the Encinal Y for about 5 minutes. 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 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. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC Members Meeting / Pot Luck / & Bike Donation -- Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00 PM (Reminder)
by henry montalvo 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

*CVC Members Meeting & Pot Luck -- Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00 PM* Meeting location: Westlake Village Library 31220 Oak Crest Dr. (Corner of Agoura Rd. & Oak Crest) Hey CVC'rs... It's time to meet for the 3rd Annual Members Pot Luck and Meeting. Bring tasty finger foods, chips and dips, and any other party specialties you can dig up. Please RSVP if you plan on bringing something, so we can make sure we have an even spread. Don't worry about drinks, plates, and the like, we have plenty of that stuff. *We have had some RSVP's and they sound delicious. Hope to see you there. * Along with the Pot Luck, we will have the below guest speakers among other items to be covered. *Bicycle & Bicycle Parts Donation* As part of our continuing outreach to charitable organizations, we are asking for donations for Bicycle Angels. All types of Bicycles (Road & Mountain, Kids, etc...) and bicycle parts are welcome. *Please bring with you to the meeting*. *We will have a trailer available.* Bicycle Angels is a non-profit charitable organization that provides loaner road bicycles for free to fundraising individuals who participate in a secular charity cycling event (like Cruisin' the Conejo). Bicycles are loaned to motivated and committed individuals who are not financially capable of owning a suitable bicycle, but are passionate to fundraise for a charity. *Guest Speakers:* *Dal**e Capewell* of CVC Racing and long time member, fresh off his successful RAAM achievement, will discuss his cross country adventure. Don't miss out on the details of his inspirational journey. *Jennifer Little* from Boy Scout troop 753 is coming to talk about the positive affect that Cruisin the Conejo has had on her troop and the young men that participate in the club's annual ride. In addition to these presentation, we will have a couple of additional club presentations that you won't want to miss. I hope everyone will be able to make it. It's sure to fun and informative. Let's Go Ride!

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Update: CVC GO Thursday Ride July 17 @ 5:30 p.m. is a GO
by Sherrie Felton 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

This ride is officially back on. I will be there. I apologize for dithering; life gets complicated sometimes. WUnderground forecasts temperature in the 70's with 63% humidity and a wind speed of 12mph when we start. What: CVC GO Thursday Ride @ 5:30 p.m. When: Thursday July 17, 2014Route: North Ranch #3 * DISTANCE: 23 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride. The group includes mixed paces averaging 13 - 15+ mph.NO DROPS: The leader will sweep behind the group or wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points.DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the dam, Westlake Tennis Club and Westlake Lake Management 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. Park along the curb. * This is a new route with several quiet residential detours off of Westlake Blvd and then Kanan. Although the leader has ridden it a couple times, she has not memorized all the turns yet so she is bringing a cue sheet. Faster riders may prefer to skip the residential detours, bring a cue sheet, or download the route data to their devices, if applicable.QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah(a)msn.com / 908.432.3480.SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. 2. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, cell phone.3. Have on your bike or person everything you need to change a flat: spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit.4. Please do not call out “clear” at intersections and turns. 5. If you hear someone call out “clear” while approaching a turn or intersection, or anywhere else for that matter, please disregard it and make your own decision about the safety status of the turn or intersection. 6. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know.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.Regards,Sherrie Felton

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CVC Ride Preview-July 17
by Cameron Young 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW July 19-July 24 -UPCOMING- Vintage Bike Ride-9am, Sunday, at The Landing Parking lot Once again it is time for the CVC vintage cycling ride. This time we have something to celebrate, The 100th Birthday of Gino Bartali… (July 18th 1914) A true Championismo. A ride through Hidden Valley ending at the Stonehaus where Chianti and other refreshments are to be had. It would be appropriate to ride and display Italian cycles and Jerseys…in memoriam. Go Gino! -THE RIDES- It is the cyclist's responsibility to know the route before the start and how to get back. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red-Leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4531006 Note: For those Orange-Leader: Jim Doane Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4301009 Note: Ride starts from The Landing, not Sprouts parking lot. Gold-Leader: Cam Young Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4760700 Purple**-Leader: No ride leader this week, please organize yourselves. Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5345644 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O.-Leader: Dale Smith Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3473727 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Gold/Orange-5:15pm-Leader: Dale Smith for Rock Store Ride. Racer Ride-5:30pm-Leader: Jonathan Woodbury for the Rock Store 'n more ride. MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Discontinued until the Fall. Thursday: 5:30pm Go Thursday Ride**-Sherrie Felton leads a late afternoon ride from the small park on Triunfo west of the tennis courts across the lake from The Landing. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Red Ride-From the Landing parking lot. Leader: Jonathan Woodbury, up Westlake Bl. and Little Sycamore. Routes may vary from week to week so check your emails for announcement. MTB Ride-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. All rides not asterisked are considered 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. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. 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. 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.

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Thursday 5:30 pm Red Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

The Thursday evening red ride will continue on Thursday July 17th, 2014. The ride leaves from the Landing parking lot at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The route this week will be the Reverse Rock Store Loop. This includes Upper Encinal. The route will change week to week and includes: 1) Reverse Rock Store Loop 2) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and back. 3) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and Mulholland 4) Whatever else riders want to do. 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. Jonathan Woodbury jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC Thursday GO Ride - July 17 @ 5:30 p.m.
by Sherrie Felton 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

I will be unable to lead the ride this week. Those who plan to ride, please decide/organize amongst yourselves. Regards, Sherrie Felton

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CVC Members Meeting & Pot Luck -- Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00 PM
by henry montalvo 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

*CVC Members Meeting & Pot Luck -- Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00 PM* Meeting location: Westlake Village Library 31220 Oak Crest Dr. (Corner of Agoura Rd. & Oak Crest) Hey CVC'rs... It's time to meet for the 3rd Annual Members Pot Luck and Meeting. Bring tasty finger foods, chips and dips, and any other party specialties you can dig up. Please RSVP if you plan on bringing something, so we can make sure we have an even spread. Don't worry about drinks, plates, and the like, we have plenty of that stuff. Along with the Pot Luck, we will have the below guest speakers among other items to be covered. *Bicycle & Bicycle Parts Donation* As part of our continuing outreach to charitable organizations, we are asking for donations for Bicycle Angels. Bicycle Angels is a non-profit charitable organization that provides loaner road bicycles for free to fundraising individuals who participate in a secular charity cycling event (like Cruisin' the Conejo). Bicycles are loaned to motivated and committed individuals who are not financially capable of owning a suitable bicycle, but are passionate to fundraise for a charity. All types of Bicycles (Road & Mountain, Kids, etc...) and bicycle parts are welcome. *Guest Speakers:* *Dal**e Capewell* of CVC Racing and long time member, fresh off his successful RAAM achievement, will discuss his cross country adventure. Don't miss out on the details of his inspirational journey. *Jennifer Little* from Boy Scout troop 753 is coming to talk about the positive affect that Cruisin the Conejo has had on her troop and the young men that participate in the club's annual ride. In addition to these presentation, we will have a couple of additional club presentations that you won't want to miss. I hope everyone will be able to make it. It's sure to fun and informative. Let's Go Ride! Henry Montalvo President

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