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**NEW RIDE START TIME! 8:00!
by Sheri Leiken 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Welcome to Summer Solstice!! The solstice officially begins in the middle of the week, but we will begin our SUMMER WEEKEND RIDE SCHEDULE THIS COMING WEEKEND on the 18th! ALL SATURDAY RIDES will begin at 8:00 am. ALL SUNDAY RIDES will begin at 8:30 am Enjoy your summer CVC Rides, always remember during this seasonal change, drink plenty and keep hydrated! ***Summer Schedule runs through Sept. 21st.

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of June 9 -16
by Bart Ziegler 11 Jun '16

11 Jun '16

Hey CVC Gang, this Saturday is the away ride in Santa Barbara (Summerland start). We've planned a couple nice routes including a Red/Orange route up Gibraltar (it's up and back so we can bite off as much as we want of that climb). There's also a stunning Gold/Orange route that includes Mountain Road and gorgeous views of the area. Sunday we will pick up the Gillette Ranch and Malibu Lake routes we skipped last weekend because of the smoke. Red ride is going to do the Rock Store/Encinal loop from the Calabasas direction. The Tuesday Night Race Ride is getting a fantastic turnout, and offers different start times so everyone can enjoy the fast-paced Rock Store loop. Please watch your speed coming down Decker! Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including mountain biking on Thursday afternoon. And the new Pub Ride on Wednesday night is a blast at a fun pace! Enjoy your rides this week, watch out for each other, sunscreen and be safe. If you do have a mechanical issue out on the road, please ask at least one other rider to assist you, if we don't assign someone immediately. Let me know if I can help with anything bike or ride-related. I always have extra Clif bars and my toolbox, pump, etc. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask me before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. New jerseys are out looking great, so let's keep showing them off! Let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists Updates for this week include: Upcoming Events Away Ride, Sat Jun 11 (Santa Barbara) This Weekend, see below Summertime Ride Start Time Change - 8:00 am Saturday Summer Start Time and an 8:30 Sunday Start time, beginning June 21st (Summer Solstice) through September 21st, (Fall) REGULAR CLUB RIDES SATURDAY AWAY RIDE IN SANTA BARBARA: 9:00am at The Garden Market, Summerland, CA Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14254362> Gold Ride - Leader Sharon Campise and Phil Callan Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14254036> SUNDAY: 9am at The Landing, Westlake Village Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14307266> G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Paul Sterngold Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13659051> (Less Time/Climbing option, return from Gillette Ranch back over Mulholland and Cornell) Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537> Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9am at The Landing parking lot Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Evening Ride - Leader Jonathan Woodbury The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. A group also leaves at 5:15, at more of an orange pace. The faster group usually catches up at the regroup point at the Mullholland/Encinal Split on top. Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot. RWGPS route with Mulholland return (without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken and Lisa Gutman Join us for the Hump Day Evening Pub ride during the Summer! All rides will roll out at 5:30. This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. We will start at a different location each week, and end with a social gathering at one of the local dining establishments. Please watch for weekly announcements for start locations every week. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9am at The Landing parking lot Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles CVC Fun in the Dirt MTB ride. Location to be determined each week. Look for Kent's announcement on Tuesdays -------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL NOTES Please wear your CVC jersey when riding with the club. Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("left turn, slowing, rolling"). The weather has been great with lots of cloud cover, but the sun is summertime hot, so remember the sunscreen and drink, drink, drink. Consume as much as a bottle an hour and you'll avoid the painful dehydration bonk! Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. Please note the inclement weather policy below. The Purple ride is considered a no drop. Having said that, please note that if you are falling behind or slower than the average pace, you may be dropped. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. Safety Reminders As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding! If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too. Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything. One by One, Two by Two when it's appropriate (narrowing lane single, bike lane and appropriate vehicle lane double)! If there is a marked bike lane, cyclists may ride shoulder to shoulder. Single file otherwise. There is no three or four abreast at any time while moving. Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders... Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will: Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order. Ride to the right, pass on the left. Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into another lane. Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow roads, and avoid “swarming”. Call out and point if I see a traffic hazard. Respect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and pedestrians. Ride predictably and remind others to be safe. Be a bicycling ambassador. 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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See you in Summerland
by Bart Ziegler 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

Looking forward to riding with everyone tomorrow in the Santa Barbara area. And for those of you that can't make the away ride, please organize yourselves and have fun. Hidden Valley with a Carlisle extension is always nice, maybe Grimes Canyon, Stunt/Piuma? Whatever you decide, be safe, enjoy and we'll see you all again on Sunday. Let's Ride, Bart Ziegler CVC Ride Director

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CVC Thurs MTB-Cancelled
by Kent Koral 08 Jun '16

08 Jun '16

Hi guys, due to a end-of-the-year school event that I will be attending with Sheri, I will not be able to have the Thursday fun in the dirt MTB ride this week. Will get back underway next week. See you on the road and trail. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Wednesday PUB RIDE 5:30
by Sheri Leiken 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

Come join the fun with a Wednesday night Pub ride. Leaving from Twisted Oak in Agoura at 5:30. <https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1897&bih=916&q=Agoura+Hills+Town+C enter&ludocid=7529944950767353415&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwitmOqM1ZLNAhXIMGMKHdwiCJ4Q 8G0IkwEoADAP> Agoura Hills Town Center Address: 30105 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14235958 This will take us up Reyes Adobe, to Lindero, cross Kanan, around neighborhood to multi path, to Kanan, Fountain wood to Agoura High School, then back to Agoura Rd. with a quick Malibu Lake circle and back to the start at Twisted Oak for food, refreshments, socializing, and all sorts of fun. This is a G.O. Ride. Let's go! Sheri

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Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am Ride
by Sheila 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

The weather is perfect cycling weather, let's ride!!! Leaving from the Landing, the Tuesday-Thursday ride is a 25 to 40 mile intermediate level ride There are very few cars out at this time. Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. Sheila Sherwyn 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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tuesday-thursday am ride
by Sheila 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

This week is showing clear and dry. If you are lucky enough to have these mornings free, we do great rides and there is virtually no traffic. Come and join us!! Leaving from the Landing, the Tuesday-Thursday ride is a 25 to 40 mile intermediate level ride (between gold and gold rush). There are very few cars out at this time. It is freezing dress as warm as possible bbbbrrrr....However, no rain predicted at this time Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. Sheila Sherwyn 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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CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday June3 7th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. [image: Inline image 1] RWGPS route with Mulholland return ( without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> 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 the official 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. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CLUB CLOTHING SUNDAY!
by Sheri Leiken 03 Jun '16

03 Jun '16

Hi CVC Members, I wanted to remind you that IF you didn't pick up your new club clothing, we will be there Sunday at the end of the social ride to distribute the rest. We are estimating the social ride returns about 11:15 or so, so we will be there then, and stay about an hour until about 12:30 depending on what we have left. We will be in the LANDING PARKING LOT, with a CVC Easy up, so you can spot where we are. Please let me know if you are running later than 12:30. If your sizes didn't fit as planned, I would suggest that you list these clothing or accessories items for sale or exchange, on a CVC members email, or the CVC Facebook page. We will be opening our CVC store again in about a month at most, and at that time, you can hopefully get what sizing you need. Be patient if you need to sell them. There are new members all the time that come in and want CVC Club Clothing. I am so happy to say so many people have worn their new kits and they look fantastic! Look forward to seeing you all Sunday at the ride, and then afterwards at the Club Social. Sincerely, Sheri

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of June 2 - 9
by Bart Ziegler 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Hey Everybody, the weather has been cooperating and the rides this last week were spectacular. Let's keep it fun and safe out there. This Saturday we've got routes heading to the beach down Potrero and back up either Mulholland or Deer Creek. The Orange ride will head out Hidden Valley as well, and loop around Dos Vientos and back through Thousand Oaks. Sunday we'll be heading toward Gillette Ranch with the red group riding Piuma, Stunt and Old Topanga, and the G.O. group doing a couple loops through Oak Park and Mulholland with 7-minute Hill. The social ride is going to Malibu Lake up Cornell. On Sunday Sheri will be distributing club kits and the Social Mixer is from 3:30 - 6:30! The Tuesday Night Race Ride gets larger every week, and offers different start times so everyone can enjoy the fast-paced Rock Store loop. Please watch your speed coming down Decker! Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including mountain biking on Thursday afternoon. And this week we had a huge turnout for the first Pub Ride on Wednesday night. Fun ride and PitFire Pizza afterward! Enjoy your rides this week, watch out for each other and be safe. If you do have a mechanical issue out on the road, please ask at least one other rider to assist you, if we don't assign someone immediately. Let me know if I can help with anything bike or ride-related. I always have extra Clif bars and my toolbox, pump, etc. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask me before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. New jerseys are out looking great, so let's start showing them off! Let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists Updates for this week include: Upcoming Events CVC June Social Mixer, Sunday June 5th To all of our CVC members and their significant other! RSVP event. Let's celebrate the success of Cruisin' the Conejo and the start of summer. Bellini's Osteria Bar and Lounge On Sunday, June 5th - 3:30pm - 6:30pm 951 Westlake Blvd#102 Westlake Village, CA 91361 Away Ride, Sat Jun 11 (Santa Barbara) REGULAR CLUB RIDES SATURDAY: 8:30am at The Landing, Westlake Village Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14130020> Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6037350> Gold Ride - Leader Doug Castell Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13971678> (Less Time/Climbing option, take Rieno to Borchard or Right turn at Lynn) Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* SUNDAY: 9am at The Landing, Westlake Village Red Ride - Leader Bart Gudmundson Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14131401> G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Bart Ziegler Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13659051> (Less Time/Climbing option, return from Gillette Ranch back over Mulholland and Cornell) Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537> Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9am at The Landing parking lot Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Evening Ride - Leader Jonathan Woodbury The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. A group also leaves at 5:15, at more of an orange pace. The faster group usually catches up at the regroup point at the Mullholland/Encinal Split on top. Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot. RWGPS route with Mulholland return (without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken and Lisa Gutman The afternoon ride has now become the Hump Day Evening Pub ride for the Summer! All rides will roll out at 5:30. This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. We will start at a different location each week, and end with a social gathering at one of the local dining establishments. Please watch for weekly announcements for start locations every week. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9am at The Landing parking lot Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles CVC Fun in the Dirt MTB ride. Location to be determined each week. Look for Kent's announcement on Tuesdays -------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL NOTES Please wear your CVC jersey when riding with the club. Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("left turn, slowing, rolling"). The weather has been great with lots of cloud cover, but the sun is summertime hot, so remember the sunscreen and drink, drink, drink. Consume as much as a bottle an hour and you'll avoid the painful dehydration bonk! Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. Please note the inclement weather policy below. The Purple ride is considered a no drop. Having said that, please note that if you are falling behind or slower than the average pace, you may be dropped. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. Safety Reminders As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding! If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too. Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything. One by One, Two by Two when it's appropriate (narrowing lane single, bike lane and appropriate vehicle lane double)! If there is a marked bike lane, cyclists may ride shoulder to shoulder. Single file otherwise. There is no three or four abreast at any time while moving. Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders... Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will: Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order. Ride to the right, pass on the left. Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into another lane. Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow roads, and avoid “swarming”. Call out and point if I see a traffic hazard. Respect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and pedestrians. Ride predictably and remind others to be safe. Be a bicycling ambassador. 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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