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Tuesday Thursday 9:00 am ride
by Sheila 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '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. I will not be there Tuesday but I am sure others will 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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CVC GO Thursday Ladyface Ride - September 17 @ 5:30 p.m.
by Sherrie Felton 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

WHAT: CVC GO Thursday Ladyface Ride, rolling out @ 5:30 p.m. WHEN: Thursday September 17, 2015ROUTE: Ladyface North Ranch 20LIGHTS: Head and tail lights on your bike. Sunset is approximately 7 pm.DISTANCE: 20.1 miles. PACE: This is a Gold & Orange, intermediate level ride. AFTER THE RIDE: Join your cycling friends after the ride at Ladyface @ 7:15 p.m.DIRECTIONS: Ride start is at the parking lot beside the Ladyface Ale Companie. Ladyface is located at 29281 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. RSVP: Please do RSVP if you are dining with us at Ladyface. I need a final headcount for the reservation.QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie Felton - hatoolah(a)msn.com / 908.432.3480SAFETY 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.

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CVC Ride Preview-September 17, 2015
by Cameron Young 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

CVC RIDE PREVIEW September 18 to September 24 -RIDE START TIME UPDATE- We will return to the original start times. Saturday, 8:30. Sunday, 9. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- It is the individual cyclist’s responsibility to know the route, either by printed out route slip, or downloaded to their GPS. Head on a swivel! Always keep an eye on what's going on around you. Try to predict what a motorist may do, and ride accordingly. Don't assume unless you've made eye contact with them and are clear with their intentions. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Red Leader-Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10377493 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10377493> Orange Leader-Cam Young & Chris Armstrong Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10362316 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10362316> Gold Leader-tba Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150> Purple** Active when attendance dictates: Please RSVP if you are planning to ride! Leader: Henry Montalvo Route: Follows Gold and turns back early Sunday: 9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Red Ride Leader-Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4902570 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4902570> G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Leader-Dale Smith Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4902570 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4902570> Social Ride-Leader-Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5194370 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5194370> Tuesday: The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Morning Ride-9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 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 Wednesday: No rides scheduled Thursday: Morning Ride-9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Go Thursday Ride-5:30pm Starting locations and routes vary, so check your emails during the week. This is an intermediate level ride that starts and ends at local watering holes, so you can finish up with some food, refreshments, and socializing with your cycling friends. --------------------------------- 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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CVC 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday September 15th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Seven more left including tomorrow. Chance of rain tomorrow afternoon. 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 Ride Preview Addendum-September 11, 2015
by Cameron Young 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

RIDE PREVIEW ADDENDUM September 11, 2015 Sunday: Here is the Red and G.O. Ride for Sunday: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707> 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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CVC Ride Preview-September 10, 2015
by Cameron Young 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

CVC RIDE PREVIEW September 12 to September 17 -RIDE START TIME CHANGE- Saturday rides are now starting at 7:30am, Sunday at 8am. We are planning to revert to the original start time, 8:30-Saturday, 9-Sunday, the week after the Away Ride barring another heat wave. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Remember to ride single file, or two by two, not swarming all over the place! This not only ensures safety but makes for a good looking group of cyclists. It is the individual cyclist’s responsibility to know the route, either by printed out route slip, or downloaded to their GPS. Saturday: Summerland-Santa Barbara Ride-8:30am Leaders: Gary Silver & Cam Young Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10213283 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10213283> It starts in Summerland at Lookout Park <https://www.google.com/maps/@34.4205066,-119.601738,17z> where there is parking and restrooms. It's a 48 mile route with less than 1600 feet of climbing. At the ride end, there are several great places to eat and enjoy the view. NOTE: There are no club rides scheduled from Westlake Village. Those who wish to, may gather and ride on their own. Sunday: 8am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Red Ride Leader-Jerry Scott Route link: tba G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Leader-Dale Smith Route link: tba Social Ride-Leader-Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5140220 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5140220> Tuesday: The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Morning Ride-9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 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 Wednesday: No rides scheduled Thursday: Morning Ride-9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Go Thursday Ride-5:30pm Starting locations and routes vary, so check your emails during the week. This is an intermediate level ride that starts and ends at local watering holes, so you can finish up with some food, refreshments, and socializing with your cycling friends. --------------------------------- 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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CVC GO Ride - September 10 and 24
by Sherrie Felton 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

CVC GO Ride Enthusiasts: I am not available to lead the GO ride this Thursday, September 10 and also Thursday, September 24. If someone else would like to organize and lead on those dates, please go for it! A couple easy options are the Malibou Lake or Hidden Valley routes starting from Pitfire Pizza in Westlake. If there is sufficient interest/participation, the GO ride will continue through the 29th of October, the last Thursday prior to the end of Daylight Saving Time. Rgds,Sherrie Felton

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tuesday - thursday 9:00 am ride
by Sheila 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '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. I will not be there Tuesday but I am sure others will 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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CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday September 8th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Eight more left including tomorrow. 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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Labor Day Ride
by Sheri Leiken 04 Sep '15

04 Sep '15

Happy Monday Labor Day! Kent and I will be hosting a ride Monday morning at 8:30 to 7 Minute Hill, and back through Calabasas/Mureau Rd. Here is the route with the slight change that we will begin from the Landing and make a right turn to go around the lake first. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/247961 Start Time: 8:30 Place: Westlake Landing-Intermediate level ride with options for extensions It is the individual cyclist's responsibility to know the route, either by printed out route slip, or downloaded to their GPS. --------------------------------- 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 ride is 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. 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. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken CVC Membership Director

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