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cvc weekend rides 10 5 & 10/6/19
by Taylor Hodoose 03 Oct '19

03 Oct '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday October 5th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/dn Mully 50 4,830 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749 805-390-2200 PCH/Latigo Orange Alfonzo Mully/Piuma/Fernwood 48 5,070 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31227825 787-240-1332 Old Top/Agoura Orange Lite Petros Westlake/Grimes/Simi 45 2,796 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31223998 805-630-8116 TJ/Sunset Hills Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Gainsbrorough/NP 31 1,798 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7474147 Lisa 818-535-0862 Greenmeadow Sunday October 6th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/dn Yerba 37 4,205 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31180421 PCH mully Orange Alfonzo Westlake/dn Yerba 37 4,205 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31180421 Gold 787-240-1332 PCH mully Social Kay Westlake/Pederson 22 1,387 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210610 818-419-1172 Olson/Erbes Question of the week: Should I wear my CVC jersey on Saturday? Seems a silly question, but I notice that we have a lot of riders not wearing the uniform on Saturday and Sunday group rides. Wearing our team kits helps promote the club to attract new members. If you do not have a CVC jersey, contact Sheri. Why do we need more members? Because you can’t have a group ride without a group. Show your pride in the club, attract some attention, and remember that CVC is a social club. Chat up riders as you cross paths. Safety Tip of the Week:  Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards-Be on the lookout for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash. Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. Save the “look, Ma, no hands!” tricks for the driveway at home. Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.  In wet weather watch your speed as surfaces may be slippery and it will take you longer to stop. 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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CVC mechanical/crash protocols
by Taylor Hodoose 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

[image: bike parts.jpg] During our Ride Leader's meeting, we discussed what our club protocol will be for mechanical or other issues while on a ride. First off, all club rides except "purple" and "social" are "drop" rides. This means it is every riders responsibility to know the route prior to the ride. If you are slower than the rest of the group, you may be "dropped"/left behind to find your way through the route and home. With that in mind, CVC is a social club at heart. The purpose of a group ride is to ride with others. If you have a mechanical (flat tire, derailleur malfunction, etc.), crash, or health problem (feeling dizzy or ill) yell out loudly to alert your group. The group will stop and assess the situation, unless it is not safe to do so at that location. The ride leader will determine next steps and alert the group. At least one rider will stay and assist. Most often I have encountered that the whole group waits and helps, but there are times when someone can't wait due to time constraints. If there is a crash that involves medical attention, the ride leader will stay (or designate someone else to stay behind) until help has arrived and treated the rider, as well as helping to inform their emergency contact. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Wednesday Humpday Ride
by Sheri Leiken 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

Meeting at the usual place, the landing, 3:45 for an afternoon ride of about 20 miles. Come join in the perfect way to break up your week! 3:45, ready to go! Get your fall ride on! -- Sheri

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Cvc officially cancelled Saturday
by Taylor Hodoose 28 Sep '19

28 Sep '19

Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 9/28 &9/29/19
by Taylor Hodoose 26 Sep '19

26 Sep '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday September 21st @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/dn Mully 50 4,830 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749 805-390-2200 PCH/Latigo Orange John Erbes/LA Ave/Rcky Pk 54 3,372 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30163495 805-410-2237 Valley Cir/Agoura Orange Lite Petros Dos Vientos/Santa Rosa 47 2,500 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31187183 805-630-8116 Erbes/Westlake Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Gainsbrorough/NP 31 1,798 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7474147 Lisa 818-535-0862 Greenmeadow Sunday September 22nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Encinal 33 3,475 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31180421 Orange 787-240-1332 PCH mully Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake/Lakeview Question of the Week: Are earbuds acceptable in a group ride? Most people will say no, with two exceptions: climbing up a long hill where the group has splintered apart, and when using bone conduction listening devices that do not close off the ears. In all rides, it is important to be able to hear your surroundings. It is especially important in group rides to be able to hear the riders around you. We need to be able to hear hazards being called out ahead of us, and riders coming up behind. 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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Ride Leader Opportunities Saturday Meeting
by president＠cvcbike.org 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

CVC Members, Saturday, Taylor H., your ride director, will be conducting a meeting for ride leaders, potential ride leaders, and for sub-ride leaders. Please know that the CVC club welcomes your interest AND relies on its members to step up and participate in volunteering when possible. It is a 100% volunteer led club. Without the help of existing ride leaders, there would be no CVC, and for that, we are all very grateful. Please know we need you. It truly is an honor to serve a club who has brought so much to so many. When you see your ride leader, please, thank them for their leadership! Please let us know if you are able to attend this meeting and hear more about the ride leadership opportunities and what being a ride leader, or co ride leader, or even a sub ride leader, involves. Cliff Scott has volunteered to host the meeting at his home in Westlake this Saturday, after rides, at 1:00 pm. We will be serving a light lunch and beverages and welcome those who are truly interested. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Location change: CVC-ride leader meeting-new leaders needed
by Taylor Hodoose 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

IOCATION CHANGE & There will also be a lite lunch 2406 Topsail Circle. Westlake Village 91361 Please RSVP if you can make it, but even if you forget, be sure to come by. Please join us Saturday Sept 28 at 1:00 pm for a ride leaders meeting. We will be having a one hour meeting with existing ride leaders and those that are ready to lead a ride. There will be an open forum to discuss and answer questions. For all ride leaders, but mostly new; these are the simple "Ride Leader responsibilities". You will see that it does not take much, and you definitely are experienced enough to help out and lead. 1. Either choose a ride, or suggest route. Most routes already exist on CVC site. 2. Know your chosen route, and where re groups are 3. Announce route at beginning of ride 4. You do not have to “pull” everyone all day, but you do need to let riders know of course changes coming up 5. Make sure the same number of riders that started are at the regroup, and no one is having mechanical or physical issues. 6. Announce to the group when to begin riding again Please let me know if you have any questions. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Wed. Afternoon Ride 3:45!
by Sheri Leiken 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

Hey All, It's the Wednesday afternoon HumpDay ride! Come on out and give your mid week legs a good spin of about 20 miles! It will be the perfect way to spend an autumn afternoon! 3:45 at the Landing! Park close to the entrance! See you there! -- Sheri

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Fwd: CVC-ride leader meeting-new leaders needed
by Taylor Hodoose 21 Sep '19

21 Sep '19

Please join us Saturday Sept 28 at 1:00 pm for a ride leaders meeting. We will be having a one hour meeting with existing ride leaders and those that are ready to lead a ride. There will be an open forum to discuss and answer questions. Location: 1024 Pan Ct. Newbury Park For all ride leaders, but mostly new; these are the simple "Ride Leader responsibilities". You will see that it does not take much, and you definitely are experienced enough to help out and lead. 1. Either choose a ride, or suggest route. Most routes already exist on CVC site. 2. Know your chosen route, and where re groups are 3. Announce route at beginning of ride 4. You do not have to “pull” everyone all day, but you do need to let riders know of course changes coming up 5. Make sure the same number of riders that started are at the regroup, and no one is having mechanical or physical issues. 6. Announce to the group when to begin riding again Please let me know if you have any questions. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 9/21 & 9/22/19
by Taylor Hodoose 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

[image: image.png] NOTE TIME CHANGE 8:30 SATURDAY START, 9:00 SUNDAY/AWAY STARTS [image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday September 21st @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Agoura/Calabasas 43.5 4,089 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290138 805-390-2200 Old Top/Fernwood/Mully Orange Jen Hid Vly/Santa Rosa 48 2,669 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31143037 805-558-3428 Erbes/Westlake Orange Lite Petros Hid Vly/Los Posas/PCH 52.5 4,088 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7591606 805-630-8116 Encinal/Upper/Westlake Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Norwegian 40 2,462 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266 Lisa 818-535-0862 Grimes/Erbes Sunday September 22nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Doug Hid Vly/Do Vi 36 2,336 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21265311 Orange 323-806-2002 Wildwood/Westlake Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Why are ride leaders important? CVC is a fun, volunteer-based club. We offer different rides weekly, so we do not get bored. We support our club riders by guiding them along our routes, stopping for water, and getting the group going again. We watch out for each other to ensure everyone makes it home, or in the case of Tex last weekend, get the help they need. Ride leaders keep a cohesive group, so that we can ride as a group. Otherwise we are just riding solo. It does not take much, but is crucial to our club. If you have ridden one of our group rides more than 5 times, you can be a ride leader. Stay tuned for an invite to the next “ride leaders” meeting coming up. We need all of you to step up and help. 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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