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cvc weekend rides 6/29 & 6/30 & 4th of July
by Taylor Hodoose 27 Jun '19

27 Jun '19

[image: image.png] ***Summer ride start time to beat the heat. Saturday June 29th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Birthday x 2 100 2,013 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023296 805-390-2200 Leo Carillo/PCH/Carp Orange TBD Leo Carillo/PCH 61 1,104 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22338533 Ventura/back Orange Lite Petros Leo Carillo/PCH 61 1,104 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22338533 805-630-8116 Ventura/back Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Leo Carillo/Pch 44 923 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22369168 Lisa 818-535-0862 Channel Islands/back Meeting at Leo Carillo State park parking lot. Parking on PCH if park not open https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+Lot/@34.0621981,-118.9279067,15z/… Bring money for lunch stops Sunday June 30th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Bart HV/DoVi 35.5 2,148 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 Orange 805-338-9145 Lynn/Flores/Erbes Social Kay Westlake/Pederson 22 1,387 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210610 818-419-1172 Erbes **Thursday July 4th @ 8:30am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Lynn 34.5 2,487 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30351527 White Ventu/Wendy Blue 787-240-1332 Potrero Question of the week: Live to ride, or ride to live? I always feel like I have to ride to live. If I don’t get out and ride, my family thinks I have way too much energy. Apparently, it’s hard for the teens to sleep in on a weekend morning if I'm home and not out riding. But most of the time I am living to ride. I think about where I want to ride for the week, when I’m going to ride, and get disgruntled when work interferes with my riding. I need the work to fund my riding, but otherwise it’s a job and not a passion. “If biking is your passion, set aside time to enjoy a good ride”. Safety tip of the week: Put down the phone-This shouldn’t even need to be said, but talking on the phone, texting, or checking Instagram while biking endangers everyone. Also refrain from listening to headphones <http://www.slate.com/articles/life/a_fine_whine/2012/11/cycling_with_headph…> that close off the ear, because they can make it more difficult to hear approaching cars and pedestrians. 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 · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: This Thursday's Pub Ride will begin at Adobe Cantina at 5:30 pm. Adobe Cantina is located at 29100 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 - just east of Kanan on the south side of the street. Let’s meet in the parking lot directly in front of the restaurant’s entrance (there is plenty of parking toward the rear of the parking lot as well). We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so if you are running a couple of minutes late and you’d like us to wait for you, please call/text me at 818-257-2236 to let me know. As opposed to last week, we will not wait more than 5 minutes to depart. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23248797<https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24502837> This ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have somewhat different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. We may alter the return from King Gillette to come back on Agoura Road instead of Mulholland…but we’ll discuss it when we get there. After the ride, everyone can order their own food/libations as desired. So even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being there after for the fun part. Please let me know if you will be dining at Adobe Cantina at 7:00 pm - regardless if you are riding - as I’d like to give the management an estimate on the number of people to expect. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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cvc weekend rides 6/22 & 6/23/19
by Taylor Hodoose 20 Jun '19

20 Jun '19

[image: image.png] ***Summer ride start time change begins this weekend. Rides will start 30 minutes earlier to beat the heat. *Upcoming Away Rides:* June 29, PCH coastal ride Local rides- Saturday June 22nd @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Rockstore/Latigo 53.5 5,089 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10627876 805-390-2200 PCH/Mully Orange Doug Agoura/Topanga 45.5 4,048 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23046768 323-806-2002 Old Top/Mully Orange Lite tbd Agoura/Topanga 45.5 4,048 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23046768 Old Top/Mully Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Erbes/Grimes Cyn 41 2,320 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13832110 Lisa 818-535-0862 Pederson Sunday June 23rd @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Grimes 42 2,500 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30325803 Orange 787-240-1332 Out N Back Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Should I wash my helmet? Absolutely! It may not improve your performance, but will smell better, look better, and last longer. The straps can break down faster if salt from sweat and other liquids get into the fabric. I wash mine once a week. After your ride bring it in the shower with you. Rinse it off then let it sit while you take care of the rest of your business. Then use shampoo on the straps and pads and rinse thoroughly. Let it sit and air dry in a warm place, but not in the direct sunlight. When you put it on for the next ride notice that clean fresh scent. Safety Tip of the Week: Be aware of vehicles-Many collisions occur when a cyclist is on the inside of a vehicle which is turning right. Don’t assume the vehicle is going straight ahead just because it isn’t signaling right. Always avoid ‘undertaking’ any vehicle in this situation – it’s better to hang back until the vehicle has moved past. Never cycle along the inside of large vehicles, such as trucks and buses, especially at intersections, where most accidents happen. When turning right, a truck will often pull out to the left first, creating a wide gap between the vehicle and the curb. Many cyclists think it’s safe to ride into this space, but this is a dangerous place to be as the gap quickly disappears when the truck swings around to the right. 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 · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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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Club Clothing Store closes Thursday
by Sheri Leiken 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

Thinking it is time for a pair of gloves, (newly added), another jersey? Bibs getting worn thin? This is the last time our clothing store will be open this year, so take a look, see if there is anything you would like to order. Here is the link to the CVC store. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ -- Sheri

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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: This Thursday's Pub Ride will begin at Stonehaus - corner of Agoura Road and Lakeview Canyon Road - at 5:30 pm. Let’s meet at the fountain near the corner of the main parking lot, directly in front of the entrance to Stonehaus. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so if you are running a couple of minutes late and you’d like us to wait for you, please text me at 818-257-2236 to let me know. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24502837 This ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have somewhat different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. After the ride, we’ll all find a table and everyone can order their own food/libations as desired. So even if you cannot make the ride, plan to be at Stonehaus around 7:00 pm for the fun part. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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cvc weekend rides 6/15 & 6/16/19
by Taylor Hodoose 13 Jun '19

13 Jun '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* June 29, PCH coastal ride Summer ride start time change begins June 21. Rides will start 30 minutes earlier to beat some heat. Local rides- Saturday June 15th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Encinal/PCH 59 6,337 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17373748 805-390-2200 Corral/Back Orange Kent Mully/Piuma 43 4,489 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13966865 818-802-0826 Stunt/Mully Orange Lite Petros Mully/Piuma 43 4,489 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13966865 805-630-8116 Stunt/Mully Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Dos Vientos 29 1,932 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19169421 Lisa 818-535-0862 out N back HV Sunday June 16th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Bart HidVly/DoVi 36 2,655 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29803358 Orange 805-338-9145 Syc Cyn/Lynn Social Kay Westlake/Carlisle 17 1,250 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106925 818-419-1172 out N back Question of the week: Can Kent be stopped? The last two weeks I have asked Kent, “what pr are you chasing today”? I get the same responses each time. “Not been feeling well”, “don’t think I'm going for anything today”... When I get home and look at Strava for the day, what do you know KK has got himself another pr on a big climb. So we don’t always have to plot it out, just go with how you feel. Enjoy the ride and see how it turns out. But if you hear someone downplaying their anticipated efforts, be ready to jump out of the saddle at the next turn. Safety Tip of the Week:  Announce Hazards-When riding in a tight group, most of the cyclists do not have a good view of the road surface ahead, so it is important to announce holes, gravel, grates, and other hazards. Indicate road hazards by pointing down to the left or right, and by shouting “hole,” “bump,” “pine cone”, etc. Everyone in a group should be made aware of hazards. 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 · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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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IMPORTANT-LANDING PARKING NOTICE
by Kent Koral 12 Jun '19

12 Jun '19

Everyone, CVC members need to please make sure we do not park along the northernmost row at the Westlake Landing near the residences. Also, the club has ZERO TOLERANCE for people using the bushes along that row behind the residences as a toilet. This jeopardizes our clubs ability to use the parking lot for our rides. I have already been informed of some members making a practice of this, but it must stop now! Any member caught doing so will likely be asked to find another group to ride with. Thanks. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Club Clothing
by Sheri Leiken 09 Jun '19

09 Jun '19

Members, Exciting news! Our on line club clothing store will be open for the next week and a half. It closes on June 20th. This will be the last time to order this year, so don't miss. Due to popular requests, gloves have been added to the line up. I encourage you to try the sample sizes and will get back to you on when and where, but.... if you just can't do this, be aware, these run a little smaller than usual. Arrival of items takes 4-6 weeks from the CLOSURE date of the store. If you are in a hurry, I have a few different sizes I can sell you from my home. Here is the link to the CVC store. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ -- Sheri

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Please Read..Dangerous Road Conditions-Decker/Westlake
by Kent Koral 09 Jun '19

09 Jun '19

This is copy from a Facebook post put out yesterday by Scott Lundy, forwarded by Arran Shearer. ** CAUTION: Decker from PCH all the way into westlake has new lines painted on the road. There's a reflective sand product they used that is literally the slipperiest substance I have ever seen, and it's building up in the corners. Riders have already crashed this morning because of it, so please be careful until it gets washed away. ** From the Facebook post response, there have been a number of crashes due to this substance being on the road surface all along Decker Canyon all the way into Westlake. Please take extreme caution when riding in these areas and anywhere else where line painting has occurred. Be safe out there! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Thursday Pub Ride presented by Cliff Scott-5:30pm Twisted Oak
by Kent Koral 07 Jun '19

07 Jun '19

Hey CVC'rs Its that thine of year again...Pub Ride time! This Thursday the Summer CVC Pub Ride kicks off in grand fashion from Twisted Oak Tavern on Agoura rd near Reyes Adobe, This season, our own Cliff Scott is going to be your Master of Ceremonies and savant local guide! The ride will roll at 5:30 pm and is a *Social paced ride*....That means a nice cruise. When we return we will imbibe local hops or grape (possibly potato or agave) based beverages and enjoy the exotic local cuisine in the company of the finest cycling companions one could ask for. As per the norm, Sheri's Wednesday afternoon ride will go on Hiatus until the fall. Below is the route for the ride. Don't forget your helmet, Spares and water. See you this Thursday!!! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14235958 Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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