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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 28 - Jan. 4
by Bart Ziegler 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY 8:30am at The Landing 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. Red Ride, Leader: Taylor Hodoose Potrero, PCH and Latigo: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/HIdden Valley/Up Treasure Hill/Lynn/CSU/Las Posas/PCH/Up Latigo/Mulholland/Decker/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26641200> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Santa Rosa Valley and Encinal: Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Moorpark/Norwegien Grade/Santa Rosa/Lewis/Las Posas/PCH/Up Encinal/Decker/Triunfo/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644583> Gold Ride, Leader: Lisa Gutman and Sharon Campise Wood Ranch Loop: Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Arboles/Parkview/Pederson/Olsen/Wood Ranch/Long Canyon/Blue Grass/Running Creek/Sinaloa/Royal/Madera/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Riders' Choice of Routes: Hidden Valley or Oak Park Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542> Oak Park Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. G.O. Ride, Leader: David Stumpf Camarillo and Somis: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Hillcrest/Moorpark/Norweigen/Santa Rosa/Oak Canyon/MIssion Oaks/Woodcreek/Upland/Somis/Donlon/Kings Grove/Greentree/Bradley/Up Stockton/Broadway/Grimes/Up Championship/Spring/Tierra/Sunset/Read Bypass/Up Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644578> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Oak Park: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Reyes Adobe/Lindero/Lakeview/Valley Spring/Westlake/Kanan/Fountainwood/TO/Via Merida/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13777567> MONDAY 9:00am at The Landing. January 1st, New Year's Day All-Club Ride Join us for our traditional 4-Lakes Ride and enjoy some of our favorite local areas, with flexible route options for everyone. We will begin with a cruise pace past Lake Eleanor to Carlisle Canyon and Lake Sherwood, then onto complete our Westlake Loop and up Cornell to Lake Malibu. For those with more time and energy, you will be able to add the Carlisle climb, a ride through Hidden Valley with the Treasure HIll climb and/or the Rock Store extension. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271121> And here is the route with Additions: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644656> Come join us and start the New Year out right. WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks great this weekend, with warmer temps in the 70s, and very light winds. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading out through Hidden Valley, drop to the beach, south on PCH and back up Latigo Canyon. The Orange will going through TO, down the Norweigen Grade, descend Santa Rosa Valley through Camarillo then back up Encinal Canyon. The Gold ride will be rolling north through Thousand Oaks out to Simi Valley to do a Wood Ranch Loop up over Long Canyon and return on Sinaloa. And the Purple Ride is going to ride up Reyes Adobe and through Oak Park, or a nice Out-n-Back through Hidden Valley (there's a rumor purple riders will also receive free Cliff Blocks?). On Sunday, we've got two rides. The G.O. Ride will head through Thousand Oaks, drop down through Santa Rosa Valley, then north through Somis to ride Balcom, Stockton and Championship Drive. The Social ride is cruising up through Oak Park and Spring Valley then onto a descent of Kanan, and a loop over Fountainwood. On Monday New Year's Day, we've got a fun 4-Lakes All-Club ride that will roll out past Eleanor, Sherwood, Westlake and Malibu Lakes. We will have additional climbs and route extensions to keep everyone happy - and together. Then we've got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. Always be more aware when riding with a group. You are the eyes of everyone behind you and the voice to point out obstacles, vehicles and other hazards. Keep your spacing generous and focus your efforts on the climbs. 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 REGULAR MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Simi Tapo, Lost and Long Canyons (with shortened option to Madera return) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17365213> Thursday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Rock Store, Encinal and Lil Sycamore (with shortened option to Lake Malibu) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644675> UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, January 1st, New Year's Day All-Club Ride Join us for our traditional 4-Lakes Ride and enjoy some of our favorite local areas, with flexible route options for everyone. We will begin with a cruise pace past Lake Eleanor to Carlisle Canyon and Lake Sherwood, then onto complete our Westlake Loop and up Cornell to Lake Malibu. For those with more time and energy, you will be able to add the Carlisle climb, a ride through Hidden Valley with the Treasure HIll climb and/or the Rock Store extension. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271121> And here is the route with Additions: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644656> Come join us and start the New Year out right. Saturday, May 5th, 2018. CVC Annual Benefit Ride and Cruisin Event. Next year's CInco de Mayo will be our club Cruisin Event! 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 Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 21 - 28
by Bart Ziegler 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY 8:30am at The Landing 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. Red Ride, Leader: Taylor Hodoose Piuma and Las Flores: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/Cold Canyon/Up Piuma/Las Flores/Up Las Flores/Piuma/Cold Canyon/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26617157> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Old Topanga and Topanga Village: Lindero/Agoura/Malibu Hills/Lost Hills/Las Virgines/Mulholland/King Gilette/Mulholland/Up 7-Minute Hill/Up Old Topanga/Topanga/Up Old Topanga/Park Oro/Calabasas Parkway/Mureau/Las Virgines/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26626522> Gold Ride, Leader: Sharon Campise and Lisa Gutman Dos Vientos and Hidden Valley: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Old Conejo/Hillcrest/Rancho/Halland/Moorpark/Green Meadow/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Las Brisas/Lynn/Rieno/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Westlake/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24728193> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Riders' Choice of Routes: Hidden Valley or Oak Park Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542> Oak Park Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. Gravel ride meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot. G.O. Ride, Leader: David Stumpf Stunt Mountain Up-N-Back: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/King Gillette/Mulholland/Stunt/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392723> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Wildwood Park: Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Keats/Arboles/Frontier/Brightstar/Big Sky/Arboles/Keats/Las Flores/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26626183> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at Satwiwa (Lynn westbound, past Reino, left on Goleta) Trails (in order): Sycamore, Ranch Center, Wood Canyon, Sycamore, Overlook, Hell Hill, Two Foxes, Sycamore WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks great this weekend, with no chance or rain or smoke! And it looks like we should have only light winds, as well. It will be chilly in the mornings so layer up. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading south over Mulholland, then up Piuma and a drop to the beach down Las Flores, then turn around and return the same way. The Orange will be heading the same direction but continue onto Las Virgines and 7-Minute HIll before climbing Old Topanga to the Village and back the same way and home through Calabasas. The Gold ride will be rolling north through Thousand Oaks to Dos Vientos and return over Treasure Hill through Hidden Valley. And the Purple Ride is going to ride up Reyes Adobe and through Oak Park, or a nice Out-n-Back through Hidden Valley. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will head directly for Stunt up Cornell and Mulholland to the Top of the World and back. The Social ride is cruising up to Wildwood Park through Thousand Oaks, and back directly on Las Flores. And the Mountain Bike/Gravel ride will start in Newbury Park and hit some of the trails in the Dos Vientos area. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. Always be more aware when riding with a group. You are the eyes of everyone behind you and the voice to point out obstacles, vehicles and other hazards. Keep your spacing generous and focus your efforts on the climbs. 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 REGULAR MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leader: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Potrero to the Coast and Back up Encinal (with shortened option to Dos Vientos) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2756759> Thursday Morning Ride - Leader: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Moorpark and Grimes Canyon Clockwise (with shortened option to Moorpark) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896> UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, January 1st, New Year's Day All-Club Ride Join us for our traditional 4-Lakes Ride and enjoy some of our favorite local areas, with flexible route options for everyone. We will begin with a cruise pace up around Lake Eleanor to Carlisle Canyon and Lake Sherwood, then onto complete our Westlake Loop and up Cornell to Lake Malibu. For those with more time and energy, you will be able to add the Carlisle climb, an extra Westlake lap and/or Rock Store/Encinal Canyon. Here is the main 4-Lakes Club Ride route: Main Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271121> Come join us and start the New Year out right. Saturday, May 5th, 2018. CVC Annual Benefit Ride and Cruisin Event. Next year's CInco de Mayo will be our club Cruisin Event! 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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Rides Cancelled Today
by Bart Ziegler 17 Dec '17

17 Dec '17

Hey CVC, With these hurricane strength winds today everywhere, we think it's best to cancel the official rides. Safety is always our number one concern. If you do ride today, be very careful of wind gusts and vehicle effects on your riding. Be safe and let's ride...maybe with David on Tuesday. Best, Bart, Paul and Kay

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Re: [cvc announce] Gravel ride canceled this weekend
by jaggedsurfinfo＠gmail.com 17 Dec '17

17 Dec '17

Hey Sher, Our wind is nuts. How about your way? Let's ride, Bart Sent from my LG Optimus G Pro™, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone ------ Original message------ From: Sheri Leiken via announce Date: Sat, Dec 16, 2017 18:05 To: Bart Ziegler; Cc: CVC announcements; Subject:[cvc announce] Gravel ride canceled this weekend Mountain bike ride cancelled this Sunday. Sent from my phone that doesn't know what I'm saying. Sorry for all the mistakes.

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Gravel ride canceled this weekend
by Sheri Leiken 16 Dec '17

16 Dec '17

Mountain bike ride cancelled this Sunday. Sent from my phone that doesn't know what I'm saying. Sorry for all the mistakes.

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Local Gold Sat. Ride
by Sheri Leiken 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Though I encourage everyone to go out and enjoy the fresh air, breeze instead of wind, and coastal views on the "away" ride, I know it is not always possible to "get away". These routes look amazing, and I wish I could go, but I can't, so I will be here leading a regular local ride Saturday, just trying to get out and pedal. Here is a gold version of the local ride that will be leaving from the landing at 8:30 on Saturday. Hidden Valley: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24881444 -- Sheri

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 14 - 21
by Bart Ziegler 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Weekend Ride Route Summary Saturday Away Ride - Beach Cruisin, Malibu to Redondo Beach or Palos Verdes Start at the corner of Temescal Canyon and PCH (parking available on Temescal Canyon or at Will Rogers State Beach). Rollout at 9am. We will ride together south to Playa del Rey then meet later in Hermosa Beach for lunch at Hennessey's Tavern. Bring some cash for refreshments and lunch. And we'll see you there. Red/Orange Ride, Leaders: Taylor Hodoose and Bart Ziegler Will Rogers to Palos Verdes Loop (turn around at St. Honore French Bakery, Palos Verdes) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582965> Gold Ride, Leader: Lisa Gutman Will Rogers to Redondo Beach Loop (turn around at Redondo Beach before return to Hennessey's Tavern, Hermosa Beach) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582969> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. Gravel ride meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Stunt Mountain Up-N-Back: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/King Gillette/Mulholland/Stunt/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392723> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Wildwood Park: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Old Conejo/Hillcresst/Erbes/Las Flores/Keats/Arboles/Big Sky/Wildwood/Olson/Pederson/Rikkard/Northpark/Erbes/Hillcrest/Deusenberg/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16598995> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot in Newbury Park (Lynn Road, past Reino, left on Goleta) Trails: Dos Vientos WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks like the perfect temperatures for riding this weekend, with no chance or rain but the Santa Ana winds from the NE are expected to return on Sunday. Our Saturday away ride heading south at the beach should have perfect weather all the way around though. On Saturday, we are going to meet up in Malibu for a nice ride down the coast through some of Southern California's most picturesque beachs. From Will Roger's State Beach at Temescal Canyon, we will ride south through Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Hermosa, Redondo and Palos Verdes. We will have a couple different groups rolling at moderate and cruise speeds. The plan is to meet up in Hermosa Beach for lunch. Come join us for a fun and easy ride without any mountains (I know, hard to imagine). On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will head over directly for Stunt up Cornell and Mulholland to the Top of the World and back. The Social ride is cruising up to Wildwood Park through Thousand Oaks, and back over Pederson and Erbes. And the Mountain Bike/Gravel ride will start in Newbury Park and hit some of the trails in the Dos Vientos area. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. Always be more aware when riding with a group. You are the eyes of everyone behind you and the voice to point out obstacles, vehicles and other hazards. Keep your spacing generous and focus your efforts on the climbs. 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 REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Santa Rosa loop with Poinsettias!! Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26548009> Thursday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Lake Loop and 7-Minute Hill Clockwise Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26410037> UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, Dec. 16th, Away Ride PCH South to Hermosa, Redondo and Palos Verdes We will meet at the corner of Temescal Canyon and PCH in Malibu, then ride south through Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Hermosa and Redondo Beach, with a little extension option including some of Palos Verdes. We will plan on all meeting up for lunch in Hermosa Beach. This is a great away ride option with some of the most picturesque beach areas in Southern California. Here are a couple of the routes: Gold Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582969> Red/Orange Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582965> Not to be missed. Mark your holiday calendar and give yourself this amazing gift. See you there! Saturday, May 5th, 2018. CVC Annual Benefit Ride and Cruisin Event. Next year's CInco de Mayo will be our club Cruisin Event! 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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Thank you and Clothing Order Reminder
by president＠cvcbike.org 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Hi CVC Members, Great Holiday party, so good to see so many of you there! I am so thankful for all of the members and volunteers of this club! On a happy and thankful note, Alfonso took over a large amount of food to Manna and provided them with a nice financial donation as well. Thank you all for contributing on behalf of the Conejo Valley Cyclists. We also made a nice cash donation to the fire victims through the Salvation Army of Ventura County. Thanks everyone! I wanted to remind you that the CVC clothing store will close in two more days. You can pick from arm warmers, to knee warmers, jackets, and vests. Of course if you need a new jersey and bibs, then now is the time! Perfect time for new members to get their club clothing! Here is the link to the store. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ This will be the last open order until late spring. Enjoy! Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Impromptu Wed. Afternoon Short Ride
by Sheri Leiken 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Happy 82 Degree Hanukkah Ride! We get a break in the wind tomorrow, so let's have an impromptu ride Wednesday afternoon at 3:30! Leaving from the landing and going on a short cruise up to Carlisle just to get out there! Come on out and enjoy the ride! 3:30 to ride... at the Landing! -- Sheri

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 7 - 14
by Bart Ziegler 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY 8:30am at The Landing 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. Red Ride, Leader: Taylor Hodoose Westlake, Encinal and Corral Canyon: Triunfo/Up Westlake/Mulholland/Encinal/PCH/Up-n-Back Corral Canyon/PCH/Up Encinal/Mully/Westlake/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17373748> Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre Piuma, Stunt and Mulholland: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Muholland/King Gilette/Cold Canyon/Up Piuma/Down Stunt/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13966865> Gold Ride, Leader: Sharon Campise and Lisa Gutman Moorpark College, Simi and Westlake: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Old Conejo/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Moorpark/Norwegian Grade/Tierra Rejada/Poindexter/Princeton/Campus/Easy/Madera/Pederson/Erbes/Arboles/Westlake/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573579> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Wildwood Park: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Keats/Arboles/Big Sky/Wildwood/Olsen/Pederson/Rickkard/Parkview/Northpark/Erbes/HIllcrest/Deusenberg/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16598995> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. Gravel ride meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Long Canyon, Wood Ranch and Kanan: Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Arboles/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Country Club/Wood Ranch/Long Canyon/Running Creek/Sinaloa/Royal/Madera/Erbes/Arboles/Westlake/Kanan/Chesboro/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573915> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Oak Park and Chesboro: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Reyes Adobe/Lindero/Kanan/Fountainwood/Grey Rock/TO/Via Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot in Newbury Park (Lynn Road, past Reino, left on Goleta) Trails: Dos Vientos WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks like the perfect temperatures for riding this weekend, with no chance or rain but some winds still. We are hoping the smoke is all cleared by then, but we'll check the air quality as the weekend develops and modify rides if needed, or even cancel if there is significant concern or danger. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading up Westlake and down to the coast, then an up-n-back on Corral Canyon. The Orange will doing a nice ride up Mulholland, then climb Piuma and descend Stunt. The Gold ride will be heading for Moorpark and the College before completing a loop out through the West end of Simi Valley. And the Purple Ride is doing our most direct and leisurely ride to Wildwood Park and back. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will head over Westlake to Olsen and Long Canyon in Simi, then back and the long descent over Kanan. The Social ride is cruising up over Reyes Adobe and down Foutainwood, after a lake lap. And the Mountain Bike/Gravel ride will start in Newbury Park and hit some of the trails in the Dos Vientos area. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. Always be more aware when riding with a group. You are the eyes of everyone behind you and the voice to point out obstacles, vehicles and other hazards. Keep your spacing generous and focus your efforts on the climbs. 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 REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Mulholland, Piuma and Stunt (with shorter options including 7-Minute or King Gillett Out-n-Back) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15708550-> Thursday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Rock Store and Encinal Canyon (with shortened option as Malibu Lake Loop) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/289498> UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, Dec. 10th, 3-6pm - Holiday Party Save the date and join us at the Twisted Oak Tavern. Please RSVP to Susan NOW at: Susan Walters Ashby <swla1986(a)gmail.com> And we'll see you there! Saturday, Dec. 16th, Away Ride PCH South to Hermosa Beach and Palos Verdes Because of the fires, we are changing our away ride to start on PCH near Santa Monica and ride south. We will meet near Temescal Canyon in Malibu and ride mostly on the bike path to Hermosa beach, or longer to the PV turn-around and back. We will plan on having a short lunch break in Hermosa. This is a great away ride option, with sections of Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Hermosa Beach, Redondo and Palos Verdes. Here are a couple of the route options: Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582969> Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582965> This ride is not to be missed. Mark your holiday calendar and give yourself this amazing gift. See you there! Saturday, May 5th, 2018. CVC Annual Benefit Ride and Cruisin Event. Next year's CInco de Mayo will be our club Cruisin Event! 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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Clothing Fit Night tonight!
by Sheri Leiken 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Come try on sample sizes so you know how to place your order. Please go to Win's Wheels from 6-7 pm only! Remember, clothing order closes on Dec. 14th. -- Sheri

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Tuesday am ride
by Susan Walters Ashby 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Due to unsafe winds, this morning’s ride is cancelled. Thanks, Susan Sent from my iPhone

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Wed. Ride Cancelled
by Sheri Leiken 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

Hi, Yes, it is me, cancelling again. First due to high winds, but second because there is just not enough daylight. I am cancelling the afternoon ride until the 2nd week of January which gives us more daylight, and hopefully good weather with some rain days built in. Let's say January 10th is the start back date providing no rain. In the meantime, go spin, have fun, feel lucky if you can sneak away in the morning, and I will see you this weekend! -- Sheri

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Holiday party details- 12/10
by Susan Walters Ashby 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

> Hello, CVC’ers! > *If you haven’t RSVP’d, please do so to swla1986(a)gmail.com for a head count. > *$10 per person at the door, cash only, please, which pays for bar bites/ appetizers. > *Cash bar. > *Please support the MANNA food drive! Bring non-perishable food items to be collected at the door. > > > > Sent from my iPhone

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Clothing fit night info
by president＠cvcbike.org 02 Dec '17

02 Dec '17

CVC Club CLOTHING ORDERS: Fit Night info: If you would like to try items on for size, MOST sample sizes will be available at Win's Wheels for a fit night on Wednesday night, Dec. 6th ONLY, from 6-7. Our on-line club store will be open for the next two weeks! (closing December 14th). This is the time for you to order your "winter" or additional club clothing. You can pick from arm warmers, to knee warmers, wind jackets, and vests. Of course if you need a new jersey and bibs, then now is the time! The on-line store is open and ready to go, so if you know what you want, go ahead and place that order before you forget! 2 weeks only! Here is the link to the store. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ This will be the last open order until late spring. Put it on your calendar! Enjoy! Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Local Cycling Related News
by Sheri Leiken 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Good news for those who have been clamoring for a bike lane on Potrero Road, this Tuesday the Board of Supervisors will be accepting almost $2 million in grant funds for Phase 1 of its construction in Hidden Valley. Members of the Santa Monica Mountains Bicycle Tourism Roundtable were instrumental in getting this project prioritized. You can read the staff report on the funding of Potrero bike lane and two other bike lane projects (Casistas Vista Road and Sespe Street) at this link: http://bosagenda. countyofventura.org/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=86764 We also want to thank everyone who gave input on the criteria you think Ventura County should use in determining where to install bike lanes in the future. We received two dozen comments and forwarded them to the Transportation Department for consideration in their recommendation to the Board, which also will be heard this Tuesday. You can read about the recommended criteria at this link: http://bosagenda.countyofventura.org/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda& itemid=86747 Additional good news is that bicycle friendliness is contagious! Mayor Claudia Bill-de la Pena will be asking the City of Thousand Oaks to consider a resolution declaring Thousand Oaks a Bicycle Friendly City, joining the City of Ventura and the County of Ventura, and hopefully other cities coming soon! Look for details on how you can participate, in our next email. Thank you for your cycling advocacy, and enjoy the ride! Best regards, Damon Wing Aide to Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks 625 West Hillcrest Drive <https://maps.google.com/?q=625+West+Hillcrest+Drive%0D+Thousand+Oaks,+CA+91…> Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 <https://maps.google.com/?q=625+West+Hillcrest+Drive%0D+Thousand+Oaks,+CA+91…> (805) 214-2510 -- Sheri

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Food Drive at Holiday Party-Twisted Oak
by president＠cvcbike.org 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

CVC, It is time for our members to support our annual CVC MANNA food drive. Please read the email below to find out how to help those in need during this holiday season and throughout the year. Please bring your items TO the Holiday get together at The Twisted Oak Tavern. Everyone can help make a difference in the fight against hunger in the Conejo Valley. Those in need—many of whom are children, seniors and the working poor—rely on Manna for their next meal. Your donations have a direct impact on the lives of our friends and neighbors in need. They will gladly accept unexpired (within 12 months prior to the “sell-by” date), non-perishable food items with labels that are unopened and in good condition. TOP 10 LIST 1. Fresh Eggs and Egg Cartons 2. Baking Items – Cake/Cookie Mix – Sugar 3. Hamburger Helper 4. Tomato Sauce / Paste 5. Canned Pasta 6. Canned Stew/Chilli 7. Spaghetti Sauce 8. Hot & Cold Cereal 9. Mac and Cheese 10. Cookies/Crackers Cash donations allow Manna to strategically purchase food when pantry shelves are low and during lean summer and early fall months, before holiday food drives begin. The impact your contribution has is great; better enabling Manna to serve the some 20,000 residents throughout the Conejo Valley who struggle with food insecurity. Donate By: Check – Make checks payable to Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Online – through our secure donation page (DONATE button at top of page) Grocery Store Gift Cards – enables Manna to purchase needed food items during lean periods. Did You Know? Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double, even triple your cash contribution. To find out if your company offers such a program check with the appropriate employee relations department at your place of employment. Thank you so much, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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CVC Clothing Order
by president＠cvcbike.org 30 Nov '17

30 Nov '17

CVC Club Members, Our club store will be open for the next two weeks only! Time to order your "winter" clothing. You can pick from arm warmers, to knee warmers, jackets, and vests. Of course if you need a new jersey and bibs, then now is the time! Perfect time for new members to get their club clothing! I will be announcing a "try on" date if you want one. It will be a one shot day. Otherwise, be careful of your sizing. These do tend to run a little snugger. The store is now open and ready to go, so if you know what you want, go ahead and place that order before you forget! 2 weeks only! I will get back in touch with you regarding a "fitting" if you prefer. Here is the link to the store. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ This will be the last open order until late spring. Enjoy! Sheri Leiken CVC President

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