February 2025 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Honoring Our Friend John McLaughlin ❤️
by Sheri L 27 Feb '25

27 Feb '25

Member #2666 <https://latriclub.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=606d7f868021afb4be099b…> In Remembrance of John Charles McLaughlin - Teammate, Friend, Father, and Husband. On Saturday, February 22 we lost a teammate and family member while doing one of the things John Mclaughlin loved most, cycling. John was a fierce competitor, a great friend, a devoted father, and a loving husband. His 65th birthday last year exemplified John’s love for his friends and family. His wife Marilyn gathered his friends and two daughters for a surprise birthday party. The next day he celebrated a different way with a 100-mile birthday ride from Anaheim to San Diego with his buddies from the LA Tri Club. He loved his family and his triathlon and cycling community and was a proud member of the LA Tri Club, joining in 2004 as member #2666, always wearing his kit in a race and hat around town. John loved being on the pavement just as much as he loved being in the mountains. He was a staunch competitor, training long and pushing hard to get on the podium. John loved going fast- especially downhill, and was up for a ride anytime, anywhere and just about with anybody, though especially with his closest friends. He was loyal as the day was long. As a mathematician by training, he loved his Strava stats. These stats exemplified John’s passion for triathlon, and especially cycling. In 2023, John was active for 221 days, was training and racing for 441 hours, cycled 4,081 miles with 296,233 feet in elevation as found on his Strava page. In 2021, John was one of the select few Club members who finished the 50/50 Challenge. John supported all of his friends any way he could- whether it was a tire change on the road, supporting their favorite cause through a fundraiser, or most recently, sifting through ash looking for his friend’s personal items lost to the Palisades or Altadena Fires. He was always there for us. Now it is time for us to be there for John and his family. We- his friends from PCH 101 and teammates of LA Tri Club - want to raise funds to ensure Hana and Talia can have the wedding John would have wanted this June and next April respectively. John had also been out of work for many months from his job, so John and Marilyn’s financial reserves have been depleted. This fundraiser will allow Marilyn to worry less during this period of uncertainty and heartache - and additionally will provide for their daughters as John would have done. *GoFundMe for John’s Family* (Please note, you can specify the amount of the tip you would like to leave, if any) https://gofund.me/7714a079 <https://latriclub.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=606d7f868021afb4be099b…> We will miss you John and your confident and caring smile. Please help in any way you can with a one-time gift or if you are able to, a re-occurring monthly gift to help through this GoFundMe. We will be having the Bulldog Gravel Ride on Saturday, March 8 at 8AM starting at Grassland Trail, Calabasas to gather John’s friends together doing one of the things he most loved, cycling. For more information, please visit Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/bulldog-gravel-ride-with-john/286904009306058… <https://latriclub.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=606d7f868021afb4be099b…> Sincerely, Gina, Marvin, Michelle, Mike, LATC Staff/Coaches & the rest of John’s Peeps Donate to GoFundMe <https://latriclub.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=606d7f868021afb4be099b…> *Copyright © 2025 LA Tri Club, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. If you Opt Out of this email you are opting out of ALL LA TRI CLUB EMAILS. Think twice before doing this. You'll have ZERO communications from LA Tri Club. *Our mailing address is:* LA Tri Club 2801 Ocean Park Blvd., #180 Santa Monica, California 90405 Add us to your address book <https://latriclub.us17.list-manage.com/vcard?u=606d7f868021afb4be099bd06&id…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://latriclub.us17.list-manage.com/profile?u=606d7f868021afb4be099bd06&…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://latriclub.us17.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=606d7f868021afb4be099b…> . WARNING: If you unsubscribe, you'll be removed from all LA Tri Club communications. [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <https://login.mailchimp.com/signup/email-referral/?aid=606d7f868021afb4be09…> ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ -- Sheri

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 27 Feb '25

27 Feb '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks This week we begin our Spring Schedule again. 8:30 start time Saturday. Saturday's ride will begin with an ALL-CLUB lake lap, riding in quiet solidarity, honoring our fallen member, John Mclaughlin. We will then separate and go in our selected groups. Riders, please do not jam together and take extra caution in stopping at red lights. Remember, if you need to stop, pull into a driveway, do not stop in the bike lane. This will be a very moderate pace around the lake. RIDES FOR THIS WEEK. CVC Biweekly Social MTB, February @ 5:30pm Location: Start at the parking lot for Sapwi off Westlake Blvd and ride the Lang Ranch Loop Lights Required Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1-818 802-0826 Off Crue, Sapwi, Lang Ranch Loop 9.5 1253 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38544746 Saturday Rides, March 1st @ 8:30am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Terry 1 805 490-4616 Combined Red Orange 48.5 5045 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Lake Lap, Piuma, Stunt,7Minute Hill back Mully 48.5 5045 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49806676 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Westlake Wall, Top of the World, Upper Encinal, Mully, Down Westlake 28.4 2898 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49098562 Gold Brian 1 805 624-0942 Wood Ranch, Reagan, Wildwood 32.9 2364 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45382427 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Jeanne 1 805 368-7924 Hidden Valley out and back 20.4 783 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41071292 Sunday rides March 2nd @ 9:00am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. Leader Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Social No Drop Ride Bob 1 818 635-3919 Starbucks, Cornell, Lobo Canyon, Mulholland, Agoura, Lindero, Westlake 26.7 1499 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47506226 Gold Orange Not Scheduled When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DB88EB.A669DF50]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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Thursday fun ride.
by jerry blkdog.net 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Meet at Starbucks 9am Easy ride tomorrow Carlisle canyon and Hidden Valley, option for Treasure Hill. On the way back, option to turn right on Triunfo and do some of the climbs along the way back to Starbucks. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44258516 25.4 miles and 1173' plus options. Jerry

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Tuesday ride 9:00 see below
by Sheri L 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

HI Tuesday riders, Let's focus on our happier moments and get back on. We need to come together back with our CVC family and ride, talk about happy places and good friendships. We will keep a simple route for Tuesday. Leave from Starbucks, Lake Lap, Lakeview to Westlake, Right on Kanan Left on Lindero Right on Bromley Through the park Straight out, (not a left) Right on Kanan Right on Fountainwood Left on cut through Rustling Oaks Behind Agoura High School (upper Left) to Agoura Rd. About 25 miles. And then we can decide on return-either to Old Place or back. -- Sheri

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Re: Possible article on John McL
by Sheri L 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Thanks for sending. There are some inaccuracies in this article. For example he was not leading the ride and he was only with one other person when he was hit. The other people were on the other side of the road. This is just tragic anyway you look at it and I really question riding on PCH ever again Sheri On Mon, Feb 24, 2025, 7:55 AM Tom Caldwell <tom1065r(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > https://bikinginla.com/category/bicycle-safety-2/injuries-and-fatalities/ >

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meeting cancelled
by president＠cvcbike.org 23 Feb '25

23 Feb '25

In light of yesterday's tragic accident, the board has decided to cancel the club meeting tomorrow. We will reschedule at a more appropriate time. On behalf of all CVC members, we will be sending flowers to John's family. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Cycling Accident
by president＠cvcbike.org 22 Feb '25

22 Feb '25

CVC Family, I wanted to share some very sad and painful news with you. Saturday morning, one of our members, lost his life on PCH. Other riders jumped in and attempted life saving measures, but they were not successful. John McLaughlin, a very talented rider, loving husband and father, sustained fatal injuries. Please keep John, his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 20 Feb '25

20 Feb '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks Members Meeting February 24th Meeting time is: 7:00pm at Trek Thousand Oaks Bring chairs and enjoy raffle prizes, snacks and social time. RIDES FOR THIS WEEK. CVC Biweekly Social MTB, February @ 5:30pm Location: . Lights Required Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1-818 802-0826 Saturday Rides, February 22nd @ 9:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Ryan 1 202 680-8969 Landing, Westlake, Mully, Dn. Latigo, PCH, Yerba, Westlake 53.8 5629 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38675813 Orange Colette 1818 298-8767 Potrero, CSUCI,PCH, Yerba Buena, TOW 50.7 4077 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49751324 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Remote Start. Apricot Lane Farms. See Below for details 41.4 2536 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39987348 Gold Mark 1 805 432-6292 Remote Start Apricot Lane Farms See below for details 41.4 2536 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39987348 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tex 1 805 746-5713 Wildwood, Westlake Loop, Easiest 23.1 1215 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16598995 Sunday rides February 23rd @ 9:00am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. Leader Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Social No Drop Ride Todd 1 805 405-2350 Starbucks, Agoura, OP, Lang Ranch, Erbes, Conejo School 22.5 1559 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49143183 Gold Orange Ryan 1 202 680-8969 Starbucks, Santa Rosa Loop 44.6 2463 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39454323 Remote Start details: Meet in the parking lot of Holy Trinity 9:00am @ 1 W. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4eFNXrLfieVQR7Dn6 When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DB8368.0C81EB40]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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Thursday's fun ride.
by jerry blkdog.net 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

With the local wind advisory for tomorrow let's go to the coast. Meet Thursday 9:00am at the museum parking in Ventura located at Santa Clara St and Junipero St. We will stop for coffee at riders' choice of Luck Llama in Carpentaria 37 miles or Red Kettle in Summerland 47 miles Jerry

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Ride for Tuesday
by Sheri L 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Here is a nice little ride for Tuesday for those that want to spin those legs again! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44258516 See you tomorrow at Starbucks at 9! -- Sheri

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