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Club Store is open!
by Sheri L 25 Nov '20

25 Nov '20

CVC Team, Your Conejo Valley Cyclist club store is open today and will remain open until 12/6. Here you can purchase club jerseys, bibs, shorts, (THE most comfortable!) arm warmers, gloves, neck gaiters, wind vests and jackets and more! The store closes but orders can take up to 6 weeks. But it is the perfect time to stock up for the new year. A few words about sizing.... please see their sizing chart for accurate measurements. We suggest Volare Elite. Arm warmers and gloves are unisex, so men may need to go up 1 size. The windbreakers and jackets fold into the pocket of themselves... cool! If you have any other questions, let me know. In the meantime, if you are looking for a Medium men's, I have one for immediate purchase. I also have 1 pair of the red/black arm warmers in a medium. Here is the link to the store. You order directly from them and your items will be shipped to your home. http://teamstore.ascendsportswear.com/store/conejo-valley-cyclists/ -- Sheri Leiken CVC President

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UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT TO CORRECT SATURDAY RIDE START TIME TO 8:30 AM
by Richard Paul Aguilar 25 Nov '20

25 Nov '20

SATURDAY START TIME IS 8:30 AM HERE ARE OUR WEEKEND RIDES FOR SATURDAY 11-28-2020/ SUNDAY 11-29-2020 Please bring and wear your mask at ride starts,regroups and when entering public areas. Select your ride and download your route. Bringbicycles supplies, food and drink. All CVC Non Members must sign a CVC Ride Waiver, noexceptions.THURSDAY MORNING THANKSGIVING RIDE FROM LANDING LEAVING 9:OO AM https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6486488 LOTS OF GOOD OPTIONS FOR TURNING OFF IFNEEDED. In addition, as has been our CVC holidaytradition, we will be collecting canned and packaged goods for MANNA. MANNA is our local food bank, and we arestruggling through a pandemic and economic hardship within our own community.Hunger affects families from all socio-economic levels reaching modest tocomfortable neighborhoods alike, especially during a crisis. We will be placing bins outside of Kent'struck on Thanksgiving and every weekend until Dec. 20th. Please bring your nonperishable items to donate then. Happy Thanksgiving Sheri/Kent/Richard TUESDAY NIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE SCHEDULED 11-24-2020 5:30PM Hey CVC’rs, we’re coming up on week four andthat means an MTB ride! Tuesday 11/24, we will ride Ahmanson Ranch.This is a fun ride that loops up Las Virgenes Canyon, over the top of HiddenHills on Laskey Mesa and Back. Great views of the Valley on fairly gentlesingle track and fire roads. There are a few short, semi steep sections We will meet at the very North end of LasVirgenes Rd and ride at 5:30 sharp. Make sure you have your charged lightingsystem, helmet, water and spares. This is a novice to intermediate ride (notsuitable for beginners). Hosted by Kent (818) 802-0826 and Petros.(805) 630-8116 route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766 Saturday November 28th @8:30 am | Ride | Leader | Route | Miles | Climb (ft.) | Map | | Red Captain Kent 818-802-0826 | Bart | POTRERO, PCH, MULLY, RK STORE CORNELL, AGOURA RD | 57 | 4031 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34726071 | | Orange Captain Donna 805-444-0159 | Doug | HV, PCH, MULLY, WESTLAKE | 48 | 3263 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19170243 | | Orange Light Captain Petros 805-630-8116 Co Captain Steve 818-426-1649 | Petros | AGOURA TO DOSVIENTOS, NEWBURY PARK and BACK | 47 | 3256 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29041736 | | Gold Captains Sharon 818-519-8694 Lisa 818-535-0862 | Sharon and Lisa | HV, DOS VIENTOS, LYNN,FLORES, ERBES, LANDING | 35 | 2164 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 | | Mellow Yellow Captain Tex 805-746-5713 Co Captain Jeanne 805-368-7974 | Tex | HV, REINO, SYCAMOTE, LYNN, GRN MEAD, RANCHO, HILLCREST | 26 | 1640 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34463119 | Sunday November 29th @9:00 am | Ride | Leader | Route | Miles | Climb (ft.) | Map | | R.O. Captain Alfonso 787-240-1332 Co Captain Donna 805-444-0159 | TBD | 7 MINUTE, OLD TOPANGA, MUREAU, AGOURA | 34 | 2606 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34721233 | | Gravel Captain Rob Co Captain Alfonso 787-240-1332 | Rob | GRAVEL | 41 | 3237 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34723913 | | Sunday Fun Day Captain Richard 661-803-4575 | Richard | WESTLAKE, NORWEGIAN GRADE Via ERBES and PENDERSON HOME | 26 | 1473 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3427141 | When riding with us: · Be cognizant of social distancing. Bring and wear your mask. · If you have air quality or other health concerns please erron the side of caution. · Ride at your ownrisk. · Helmets are mandatory, carry ride supplies and be sure yourbike is in good working order. · Stay in bike lanes, ride single file, double when safe anddo not overlap wheels. · Descend carefully at a safe distance while looking out fordebris and road hazards. · Pass slower riders on the left and announce your intentions. · Ride predictably and use proper hand signals when changinglanes, turning, slowing and stopping. · Respect all traffic rules and the rights of motorizedvehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. · · Inclement weather policy is safety first. If it is activelyraining or the ride route has a wet surface it is our policy to cancel all clubrides. · · Club members may choose to meet and ride in theseconditions, however the ride will not be considered an official club ride. · · We are a rules of the road cycling club. Richard Paul Aguilar Insurance Rpainsurance(a)sbcglobal.net 0B69455 TAXESP00315401 Office 805-716-6191 Fax 805-716-6194

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Weekend Rides for Saturday 11-28-2020 and Sunday 11-29-2020
by Richard Paul Aguilar 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

HERE ARE OUR WEEKEND RIDES FOR SATURDAY 11-28-2020/ SUNDAY 11-29-2020 Please bring and wear your mask at ride starts,regroups and when entering public areas. Select your ride and download your route. Bringbicycles supplies, food and drink. All CVC Non Members must sign a CVC Ride Waiver, noexceptions. THURSDAY MORNING THANKSGIVING RIDE FROM LANDING LEAVING 9:OO AM https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6486488 LOTS OF GOOD OPTIONS FOR TURNING OFF IF NEEDED. In addition, as has been our CVC holidaytradition, we will be collecting canned and packaged goods for MANNA. MANNA is our local food bank, and we arestruggling through a pandemic and economic hardship within our own community.Hunger affects families from all socio-economic levels reaching modest tocomfortable neighborhoods alike, especially during a crisis. We will be placing bins outside of Kent'struck on Thanksgiving and every weekend until Dec. 20th. Please bring your nonperishable items to donate then. Happy Thanksgiving Sheri/Kent/Richard TUESDAY NIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE SCHEDULED 11-24-2020 5:30PM Hey CVC’rs, we’re coming up on week four andthat means an MTB ride! Tuesday 11/24, we will ride Ahmanson Ranch.This is a fun ride that loops up Las Virgenes Canyon, over the top of HiddenHills on Laskey Mesa and Back. Great views of the Valley on fairly gentlesingle track and fire roads. There are a few short, semi steep sections We will meet at the very North end of LasVirgenes Rd and ride at 5:30 sharp. Make sure you have your charged lightingsystem, helmet, water and spares. This is a novice to intermediate ride (notsuitable for beginners). Hosted by Kent (818) 802-0826 and Petros.(805) 630-8116 route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766 Saturday November 28st @9:00 am | Ride | Leader | Route | Miles | Climb (ft.) | Map | | Red Captain Kent 818-802-0826 | Bart | POTRERO, PCH, MULLY, RK STORE CORNELL, AGOURA RD | 57 | 4031 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34726071 | | Orange Captain Donna 805-444-0159 | Doug | HV, PCH, MULLY, WESTLAKE | 48 | 3263 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19170243 | | Orange Light Captain Petros 805-630-8116 Co Captain Steve 818-426-1649 | Petros | AGOURA TO DOSVIENTOS, NEWBURY PARK and BACK | 47 | 3256 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29041736 | | Gold Captains Sharon 818-519-8694 Lisa 818-535-0862 | Sharon and Lisa | HV, DOS VIENTOS, LYNN,FLORES, ERBES, LANDING | 35 | 2164 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 | | Mellow Yellow Captain Tex 805-746-5713 Co Captain Jeanne 805-368-7974 | Tex | HV, REINO, SYCAMOTE, LYNN, GRN MEAD, RANCHO, HILLCREST | 26 | 1640 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34463119 | Sunday November 29th @9:00 am | Ride | Leader | Route | Miles | Climb (ft.) | Map | | R.O. Captain Alfonso 787-240-1332 Co Captain Donna 805-444-0159 | TBD | 7 MINUTE, OLD TOPANGA, MUREAU, AGOURA | 34 | 2606 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34721233 | | Gravel Captain Rob Co Captain Alfonso 787-240-1332 | Rob | GRAVEL | 41 | 3237 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34723913 | | Sunday Fun Day Captain Richard 661-803-4575 | Richard | WESTLAKE, NORWEGIAN GRADE Via ERBES and PENDERSON HOME | 26 | 1473 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3427141 | When riding with us: · Be cognizant of social distancing. Bring and wear your mask. · If you have air quality or other health concerns please erron the side of caution. · Ride at your ownrisk. · Helmets are mandatory, carry ride supplies and be sure yourbike is in good working order. · Stay in bike lanes, ride single file, double when safe anddo not overlap wheels. · Descend carefully at a safe distance while looking out fordebris and road hazards. · Pass slower riders on the left and announce your intentions. · Ride predictably and use proper hand signals when changinglanes, turning, slowing and stopping. · Respect all traffic rules and the rights of motorizedvehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. · · Inclement weather policy is safety first. If it is activelyraining or the ride route has a wet surface it is our policy to cancel all clubrides. · · Club members may choose to meet and ride in theseconditions, however the ride will not be considered an official club ride. · · We are a rules of the road cycling club. Richard Paul Aguilar Insurance Rpainsurance(a)sbcglobal.net 0B69455 TAXESP00315401 Office 805-716-6191 Fax 805-716-6194

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Thanksgiving
by Sheri L 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

Conejo Valley Cyclists, Happy Thanksgiving week! This week there WILL BE A: *THANKSGIVING MORNING ride!* Here is the route. We will be leaving at 9:00 am. Lots of good options for turning off if you need. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6486488 In addition, as has been our CVC holiday tradition, we will be collecting canned and packaged goods for MANNA. (They also take checks and cash donations) MANNA is our local food bank, and we are struggling through a pandemic and economic hardship within our own community. Hunger affects families from all socio-economic levels reaching modest to comfortable neighborhoods alike, especially during a crisis. You may never know the neighbor, senior, or even cyclist, but they are among us. Please help the CVC provide Manna with food relief to support those who struggle with hunger in our community. Join us so that no one ever goes hungry in Conejo Valley! We will be placing bins outside of Kent's truck* on Thanksgiving* and every weekend until Dec. 20th. Please bring your non perishable items to donate then. -- Sheri/Kent/Richard 🦃🦃🦃🦃

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CVC 2nd/4th Tuesday Night MTB Ride Series 11/24
by Kent Koral 22 Nov '20

22 Nov '20

Hey CVC’rs, we’re coming up on week four and that means an MTB ride! Tuesday 11/24, we will ride Ahmanson Ranch. This is a fun ride that loops up Las Virgenes Canyon, over the top of Hidden Hills on Laskey Mesa and Back. Great views of the Valley on fairly gentle single track and fire roads. There are a few short, semi steep sections We will meet at the very North end of Las Virgenes Rd and ride at 5:30 sharp. Make sure you have your charged lighting system, helmet, water and spares. This is a novice to intermediate ride (not suitable for beginners). Hosted by Petros and me. route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766 Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Weekend ride schedule for Saturday 11-21-2020 and Sunday 11-22-2020
by Richard Paul Aguilar 19 Nov '20

19 Nov '20

HERE ARE OUR WEEKEND RIDES FOR SATURDAY 11-21-2020/ SUNDAY 11-22-2020 ALL SATURDAY RIDES ARE AWAY. START TIME 9:00 AM. START LOCATION ISVENTURA. 101 NORTH, EXIT CALIFORNIA ST AND TURN RIGHT, LEFT ON SANTA CLARA, PARKING LOT IS ON THE RIGHT JUSTBEFORE VENTURA AVE. Please bring and wear your mask at ride starts,regroups and when entering public areas. Select your ride and download your route. Bringbicycles supplies, food and drink. All CVC Non Members must sign a CVC Ride Waiver, noexceptions. THURSDAY AFTERNOON RIDE THIS WEEK FROMLANDING 3:30PM This ride willmeet on Thursday afternoons at 3:30 at the Landing for a ride of about 20 milesor so. The shorter the daylight, the shorter the ride.. The ride routes aredependent on the afternoon weather but include your favorite routes from SundayFundays for now. (Hidden Valley, North Ranch, Malibu Lake, Carlisle Canyon, andso on....) The pace is that of a gold+/orange light. This Thursday and all the others (minus holidays) Sheri… TUESDAY NIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE SCHEDULED 11-24-2020 5:30PM CVC 2nd & 4th Tuesday Night Winter MTBRide Series. Petros and Kent will be your guides. Next week, Tuesday 11/24, wewill ride Ahmanson Ranch. This is a fun ride that loops up Las Virgenes Canyonand over the top of Hidden Hills and Back. Great views of the Valley. We willmeet at the very North end of Las Virgenes Rd and ride at 5:30 sharp. Make sureyou have your charged lighting system, helmet, water and spares. This is anovice to intermediate ride (not suitable for beginners). route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766 Kent Petros (818) 802-0826 805-630-8116 Saturday November 21st @9:00 am | Ride | Leader | Route | Miles | Climb (ft.) | Map | | Red Captain Kent 818-802-0826 | Kent | Ventura/Ojai Santa Paula | 53 | 3138 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32850103 | | Orange Captain Donna 805-444-0159 | Donna | Ventura/Ojai Santa Paula | 53 | 3138 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32850103 | | Orange Light Captain Petros 805-630-8116 Co Captain Steve 818-426-1649 | Steve | Ventura/Ojai Santa Paula | 53 | 3138 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32850103 | | Gold Captains Sharon 818-519-8694 Lisa 818-535-0862 | Lisa and Bob | Ventura/Ojai and Back | 39 | 1768 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5878174 | | Mellow Yellow Captain Tex 805-746-5713 Co Captain Jeanne 805-368-7974 | Tex | Ventura/Ojai and Back | 30 | 998 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3290331 | Sunday November 22nd @9:00 am | Ride | Leader | Route | Miles | Climb (ft.) | Map | | R.O. Captain Alfonso 787-240-1332 Co Captain Donna 805-444-0159 | TBD | Westlake, Encinal, back Decker | 30 | 3332 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6214176 | | Gravel Captain Rob Co Captain Alfonso 787-240-1332 | Alfonso | Lang, Chesebro-Cornell, RSto, Up Encinal, BB, Mully, WL | 38 | 3713 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34673009 | | Sunday Fun Day Captain Richard 661-803-4575 | Bob M | Malibu Lake Loop | 18 | 1139 | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27966071 | When riding with us: · Be cognizant of social distancing. Bring and wear your mask. · If you have air quality or other health concerns please erron the side of caution. · Ride at your ownrisk. · Helmets are mandatory, carry ride supplies and be sure yourbike is in good working order. · Stay in bike lanes, ride single file, double when safe anddo not overlap wheels. · Descend carefully at a safe distance while looking out fordebris and road hazards. · Pass slower riders on the left and announce your intentions. · Ride predictably and use proper hand signals when changinglanes, turning, slowing and stopping. · Respect all traffic rules and the rights of motorizedvehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. · · Inclement weather policy is safety first. If it is activelyraining or the ride route has a wet surface it is our policy to cancel all clubrides. · · Club members may choose to meet and ride in theseconditions, however the ride will not be considered an official club ride. · · We are a rules of the road cycling club. Richard Paul Aguila660-803-4575Rpainsurance(a)sbcglobal.net

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This weekend all Saturday Rides are away
by Richard Paul Aguilar 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Hello CVC. This weekend all Saturday Rides are away. All rides will start in Ventura at 9:00 am. We'll ride from Ventura into the Ojai Valley. Our longer rides will Include Ventura, Ojai and Santa Paula. All routes and details will be posted in our upcoming weekly announcement. Richard Paul Aguilar661-803-4575Rpainsurance(a)sbcglobal.net

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Thursday Afternoon Ride
by Sheri L 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

There will be a Thursday afternoon ride this week meeting at the Landing at 3:30. Route determined by afternoon winds. The route is about 20 miles. This is an afternoon pace, gold+/Orange Light. Come on out and enjoy the ride. We will not be meeting on Thanksgiving, but CVC promises some other sort of group ride that morning. See you at 3:30. -- Sheri

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CVC Zwift Virtual Rides-week of 11/16/20
by Kent Koral 15 Nov '20

15 Nov '20

Hey CVC’rs, here is your virtual Zwift ride scedule for this week! We are running rides on Monday (Kent Koral) and Thursday (Shane Mann) from 5:30pm-7:00PM This time window allows riders some flexibility since you can now join a Zwift meetup up to 30 minutes after it has started (cool!) Monday will be in France riding the “RGV” route with Kent Koral. It will utilize the "meetup only view" function. We will NOT use the “keep everyone together” (rubber band) function on this ride, but I will keep us all together. This is a semi recovery ride and we will ride together at a nice easy pace with a few spicy bits here and there. This will be on Zoom. See further below for more Zoom information. https://zwiftinsider.com/route/rgv/ Thursday will be in Watopia riding the “Sand and Sequoias” route with Shane Mann. It will utilize the "meetup only view" function and also the “keep everyone together” function. This will be on Zoom. See further below for more Zoom information. https://zwiftinsider.com/route/sand-and-sequoias/ You will need to use the Zwift Companion app to make sure you are following both Shane and Kent so that we can add you to the rides if you are have not already done so. Please make sure you are following us by 4PM on The day of the ride (you only have to do this once) so that we can have everybody on the invite that wants to ride.. For the Zoom meeting rides, make sure you download the Zoom app ahead of time. Then using the link (see below), join the zoom meeting. Zoom will give you the option of transmitting both audio and video out to the meeting, or just audio if you want to forgo the video feed. This is another great option we utilize to keep the chat fun and lively. You will still be able to see those that are feeding video. Again, there are many YouTube videos out there that you can watch to learn everything you need to know about Zoom meetings. Feel free to reach out to us via text if you have any questions. We are both looking forward to riding and having fun with you all in the incredible world of Zwift! Zoom Meeting invite for both Rides: Meeting:858 3914 2641 Code:620774 Information about all of the Zwift routes: https://zwiftinsider.com/routes/ Looking forward to seeing you all on Zwift. Kent 818-802-0826 & Shane 818-401-5927

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Spitting and snot rockets
by Sheri L 14 Nov '20

14 Nov '20

Hey CVC, It has come to my attention that there has been "spitting" AND "snot rockets" on rides. Seriously, we are in a pandemic and this is NOT ok. Even if you do a quick turn around to make sure no one is there, it is NOT ok. Someone CAN be there and you may not see them, or they may ride into your discards. Please carry a handkerchief, use your sleeve or glove, and/ or pull over or...but be courteous and respectful now more than ever. -- Sheri <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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