This week is showing clear and dry. If you are lucky enough to have these mornings free, we do great rides and there is virtually no traffic.
Come and join us!!
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. It is freezing dress as warm as possible bbbbrrrr....However, no rain predicted at this time
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.
*CVC RIDE PREVIEW*
January 28 - February 3rd
*The Wednesday Landing Ride is Back!!!*
*In Memorium*
Many of you saw the email sent out about the passing of Reine Wiley-- A
long time member, friend to all cyclists, an inspiration to all the met and
knew her. In her honor, we will have a processional ride around the lake
before we split into our regular rides. We will gather earlier than usual
to give members an opportunity to say some words.
Rides will start promptly at 8:30.
*Safety Reminder*
Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling
ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so
please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders...
I will always…
*Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order.*
*Ride to the right, pass on the left.*
*Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into
another lane.*
*Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow
roads, and avoid “swarming”*
*Call out and point if I see a traffic hazard*
*Respect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and
pedestrians*
*Ride predictably and remind other to be safe*
*Be a bicycling ambassador*
*Upcoming Events*
Saturday, February 13th: Santa Clarita Away Ride
Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo
Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence
*Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing*
*Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott*
*Route Link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6268380
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6268380>*
*Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver*
*Route link: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7205607*
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7205607>
*Gold Ride - Leader Phil Callan / Henry Montalvo*
*Roue link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11962174
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11962174>*
*Purple Ride (RSVP ride only) - Leader TBA*
*Route: Follows Gold and turns back early*
*Sunday: 9am at The Landing*
*Red Ride: Leader Jerry Scott*
*Route link: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1712644*
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1712644>
*G.O. Rides - Leaders Dale Smith*
*Route link: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1712644*
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1712644>
*Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields*
*Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11974306
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11974306>*
*Tuesday:*
The Landing parking lot
Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot
Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn
Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles
Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring
Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring
*Wednesday:*
3:30pm at The Landing parking lot
Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing 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:*
The Landing parking lot
Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot
Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn
Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles
Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring
Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring
--------------------------------------------------------
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.
Please note the inclement weather policy below.
The Purple ride is considered a no drop. Having said that, please note that
if you are falling behind or slower than the average pace, you may be
dropped. 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 and 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.
Henry Montalvo
President
Conejo Valley Cyclists
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.
A number of members asked for information in regards to the upcoming service
to celebrate the life of long time CVC member Reine Wiley.
There will be a celebration of life for Reine on Saturday, February 13th at
11am at Thousand Oaks United Methodist Church.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
11:00am
United Methodist Church, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
website for directions: http://www.umcto.org/
The below obituary was provided by Reine's daughter Kim.
Hendereina Wilma Femia Wiley (Reine)
Newbury Park, CA
Hendereina (Deege) Wiley born January 30, 1945, passed away peacefully in
her home on January 20, 2016, after a long battle with carcinoid cancer.
Reine was born in Gravenhage, Holland, 3 months before the liberation of
Holland on May 5, 1945. She was born to Hendereina (van der Niet) Deege and
Christiaan Marinus Deege, who died in a concentration camp and was then
raised by her 2nd father, Willem Korving. She came to America through New
York then traveled by train to California in 1955 and became a permanent
resident along with her family. While on a church hayride, at 13, Reine
met the love of her life, Richard Wiley. They were later confirmed in the
faith by Rev. Billy Graham and attended Hamilton High in Los Angeles. They
were married at ages 18 and 20. One of her proudest moments was when she
became an American citizen at age 21 where she continued to pledge her
allegiance to the country she loved and now called home.
Reine filled many roles throughout her life; office manager for Wiley
Construction, Weight Watchers leader, Sunday school teacher, fundraiser,
youth group leader, and secretary for the school district. Her most recent
program was the "Sock Drop," organizing a yearly collection of socks and
clothing for the homeless. This program continues by family and friends.
Reine became an avid cyclist at age 40 logging over 250,000 miles cycling
throughout America and portions of Canada and Europe. She rode for many
local charities, developing many friendships along the way. Reine was part
of the Conejo Cycling Club and the Annual Coastal Tour for over a quarter of
a century. In 2011, Reine was selected as the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer
Champion in Thousand Oaks, and was featured in articles and newscasts as a
representative of courage and hope for those struggling with the disease.
Reine's love of music was evident in the way she sang with joy in Dutch and
English. Whether at home, in church, or on the bike path, Reine's
contagious voice encouraged us to sing along with laughter and love.
The most significant and impacting bond Reine had was with her family. She
is survived by her husband Richard, of 52 years, three children, Greg Wiley,
Kim Zimmer & Cindy Alonge and 9 grandchildren. Reine took great joy in
participating in the lives of her family in California and Colorado. She
spent much time making sure each grandchild felt the love of their Oma. Oma
taught them Dutch songs, babysat them, went to their school and sporting
events and gave good sound advice as they got older. She was young at heart
and incredibly wise.
Beautiful inside and out, Reine will be forever remembered as a woman of
faith and grace. She was inspiring, generous, loyal and true. Her warm and
magnetic smile was a bright light in all our lives. We will miss her
greatly.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the foundation
below that partnered with Reine in her fight against cancer and allowed her
to spend more time with her family and friends.
Checks payable to:
RITA Foundation/Attn: Susan Cork
9701 Richmond Avenue, Suite 122
Houston, TX 77042
Or electronically at: <http://www.ritafoundationhouston.org/>
www.ritafoundationhouston.org
Hello CVC'ers,
We are excited to announce our next members meeting being held at Michael's
Bicycles. If you haven’t been yet, come check out their new shop. As a
wasy to say thank you for supporting their shop, Michael's Bicycles will be
offering $2.00 Tube Night (Limit 5 per club member). Also, be sure to enter
your name into the Raffle for a chance to win a free bike fitting. Thank
you Michael's Bicycles.
We will have the CVC gear you ordered. Also, we will have an update on
Cruisin' the Conejo.
Along with the usual club business, we will have a couple of great
presentations…
Ashton Johnson (of Michael’s Bicycles) will have a Fitting Demo in Fit
Studio
and…
Ben Griffes from Sports Chiropractor will be on hand to do a Bicycle
Stretching Demo
Date/Time:
Wednesday, January 27th, 7pm -- the shop closes at 7 but, you can still use
the
front doors. As always, please be sure to bring your folding chair so we
can all have a seat.
Location:
Michael's Bicycles
2257 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Phone:(805) 498-6633
http://www.michaelsbicycles.com/
Hope to see you there,
Henry Montalvo
President, CVC
Hello CVC'ers,
We are excited to announce our next members meeting being held at Michael's
Bicycles. If you haven’t been yet, come check out their new shop. As a
wasy to say thank you for supporting their shop, Michael's Bicycles will be
offering $2.00 Tube Night (Limit 5 per club member). Also, be sure to enter
your name into the Raffle for a chance to win a free bike fitting. Thank
you Michael's Bicycles.
We will have the CVC gear you ordered.
Along with the usual club business, we will have a couple of great
presentations…
Ashton Johnson (of Michael’s Bicycles) will have a Fitting Demo in Fit
Studio
and…
Ben Griffes from Sports Chiropractor will be on hand to do a Bicycle
Stretching Demo
Date/Time:
Wednesday, January 27th, 7pm -- the shop closes at 7 but, you can still use
the
front doors. As always, please be sure to bring your folding chair so we
can all have a seat.
Location:
Michael's Bicycles
2257 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Phone:(805) 498-6633
http://www.michaelsbicycles.com/
Hope to see you there,
Henry Montalvo
President, CVC
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The weather is great, the afternoons are longer, and we get to spin on hump
day!
Come on out and ride!
3:45 at The Landing, ready to roll!
Routes will become longer as the sun is out longer, but avg. about 20-24.
This is a gold+ pace and it is a perfect ride for those who can't get out in
the morning!
Come on out, 3:45 roll time.
Back by 5:15 to get ready for your club meeting!!!!
Any questions, let me know.
Sheri
CVC Membership Director
*CVC RIDE PREVIEW*
January 21 - January 27
*CVC Members' Meeting*
Wednesday, January 27th: CVC Members Meeting (at *Michael's Bicycle* - 7pm)
Along with the usual club business, we will have the the CVC Gear available
for pick up and a couple of great presentations…
Ashton Johnson (of Michael’s Bicycles) will have a Fitting Demo in Fit
Studio
and…
Ben Griffes from Sports Chiropractor will be on hand to do a Bicycle
Stretching Demo
As always, please be sure to bring your folding chair so we can all have a
seat.
*Safety Reminder*
Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling
ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so
please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders...
I will always…
*Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order.*
*Ride to the right, pass on the left.*
*Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into
another lane.*
*Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow
roads, and avoid “swarming”*
*Call out and point if I see a traffic hazard*
*Respect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and
pedestrians*
*Ride predictably and remind other to be safe*
*Be a bicycling ambassador*
*Upcoming Events*
Saturday, February 13th: Santa Clarita Away Ride
Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo
*Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing*
*Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott*
*Route Link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5788548
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5788548>*
*Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver*
*Route link: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6037350*
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6037350>
*Gold Ride - Leader Sharon Campise / Phil Callan*
*Roue link: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1712644*
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1712644>
*Purple Ride (RSVP ride only) - Leader TBA*
*Route: Follows Gold and turns back early*
*Sunday: 9am at The Landing*
*Red Ride: Leader Jerry Scott*
*Route link: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2929411*
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2929411>
*G.O. Rides - Leaders Dale Smith*
*Route link: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2929411*
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2929411>
*Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields*
*Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11886072
<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11886072>*
*Tuesday:*
The Landing parking lot
*Wednesday:*
3:30pm at The Landing parking lot
Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing 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. (On hiatus 'till the weather warms up)
*Thursday:*
The Landing parking lot
Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot
Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn
Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles
Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring
Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring
--------------------------------------------------------
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.
Please note the inclement weather policy below.
The Purple ride is considered a no drop. Having said that, please note that
if you are falling behind or slower than the average pace, you may be
dropped. 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 and 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.
Henry Montalvo
President
Conejo Valley Cyclists
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.
Long time CVC member, cycling ambassador, Amgen Breakaway from Cancer
Champion and friend, Reine Wiley passed away this morning.
I received this news and below quote from Reine's daughter Kim who over the
past five years has been keeping me apprised on Reine's progress.
"Mom's cancer, carcinoid, was discovered in early 2010 and she was given a
5 month survival time. As all of you know, Mom far exceeded all
expectations on the longevity of her life as well as the amazing things she
accomplished in the time since then. Her role as wife, mother and
grandmother never diminished. Mom planned and took several bike rides along
the way. And as usual Mom was always giving of her time and love to those
around her, near or far."
The last time I saw and spoke with Reine her treatments were coming to a
conclusion and she told me she was scared of what the future may hold. She
however, in the way we all knew Reine was destined to keep her head up and
fight with everything she had.
What an amazing courageous woman.
In October of 2015 Reine had a terrible bicycle accident which resulted in a
turn for the worse. Coupled with this she started to experience heart
issues as a result of all the treatments (Chemo, etc.) that she had gone
through over the past 5 years.
There is no doubt in my mind though that Reine right now is ringing her
familiar bike bell, smiling and free.
A service will be held at a later date and I am happy to keep anyone
interested informed as to when that may happen.
Be well,
-------
Adam Winer