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.
Wow, great rides all week everyone. We all got in plenty of time over Mullholland!
And with a number of "out" options, we were able to deal with mechanical issues and keep everyone on track.
Please remember to wear your CVC jersey out there. We are representing the club and it's easier to identify us.
Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("right turn").
For a little variety, we've got beach (Latigo climb on Saturday) and inland options on Saturday, and some fun approaches to Simi Valley on Sunday (including the Box Canyon option - from the easier climb side).
The Tuesday night race ride is having a great turnout and Kent will be leading an earlier group out at a slower pace.
Keep the pace up but watch your speed coming down Decker!
Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related.
Updates for this week include:
Cruisin' the Conejo
Volunteer Spot is up and running and ready. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please, think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and organized.
Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UfgRL5
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Safety Reminder
As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding!
If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too.
Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything.
One by One, Two by Two!
If there is a marked bike lane, cyclists may ride shoulder to shoulder. Single file otherwise. There is no three or four abreast at any time while moving.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...
Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will:
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 others to be safe. Be a bicycling ambassador
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride
Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence
REGULAR CLUB RIDES
Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing
Red Ride - Leader Bart Gudmundson
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749
Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3962499
Gold Ride - Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12841363 or https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12843850
This route heads to Calabasas Commons and returns up over Mulholland from Lost Hills.
You can cut out that last loop to make it closer to 21 miles.
Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route
Sunday: 9am at The Landing
Red Ride - Leader Doug Castell
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290133
This route does a Simi loop and over Box Canyon. You can continue over Santa Suzanna for an easier ride.
G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Dale Smith
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12841555
Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874173
Tuesday:
Ride Leader: Jonathan Woodbury (jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com)
The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday March 29th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp.
And for those who would like to get out and ride Jonathan's routes, but at more of an orange pace,
there is a group that will be leaving the landing at 5:15 PM with Kent Koral
Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot.
Sunset it at 7:15 pm which should leave plenty of time for the Upper Encinal route and Lindero sprint.
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>
Wednesday:
Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken
3:45pm at The Landing parking lot
Please join us for a Mid Week ride Wednesday afternoon.
Route will go to King Gillette via Cornell and Mulholland.This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 21 miles.
Thursday:
Morning Ride - 9am at The Landing parking lot
Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn
Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles
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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. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask be before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. Let's ride!
Bart Ziegler
Ride Coordinator
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.
Hey CVCrs,
I've decided to start back up a* weekly MTB evening ride* starting this
Thursday and running weekly till the time change.
Start locations will vary, but mainly around Central and West Conejo
Valley. I want to keep the pace at (for lack of a better description, and I
know my audience) a gold level. I'm shooting for mostly fire roads, and
fun, but not overly technical single track. This is not a beginners ride,
but will be doable for most anyone with MTB experience. I will keep the
riding to about 1.5 hours so we will have no problem finishing before
dark. *Again,
this is a fun ride, we will not be hammering*.
This week lets ride around the Lang Ranch area. we will meet a the end of
Lang Ranch Pkwy. *Be ready to ride at 5:30PM*
My goal is to have fun and introduce some of you the many fun areas we have
to ride around here...and learn of a few from y"all too.
As with all CVC rides, helmets are mandatory and be sure to have plenty of
water.
Please let me know if you are coming and I will look for you, or just show
up.
Kent Koral
(818) 802-0826
The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday March 29th at 5:30 pm
PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot.
Sunset it at 7:15 pm which should leave plenty of time for the Upper
Encinal route and Lindero sprint. Unless you have a flat on the Encinal
descent like some body did.
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
Hey CVCrs,
if any of you are interested in a quick mountain bike ride in the Dos Vientos area, I'm going to ride from Wendy and Potrero at 5:30 today. It's about a 12 mile loop around Dos Vientos, very fun route. A nice medium pace through somewhat technical terrain, but rolling and fun. You shouldn't need a headlight, but a taillight is a good idea. Will be coming back up in the dusk.
Let me know if you're coming and I'll look for you.
Kent Koral
(818) 802-0826
Fantastic riding this past week everyone. The rides to the beach and our journey up over Balcom were epic (heart rate for sure :). With a number of "out" options, we were able to bring back riders with mechanicals along the way.
Please continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("right turn").
With the Easter Holiday this weekend, we will keep the routes a little shorter. We've got beach (Yerba) and mountain options on Saturday, and lots of options on Sunday (including the double Stunt/Fernwood option the second day).
The Tuesday night race ride started off with a huge turnout and lots of speed. Keep racing the sunset and be safe down Decker!
Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (with ideas for Friday and Monday coming soon).
Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related.
Updates for this week include:
Cruisin' the Conejo
Volunteer Spot is up and running and ready. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please, think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and organized.
Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UfgRL5
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Safety Reminder
As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding!
If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too.
Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything.
One by One, Two by Two!
If there is a marked bike lane, cyclists may ride shoulder to shoulder. Single file otherwise. There is no three or four abreast at any time while moving.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...
Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will:
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 hazardRespect 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, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride
Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the ConejoWednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence
REGULAR CLUB RIDES
Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing
Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12742857
Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11628009
Gold Ride - Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707
Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route
Sunday: 9am at The Landing
Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler
Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12730424
Orange Ride can follow same route but eliminate Stunt and Old Topanga, continue over 7 minute
G.O. Rides - Leader Dale Smith
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707
Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874265
Tuesday:
Ride Leader: Jonathan Woodbury (jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com)
The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday at 5:30 pm PDT sharp from the Landing's parking lot.
Sunset it at 7:08 pm unless you gab a long time after the ride and stillhave to ride home.
Agoura is under construction between Reyes Adobe and Cornell so tempo paceline through there.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>
Wednesday:
Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken
3:45pm at The Landing parking lot
Please join us for a Mid Week ride Wednesday afternoon.
Route will go to King Gillette via Cornell and Mulholland.This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 21 miles.
Thursday:
Morning Ride - 9am at The Landing parking lot
Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn
Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles
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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.
Bart Ziegler
Ride Coordinator
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.
Please see your email from yesterday from Louis Garneau. It instructs you on
how to pay for your clothing.
Please pay soon as they have a cut off date.
Thank you!
Sheri Leiken
CVC Membership Director
REMINDER!
The CVC Members Meeting location has been moved to the *WESTLAKE VILLAGE
library* (our traditional location) on the same date and time.
We have added *Scott Davis from Optimal Performance Training Center and P5
Racing* to the guest speaker list. Scott is a dynamic speaker whose
presentation will make you a better cyclist.
Club Mingling starts @ 6:45
Meeting Starts @ 7:15
Wed. March 23rd
Westlake Village Library
31220 Oak Crest Dr,
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Come by early, the club will have finger sandwiches and other munchies
available.
Along with the usually club business and an update on Cruisin’, we will
have…
CVC Gear for sale
Door prize raffle (more than one)
guest speakers, including…
Dave Gold from Bicycle Angels, one of the spotlight charities for this
year’s Cruisin’ the Conejo, who will have a surprise announcement for
Cruisin’ the Conejo.
I want to thank Westlake Cyclery for their understanding in postponing
their meeting. We will reschedule it at later date. Please visit their
location and let them know how excited we are to have them host a meeting
in the future.
Remember this winner from the last meeting? It could be you this time…
Hello CVCr's
So many good things going on!
Club Clothing: The orders have all been received. We did not make minimums
on a few of the items, so you may find it was taken out of your cart. This
is mainly leg and knee warmers and a couple of the color combinations on the
arm warmers. We will not be offering the leg warmers in any color. The other
warmers, you will need to check what color combo is available if yours was
removed from your cart. You WILL get informed, so don't worry.
You will get an email in the next few days asking you to pay. At that time,
you are welcome to substitute for a different item IF yours was taken off.
You will get an email explaining this process from LG, so be on the lookout
for this.
Please remember, you have committed to buying these clothing items. Please
input your payment via credit card to them to complete this ASAP, as the
whole club order is withheld until everyone makes their payment on all items
from their order carts.
Club Meeting: Wednesday Night
Cruisin the Conejo:
Volunteer Spot is up and running and ready for all of your willing
volunteers to sign up and help out with the biggest and best charity ride in
Southern California. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please,
think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need
coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and
organized.
Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails.
We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool) to
organize our upcoming Sign-ups.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot:
http://vols.pt/UfgRL5
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a
password on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone.
http://vols.pt/UfgRL5
Please let me know if there is anything that you need help with! Simply
click the link below to sign up to volunteer on this great day, and give
back!!!
Also attached is the link to eventbrite.You can prepay for your lunch if you
will be eating at the expo and are not paying to ride. This really helps us
with our planning.
http://www.cruisintheconejo.org/registration.html
Thank you,
Sheri Leiken