June 2016 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am Ride
by Sheila 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

The weather is perfect cycling weather, let's ride!!! Leaving from the Landing, the Tuesday-Thursday ride is a 25 to 40 mile intermediate level ride There are very few cars out 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.

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tuesday-thursday am ride
by Sheila 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

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.

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CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday June3 7th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. [image: Inline image 1] 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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CLUB CLOTHING SUNDAY!
by Sheri Leiken 03 Jun '16

03 Jun '16

Hi CVC Members, I wanted to remind you that IF you didn't pick up your new club clothing, we will be there Sunday at the end of the social ride to distribute the rest. We are estimating the social ride returns about 11:15 or so, so we will be there then, and stay about an hour until about 12:30 depending on what we have left. We will be in the LANDING PARKING LOT, with a CVC Easy up, so you can spot where we are. Please let me know if you are running later than 12:30. If your sizes didn't fit as planned, I would suggest that you list these clothing or accessories items for sale or exchange, on a CVC members email, or the CVC Facebook page. We will be opening our CVC store again in about a month at most, and at that time, you can hopefully get what sizing you need. Be patient if you need to sell them. There are new members all the time that come in and want CVC Club Clothing. I am so happy to say so many people have worn their new kits and they look fantastic! Look forward to seeing you all Sunday at the ride, and then afterwards at the Club Social. Sincerely, Sheri

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of June 2 - 9
by Bart Ziegler 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Hey Everybody, the weather has been cooperating and the rides this last week were spectacular. Let's keep it fun and safe out there. This Saturday we've got routes heading to the beach down Potrero and back up either Mulholland or Deer Creek. The Orange ride will head out Hidden Valley as well, and loop around Dos Vientos and back through Thousand Oaks. Sunday we'll be heading toward Gillette Ranch with the red group riding Piuma, Stunt and Old Topanga, and the G.O. group doing a couple loops through Oak Park and Mulholland with 7-minute Hill. The social ride is going to Malibu Lake up Cornell. On Sunday Sheri will be distributing club kits and the Social Mixer is from 3:30 - 6:30! The Tuesday Night Race Ride gets larger every week, and offers 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. And this week we had a huge turnout for the first Pub Ride on Wednesday night. Fun ride and PitFire Pizza afterward! Enjoy your rides this week, watch out for each other and be safe. 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. Let me know if I can help with anything bike or ride-related. I always have extra Clif bars and my toolbox, pump, etc. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask me before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. New jerseys are out looking great, so let's start showing them off! Let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists Updates for this week include: Upcoming Events CVC June Social Mixer, Sunday June 5th To all of our CVC members and their significant other! RSVP event. Let's celebrate the success of Cruisin' the Conejo and the start of summer. Bellini's Osteria Bar and Lounge On Sunday, June 5th - 3:30pm - 6:30pm 951 Westlake Blvd#102 Westlake Village, CA 91361 Away Ride, Sat Jun 11 (Santa Barbara) REGULAR CLUB RIDES SATURDAY: 8:30am at The Landing, Westlake Village Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14130020> Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6037350> Gold Ride - Leader Doug Castell Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13971678> (Less Time/Climbing option, take Rieno to Borchard or Right turn at Lynn) Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* SUNDAY: 9am at The Landing, Westlake Village Red Ride - Leader Bart Gudmundson Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14131401> G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Bart Ziegler Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13659051> (Less Time/Climbing option, return from Gillette Ranch back over Mulholland and Cornell) Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537> 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. A group also leaves at 5:15, at more of an orange pace. 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 and Lisa Gutman The afternoon ride has now become the Hump Day Evening Pub ride for the Summer! All rides will roll out at 5:30. This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. We will start at a different location each week, and end with a social gathering at one of the local dining establishments. Please watch for weekly announcements for start locations every week. 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 -------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL NOTES 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"). 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! 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. 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. 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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PLEASE HELP OUR CLUB MEMBER!
by Sheri Leiken 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

One club member did not receive what he had ordered. One is not bad considering the amount of product, but. to that one, he really wants his order. PLEASE Help him, One of you has his ordered and paid for bibs. We are missing one pair of Men's Medium Pink Bibs. Please look at tags. Make sure if you needed a women's, it says W's Laser Cut. Otherwise, it is a men's. Please help. IF you find it, please let me know. Tape may have bound two together, maybe they were sitting on the table and got picked up with another order, who knows what happened. Maybe you got bibs instead of shorts???? I would appreciate everyone who got clothing, to please look. Thank you, Sheri

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5:30 Wed. Pub Ride Begins Tonight
by SHERI 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Come on out for the first Pub ride of the season! Ride, socialize, have fun!Meeting at Pitfire Pizza on Westlake, (next to Gelson's lot) See you there, 5:30

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HELP! CVC CLOTHING ISSUE!
by Sheri Leiken 31 May '16

31 May '16

Members, we need your help! We inventoried everything, so there was no error in our shipment from LG, however, ONE person did not receive a pair of MEN'S PINK CYCLING BIBS SIZE MEDIUM! Here are some things that could have gone wrong. A woman could have a men's, a man could have a pair of shorts instead of a bibs, or someone got an extra pair or a wrong size was given to someone. PLEASE look at your tags. A woman's says W's Laser cut Bibs A men's would just say Laser Cut Bibs I need a size Medium in Pink for men. Please look even if you think you got the right items. I would appreciate it very much. I am hopeful everyone is happy with their clothing. What I saw looks great! If you want to exchange a size, please feel free to put it in an email to the club and maybe there is someone out there who can and will exchange with you. Keep your tags on. Thanks for your help! Sheri

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CVC Summer Mixer
by Sheila 31 May '16

31 May '16

For most of you this is a reminder that the CVC Social is this Sunday, June 5th, 3:30pm If you have not RSVP please do it now 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 Thurs Fun in the Dirt MTB Ride
by Kent Koral 31 May '16

31 May '16

Hi Guys, This week lets ride Malibu Creek State Park. Lets meet at Juan Batista Park on Lost Hills Rd. We will keep the pace at a gold level. I'm shooting for mostly fire roads, and fun, but not overly technical single track (I swear...unlike last week😳). 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. 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. Make sure your bike is prepped, and be sure to have plenty of water. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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