March 2026 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Thursday Rides
by Terry Hearst 31 Mar '26

31 Mar '26

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Next Safety message in 4 part series
by Carla Weier 31 Mar '26

31 Mar '26

Group Ride Safety: Injury Assessment & First Aid After a crash, once the scene is safe and controlled, the next priority is calm, thoughtful injury assessment. One of the biggest challenges is that injured cyclists will often say “I’m fine” and will want to keep riding. This is usually adrenaline, embarrassment, or not wanting to slow the group down. Take Your Time Assessing the Extent of the Injury (At Least 10 Minutes) Adrenaline can mask pain and injuries. Even if things seem minor: • Stay on scene as a group • Let things settle • Reassess after a few minutes When in doubt: err on the side of caution. Simple Assessment Guidelines- You don’t need medical training to do a basic check: • Where does it hurt? • Pain level (1–10)? Is it getting worse or better? • Head/mental clarity: Are they thinking clearly? Any confusion? • Hands/arms: Can they grip, shift, and brake normally? • Legs/knees: Can they walk normally? If they can’t walk normally, they should not be riding. • Road readiness: Even if the bike is in good working order and the rider thinks they can ride, is it SMART to continue? Also consider: • Distance back to the car • Terrain (climbing, technical descents, traffic) When to Call 911- If there is any doubt about the severity of injuries, call 911. Clear examples requiring a 911 call include: • Head impact or loss of consciousness • Severe pain or inability to move normally • Significant bleeding • Rider not acting like themselves When in doubt, let professionals evaluate. Basic First Aid Priorities If someone in the group has medical experience, they should take the lead. If not, remember: simple care goes a long way. Focus on: • Stop bleeding • Minimize movement • Keep the rider calm, comfortable, and reassured Do not move a downed rider unless staying put creates immediate danger. Consider Getting Trained- While these are practical guidelines, nothing replaces proper training. We strongly encourage riders to take a basic First Aid & CPR course, such as those offered by the American Red Cross (redcross.org) or similar local programs. Even a short course can build confidence and help you respond more effectively in any emergency situation. A Note on Continuing the Ride If a rider is injured: • Encourage them to end the ride • Help arrange pickup or support • Consider calling a friend or family member to pick up the rider If they are abandoning the ride and cannot safely leave on their own you should call 911 Key Takeaways • Don’t trust the first “I’m fine” • Take time to assess—adrenaline hides injuries • When in doubt, call 911 • Keeping someone who’s injured calm and still is meaningful care Next: how to communicate effectively with 911 and manage the scene once help is on the way. Ride smart. Ride safe.- CVC Safety Committee

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Tuesday Ride-9:00 Starbucks
by Sheri L 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

Let's meet at Starbucks ready to roll at 9! We will go through Hidden Valley and back via La Granada. Should be a good intermediate ride. See you then! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53728294 -- Sheri

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] CVC Biweekly Social MTB, @ 5:30pm Location: Lights still needed for finish E MTB’s welcome Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Not Scheduled Saturday Rides, March 28th @ 8:30am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 1 747 214-6642 Wlake-TOTW-DnYerba-Latigo-Wlake 54.9 5746 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49101892 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Westlake, Pederson, Santa Rosa, PCH, Decker 55.7 3461 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54367734 Orange Light Peter 1805 340-9551 Grimes Cyn – Championship Dr – Erbes 37.7 2665 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18819391 Gold Karl-Heinz 1 818 633-0683 Gold Tour de T.O. 36.9 2341 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29397344 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tex 1 805 756-5713 Cornell/Lake Malibu/Lobo Cyn and back 23.9 1338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 Sunday rides March 29th @ 9:00 am 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 Ride Leader Route Miles Map Social No Drop Ride Kim 1 805 469-1982 CVC Social-Starbucks, Wildwood CCW 24.3 1178 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37814567 Gold Orange Not Scheduled Hi everyone, We’re hosting an indoor virtual Zwift ride next Thursday at 6:00 PM, and we’d love for you to join us! It’s a fun, social ride, and a great way to stay connected while getting in a solid workout. All fitness levels are welcome — ride at your own pace and enjoy the group vibe. Ride Details: 📅 Thursday March 26 ⏰ 6:00 PM 🚴 Ride Leader: Kim 🔗 Zwift https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5519851 [cid:image002.jpg@01DCBC77.FC3F01B0] Surge Protector [Lite] - The at Home Cycling & Running Virtual Training App<https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5519851> zwift.com<https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5519851> https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5519851 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:image003.jpg@01DCBC77.FC3F01B0]<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 Rides
by Terry Hearst 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

Here are Thursday's rides. The short ride will be led by Mike Carey. Offering a more casual pace. Short ride https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54062273 The long ride is a more challenging ride for those looking for a faster pace with fewer stops. Long Ride https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54374966 Terry

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Tuesday Ride
by Sheri L 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Let's meet at Starbucks, go to King Gillette and back, and as we return, a lap around Malibu Lake to the Old Place and back. (about 29 miles) See you 9:00 at Starbucks. -- Sheri

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CVC Kits
by Terry Hearst 21 Mar '26

21 Mar '26

Good morning all Just a reminder that it would be really great if everyone wore their CVC kit's for Saturday rides. Terry

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks Remote start Saturday for the Orange Light and Gold Rides 8:30am Holly Trinity Lutheran Church, 1W. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks Directions to remote start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2vKAgpEczwuBfHiXA CVC Biweekly Social MTB, @ 5:30pm Location: Wendy/Potrero Lights still needed for finish E MTB’s welcome Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Dos V-Wendy/Potrero-Vista Del Mar-Parkview-Rancho DV-Sierra Vista 11.6 983 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34476119 Saturday Rides, March 21st @ 8:30am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 1 747 214-6642 HV, Potrero/PCH/Deer Creek/Encinal/WLB 57.9 5208 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47120195 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Landing, Piuma, Stunt, 7min. Hill, Mureau 52.2 4724 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54273012 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Apricot Lane Farms from Holy Trinity Parking Lot 41.4 2536 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39987348 Gold Mark 1 805 432-6292 Apricot Lane Farms from Holy Trinity Parking Lot 41.4 2536 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39987348 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tom 1 818 730-0729 Hidden Valey out and back 18.8 873 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52169912 Sunday rides March 22nd @ 9:00 am 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 Ride Leader Route Miles Map Social No Drop Ride Chris 1 805 217-9104 Starbucks, Hidden Valley, Carlisle Canyon 28 1308 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53894612 Gold Orange Not Scheduled Hi everyone, We’re hosting an indoor virtual Zwift ride next Thursday at 6:00 PM, and we’d love for you to join us! It’s a fun, social ride, and a great way to stay connected while getting in a solid workout. All fitness levels are welcome — ride at your own pace and enjoy the group vibe. Ride Details: 📅 Thursday March 19 ⏰ 6:00 PM 🚴 Ride Leader: Kim 🔗 Zwift [cid:image002.jpg@01DCB6D4.4A7DC270] https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5507405 Click the link to sign up and join us on the ride. Let me know if you have any questions or need help getting set up on Zwift. Hope to see you there! Kim 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:image003.jpg@01DCB6D4.4A7DC270]<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 Rides
by Terry Hearst 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

Hellow all There will be a local ride tomorrow for those who do not have the time or legs to do the away ride from Ventura. Mike Carey (805-907-2850) will lead the ride starting at 9.00 from Starbucks. Route is intended to be short so we’re done before it gets too hot. Those who are interested can also do an up/ down Treasure Hill before the regroup at the end of Hidden Valley Rd. and/ or add additional lake lap(s) at the end. Starbucks, Hidden Valley, Carlisle Canyon and back. JS · Ride with GPS <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44258516> We are working on making the Thursday rides more accommodating to all levels of riders. Below is an excellent idea that Mike Carey and several others have suggested . Given that riders of differing levels may want to join we’ll try out a process where we self-seed into two groups before the start. Assuming all the faster paced riders aren’t doing the away ride, those who want a faster paced ride will leave a couple of minutes before those of us who want a more mellow pace. Hopefully we then have two groups each riding together rather than a single group that gets spread out with some people off the back and others waiting a long time at regroups. We can all come together to socialize before and after the ride. Those of you who may have dropped out of these rides as the pace has crept upwards in recent times are welcome to come back out and see if this process works for you. Regards Terry

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CVC Thursday ride
by Terry Hearst 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '26

Due to the continued heat we are going to start in Ventura at Mission Park on Santa Clara St. Start time is riding at 9am We are going over Casitas Pass but we should be over that before the temps get out of the 70's then back down closer to the coast. This course is longer than normal. If you want to do a shorter version you can bypass Casitas Pass and meet back up with us in Santa Barbara. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54277387 Terry

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