November 2018 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC weekend rides 12/1 & 12/2
by Taylor Hodoose 30 Nov '18

30 Nov '18

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* Jan 19 Red/Gold/Orange Santa Barbara *Upcoming Event:* December 16, 3-6pm will be the annual CVC holiday party at the Twisted Oak AWAY rides- Saturday December 1st @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Ventura/Santa Paula 85.5 4,510 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28957328 805-390-2200 Ojai/Coast Orange Peter Ojai/Carpenteria 48 2,562 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28976298 805-390-2525 Coast Gold TBD Ojai 40 2,329 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26475036 Coast Meet at Mission Park in Ventura: E Santa Clara/Juniper st. Red Ride will stop in Ojai for lunch Local rides- Saturday December 1st @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Mully/Stunt 37 3,974 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28980044 Start ahead of go Piuma/Mully/Cornel Orange Alfonzo Mully/Stunt 37 3,974 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28980044 978-394-7318 Piuma/Mully/Cornel Sunday December 2nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Decker 26 3,334 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28980046 Start ahead of go Decker/Westlake G.O. Alfonzo Westlake/Decker 26 334 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28980046 978-394-7318 Decker/Westlake Social Kay North Ranch 20 1,105 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353725 805-390-2200 Agoura/Westlake Question of the week: What’s your favorite cycling quote? “It never gets easier, you just get faster" - *Greg LeMond* “The race is won by the rider who can suffer the most" - *Eddy Merckx* “If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don’t go for it, you definitely won’t win" - *Jens Voigt* “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring" - *Desmond Tutu* Please email yours to me. *When riding with us:* · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · 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. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Santa Monica Mountains Fund
by Sheri Leiken 23 Nov '18

23 Nov '18

To those of you who rode yesterday, and All other members, Donations can be made to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund to help with rebuild and restoration efforts at: [image: image.png] www.samofund.org Our member David Stumpf will generously be matching donations made to the general fund. Sheri

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CVC weekend rides 11/24 & 11/25
by Taylor Hodoose 22 Nov '18

22 Nov '18

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* December 1st Red/Gold/Orange Ventura/Ojai Jan 19 Red/Gold/Orange Santa Barbara *Upcoming Event:* December 16, 3-6pm will be the annual CVC holiday party at the Twisted Oak Local rides- Saturday November 24th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Potrero/Bradley 64.5 4,177 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16106151 805-390-2200 Grimes/Erbes Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Erbes 44 3,507 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28860513 978-394-7318 DoVi/Sycamore Gold Lisa Reyes/Lindero 31.5 1,842 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28761807 818-535-0862 Kanan/Wildwood Sunday November 25th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Arboles/Erbes 33 2,300 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28951633 Start ahead of go Madera/Pederson G.O. Alfonzo Arboles/Erbes 33 2,300 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28951633 978-394-7318 Madera/Pederson Social Kay North Ranch 20 1,105 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353725 805-390-2200 Agoura/Westlake Question of the week: What does “shut up legs” mean, and should I follow that philosophy? Jens Voigt was one of cylcling’s superstars. Mere mortals should have different expectations and needs of the body. While many of us want to push ourselves to achieve results, me must listen to what our body is telling us. Slow and heavy legs may be telling us we are over training. some professional cyclists recommend around 80% of your training should be endurance work, 20% interval training. During these short burst intervals is when you can yell back at your legs as they tear down and rebuild stronger. *When riding with us:* · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · 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. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Holidays and Party
by Sheri Leiken 22 Nov '18

22 Nov '18

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving. Also, we wanted to remind you of the Conejo Valley Cyclists holiday party. Please be sure to RSVP. We will continue our tradition of donating to Manna. They have definitely taken a hit due to the other emergencies. There will be a box at Twisted Oak, where you can drop off your food/paper good donations. See you soon, [image: image.png] -- Sheri

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CVC turkey ride 9:00am time change
by Taylor Hodoose 21 Nov '18

21 Nov '18

I will continue watching the weather, but looks like the rain will not be as intense as originally thought. Meeting time at the landing has been moved up to 9am. Have a great Thanksgiving. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC Turkey day ride 11/22 @ 10:00am
by Taylor Hodoose 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

[image: image.png] *Annual Turkey Ride: We will be watching the rainfall Wednesday, hoping it is clear by Thursday 10am.* Turkey Ride Thursday November 22nd @10:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map [image: image.png] Alfonzo Agoura 19 933 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28951653 978-394-7318 Kanan Susan Lake Loop 770-530-1329 *When riding with us:* · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · 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. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC weekend rides 11/17 & 11/18/19
by Taylor Hodoose 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* December 1st Red/Gold/Orange Ventura/Ojai Jan 19 Red/Gold/Orange Santa Barbara *Upcoming Event:* December 16, 3-6pm will be the annual CVC holiday party at the Twisted Oak Local rides- Saturday November 17th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Simi, Long Cyn 53.5 3,055 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023379 805-390-2200 Tapo Cyn/Tierra Rej Orange Sherrie Westlake/Grimes 40.5 2,484 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896 908-432-3480 Erbes Gold Petros/Sharon Wood Ranch 35 2,300 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16887803 805-630-8116 Loop Sunday November 18th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Arboles/ Norwegian 47.5 3,113 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28915480 Start ahead of go Tierra Rej/Stockton G.O. Alfonzo Arboles/ Norwegian 47.5 3,113 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28915480 978-394-7318 Tierra Rej/Stockton Social TBD Wildwood 23 1,215 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16598995 Westlake loop Question of the week: What can I do to help, who will help me? There are several ways to help our fellow residents with the recent crises. Aid for Affected Residents: The United Way of Greater Los Angeles is partnering with United Way of Ventura County to collect donations for its its Disaster Relief Fund <https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/give/disaster-relief-fund/>. https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/give/disaster-relief-fund/ The CCF Wildfire Relief Fund <https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/> supports immediate recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as long-term preparedness efforts. https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/ Animal Rescues: The Humane Society of Ventura County is accepting animals evacuating from the Hill and Woolsey fires. You can also donate directly to the organization <https://www.hsvc.org/donate> or purchase items like food and toys through their Amazon wish list <https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2LHNG8JV4F1V0> . https://www.hsvc.org/donate If you are needing help of any kind, reach out to your fellow cyclists. Don’t try and do it all alone. I’ve got a power washer and a lot of elbow grease. *When riding with us:* · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · 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. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC rides cancelled this weekend 11/10
by Taylor Hodoose 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

Cvc'rs, due to fires in our area, we are cancelling our cvc rides Saturday and Sunday. Too many people are affected, and will not be paying attention to us vunerable riders. If you do go out and ride on your own, please be extra cautious. The wind has blown a lot of debris on the roads, drivers will be distracted, and emergency vehicles will be racing to help others. Living in so cal, we know another great riding day is around the corner, no need to put ourselves at additional risk. I live in Moorpark, clear of the fire. If anyone needs a place to shower, rest, or sleep who has been affected by the fire, please email or call me. I'm working from home today, and the door is open. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC Weekend rides 11/10 & 11/11/2018
by Taylor Hodoose 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* Jan 19 Red/Gold/Orange Santa Barbara *Upcoming Event:* December will be the annual CVC holiday party. Date and time to come. Saturday November 10th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 7 min, Stunt 45.5 4,600 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28887269 805-390-2200 Piuma/Cold Canyon Orange Kent Potrero/PCH 50 3,492 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17359516 978-394-7318 Encinal Gold Petros/Sharon Wood Ranch 35 2,300 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16887803 805-630-8116 Loop Sunday November 11th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Black Taylor Hidden Vly 31 3,480 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 805-390-2200 Santa Rosa/Erbes Red TBD Westlake/dn Mully 31 3,480 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28892356 start ahead of go Decker/dn Westlake G.O. Alfonzo Westlake/dn Mully 25.5 2,592 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28892356 978-394-7318 Decker/dn Westlake Social Kay Agoura 20.5 1,177 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3473727 805-390-2200 Oak Park Loop Question of the week: What’s the deal with “new bike I-tis"? Why are we faster if blessed with a new bike purchase? It has to be mental. Can a bike make you 10% faster and stronger overnight? You’ve seen your pal that strolls up to the ride on the new steed, and they are at the front all day. Is it magic? I can’t explain it, but I have experienced firsthand stomping all prior accomplishments with a new bike. Do you need one? No. Do you want one? Yes. Most important is to be sure you get permission first. N+1 is an awesome formula, as long as it does not become N+1*DH2. Number of bikes owned + 1 *Dog House squared *When riding with us:* · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · 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. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC Annual Holiday Party
by Sheri Leiken 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Dear Conejo Valley Cyclists Members, The holiday season is quickly approaching and we wanted to invite you to attend the annual CVC Holiday Party. Please see the attached invitation for all information. Appetizers will be provided by CVC along with donations from many members who went to Big Bear. Please give them a nice shout out! Additional food, beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase. Looking forward to sharing this holiday season with you! -- Sheri Leiken CVC President [image: IMG_0211.jpg]

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