May 2016 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 23 May '16

23 May '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday May 24th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. 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 June Mixer
by Sheila 23 May '16

23 May '16

If you have already RSVP please do not do it Again TO ALL OF OUR CVC MEMBERS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!!!!!! The Board would like to express their thank you to all members, especially the ones who participated with Cruisin the Conejo, by hosting a Happy Hour Party at: Bellini's Osteria Bar and Lounge On Sunday, June 5th - 3:30pm - 6:30pm 951 Westlake Blvd#102 Westlake Village, CA 91361 All appetizers are provided by the Club, drinks are provided to us at Bellini's attractive happy hour prices. Sheri,Kent,Henry and the rest of the Board work hard for us to have an organized and fun club doing what we love to do. Now they want to honor us!!!!! Please RSVP ASAP to me by simply putting 1 or 2 in the subject box. I only need a total number.

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CVC CLOTHING ORDERS ARRIVING!!!!
by Sheri Leiken 19 May '16

19 May '16

Exciting News! THE DATE HAS BEEN SET! Clothing is due to arrive next week. It will take a couple of days to sort it and get it ready for you! We have TWO scheduled pick up dates! The first is MAY 31st at : The Community Rooms located at the Westlake Village Civic Center (31200 Oak Crest Drive) City of Westlake Village 31200 Oak Crest Dr. Westlake Village, CA 91361 This is where we have held club meetings in the past. I will be there on Tuesday night, 5/31 from 6-8. The next we will try and arrange on Sunday after the ride on the following week. This is a major deal to organize and pick up as we have over 220+ pieces of clothing to hand out. Please arrive at one of these two times as we will not be carrying the clothing around in our cars for distribution. Please understand we will not be doing any exchanges. We ordered a few extra pieces of clothing for new members, or members that did not get to order, that we can sell AFTER the pre paid items have been picked up. IF you have something that doesn't fit, AND we have stock left, we can look at an exchange then if the tags are still on. See you soon! Sheri CVC Membership Director Picture

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of May 19-26
by Bart Ziegler 19 May '16

19 May '16

The weather has been great with lots of cloud cover, but the sun is summertime hot, so remember the sunscreen and drink, drink, drink. Consume as much as a bottle an hour and you'll avoid the painful dehydration bonk! This Saturday we've got routes heading to Camarillo then back up through Grimes Canyon and Simi, or Camarillo and returning up Santa Rosa Road, or even heading directly for Grimes Canyon over Olsen. Sunday we'll be heading for 7-minute hill over Mulholland with options to climb and descend Stunt, or do a full loop up Stunt and down Piuma. The social ride will have a nice cruise through Lost Hills, Agoura and Thousand Oaks. The Tuesday Night Race Ride continues to draw lots of riders at all levels, with different start times so everyone can enjoy the fast-paced Rock Store loop. Please watch your speed coming down Decker! Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including mountain biking on Thursday afternoon. This week we've added typical regroup locations and restroom stops along the way to the routes (see the maps on MapMyRide). Our variable routes and "out" options are working well. If you do have a mechanical issue out on the road, please ask at least one other rider to assist you, if we don't assign someone immediately. Please wear your CVC jersey when riding with the club. Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("left turn, slowing, rolling"). Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related. I always have extra Clif bars and my toolbox, pump, etc. Updates for this week include: Safety Reminders 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 when it's appropriate (narrowing lane single, bike lane and appropriate vehicle lane double)! 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 CVC June Social Mixer To all of our CVC members and their significant other! Let's celebrate the success of Cruisin' the Conejo and the start of summer. Don't forget to RSVP Bellini's Osteria Bar and Lounge On Sunday, June 5th - 3:30pm - 6:30pm 951 Westlake Blvd#102 Westlake Village, CA 91361 REGULAR CLUB RIDES Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing, Westlake Village Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5788548 Orange Ride - Leader John McIntyre Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10180298 Gold Ride - Leader Phil Callan and Sharon Campise Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13832110 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/9305753 G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Dale Smith Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245 Regroup at the bottom of Stunt Road and consider Stunt ascent and descent shown on this route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814412 Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13777567 Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9am at The Landing parking lot Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Evening Ride - Leader Jonathan Woodbury The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. And for those who would like to get out and ride these routes at more of an orange pace, a group also leaves at 5:15 PM. The faster group usually catches up at the regroup point at the Mullholland/Encinal Split on top. Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot. 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 to be determined at start. This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9am at The Landing parking lot Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles CVC Fun in the Dirt MTB ride. Location to be determined each week. Look for Kent's announcement on Tuesdays -------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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CVC Thurs Fun in the Dirt
by Kent Koral 18 May '16

18 May '16

Hi all, this week we are going to ride Chesebro. We will leave at 5:30 from the Chesebro Canyon trailhead at the north end of Chesebro Canyon Road.As usual, this is basically a gold level ride. Come on out and have fun. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC June Mixer
by Sheila 18 May '16

18 May '16

If you have already RSVP please do not do it Again TO ALL OF OUR CVC MEMBERS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!!!!!! The Board would like to express their thank you to all members, especially the ones who participated with Cruisin the Conejo, by hosting a Happy Hour Party at: Bellini's Osteria Bar and Lounge On Sunday, June 5th - 3:30pm - 6:30pm 951 Westlake Blvd#102 Westlake Village, CA 91361 All appetizers are provided by the Club, drinks are provided to us at Bellini's attractive happy hour prices. Sheri,Kent,Henry and the rest of the Board work hard for us to have an organized and fun club doing what we love to do. Now they want to honor us!!!!! Please RSVP ASAP to me by simply putting 1 or 2 in the subject box. I only need a total number.

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Community Event-Ride of Silence, Wed, May 18th, 5:30pm (REMINDER--It's TODAY)
by henry montalvo 18 May '16

18 May '16

*Community Event - Ride of Silence, Wednesday, May 18th, 5:30pm* 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 18th 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 recent 3 Foot law added to 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 in conjunction with the City of Thousand Oaks Hope to see you there, Henry Montalvo President, CVC

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Community Event-Ride of Silence, Wed, May 18th, 5:30pm
by henry montalvo 17 May '16

17 May '16

*Community Event - Ride of Silence, Wednesday, May 18th, 5:30pm* 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 18th 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 recent 3 Foot law added to 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 in conjunction with the City of Thousand Oaks Hope to see you there, Henry Montalvo President, CVC

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Cruisin Jersey Bonus
by Sheri Leiken 16 May '16

16 May '16

Hi Club Members, At our club social get together, to thank members for their help with Cruisin', we are selling the vintage Cruisin' Jerseys below cost. We will sell them at $25 a piece. That's 2 for $50! J This is for 2015 and before only limited to stock on hand. Please email Sheri ahead to let me know what you want. We will only bring what is ordered ahead. All sizes are "NOT" available. Ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net

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Wed. Afternoon Ride location Switch
by Sheri Leiken 16 May '16

16 May '16

Hi Wednesday Riders, and those who want to come out and try a ride with the EXTREMELY fun Wednesday afternoon group! We will still be riding the Wednesday ride at 3:45 this week but we will change locations THIS WEEK ONLY, for the purpose of making it easy for the Ride of Silence Riders! Let's park in THE LAKES behind California Pizza Kitchen on Thousand Oaks Blvd. and plan to leave at 3:45. We will ride about 20 miles and end back at the Lakes and go on The Ride of Silence if you want to stay. See you 3:45, Sheri See you there! Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining, high wind, 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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