May 2015 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Barry Wolf GP Volunteers
by president＠cvcbike.org 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hey CVC'rs, Serious Cycling is hosting the Barry Wolf GP again this year and they are looking for some extra volunteers to help them out. If you are interested in volunteering ,please contact Justin Shniderman at Serious Cycling via email at justin(a)seriouscycling.com. Some of the areas they can use help with are... Morning Set up Event Registration Course Marshall - sounds like a cool job If you are free and can help, that would be great. And, you will get front a front row seat to one of the best races in SoCal. Thanks for helping out, Henry

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CVC-"Rough Ride", a new gravel ride
by Cameron Young 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hi all CVCrs, We have been hearing from folks having an interest in organizing a ‘gravel ride.’ Fine, we will organize a gravel ride. Done. What’s a gravel ride? Some call it an ‘allroads’ ride, others an ‘adventure ride,’ we’ll call it a rough ride. It’s on both pavement and dirt and non-technical. It’s not really a mountain bike ride as much of the ride is on the road, but fun for any road bike with wider tires, say 30mm to 45mm, no suspension. Bring your cyclocross rig, your gravel bike, your klunker, your widest tire road bike, or your rigid. Please join us on Sunday, June 7th, 2015, at 9:00AM for CVC’s inaugural Rough Ride. First up is what we call the Dirty Sycamore. This ride begins in Dos Vientos and heads out to the main entrance of Sycamore Canyon / Satwiwa Park. From there, we’ll cycle down the asphalt road into the canyon and turn right on Ranch Center Road, a non-maintained, deteriorating access road that leads up and over to Wood Canyon. From there we’ll continue down Wood Canyon along a dirt road which eventually takes us back to the main Sycamore road (dirt) and further south to the campgrounds at PCH. After a short break, we’ll head back up the main Sycamore road all the way up the canyon and retrace our route to the cars. Coffee, muffins, and energy bars at Beano Vino where we parked. About 20 miles; ride time should be about 2 hours. Ride Start: Meet at the Paraiso Town Center at 350 Via Las Brisas, Thousand Oaks, 91320. Start location: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7984080 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7984080> (zoom out to view map) We will meet in the back area of the parking lot furthest from the retail. Meet at 8:45am and be ready to ride by 9:00am. The pace will be gold. Any questions, contact David, the ride scheduler, at cylon.rider(a)verizon.net <mailto:cylon.rider@verizon.net> . As this is our inaugural ride, please take a moment to RSVP cylon.rider(a)verizon.net <mailto:cylon.rider@verizon.net> if you think you'll be joining. Thanks, David Yarden

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CVC GO Thursday Ride - May 28 @ 5:30 p.m.‏‏
by Sherrie Felton 21 May '15

21 May '15

WHAT: GO Thursday ride from the Twisted Oak Tavern @ 5:30 p.m. WHEN: Thursday May 28, 2015ROUTE: North Ranch 22AFTER THE RIDE: Join your cycling friends for food and the beverage of your choice at the Twisted Oak @ 7:15 p.m. RSVP: Please do RSVP by Wednesday evening, May 27. I need a final headcount for the reservation. Thanks to those who have already RSVP'd. If you will not be able to make the ride but want to join us at Twisted Oak, don't forget to RSVP.DIRECTIONS: Ride start is at the parking lot beside the Twisted Oak. The Twisted Oak is located at 30105 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.PATIO SEATING: The back patio is reserved for us. Bikes are welcome on the back patio. DISTANCE: 22 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride. The group includes mixed paces averaging 13-15+ mph.QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah(a)msn.com / 908.432.3480NO 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.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-May 21, 2015
by Cameron Young 21 May '15

21 May '15

CVC RIDE PREVIEW May 23-May 28 "Stopping!" ..... With everyone in a group coming to a full stop, there is a domino effect of the back end having to hammer it in order to catch up. So, for those in front, please soft pedal until the entire group has come through and re-joined. -COMING UP- Several things on the horizon! Gravel Ride-New Sunday, June 7. Inaugural ride will be Sycamore Canyon to the beach and back. A little road, a little dirt, lots of fun. Put some tread or knobbies on your road bike, or use your MTB or cyclocross bike for exploring the fire roads in our 'back yard'. Details coming. Velodrome Day-New Ride the banked track in Encino on a 'fixie'. That's right, learn how to ride a track bike with no gears, no brakes! No worries, we'll start with a lesson first. Details to come. Hill Climbing and Descending Clinics May 30, Keith Ketterrer of Roundtrip Cycling is running the clinic for improving our hill climbing and descending skills. Registration is open now. Email sent earlier this week with all info and discount code. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Please make sure all levels have sweepers. Everyone can alternate and share the job. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Red Leader-Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6088904 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6088904> Orange Leader-Orange Rush: Chris Armstrong (same route at a faster pace) Leader-Orange Standard: Cam Young Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7855759 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7855759> Note: There are a couple of new loops in the route. Please check the map/cue sheet! Gold Leader-Phil Callan & Sharon Campise Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150> Note: Enjoy the newly re-done Erbes section! Purple** Active when attendance dictates Leader: Henry Montalvo Route: Follows Gold and turns back early Sunday: 9am from The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Leader-Gold: Dale Smith Leader-Orange: Jerry Scott (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/409285 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/409285> Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4749815 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4749815> Tuesday: The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Morning Ride-9am-Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-5:15pm-Leader: Dale Smith for Rock Store loop. Racer Ride-5:30pm-Leader: Jonathan Woodbury Rock Store & Upper Encinal loop MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: Hump Day Ride-3:45 at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Morning Ride-9am-Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn From The Landing Route to be determined, 25-40 miles Go Thursday Ride**-Coming soon! MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. ** 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 Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 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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Community Event - Ride of Silence, Wednesday, May 20th, 5:30pm
by president＠cvcbike.org 20 May '15

20 May '15

Time: 5:30 Gather 6:00 Pre Ride Ceremony 6:30 Ride of Silence Place: The Lakes at Thousand Oaks 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Join the Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 20th at The Lakes of Thousand Oaks @ 5:30pm to honor fellow bicyclists who have been injured or killed by motorists. The Ride of Silence allows us the opportunity to help raise awareness of bicyclist’s rights to the road, and to let motorists, the public, and bicyclists know we all share the same roads. Join fellow bicyclists in solemn remembrance on a short 10 mile ride escorted by the Thousand Oaks Police on roads we all share. By taking part in the Ride of Silence, you will help educate drivers to be more vigilant when approaching cyclists on roads we share. With the new 3 Foot law on the books and the new focus on rider accountability this year's event will be important to help educate the general public about the large cycling community in the Conejo Valley and the surrounding area. Please print 2 or more of the attached file to help raise awareness for this event. Place one on your refrigerator and one at a place of business, worship, local school, or library. HELMETS MANDATORY! All participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent. Special thanks to The Lakes of Thousand Oaks for use of their facilities. Hosted by the City of Thousand Oaks

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CVC - June Mixer, Sunday, June 7th, 3:00 pm
by president＠cvcbike.org 19 May '15

19 May '15

Hey CVC'rs' May is always a very busy month for the club — Cruisin’ the Conejo, Ride of Silence, & The Barry Wolf GP. Before we get too busy with our summer riding, let’s take a break and have some fun off the bike. The Conejo Valley Cyclists Board of Directors would like to invite you to our annual summer mixer for a little good cheer. Please note that we have change locations to Sage Room in Agoura When: Sunday, June 7th, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Where: Sage Room, 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills CA, 91301 (In the Lindero Country Club) (818)735-3530 Please RSVP by clicking Reply. We would like to get a count of who will be attending. When you RSVP, please say something like, "yes for 1 (or 2)". Stay tuned for additional information. We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Your CVC Board of Directors.

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Wed. Afternoon Ride! 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 18 May '15

18 May '15

Hello Hump Day Riders, This Wednesday we will try something new! We will meet at The Lakes shopping center right behind California Pizza Kitchen in the back parking lot. We are doing this because the RIDE OF SILENCE takes place at 5:30. For those of you who don't know, Ride of Silence is a slow- paced silent ride, honoring those hit by cars on their bikes. It also calls attention to the cycling community and the need for safe drivers. We will ride a regular paced ride first, where we can be back by this time so if you want to do both, the option is there for you. Be ready to roll by 3:45 at latest! . . 2015 Ride of Silence. A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Wednesday, May 20th, 5:30pm. The Lakes of Thousand Oaks 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Please let me know if you are coming so I can look for you there especially since this is a new location for us this week! See you there, Sheri Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, or is exceptionally windy, 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 Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 18 May '15

18 May '15

The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday May 19th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Mellow single/double pace line until Cornell. Then the game is afoot. 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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Tuesday-Thursday AM ride
by Sheila 18 May '15

18 May '15

Leaving from the Landing, the Tuesday-Thursday ride is a 25 to 40 mile intermediate level ride (between gold and gold rush). There are very few cars out at this time and the weather is nice and cool. Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. Sheila Sherwyn 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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Tuesday G.O. Rockstore Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 18 May '15

18 May '15

Hi CVC Members and Guests, Please join the Tuesday evening G.O. ride to the Rock Store ride leaving from The Landing. Rockstore, Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon). Re-group Cornell / Mulholland, top of Rock Store at bottom of Westlake for a lake lap. Here's the route using "Ride with GPS". Where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/150707 Unfortunatly it well several months before I can join again. The ride will start at 5:15pm Ride safe and have fun, Dale Tuesday G.O. Ride Leader dpssmith@a ol.com 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 clubride. 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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