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Thank you to CVC members!
by Sheri Leiken 12 May '16

12 May '16

Dear Conejo Valley Cyclists, I just want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of you who joined in to help with Cruisin the Conejo. This event absolutely could not happen without the help of all of you, from leaders who put in endless hours of planning and prep, to those who came at wee hours, to those that stayed all day or weekend long, to those of you that helped ahead of time, and to those of you that rode the event! THANK YOU TEAM CVC! So many positive, emails and comments are being sent in. For those of you who don't know our team leaders, here they are. Kent Koral, Your Cruisin Director. 6-7 months of work from Course design and routes, to your expo event, tents, set up, rentals, to overseeing everything, to moving toilets the night before the ride, to chasing down and begging for permits in every county, often driving from downtown LA to Ventura County, and working in-between, to planning, to marking, to advertising, to being the MC, to well, he did it!!!!! Thank you Henry for your presidency, for being involved in every part of this, (including toilet moving) for the ongoing newsletters, facebook posts, connecting with shops, meetings, late night texts, paperwork, finishing touches, keeping us all calm, so, so much more..etc. Harlene Roen: THANK YOU from all of us for your diligent work in gathering the most incredible amount, and high level raffle and auction items we have ever had, and to setting up our vendors. She set up your vendors for the expo, and made it all work. To Jim Doane and Jeanne for diligently working with Harlene on this! Thank you Kay for making them all look good! Thank you to Mike Hackett, the incredible rest stop captain who really turned it up this year, working with the scouts, and so many of you, making this an incredible ride with incredible stops! The best we ever had! Thank you to Sherrie Felton for your behind the scene help, for the hours you put in creating route slips with no errors, to sitting up on Latigo to cheer on our 125 Bruisers! Thank you to Bart Z. for so many things, his amazing art, creating those amazing jerseys, for the beautiful posters and ads, for the backdrops done at the drop of a hat, and for donating the most generous raffle prize of all, his custom wheels. Thank you to Alfonso for coming to all of the Cruisin Planning meetings, to the course marking and unmarking, for just being right there for us with planning, set up, tear down, whatever pops up, run around, let's try something new..investigating. . To Jerry for the amazing Podium, set up, clean up, and sticking a little 125 mile ride inbetween! Thank you girlfriends Amy, Harlene, Lois, Sharon, and Jeannie, for stuffing over 700 goodie bags after work one night! (and thanks to Harlene and Richard F., we had something to stuff them with) To the organizers of the CVC junk all over the booth, (Connie and Lois). Connie, my calming friend, always knowing what to say and do, To Sheila and Bruce's calm at the end of Cruisin, to Cathy Sternstein for organizing and running registration and all the time in preparation of papers, registration booth and forms, aaahhh, so much! Thanks Richard P. and Cam for helping with course marking, another behind the scenes! And I won't forget all of you that brought so many smiles to riders out at the rest stops. You all rocked it!!! No other way to describe this.. Your encouragement, dedication just was amazing. And those working the expo both at registration and raffles, to those of you who led the kid ride. Some of you coming at the last minute to help with this! I can't post those pictures, but they are absolutely priceless. Imagine, if what we do creates that passion for riding in the kids. wow! Thank you everyone who showed up before 6 am, not just to ride, but to make this work. Seriously, this is an amazing contribution and testament to our club. To Dale, all runners who did endless work, Mitch and the SAG group, thank you to the parking and safety crew, Taylor H, and wow, I could go on and on, and I know I will forget someone because there were over 100 volunteers!!!!!!! Thank you to Those of you who physically set up and tore down, and made a really difficult job so much easier with their help, ( I still see Colleen in her clean up gloves!) Thank you! Thank you! This was an incredible event and we really do have an incredible club! Thanks for reading this long email, and signing up for the Volunteer Spots everyone. Even if I didn't call you out by name, each and every one of you are so appreciated! Cruisin 2016 was a huge success! Sincerely, Sheri And the best news yet.. Club kits should be shipped next week. (I am seeing who is reading this, and yes, it is true!) Please scroll down to read a couple of letters that were sent to us following Cruisin, and you will then feel your pride! Dear Cruisin' Team, A homerun on Saturday! The entire event from pre ride publicity, registration, on going communications, day of events, et al was done with great care and thoughtfulness. I want to especially commend the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts for their extraordinary service at the rest stops. "May I hold your bike for you sir?" "How is the ride going for you sir?" nearly brought this 70 year old Eagle Scout to tears. That my participation in your excellent event benefitted their character building program was a wonderful plus, and well deserved for their efforts. An event such as this one is the work of many hands; please extend my thanks to all of the volunteers. I ride in many Century rides throughout the year and this one is among the very best. Many of them open registration for the next year's event immediately after the conclusion of the current one, I will happily register as soon as possible (and encourage my SFVBC friends to do so as well). Congratulations on a job well done! And another: Thank you very much for a great ride this year. I have done the ride for many years and this was the best! The 32 mile route was great, nice roads with wide bike lanes. The homemade cookies were delicious as always. The lunch after the ride was the best to date! More important than the route and the food was the fantastic SAG. I had three flat tires and the SAG van came and helped me, changing the tires and then eventually giving me a lift back to the start. I was very thankful they were there to volunteer and greatly appreciate them. I was also happy to have Beeline at the expo so I could get a new tire and tube. Thank you for the nice job you do!

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CVC Thurs fun in the dirt MTB
by Kent Koral 11 May '16

11 May '16

Hi guys, sorry for the late post, I've been a little busy..... Recovering. This week let's get back to Dos Vientos. Meet at the parking lot west of rocking R ranch on Potrero at 5:30. As always this is a fun, cruising ride and will be about 10 miles and 1. 5 hours. If you're not sure where the trailhead is, give me a call. See y'all tomorrow, don't be late. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Wednesday Afternoon 3:45!
by Sheri Leiken 09 May '16

09 May '16

WOOHOO! Another ride announcement for the week. Wednesday afternoon ride is ON! Get out the humpday legs and Let's go ride! 3:45 on Wednesday at The Landing. Plan on a gold+ pace with about 22 miles. Sheri 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.https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gifhttps://ssl .gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gifhttps://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/ v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gifhttps://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/im ages/cleardot.gif

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CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 09 May '16

09 May '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on May 10th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings 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> 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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Fwd: Awesome event
by Kent Koral 08 May '16

08 May '16

To all the Cruisin crew, I wanted to share this with you so that you can see the appreciation that people have for the work we do, and the absolutely spectacular ride we put on. Do not ever think this is just another ride.... I can safely say that Cruisin is one of the premier events anywhere. Kudos to us all!!! Kent. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826 Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ben Hian" > Date: May 8, 2016 at 9:26:03 AM PDT > To: <cruisin(a)cvcbike.org> > Subject: Awesome event > > Crusin the Conejo, > For the third year in a row I drove up from Carlsbad to do your ride and my friend drove up from Chula Vista for his first time. > We did the double metric century and I was once again very impressed with the event, its organization and the obvious time and effort that was put into it. Both of us LOVED the course and its mix of fast flat sections, steep long climbs and the variance of the scenery. The rest stops were above and beyond what is usually at a century and the volunteers were awesome. The ice, cytomax and homemade cookies (especially the ginger ones) were much appreciated. After several miles I stopped looking at my route sheet because it was so well marked. > Thanks once again to you, the volunteers and everyone involved. > Ben Hian

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of May 5-12
by Bart Ziegler 04 May '16

04 May '16

Fantastic week of riding everyone. Way to stay safe and fun :) It's getting hot now, so remember the sunscreen and hydrate like crazy. Cruisin' the Conejo is this weekend! (online registration ends tonight), so send out your last invitations to friends (on-site reg is still available Friday and Saturday). This Saturday's rides are cancelled so we can focus on Cruisin. Since most of us will be helping out with the event, we will do some of the Cruisin routes on Sunday. You can do a social spin out over Treasure Hill and back through Conejo on the shortened Cruisin route, do a nice ride out to Simi with the GO group, or do a shortened version of the Cruisin Metric route out Potrero, to the beach and back up Mulholland with me. The Tuesday Night Race Ride features two groups leaving the Landing at different 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 return of the Tuesday morning cruise ride with Sheila. Our variable routes and "out" options are working well. 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. Please wear your CVC jersey when riding with the club. We are easier to identify on the road as a group and look great in our matching kits. Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("left turn, slowing, rolling"). Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related. I always have extra Clif bars and my toolbox, pump, etc. Updates for this week include: 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! It's cool in the mornings but very hot in the afternoons now, so dress accordingly (layers to strip off). 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 Upcoming Events Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo SIGN UP, SIGN UP, SIGN UP If you have registered already...don't wait. Pre-Registration closes at 7pm tonight Here is the registration link: http://www.cruisintheconejo.org/registration.html Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence Sunday, June 5th: June Mixer at Belinni Restaurant REGULAR CLUB RIDES Saturday: All Rides Cancelled - because you'll be at Cruisin Please come by the event and enjoy, volunteer, ride, revel! Sunday: 9am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13514712 (roughly Cruisin metric route. shortened from Landing) G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Paul Sterngold Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/8384665 Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13514408 (A little taste of the Cruisin route) Tuesday: Morning Ride - 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. And for those who would like to get out and ride these routes at more of an orange pace, a group also leaves at 5:15 PM. 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 climbingRWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Please join us for a Mid Week ride Wednesday afternoon. Route to be determined at start. This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. 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 -------------------------------------------------------- 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. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask be before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. Let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists 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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Cruisin' the Conejo Volunteer Update
by henry montalvo 03 May '16

03 May '16

CVC Members, We had a great volunteer meeting last night. For those of you who were unable to attend please review the below reminders… • Registration/EXPO Site 649 Lawrence Drive (Lawrence & Hillcrest) Newbury Park, CA 91320 • Friday Night Volunteers Arrive by 3:45pm • Saturday Morning Volunteers Arrive by 5:45am We still need… • Someone to get Snacks for Saturday Morning (muffins, donuts, etc…) • Raffle Ticket Sellers for Friday • Raffle Ticket Sellers for Saturday (morning and afternoon) (WE REALLY NEED HELP HERE!!!) • CVC Booth for Saturday • Parking & Safety Person for Saturday • Clean Up for Saturday Afternoon (done by 6ish) • Other Jobs Please visit the volunteer spot to see how you can help... http://www.cruisintheconejo.org/volunteer.html Thank you for volunteering your time to make this a great event. Henry Montalvo President, CVC

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Tuesday Thursday 9:00am Ride
by Sheila 02 May '16

02 May '16

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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Wed. Afternoon ride
by Sheri Leiken 02 May '16

02 May '16

The Wednesday afternoon ride WILL be on this week, and I WILL be there, I need to RIDE! Let's meet at 3:45 and decide where to go from there. This is a gold+ ride without about 22 miles. Thanks, Sheri Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining, exceptionally windy, 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.https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gifhttps://ssl .gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gifhttps://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/ v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gifhttps://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/im ages/cleardot.gif

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CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 02 May '16

02 May '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on May 3rd at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings 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> 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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