March 2016 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

It's back. Woo Hoo! The fast paced Rock Store ride resumes on Tuesday March 15th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Sunset it about 7 pm. Lights needed for Upper Encinal. Agoura is under construction between Reyes Adobe and Cornell so tempo pace line 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> 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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FINAL CVC FIT NIGHT!
by Sheri Leiken 13 Mar '16

13 Mar '16

Tomorrow night will be the last night to try on any of the samples of clothing. Don't forget to place your orders for club kits within the next week. You will be charged when the ordering process is completed by the club. Here is the link one more time. Here is the link to place your order. <https://www.lgpickpayride.com/Conejo_Valley_Cyclist> https://www.lgpickpayride.com/Conejo_Valley_Cyclist Sheri Leiken Membership Director

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Saturday Local Ride 8:30
by Sheri Leiken 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

I will be leading a local GO ride tomorrow through Hidden Valley. We will go around the lake, Hillcrest, up Ventu, around coming out in Newbury Park by Target, across Wendy, and so on.. Exact Route posted later tonight. Start time 8:30 at the Landing. Sheri

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Away Ride Parking Update and Local Ride Leaders for Saturday, March 12
by Bart Ziegler 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Parking Update for Away Ride March 12, 2016 Ventura is having a parade tomorrow near our Away Ride start, so please allow additional time to find parking and get to the roll out location. 9am in Ventura at free public parking by Mission Park Parking link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5937870 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5937870> Added: We will plan to roll out at 9:15 to allow people more time to find parking and get to the start location. A few blocks to the west is Olive st. There is a fair amount of parking to be had there. Red-Leader: Taylor Hodoose Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4154927 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4154927> Orange: Leader: Sharon Campise Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7137593 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7137593> Gold: Leader: Phil Cassum Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601> Ride Leader Updates for Landing Ride Saturday, March 12 Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader TBD, please volunteer before Saturday if you are available Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12531825 Orange Ride - Leader TBD, please volunteer before Saturday if you are available Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6576293 Gold Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12428928 Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route Thank you to all the ride leaders and organizers that are helping to keep us all pedalling in the right directions! Let's ride, Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists contact me at: jaggedsurfinfo(a)gmail.com

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of March 10-17, 2016
by Bart Ziegler 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Send announce mailing list submissions to announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to announce-request(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can reach the person managing the list at announce-owner(a)mail.cvcbike.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of announce digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Time Change Reminder 2. Safety Reminders 3. Upcoming Events 4. CVC AWAY RIDE Saturday, March 12th (info contact: Henry Montalvo) 5. CVC RIDES PREVIEW March 10th - March 16th (info contact: Bart Ziegler, jaggedsurfinfo(a)gmail.com) 6. General Information TIME CHANGE REMINDER Set your clock forward an hour early Sunday morning. We are losing an hour of sleep but gaining an hour of sunlight. More riding, yea! SAFETY REMINDERS 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. If you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rules of the road. 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" (bunching up and multiplying the chance of accidents) * 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, March 12th: Ventura Away Ride Wednesday, March 23rd: Members Meeting (at Westlake Cyclery). We have a great program planned, so save the date. Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence VENTURA AWAY RIDE SATURDAY, MARCH 12TH 9am in Ventura at free public parking by Mission Park Parking link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5937870 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5937870> Red-Leader: tba Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4154927 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4154927> Orange: Leader: Chris Armstrong & Cam Young Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7137593 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7137593> Gold: Leader: Mike Hackett Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601> REGULAR RIDES SATURDAY 8:30am at The Landing Red Ride: Leader Jerry Scott Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10627876 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10627876> Orange Ride: Leader TBD, please volunteer before Saturday if you are available Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6576293 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6576293> Gold Ride: Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12428928 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12428928>* Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* SUNDAY 9am at The Landing Red Ride: Bart Ziegler Route link:* *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11772537 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11772537>* G.O. Rides - Leader Dale Smith Route link: * *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12044614 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12044614>** Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12429022 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12429022>* TUESDAY MORNING RIDE 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 TUESDAY EVENING RACE RIDE Tuesday Race Ride starts on Tuesday 3/15 at 5:30 pm from the The Landing. The Landing parking lot 5:30pm at The Landing parking lot Leader: Jonathan Woodbury RWGPS route with Mulholland return without Upper Encinal 26 miles with 1,900' of climbing Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021>* RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing Route link: hthttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220>* WEDNESDAY 3:30pm at The Landing parking lot Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing parking lot Ride Leader: Sheri Leiken 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. Bart Ziegler Design & Development Jagged Surf jaggedsurfinfo(a)gmail.com www.jaggedsurf.com (805) 813-2832

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Wed. Afternoon ride-3:45 Best weather day!
by Sheri Leiken 08 Mar '16

08 Mar '16

Yes, Wednesday will be the best weather predicted all week. What could be better than 74 and sunny! Let's meet at the landing to ride at 3:45 for about a 22 mile ride. Come on out and join! Let's go through Hidden Valley and enjoy the green! Sheri 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 March 3rd - March 9th
by henry montalvo 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

*Cruisin' the Conejo**WE REALLY NEED PEOPLE TO HELP ON THIS!* Please contact Sheri Leiken <sheri.membership(a)gmail.com> (email linked) if you can help. The areas we are looking to hit are… Ventura Long Beach (and surrounding area) Carpenteria Santa Monica, West LA, South Bay Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank *Safety Reminder* 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. If you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. 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, March 12th: Ventura Away Ride Wednesday, March 23rd: Members Meeting (at Westlake Cyclery) Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence *Saturday Rides: 8:30am at The Landing* *Red Ride: Leader Jerry Scott* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10627876 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10627876> * *Orange Ride: Leader TBD* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6576293 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6576293>* *Gold Ride: Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12428928 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12428928>* *Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* *Sunday: 9am at The Landing* *Red Ride: Bart Zeigler* *Route link:* *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12413188 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12413188>* *G.O. Rides - Leader Dale Smith* *Route link: * *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12413188 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12413188>**Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12429022 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12429022>* *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. (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.

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Wed. afternoon ride 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Come join in your club Hump Day ride on Wednesday. Get in the ride before the rains! It will be a beautiful afternoon. Let's plan on 20-22 miles with a Gold+ pace. Meeting to ride from the landing at 3:45. 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, 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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