announce August 2016

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Wed. eve ride
by Sheri Leiken 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

Hello Wednesday Eve Riders! Per request, and with a great idea, we are going to meet at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Pub <https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1898&bih=684&q=figueroa+brewing+co…> Address: 30770 Russell Ranch Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362 <https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1898&bih=684&q=figueroa+brewing+co…> Phone: <javascript:void(0)> (818) 874-1305 TO START at 5:30 Prompt! (allow a little extra time to find parking) We will meet in front of the place in case you need to park further away. We have a 7:00 outside table reserved, so LET’S GO RIDE! 5:30 start time, check for shoes, helmet, water, and let’s go on out and enjoy the ride and the camaraderie! Here is our route, going up Lindero Cyn to Agoura and around… Should be a great one!!! See you Wednesday! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday 5:30 PM Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday August 30th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Agoura between Kanan and Cornell is open to thru traffic so we will not need to turn right on Kanan. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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Reminder: Monday Meeting NPBS 7:00
by Sheri Leiken 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

http://www.cvcbike.org/membership-events.html <http://www.cvcbike.org/membership-events.html> <http://www.cvcbike.org/membership-events.html> Membership Events www.cvcbike.org A representative from the League of American Cyclists will speak to us about safety. Our host Ben, of Newbury Park Bike Shop and his representative from Giant Bicycles (Brad Edwards) will talk... Just wanted to remind you all that there is a great membership meeting planned for this coming Monday at 7:00 at Newbury Park Bike Shop! We have a speaker from the League of American Cyclists coming out to speak about safety, we Our host, Ben from NPBS and his rep from Giant Bicycles (Brad Edwards) present to talk about their amazing new line up of Defy and TCR that both feature disc brake technology. We'll also have a demonstration, for those not familiar with removing a disc brake equipped wheel, for flat changing purposes. Additionally Ben is offering the following to us: 1) 20% off any Giant road bike for those in attendance. Purchases made before September 15th. 2) 60% off sale clothing must be present night of and all sales final 3) Continental GP4000s II tires 40% off, must be present night of and all sales final. Anyone following tire pricing knows that this offer on the Contis is super! And best of all, we will have your CVC membership cards, Cruisin Clothing ($25), CVC Wear, hats, Our newest CVC Car Decals... (Have you seen them yet? ) $2!!!! WOOHOO! If you want a specific style of clothing, please look at our newly refurbished web page and let us know what style and color you want so we can bring it with us!!!! Please bring an outdoor chair, and let's go!!! Sheri Leiken

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Howie Levy's Funeral
by Sheri Leiken 28 Aug '16

28 Aug '16

Howie's services will be held this Monday August 29th at 10 am at Mount Sinai Memorial Park. The address is 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley, CA 90068.

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Sad announcement
by SHERI 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Many of you may know Howard and Margaret Levy as they have ridden with the CVC for many years and Howard is a stallwart member of the CVC Club and race team. Howard has fought a courageous battle with cancer. It is with deepest sorrow that I am writing to inform you of the passing of Howard this afternoon. Howard has left behind his beautiful wife Margaret and their two children. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. I will pass on information as to services when I hear more. Sadly,Sheri Leiken

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of August 25 - Sept. 1
by Bart Ziegler 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY All rides meet & depart from "The Landing" parking lot at the South End of Westlake Lake. Please park in the middle lanes away from the homes on the East side of the lot. 8:00am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Jerry Scott Hidden Valley/Potrero/Bradley/Balcom/Grimes/Erbes Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16106151> Orange Ride, Leader: Gary Silver or John McIntyre Westlake/Erbes/Reed Bypass/Tierra Rejada/Balcom/Stockton/Spring/Norweigen/Pederson Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6576293> Gold Ride, Leaders: Sharon Campise and Phil Callan Triunfo/Old Conejo School/Erbes/Las Flores/Moorpark/Norweigen/Grimes/Spring/Reed Bypass Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13832110> SUNDAY REGULAR 830am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Triunfo/Old Conejo School/Erbes/Las Flores/Moorpark/Olsen/Los Angeles/Santa Susanna/Box/Valley Circle Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16117292> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Hidden Valley/Portrero/Lewis/Santa Rosa/Reed Bypass/Erbes Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14027925> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Triunfo/Old Conejo/Erbes/Las Flores/Moorpark/Pederson/Arboles/Westlake Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11819931> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather is forecast to be back down in the 70s and 80s this weekend so riding should be perfect. On Saturday, the Red ride will head for Camarillo and Bradley over to Somis with a return over Grimes and Erbes. The Orange ride is heading for Moorpark up over Balcolm and Stockton. The Gold ride is heading for Moorpark as well, doing the reverse Grimes route up Grimes and back down Spring. Sunday the Red group is doing a Simi loop with a nice pop over Santa Susanna and Box Canyon. The GO ride is going to Camarillo with a return up Santa Rosa Valley and Reed Bypass. The Social ride is headed for a loop through Thousand Oaks and back over Westlake Boulevard. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including the Rock Store race ride Tuesday night, cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the Wednesday Pub Ride, and mountain biking on Thursday afternoons. We are planning a Newcomers Ride coming on the first Saturday of every month, starting September 3rd. Contact me for the ride outline and help us put together the information to be covered on the ride. Agoura Road is still closed just south of Kanan for another couple weeks. There is also construction on the roads in the Reed Bypass so watch for uneven surfaces and debris. Please warn riders behind you of anything in the bike lanes! You are their eyes when you are on the front. Let me know if I can help with anything bike or ride-related. I always have extra gear, supplies and my toolbox, pump, etc. And let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, August 29, 2016 Club Meeting at Newbury Park Bike Shop, 7pm, 1602 Newbury Rd., Newbury Park, Ca. 91320 A representative from the League of American Bicyclists will give a presentation on bike safety. Brad Edwards of Giant Bikes will present their new line up of Defy and TCR bikes. Ben from NPBS is also extending some great discounts on bikes, clothing and Conti GP4000 tires. We will also have our club line of hats, jerseys, socks, stickets, etc. for your purchase and refreshments. Bring cash, checks and a chair. Saturday, September 3, 2016 Newcomer's Ride Get a new rider on a bike, or come and cover some great brush-up info with us. We will cover everything from bike checks, basic handling, rules and guidelines for riding in a group, avoiding road hazards and setting your own riding goals. This first one will be a test run to get down the format and information to cover. Come help us develop the curriculum. We will host a Newcomer's Ride on the first Saturday of every Month. Monday, September 5, 2016 Labor Day Local Away Ride. We will meet at the beach and have a couple fun routes. Stay tuned for more info. REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 8:30am at The Landing parking lot. 7-Minute HIll route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245> There are very few cars out at this time. Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. 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. Please note there is construction just south of Kanan on Agoura Road. Take Kanan north to Cornell and return this way, as well. Also, Decker/Westlake has just been repaved. Take extra caution on the descent. 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> Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken and Lisa Gutman Join us for the Hump Day Evening Pub ride during 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 8:30am at The Landing parking lot. Wildwood route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353991> Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. CVC Fun in the Dirt MTB ride. Location to be determined each week. Look for Kent's announcement on Tuesdays. SAFETY REMINDERS 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.When riding with CVC, you agree to:* 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 PARKING 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. ADDITIONAL NOTES 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. 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 MTB
by Kent Koral 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

All, This week we will ride Malibu Creek State park. Out to the mash site(easy fun ride). We will meet at Juan Batista park on Lost Hills Rd and ride at 5:30pm. Remember you helmet and water at a minimum. See you on the road and trail. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Reminder: Monday Meeting NPBS 7:00
by Sheri Leiken 24 Aug '16

24 Aug '16

Just wanted to remind you all that there is a great membership meeting planned for this coming Monday at 7:00 at Newbury Park Bike Shop! We have a speaker from the League of American Cyclists coming out to speak about safety, we Our host, Ben from NPBS and his rep from Giant Bicycles (Brad Edwards) present to talk about their amazing new line up of Defy and TCR that both feature disc brake technology. We'll also have a demonstration, for those not familiar with removing a disc brake equipped wheel, for flat changing purposes. Additionally Ben is offering the following to us: 1) 20% off any Giant road bike for those in attendance. Purchases made before September 15th. 2) 60% off sale clothing must be present night of and all sales final 3) Continental GP4000s II tires 40% off, must be present night of and all sales final. Anyone following tire pricing knows that this offer on the Contis is super! And best of all, we will have your CVC membership cards, Cruisin Clothing ($25), CVC Wear, hats, Our newest CVC Car Decals... (Have you seen them yet? ) $2!!!! WOOHOO! If you want a specific style of clothing, please look at our newly refurbished web page and let us know what style and color you want so we can bring it with us!!!! Please bring an outdoor chair, and let's go!!! Sheri Leiken

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Wed. eve ride 5:30
by president＠cvcbike.org 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

Hi Everyone, SO ready for our Hump Day Pub Ride! I am running out of creative ideas, so let's meet at Stonehaus at 5:30 ready to roll!!!! Let's roll out and take a right on Lakeview, climb up and over Westlake, (parking lot cut off) and regroup at Kanan Westlake. We will make a left on Lindero, go through the neighborhood through the bike path, down. Through Agoura, right on Fountainwood, left on Laro, around the high school, back Agoura Rd to Cornell, left on Cornell, right on Kanan to Agoura Rd. and back. Sound Confusing? NO! regular fun route, mid week spin, and good times to follow!!! See you then, Sheri 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 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday August 23rd at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Decker/Westlake re-paving and line markers are done. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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